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madmax Mar 5, 2003 12:05 PM

Cupholder Conversion
 
Got an '02 P5 with crappy cupholders! Can it be replaced with the newer cupholders or does it require modification? Can you get them online anywhere?

ZZOOOMM Mar 5, 2003 06:02 PM

Don't waste your money I still have drink problems in my 2003. The holders are to close to the dash and will not properly hold a large drink from say Wendy's or Mc Donalds.

Phantom Cruiser Mar 5, 2003 09:10 PM

Great! Another 'mod' thread that will go 25 pages and we can't get 5 people to post that they have dyno'd their car. :rolleyes:

I've heard of some peeps doing the JDM cupholder swap. You might try using the "search button" or checking out the all-inclusive Protege FAQ at the top right-hand corner of your screen!

Thank you and have a nice day!

JJB Mar 5, 2003 09:21 PM


Originally posted by Phantom Cruiser
Great! Another 'mod' thread that will go 25 pages and we can't get 5 people to post that they have dyno'd their car. :rolleyes:
could be that some of us use the car as a daily driver and are not interested in knowing that it is underpowered :rolleyes:

Phantom Cruiser Mar 5, 2003 09:27 PM


Originally posted by JJB

could be that some of us use the car as a daily driver and are not interested in knowing that it is underpowered :rolleyes:

Could be that some of us don't know sarcasm when we read it, eh????:o

kcbhiw Mar 5, 2003 10:08 PM


Don't waste your money I still have drink problems in my 2003. The holders are to close to the dash and will not properly hold a large drink from say Wendy's or Mc Donalds.
The small compartment behind the hand brake holds large drinks perfectly. The only good thing the actual cup holders are good for is holding drink can.

proman Mar 5, 2003 11:11 PM

How much better is the new cup holders? mine works fine.

MinnowGT Mar 5, 2003 11:40 PM

I like those nifty drink helmets that hold 2 cans.

:wee: :wave:

Phantom Cruiser Mar 6, 2003 07:37 AM

"don't drink and drive":p

madmax Mar 7, 2003 02:00 PM

Until you've had your coffee spill onto your lap, taking an offramp at 50+ miles per hour, you can't appreciate how crappy the '02 cup holder is. Why do you think they switch it in "02.5?

Thanks, everyone, for the 411

Rando Mar 7, 2003 04:13 PM

Take a look at this 02.5 Cup Holders

jrteksilverp5 Mar 12, 2003 11:59 PM

i did this so called mod... no u dont need to do any mods... and yes it is BETTER then the 2002 cup holders, but they r still to close to the front...

wiredone Mar 13, 2003 05:07 AM


Originally posted by Phantom Cruiser
"don't drink and drive":p
yeah thats right

"Dont drink and drive........ youll spill your beer"

JAC Mar 13, 2003 10:25 AM


Originally posted by wiredone


yeah thats right

"Dont drink and drive........ youll spill your beer"

Damn....you beat me to it :beer:

eggynatey Mar 13, 2003 10:34 AM

(To the tune of some old Doobie bros. song)"If you can't be with the cup-holder you love, love the cupholder you're with." :D

Something that fits perfectly into the 2002 cup holders:
A bicycle water bottle. Fits like a glove. It's become my "car cup" I just fill it up with whatever I'm drinking and...No Worries!


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