Cup Holder Poll

JustMike · 03-04-2008, 09:07 AM

Been awhile since I started a poll ... yea, right ... Anywho, since I almost spilled my coffee on the way to work today as the cup nearly went flying out of the passenger side cup holder I thought I might see how the rest of you feel about the subject

JustMike · 03-04-2008, 09:12 AM

Woops, probably missed an option in the poll so if your fine with the cup holders the way they are just post a reply and say that.

Oh and I think someone could make a fortune with one that hangs on the front seat pouch and goes to the floor that keeps your drink between your legs ... are you listening aftermarket guys?

Spag · 03-04-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JustMike

...that keeps your drink between your legs ... are you listening aftermarket guys?

um... I can imagine a couple issues with this one...

Speed bumps could be a severe problem if the cup was full!!!

BUT - I'm sure that it would be okay if we wore protective clothing...

**KimberlySky** · 03-04-2008, 11:02 AM

I just never use the one on the side honestly too worried it will break off. Heck I am on my second one of those and it was because the dealership actually broke it when replacing the clutch assembly!LOL

Bogie · 03-04-2008, 11:13 AM

Having never used any of the cupholders, my first inclination would be to nuke them all.

I decided the one that can definitely go is the passenger knee banger. It pops open every time the passenger's knee brushes against it. It's flimsy, and questionable.

As for the waterfall holders, I might use them some day and I no longer elbow them open.

When I drive, I like to explore the limits of grip as the opportunity presents itself. Suffice to say, having a cup in any of the cupholders during such an exploration is...well....problematic at best.

In any case, I have a 'water only' rule in all my cars. In my experience drinks will ALWAYS spill sooner or later. ALWAYS....sooner or later...it WILL happen.

Edit: What would really by nice is a removable net with tie down anchors on the passenger floorboard.

**Skip** · 03-04-2008, 11:29 AM

Never use the ones on the waterfall. I do use the passenger side one to carry my water bottle which fits just right in the holder. I don't have any issues with the cup holders....Skip....

**Texas Red Line** · 03-04-2008, 11:39 AM

I use all three. I am very happy with there placement. I think its amazing foresight and engineering. Hats off to the designers.

sworthit · 03-04-2008, 12:13 PM

Already have had passenger side replaced (also resulting in console cover being replaced)--don't use it much except for half-pint water bottle (anything more and you're asking for trouble). Guess waterfall feels slighted since i rarely use it--often find it open when i open the door in the morning.

southphillylakes · 03-04-2008, 12:19 PM

I just had my front cup holder replaced while getting the rear seal work done. I never use them, but my son’s back pack was against the passenger side cup holder and pushed it all the way in.

I would rather not have any cup holder.

Homer · 03-04-2008, 12:20 PM

something about driving with a hot cup of joe between your legs makes me fear driving next to you.... im trashing my pass side cup holder because every time i have a passenger they break it with their leg. as for the water fall cup holders im making it into a ipod station.... a bottle of water or Gatorade in the glove box is good enough for me

**lorennerol** · 03-04-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

Never use the ones on the waterfall. I do use the passenger side one to carry my water bottle which fits just right in the holder.

Me too for my coffee. Right up to the day that it broke in half with a latte in it.

SKY VUE 1 · 03-04-2008, 02:22 PM

I don't use any of them (a self-imposed "no liquids" in the SKY rule), but I'm still annoyed by the waterfall holder popping open by itself all the time.

akinmb · 03-04-2008, 03:57 PM

The only time my passenger side cup holder pops open is when I take my mom for a ride... she's a bit on the heavy side... No, I'm not being mean, just honest... my guess is that when you've got heavier people with wider legs they tend to bump it more often. Never had that problem with any of my dates or friends riding shotgun.

The center column cup holders are a different story though... those things are always popping open accidentally.

**JohnD** · 03-04-2008, 04:04 PM

I never used the holders in the waterfall - too close to my elbow. I used to live by the one in the passenger side footwell, but alas - after 20,000 miles it has been knocked loose and I haven't had it repaired yet.

My current solution - which works GREAT by the way - is to place my beverage in the Kaparoo pouch on the driver's side front seat. The pocket size is PERFECT to hold a 1-liter Diet Pepsi! (I am now drinking out of bottles versus cans to support this.)

Get the Kapparoo pouch from Kappasphere. Perfect!

Rick Tinley Park · 03-04-2008, 04:23 PM

I don't have a gearshift at my coffee pot or bar -

- don't want a cup holder in my car. . .

Juleric · 03-04-2008, 04:40 PM

I despise all of the cup holders in the Sky. They are all cheaply made, and as previously noted the waterfall cup holder pops open on it's own far too frequently. I'd rather have no cup holder than the embarrassing existing ones.
I can't post on the poll as I'm a newly registered member, but that's my 2 cents nonetheless

ousoonersgirl · 03-04-2008, 07:09 PM

I've already had the passenger cup holder fixed once. It's very flimsy. Thank goodness its warranty work. I'm not one to say 'do away with cup holders' though. I need a place to put my beer

JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!

jayman · 03-04-2008, 09:19 PM

Cup holder comes in handy for this....

doc-o-pharm · 03-04-2008, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnD

My current solution - which works GREAT by the way - is to place my beverage in the Kaparoo pouch on the driver's side front seat. The pocket size is PERFECT to hold a 1-liter Diet Pepsi! (I am now drinking out of bottles versus cans to support this.)

Get the Kapparoo pouch from Kappasphere. Perfect!

Ditto....works perfectly!

jayman · 03-04-2008, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKY 07

yahoo..... I can chat here!!!!!!!!

I use my passenger cup holder all the time for my Coffee Coolatta/coofee. It is made poorly. I had it replaced once already and it is starting to give me issues again. The other two are very difficult to reach. I wish there was some place to put my cell phone instead.

T.

.....ummm....i can think of one place to put your cell phone

View Poll Results: Cup Holders - What to do?
Remove all the cup holders	16	19.28%
Remove the cup holder in the waterfall	7	8.43%
Remove the passenger side cup holder	11	13.25%
Fix the passenger side cup holder - doesn't pop open and is deeper	32	38.55%
Fix the cup holder in the waterfall- doesn't pop open and is deeper	20	24.10%
Some other option that is detailed below	13	15.66%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 83. You may not vote on this poll

03-04-2008, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
JustMike Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dover DE Posts: 1,147 My Photos: (0)	Cup Holder Poll Been awhile since I started a poll ... yea, right ... Anywho, since I almost spilled my coffee on the way to work today as the cup nearly went flying out of the passenger side cup holder I thought I might see how the rest of you feel about the subject __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pontiac builds excitement... Saturn has rethought it's image... The time has come for the enthusiasts... NASSOA Founding Member ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

03-04-2008, 09:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
JustMike Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dover DE Posts: 1,147 My Photos: (0)	Woops, probably missed an option in the poll so if your fine with the cup holders the way they are just post a reply and say that. Oh and I think someone could make a fortune with one that hangs on the front seat pouch and goes to the floor that keeps your drink between your legs ... are you listening aftermarket guys? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pontiac builds excitement... Saturn has rethought it's image... The time has come for the enthusiasts... NASSOA Founding Member ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

03-04-2008, 11:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
KimberlySky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: "When You Look To The Sky Think Of Me!" Posts: 1,913 My Photos: (11)	I just never use the one on the side honestly too worried it will break off. Heck I am on my second one of those and it was because the dealership actually broke it when replacing the clutch assembly!LOL __________________ *SINISTER* Damaged.... Onyx 3 Peds LSD Spoiler Splash Guards Sky Mats Tint 3rd Brake Sinister Stubby Saddle DC Sports Brace AEM Intake RL Exhaust

03-04-2008, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,483 My Photos: (0)	Having never used any of the cupholders, my first inclination would be to nuke them all. I decided the one that can definitely go is the passenger knee banger. It pops open every time the passenger's knee brushes against it. It's flimsy, and questionable. As for the waterfall holders, I might use them some day and I no longer elbow them open. When I drive, I like to explore the limits of grip as the opportunity presents itself. Suffice to say, having a cup in any of the cupholders during such an exploration is...well....problematic at best. In any case, I have a 'water only' rule in all my cars. In my experience drinks will ALWAYS spill sooner or later. ALWAYS....sooner or later...it WILL happen. Edit: What would really by nice is a removable net with tie down anchors on the passenger floorboard. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

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03-04-2008, 11:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Skip First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: deep in the land of cotton where good times there are not forgotten Posts: 4,736 My Photos: (0)	Never use the ones on the waterfall. I do use the passenger side one to carry my water bottle which fits just right in the holder. I don't have any issues with the cup holders....Skip.... __________________ Resident Redneck of the forum and Birthday Greeter Keep on the sunny side of life It tant Christmas without Christ.

03-04-2008, 11:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Texas Red Line First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canyon Lake, Tx Posts: 857 My Photos: (9)	I use all three. I am very happy with there placement. I think its amazing foresight and engineering. Hats off to the designers. __________________ Saturn Sky Red Line Chili Pepper Red Exterior Black Leather Trim Automatic 1 CD disc Chrome Wheels Windrestictor-Custom Laser Garmen 350 GPS Custom Horn Visor sticky covers

03-04-2008, 12:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
sworthit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 144 My Photos: (0)	Already have had passenger side replaced (also resulting in console cover being replaced)--don't use it much except for half-pint water bottle (anything more and you're asking for trouble). Guess waterfall feels slighted since i rarely use it--often find it open when i open the door in the morning.

03-04-2008, 12:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
southphillylakes First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 345 My Photos: (0)	I just had my front cup holder replaced while getting the rear seal work done. I never use them, but my son’s back pack was against the passenger side cup holder and pushed it all the way in. I would rather not have any cup holder. __________________ Southphillylakes Drexel Hill Pa 95 Saturn 2000 Saturn 1976 Corvette Deposit Dec 30 05 Ordered April 1 06 Drove it home May 31 06 VIN 2924 Sunburst Yellow Premium Trim package Chrome Wheels-cancel wheels-to get car 6 Cd LSD Spoiler

03-04-2008, 12:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Homer First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 203 My Photos: (0)	something about driving with a hot cup of joe between your legs makes me fear driving next to you.... im trashing my pass side cup holder because every time i have a passenger they break it with their leg. as for the water fall cup holders im making it into a ipod station.... a bottle of water or Gatorade in the glove box is good enough for me __________________ 07 sky vin~00193 Under Construction *Save My SKY* My SKY's MySpace Page

03-04-2008, 02:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
SKY VUE 1 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flatboring, IL Posts: 418 My Photos: (13)	I don't use any of them (a self-imposed "no liquids" in the SKY rule), but I'm still annoyed by the waterfall holder popping open by itself all the time. __________________ "Shadow" (if the sun is out, she's right there with me) Ordered 04/22/06 * Built 08/09/06 * Delivered 09/16/06

03-04-2008, 03:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
akinmb First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 615 My Photos: (0)	The only time my passenger side cup holder pops open is when I take my mom for a ride... she's a bit on the heavy side... No, I'm not being mean, just honest... my guess is that when you've got heavier people with wider legs they tend to bump it more often. Never had that problem with any of my dates or friends riding shotgun. The center column cup holders are a different story though... those things are always popping open accidentally. __________________ Redline Black/Black Leather Manual Transmission Delivered/Picked up 12/19/06 4200 Shipped 12/5/06 4b00 Bayed 12/4/06 4000 Availavle to ship 12/1/06 3800 nProduced 12/1/06 $1000 deposit 6/26 http://www.myspace.com/akinmb

03-04-2008, 04:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
JohnD First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,477 My Photos: (73)	I never used the holders in the waterfall - too close to my elbow. I used to live by the one in the passenger side footwell, but alas - after 20,000 miles it has been knocked loose and I haven't had it repaired yet. My current solution - which works GREAT by the way - is to place my beverage in the Kaparoo pouch on the driver's side front seat. The pocket size is PERFECT to hold a 1-liter Diet Pepsi! (I am now drinking out of bottles versus cans to support this.) Get the Kapparoo pouch from Kappasphere. Perfect! __________________ First:"BABY"* Silver Pearl 9 May 06* Then:"SPIRIT"* Black Onyx Red Line 25 Oct 06* Check out My Photos!

03-04-2008, 04:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	I don't have a gearshift at my coffee pot or bar -- don't want a cup holder in my car. . . __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

03-04-2008, 09:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
jayman First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,830 My Photos: (0)	Cup holder comes in handy for this.... Attached Images __________________ Silver Graphite '07 : red interior, tint, chrome rims, li'l chromies, chrome wipers, chrome domes, chrome vanity,chrome valve stems, chrome antenna, chrome sack... "I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul" C&H RED SOX NATION

03-04-2008, 04:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
Juleric Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 25 My Photos: (0)	I despise all of the cup holders in the Sky. They are all cheaply made, and as previously noted the waterfall cup holder pops open on it's own far too frequently. I'd rather have no cup holder than the embarrassing existing ones. I can't post on the poll as I'm a newly registered member, but that's my 2 cents nonetheless

03-04-2008, 07:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
ousoonersgirl First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Okie-Okie Homa Posts: 175 My Photos: (0)	I've already had the passenger cup holder fixed once. It's very flimsy. Thank goodness its warranty work. I'm not one to say 'do away with cup holders' though. I need a place to put my beer JUST KIDDING!!!!!!! __________________ OUSoonersGirl