gv280z Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) Here is my totally awesome cup holder / console mod that works perfectly and I give a 1000% functionality / livability rating for it. Results guaranteed! It's this: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/HOP9/EMICBEI/N0319.oap?ck=Search_consoles_-1_-1&keyword=consoles I found at O'reilly auto parts and it cost around 7 or 8 bucks.It's a nice tight fit between the two front seats and sits directly over the E-brake and kinda covers up my toggle switches but that doesn't bother me any.I had to make a couple of cuts on it to make it work comfortably. You'll see in the pics wear I cut a section off the back, I did this to allow for clearance so it would fit down over the "toggle switch housing" Then I made two long cuts about 2.5" apart on both sides of the console to make it more pliable. Before making any of these cuts, when I would wedge it between the seats I found that the pressure of the corners of the console pushing through the cushion of my seat to be painful and annoying. Once I cut the back plastic piece off, and made the two cuts on both sides, it allowed it to slide further back so that the broad wide portion of the console is next to my thigh instead of the corner. So that combinded with the "flexi / pliable" cuts, no more pain and I can drive in comfort and completely forget I've got a mini console putting pressure against my seat. It's totally stable, it gives me a place to throw my junk and the cup holders are adjustable. It's great! Edited December 31, 2013 by RedPath88 Embedded Pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 It's a nice tight fit between the two front seats and sits directly over the E-brake and kinda covers up my toggle switches but that doesn't bother me any. I guess you don't use your e-brake much? Not even in emergencies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gv280z Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 if it ever came to that, it wouldn't be hard to rip that thing out of there and give the E brake a yank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Path_68CJ Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Never had a need for an arm rest in any vehicle. That being said, I was at one point just considering building a new metal console. Why do it half way when you can solve the issue entirely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyourface1650 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 R50 console is the way to go, I think it cost me $50 to do it. the biggest pain is moving the parking brake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gv280z Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 The armrest is great, I like the arm rest, I wish my silverado had one, it doesn't have any console at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 if it ever came to that, it wouldn't be hard to rip that thing out of there and give the E brake a yank. But then you'd spill your drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gv280z Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 hehe...ahem "Here, Honey can you hold this for a minute please?" "hold WHAT?!? WE'RE EFFING OUT OF CONTROL AND ABOUT TO CRASH NUMNUTS!" "Well, yes I know and it's just that I just got this 44 ounce big gulp and I don't want to spill it but I must move it so that I may engage the parking brake, which is located under the cup holder, you see." " {garbled incoherent cursing scream}" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Keep a roll of duck tape around, put yer drink in it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I guess you don't use your e-brake much? Not even in emergencies? That's not really an issue for me, since my e-brake doesn't even work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 That's not really an issue for me, since my e-brake doesn't even work. Yeah, mine used to be broken too. Ended up being a big annoyance to fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Once upon a time my local Nissan dealer actually had a cupholder that would slide into where the ashtray is. I bought one for my Hardbody (I knew the parts guy really well so he gave it to me for like 5 bucks) but it was a complete failure of a design. It just wasnt stable at all, no matter what size cup/drink you put in it. This piece of crap? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovemaN Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I have this one ^^^^ and I've been using it for about two months. It does suck, but it holds my cell phone perfectly. It actually work better than a lot of those slide out in-dash cup holders, but it blocks the stereo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I haven't used it after feeling how flimsy it is. I can see drinks easily flying out, spilling on the heater/stereo/shifter, and getting super hot from the heater. Same thing Toyota did in their 3rd gen trucks, being in front of the vents and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Once upon a time my local Nissan dealer actually had a cupholder that would slide into where the ashtray is. I bought one for my Hardbody (I knew the parts guy really well so he gave it to me for like 5 bucks) but it was a complete failure of a design. It just wasnt stable at all, no matter what size cup/drink you put in it. This piece of crap? Haha, that's the one! I wouldn't trust a Capri sun or a juice box on that thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollingrock Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 thanks for all the replys guys. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I wonder if this console would fit better in the WD21 than the R50 or Jeep one, just found this in a hardbody brochure, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I like my stock R50 Center console. lol... Couldn't ask for anything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Well you have a CAR50 already so I hope you would. But thanks for a useless reply off the subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 sorry about my comment, just woke up guess I was grumpy, tried to remove it but edit button is missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejin4499 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I wonder if this console would fit better in the WD21 than the R50 or Jeep one, just found this in a hardbody brochure, Did anyone ever try to swap the hardbody ebrake to the pathfinder? I remember a thread on it but couldn't find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 There's been talk of it, but no confirmation on it being completed (if I find a bench seat I like I may though. That's more fun than stuff I probably "should" do ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 The E-brake !!! Didn't even notice that or think of it !! Good catch !! I don't think it would be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I was just being a smartass lol. No need to get your panties twisted. lol. But really. If i were to get another wd it'd get an r50 console. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 another WD? that's like next week right? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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