Cupholders

Gripenfelter
06-06-2008, 10:52 AM
Any idea how big these will be or where they will be located? I wouldn't mind a spring loaded set coming out of the dash at the push of a button or somewhere close to the dash so when you hit the brakes they have the support right there.

The 4th gen used to advertise that they were big enough to accomodate a slurpee cup but there wasn't much for support there if you had to hit the brakes.

I think my CD player fried from injesting too much slurpee over the years. :p

JasonD
06-06-2008, 11:09 AM
I am not sure if it was one of the few things that were not complete on the pre-prod cars, but they were decent sized. They were right in front of the storage console between the seats and behind the gear shift. This might be one of those things that were the 5% that weren't final or complete, but I don't think there was any other location that would have worked better.

Chevycobb
06-06-2008, 05:03 PM
I am not sure if it was one of the few things that were not complete on the pre-prod cars, but they were decent sized. They were right in front of the storage console between the seats and behind the gear shift. This might be one of those things that were the 5% that weren't final or complete, but I don't think there was any other location that would have worked better.

did the pre-prod cupholders seem to be in the way if there was something in it when shifting like the 4th gens? I know it could change, but just wondering if you noticed that with these cars. Maybe if it was deep enough it wouldn't be a big deal

FiefSS
06-06-2008, 10:34 PM
Any idea how big these will be or where they will be located? I wouldn't mind a spring loaded set coming out of the dash at the push of a button or somewhere close to the dash so when you hit the brakes they have the support right there.

The 4th gen used to advertise that they were big enough to accomodate a slurpee cup but there wasn't much for support there if you had to hit the brakes.

I think my CD player fried from injesting too much slurpee over the years. :p

Nothing like the slurpee splashing on the dash.. I usually chug a bunch before putting it in the cupholder just in case. I hope the new Camaro's cupholders are a bit better too!

97z28/m6
06-07-2008, 12:40 PM
but I don't think there was any other location that would have worked better.any place is. they could put it beside the shifter like the vette or one on each side. behind a shifter is always going to be wrong due the fact your arm goes there.

Chevycobb
06-19-2008, 01:11 PM
JUST had a cupholder experience:mad: woman pulled out in fron of me, I jumped on the brake and half of my large sweet tea made its way to the bottom of the shift boot :mad:
it reminded of this thread :cool:

nexus6
06-19-2008, 11:56 PM
JUST had a cupholder experience:mad: woman pulled out in fron of me, I jumped on the brake and half of my large sweet tea made its way to the bottom of the shift boot :mad:
it reminded of this thread :cool:

sweet tea is never good at the bottom of any boot .i feel your pain man.my condolences.

Jason Dove
06-20-2008, 09:45 AM
I believe Jason means on the side of the shifter closest to the engine, not on the 93-95 side of the shifter on the 4th gens.

ie: If you're sitting in the drivers seat, the far side of the shifter is the side closest to the engine.

97z28/m6
06-20-2008, 11:24 AM
I believe Jason means on the side of the shifter closest to the engine, not on the 93-95 side of the shifter on the 4th gens.

ie: If you're sitting in the drivers seat, the far side of the shifter is the side closest to the engine.i think he means......

They were right in front of the storage console between the seats and behind the gear shift. which is right where the 4th gen ones were as well as the mustangs. right in the way.

Chevycobb
06-20-2008, 11:28 AM
if the cup holders are deep enough, I can deal with them behind the shifter

JasonD
06-20-2008, 12:43 PM
i think he means......

which is right where the 4th gen ones were as well as the mustangs. right in the way.

Correct. To clarify my earlier post, oh yeah...there are plenty of places that would have worked better, but the design prevents it. The shifter is just a bit too close to the HVAC and radio area, which hangs down a bit low. And of course...those console gauges that everyone loves ;) would have to go as well.

DAKMOR
06-20-2008, 03:11 PM
The problem here is that darn stick for manuals. Time for paddle shifters, that way you free up that space and can put cup holders there.

scottmoyer
08-02-2008, 08:02 AM
I thought GM was in the business of designing cars, not restaurant seating! I would prefer if this "performance/muscle" car came without cup holders. Less distraction and allows you to enjoy the road again. No cupholders in my 3rd gen and there never will be.

Chevycobb
08-02-2008, 09:20 AM
the cup holders look deep enough in the pics to not be an issue it seems. if you don't have cup holders, where are you going to keep the spare change? :p

scottmoyer
08-02-2008, 09:25 AM
In my pocket. I don't like things lying loose in my car when I drive.

91BigRedz28
08-02-2008, 07:06 PM
I kinda got used to driving with my drink pinned between my knees in my 91 Z. Cupholders shmupholders. Cupholders are for cell phones and change anyway, right?

blackbirdta
08-06-2008, 08:42 AM
I thought GM was in the business of designing cars, not restaurant seating! I would prefer if this "performance/muscle" car came without cup holders. Less distraction and allows you to enjoy the road again. No cupholders in my 3rd gen and there never will be.

i think the only thing that no cupholders in the camaro would accomplish would be pissed off customers. one car on the market with no cupholders will not change the way americans drive their cars. to think not having a cupholder will prevent someone from driving w/o a drink and therefore reconnecting with the driving experience is just crazy :lol:

97z28/m6
08-06-2008, 03:26 PM
Correct. To clarify my earlier post, oh yeah...there are plenty of places that would have worked better, but the design prevents it. The shifter is just a bit too close to the HVAC and radio area, which hangs down a bit low. And of course...those console gauges that everyone loves ;) would have to go as well.thats why that design is no good.;):p

scottmoyer
08-06-2008, 06:59 PM
i think the only thing that no cupholders in the camaro would accomplish would be pissed off customers. one car on the market with no cupholders will not change the way americans drive their cars. to think not having a cupholder will prevent someone from driving w/o a drink and therefore reconnecting with the driving experience is just crazy :lol:

I never said the things you are commenting about! It would be nice if people would leave the food and drink to the kitchen, make-up to the bathroom and the cell phone to times when they aren't driving. I never stated that not having cupholders in a car is a guarantee for better driving. Your comments are about as ridiculous as those that think "hands-free" cell usage in the car will be less of a distraction. What does holding the phone have to do with driver attention?

AdioSS
08-06-2008, 07:09 PM
I never said the things you are commenting about! It would be nice if people would leave the food and drink to the kitchen, make-up to the bathroom and the cell phone to times when they aren't driving. I never stated that not having cupholders in a car is a guarantee for better driving. Your comments are about as ridiculous as those that think "hands-free" cell usage in the car will be less of a distraction. What does holding the phone have to do with driver attention?

if you are holding the phone, you are not holding the steering wheel

nexus6
09-04-2008, 02:35 AM
My 1990 formula 350 had cupholders in it they were on the door near the kick panel ,was a damn good spot IMHO .

blackbirdta
09-04-2008, 02:50 PM
I thought GM was in the business of designing cars, not restaurant seating! I would prefer if this "performance/muscle" car came without cup holders. Less distraction and allows you to enjoy the road again. No cupholders in my 3rd gen and there never will be.

I never said the things you are commenting about! It would be nice if people would leave the food and drink to the kitchen, make-up to the bathroom and the cell phone to times when they aren't driving. I never stated that not having cupholders in a car is a guarantee for better driving. Your comments are about as ridiculous as those that think "hands-free" cell usage in the car will be less of a distraction. What does holding the phone have to do with driver attention?

i think the only thing that no cupholders in the camaro would accomplish would be pissed off customers. one car on the market with no cupholders will not change the way americans drive their cars. to think not having a cupholder will prevent someone from driving w/o a drink and therefore reconnecting with the driving experience is just crazy :lol:

:shrug:

i never said anything about better driving either. all i was stating was the fact that YOU want no cupholders so you can enjoy the road. others may enjoy the driving experience more witha drink. make up, cell phone, etc is more of a safety hazard and i do not disagree with that. come to think of it i could care less about any of this

Chevycobb
09-04-2008, 07:04 PM
come to think of it i could care less about any of this

I couldn't
:D