Cup Holder Alternatives & Drinks/Mugs That Fit

[GrahamClark_60-68]

Have now tried the 12 oz Camelback and the 12 oz MiiR. Camelback doesn't fit in the openings at all, I'm sending it back. The MiiR goes in, but won't go all the way down, so it sits high. I used it so I bought it. But it looks like the 10oz Rambler may be the way to go. One slight annoyance though, when the cup is in the holder, it's nearly impossible to get to the latch to open the armrest compartment.

 

[T6061]

Have now tried the 12 oz Camelback and the 12 oz MiiR. Camelback doesn't fit in the openings at all, I'm sending it back. The MiiR goes in, but won't go all the way down, so it sits high. I used it so I bought it. But it looks like the 10oz Rambler may be the way to go. One slight annoyance though, when the cup is in the holder, it's nearly impossible to get to the latch to open the armrest compartment.

The 12 oz Miir does fit in the cup holder closest to the start/stop button and does go all the way down (unlike in the rearward cup holder where it won’t). It sticks up just enough to not get in the way of shifting. The 8 oz rambler will fit in both cup holders and sits almost flush with the console. Does not obstruct anything but top does not completely seal so I tend not to use it in the Emira. My go to set up is the 12 oz Miir in the forward cup holder and I drop my key (in Banco’s case) in the rearward cup holder. No problem accessing the armrest compartment that way.

12 oz Miir and 8 oz Miir Rambler shown below.

 

[Rudi]

Flaschenhalter

 

[GetawayDriving]

Something I’ve started doing is just motoring the passenger seat forward enough that I can firmly press the cup between the back of the seat and the rear shelf. For something like a thermos or a water bottle that works perfectly. Assuming you have no tall passengers.

 

[Adam Brouillard]

I just ordered a few different mugs to try as nothing I had fit. The 16oz hydro flask worked the best for a decent size but not taking up much room. Fit all the way down in both cup holders and doesn't stick up very much. I have the i4 so less important for me, but still nice to not have to worry about bumping it.

https://www.hydroflask.com/16-oz-all-around-tumbler

 

[Quasimoto]

In and out without a trace…

 

[mtgguy]

In and out without a trace…
View attachment 58305

In and out without a trace…
View attachment 58305

View attachment 58306

I had a similar cupholder for a 911. Where did you get these from?

 

[Quasimoto]

I had a similar cupholder for a 911. Where did you get these from?

I’ll wager you got yours from ultimatecupholders.com, but they seem to be out of business…shame as it was a great product.

I made this one myself…

 

[mtgguy]

I’ll wager you got yours from ultimatecupholders.com, but they seem to be out of business…shame as it was a great product.

I made this one myself…

I did get mine from ultimatecupholders.com. He did a great job.
Is it safe to say you like what you made?

 

[Quasimoto]

Super happy with it…no mods to the car and it goes in and out quickly. Looks “fairly” appropriate to the car… Best of all no interference with the shifter

 

[mtgguy]

Super happy with it…no mods to the car and it goes in and out quickly. Looks “fairly” appropriate to the car… Best of all no interference with the shifter

I may try to cobble something together with my 911 cupholders .
Any interest in making/selling what you made for me?

 

[DCNSX]

I have two of the Yeti 10 oz. tumblers. They're about $20 each. They're low enough that they don't really hamper your shifting. The downside is... they only hold 10 ounces.The lid is splash-proof but not completely water tight; you wouldn't want to set it sideways (when full) in the door pocket. Lotus Racing decal ~ $5 online. The tumbler is dishwasher safe- but not with the decal on. Available in several colors - this one nicely matches the Arctic Grey interior.

 

[Quasimoto]

I may try to cobble something together with my 911 cupholders .
Any interest in making/selling what you made for me?

I don’t have any plans to sell them. I’d like to see someone like Greg’s improve them a bit and add it to their catalog of accessories.

Meanwhile, I think if you have a couple of the “ultimates” laying around, you could attach them with a bar that straddles the console for a similar setup?

 

[chirowolf]

cupholder! Cupholder! Colin would be turning over in his grave if he saw this conversation
next you will be talking about cruise control and heated seats or any comfort in general
In truth I had a cupholder I purchased from the Miata forum that wraps under the passenger side floor mat for my Evora. Worked quite well for almost any cup.
have not used the cupholder in my Emira. Does it get in the way of shifting. I had a 1993 manual firebird with the cupholder right behind the stick and the cupholder was unusable without knowing yoga while shifting.

 

[Adam Brouillard]

I have two of the Yeti 10 oz. tumblers. They're about $20 each. They're low enough that they don't really hamper your shifting. The downside is... they only hold 10 ounces.The lid is splash-proof but not completely water tight; you wouldn't want to set it sideways (when full) in the door pocket. Lotus Racing decal ~ $5 online. The tumbler is dishwasher safe- but not with the decal on. Available in several colors - this one nicely matches the Arctic Grey interior.

Yeah, that was one of the ones I tried. The hydroflask I mentioned sits at the same height, but holds 6 more ounces so you might like that. I'd give a slight edge to the yeti lids though. The magslider is nice. The hydroflask lid is just a basic plastic slider.

 

[DCNSX]

cupholder! Cupholder! Colin would be turning over in his grave if he saw this conversation
next you will be talking about cruise control and heated seats or any comfort in general
In truth I had a cupholder I purchased from the Miata forum that wraps under the passenger side floor mat for my Evora. Worked quite well for almost any cup.
have not used the cupholder in my Emira. Does it get in the way of shifting. I had a 1993 manual firebird with the cupholder right behind the stick and the cupholder was unusable without knowing yoga while shifting.

Yes, if your beverage container is tall it will impede your shifting. The 10 oz. Yeti and others of similar height seem to work okay, especially when just the rear cupholder is used.

 

[wuster]

LOL i have the same 16oz yeti tumbler / cup.

confused. no one got a lotus thermos along with their car?I got... fits perfectly. Although I don't like the design of the thermos itself, so don't use.

 

[DCNSX]

LOL i have the same 16oz yeti tumbler / cup.

confused. no one got a lotus thermos along with their car?I got... fits perfectly. Although I don't like the design of the thermos itself, so don't use.
View attachment 58577

Wow, that's nice. Love the logo and shift pattern. Probably a bit too tall for good shifting, but then again it holds a "real" amount of coffee.

 

[DCNSX]

LOL i have the same 16oz yeti tumbler / cup.

confused. no one got a lotus thermos along with their car?I got... fits perfectly. Although I don't like the design of the thermos itself, so don't use.
View attachment 58577