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YOUR RESEARCHCup Holders For 99 996?
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Install bird armrest
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I have a 2003 (so it has a decent cupholder), but I just installed the Bird Armrest.
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Install cupholders below the vents, they are the same holders
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I just installed the cupholders below the vents, they are the same holders that Audi uses plus the bottom of the holder is closed to catch any moisture that drips off the cup..
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No prob, My car has he factory cup holder above the radio, don't like em so I use the Ultimate.
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I just installed the cupholders below the vents, they are the same holders that Audi uses plus the bottom of the holder is closed to catch any moisture that drips off the cup..
Install cupholders below the vents, they are the same holders
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I just installed the cupholders below the vents, they are the same holders that Audi uses plus the bottom of the holder is closed to catch any moisture that drips off the cup..
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I just installed the cupholders below the vents, they are the same holders that Audi uses plus the bottom of the holder is closed to catch any moisture that drips off the cup..
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I'm seeking insight for aftermarket cup holders for 99 996. I've searched the internet and there are a plethora of choices. Curious as to what others have done to fit their 996's with cup holders. The easiest seems to be the version mounted near the vents but I'm sure there are other approaches.
Thanks!
one of the first trips in the 996 my son excitedly runs up to the car with his drink in hand... I yell - HEY!, he stops and looks at me, I say, make sure and put that drink ni the cup holder...
he smiles and opens the door, stares inside scanning back and forth and then looks at me and says "there are no cup holders"
I reply back "That's cuz there are no cups allowed!!!"
haha true story
Thx Mark, like the simplicity of it.
It's bad enough that there is no glove box, I need some form of holder for those cold brews....
No curb finders but may opt for the fuzzy dice.
No prob, My car has he factory cup holder above the radio, don't like em so I use the Ultimate.
You "purists" can bark all ya want, when I drive the 996 to work my morning coffee is a MUST.
Personally, I put mine in the passenger footwell. I found it easier to reach there than when it was on the drivers side and sort of under my thigh.
Bob
I have a 2003 (so it has a decent cupholder), but I just installed the Bird Armrest. Really well-made and engineered (over-engineered?) item, I recommend it for all three of its stated purposes (i) armrest; (ii) additional storage space; and (iii) cupholder. Google "bird automotive" to find the details, I think a few of the forum sponsors carry it as well.
I have a BRAND NEW 986.552.183.00 cupholder (driver's side) that was made for the Boxster but also fits the 996 with the little holes in the air vent. I bought the wrong one. Let me know, I will give you a great price on it.
I have the factory model cupholder in mine. Very small. I switched over to drinking espresso (same bang, smaller footprint) which comes in the smaller cups that fit nicely in the holder.
I just installed the cupholders below the vents, they are the same holders that Audi uses plus the bottom of the holder is closed to catch any moisture that drips off the cup..
That's the one I use on the
drivers
side. Only problem with it is when you try to turn off the ignition with something in the holder, it gets in the way a little.
I purchased 2 of the Ultimate Cup Holders and they're great. Well placed, out of the way but accesible. Great company to do business with. Thumbs Up!!!
Question....
Can I take the vents/bezel/cup holder out of a 2002-04 996 and put them into my '00 996?
I simply NEED a cup holder. I don't want to have to sell my 2000, just to buy a 2002.
I don't think you can do it. I believe cup holders were available in the 2001 model that pop out like little drawers - maybe you could retrofit some of those.
FWIW - the OEM cup holders in the MK II cars are worthless. They will hold a small Starbucks coffee or a 12 oz can. They don't hold it especially securely. Forget about a bottled water - it won't fit. If you manage to find a skinny bottle that will fit, then it will fall over every time you go around a curve.
