anyone know if any 2nd gen came out with cup holders that i can whack in my magna

most people take out there ash tray and use the space as a cup holder it only has one spot for a cup, maccas large cups fit very well, 600ml cokes squeze easily enough into place and hold very well.

yeah, what he said:P

or you could get a 2nd hand unti and fibreglass some in yourself:P

might have to give that a go ey!

OMG i thought i was the only one to do that! i use the ashtray for a mobile fone holder, and the hole with the tray removed for a cup. i dont really think theres anywhere large enough to put proper cup holders; any more than one anyways...

falcons have HUGE consoles hence the 2 holders in the middle

the verada touring wagons have cup holders just above the aircon controls.. it slides out.

I dunno if you'll ever find one, but yea, Mal has done this in his verada.

i just bought a cup holder for $15 awhile ago, just stick it into the fan thing, i think you could only fit one or 2 in, has to be in the middle, cant fit em on the sides becuz of the dash, ohwell, it works a treat i rekon, but the ashtray idea is better, i might try that :D

Would if possible to find something for the space underneath the stock cassette player or your Head Unit? The might be another way to get one in there. I use the ashtray so I can really do what most of you do. I usually stick my drinks in the centre and just use whatever crap I have in the to hold it steady.

Mind you I got green slurpee all over the ashtray area last night, lol!

I've seen a 2nd gen with a cup holder - it can be done. you need the Verada/Diamante Climate Control dash centre part. Then buy a Diamante cup holder which fits in above it. Can't find a picture at the moment but will post one if i find it.

Alternatively you could buy a CD Holder / Drink Holder aftermarket thingie. They fit under the radio (single DIN size) - they sell on ebay sometimes. But the angle of our dash consoles would make this questionable?

i always wanted a cup holder. i use my ashtray as a mobile phone holder, i just thought what about drilling some holes into the centre console lid thing and then re upholstering it - then making like a cover for it out of fiberglass that just sits in there?

next time i go to the wreckers ill get one and try it

OR, cut down the padded flip lid thingo, make a bracket with holes in it for the cups, and ahh i can explain with words, ill make a sketch in paint!


here we go...

i had that thought too... but i was gonna be lazy and just put the cup holder in the glove compartment and leave the top up... fiberglassing it in of course... but too lazy to do anything big...

you know those cardboard drinkholders macca's gives ya, i just sit one of them in my center concile fits in there nice and snug. also i found that if you have a 600ml bottle it fits between the seatbelt and the seat perfectly.

Yeah, was gonna say, just use one of those maccaz drink trays in the centre part, fits fine! :D

Here is a real cup holder and what it looks like, much better than a missing ashtray

Here is a real cup holder and what it looks like, much better than a missing ashtray
That's the one I was meaning! :D
...almost makes me want to go out & find a Verada dash - or does it need a Diamante one ???

Here is a real cup holder and what it looks like, much better than a missing ashtray

THAT LOOKS WICKED!!!!
tell me what do i need as Puck said *drool drool* i want i want:)

That's the one I was meaning! :D
...almost makes me want to go out & find a Verada dash - or does it need a Diamante one ???

verada touring wagon.. i think

Here is a real cup holder and what it looks like, much better than a missing ashtray
ARE YOU LISTENING TO MEAT LOAF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:nuts:
Do you have no taste :shock: :doh: :disgusted

nahh, its the new Bakers Delight sound-track..

Eat Loaf.. its number one in the UK

That's ok then :D
I was scared for a minute there:shifty:

nahh, its the new Bakers Delight sound-track..

Eat Loaf.. its number one in the UK

Ahhh here I was thinking it meant "eat ****" lol

Hey Madmag I was wondering how you fitted the cup holders into your car?
I have a magna elite and I was after some instructions on it.
Can you point me in the right direction?
I belive that you need to pull the dash apart to do the install? Is this true? If it is can you direct me to a tread that would also point me in the right direction.

I've had the same cup holders for a while and I'm hanging to get them in to the car...

Cheers
Rexyboi

Also guys if your interested see if this guy will send it AU the cup holders

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-To1996-Mitsubishi-Diamante-V6-24V-3-0-Cup-Holder_W0QQitemZ250088195356QQihZ015QQcategoryZ426 12QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250088195356

probally could get the third gen cup holders and fibreglass these in the centre console?

Also guys if your interested see if this guy will send it AU the cup holders

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-To1996-Mitsubishi-Diamante-V6-24V-3-0-Cup-Holder_W0QQitemZ250088195356QQihZ015QQcategoryZ426 12QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250088195356
The item description says worldwide shipping, go nuts... these are a damn good idea, a bit of modding required though, they fit above the aircon controls :confused:

anyone thought of getting cup holders from a vz commodore and putting them in the side of the console???

Also guys if your interested see if this guy will send it AU the cup holders

[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-To1996-Mitsubishi-Diamante-V6-24V-3-0-Cup-l]


unlucky fellas they only fit the 24v's... lol yep.

Anyway it looks like itll end up to be about 60$ US or 80$ AUS, im guessing shipping would be more than to canada... there's a write up on how to fit them on madmagna webpage.. i think it says climate control models though from random memory

As I no longer have my Verada I am willing to sell mine, less cost in postage :) PM me if interested

Hi GoTRICE and MagMagna
do you know where I can find MagMagna's post or web page on fitting these I got mine for $60 AU in total sent for a guy in the US.

If some one could direct me to this post or website I would be very greatful. I've been trying to find info on how to fit them with not much success and I don't want to go pulling things apart when I am unsure what I am doing...

a little help please.

PM sent

You still got those instructions how to install them on your web site? What's the URL again

Is this the install instruction you're looking for?

Installing the cup holder in your TR/S (KR/S) (http://madmagna.atspace.com/veradahome.htm)

**EDIT
His site is in a frame, just click on Tech Tips on the left & you'll find the info
Or http://madmagna.atspace.com/tech/cupholdertrs.htm will take you straight to it, but bookmark the main site :)

Thanks entropy that site is gold, thanks for that madmagna.
I did read on the site that you need to pull apart the dash, installing the cup holders was part 2. Can someone now please help me with part one: pulling apart the dash?

Any ideas?

I did read on the site that you need to pull apart the dash
Any ideas?
Holy shiet... take off the dash. Sounds scary. Is this hard??

The most i've gotten up to (and am quite good at now) is taking off the centre console and up to the climate control. Anything else is unchartered waters for me :(

how did you get your ones in dimi108?

how did you get your ones in dimi108?
Left it with a mate a while ago who had a set of cupholders from his verada touring wagon and he did it for me. Until recently, I left the fockers open and tried to fit a s14 bomex front bar in the car and it leaned on it and cracked them. So they're kinda useless now. So looking for a replacement now, and this time, want to try mounting them myself.

Gee dude that's a bit of touch luck there need to get another one of them, it really should have been a std feature with the car...as with an AWD Turbo V6 model...which should have come out here. We got the raw end of the deal man.

Anyway I had a look today and was able to pull a few bits of but nothing like pulling the dash apart that madmagna spoke of in his instructions.
I was thinking that while I'm doing this it's a good idea to put the audio system in place. I have a Sony GTX-450 deck and what to end up re cabling the speakers to the amps and head unit.
On another note I'm also looking at putting in a towbar. So I can carry bikes on it rather than the roof on the WRX.

hahaha, i had a simple yet effective solution! I work at a coffee shop, but its dead easy, and with a bit of cutting and some tape, along with some plasticard or more cardboard, you can mould the coffee take-away trays into exactly something that fits snugly in the centre consol...unless of cource u use it for something else... but thats my solution!

Cheers,
Adz

P.S. Try Gloria Jeans ones, they do the trick! lol

Gee dude that's a bit of touch luck there need to get another one of them, it really should have been a std feature with the car...as with an AWD Turbo V6 model...which should have come out here. We got the raw end of the deal man.

Anyway I had a look today and was able to pull a few bits of but nothing like pulling the dash apart that madmagna spoke of in his instructions.
I was thinking that while I'm doing this it's a good idea to put the audio system in place. I have a Sony GTX-450 deck and what to end up re cabling the speakers to the amps and head unit.
On another note I'm also looking at putting in a towbar. So I can carry bikes on it rather than the roof on the WRX.
Sounds good! Hehe so your diamante is going to be a like a touring version eh? Weekend and long trips car?
Yeah too bad we didn't get the super rare limited edition VR-4 Diamante Espada here. Had a photo of one before. Looks the same as the Series II Diamante cept has VR-4 badging, every single factory option included, leather, sat nav, cup holders, heated seats and lots of hidden goodies.

I WANT ONE!!!!:rant:

omg that looks so sweet, i want me one, or eleven!

hey dimi108 that's wicked!
I was having a chat with the guys at work they had no idea that the VR-4 Diamante Espada existed...I'd heard off it but never seen anything on it til now!
Good work champ lol

Cheers :D

Spoke to a fellow at Phil Gilbert Mitsubishi in Lidcombe, told me limited number of 400 were made. Weren't very popular. Sold in Japan and US.
They also came with an automatic rear view and side mirror glare control, which tinted itself depending on how bright the headlight/sun shine was from behind (just like those glasses that go dark in the sun).


Here she is in full glory, passing early morning commuters on a breezy Thursday morning in 1995 :cry:

Hey guys I ended up getting the cup holders into the front dash without having to pull the thing apart :cool: I removed the climate control unit which gave me access to the area.
I used a small hack saw to start it off and remove the plastic, from the inside, then a grinder to remove the metal screw that's no longer needed. That's about it really, it takes a while but worth the effort. I tested it with a can of coke, great value.

By the way Madmagna thanks for the doco and advice. Dimi108 and entropy also for advice and helping me find the doco! Once again thanks guys.

I'll take a few shots of it and post it also.

Can't wait to see the end result. Btw, your car looks like a beast in your avatar :D

Glad I could help rexyboi :)

Also like to see pics :)

Thanks guys, I've attached two pics and tested the cup holders all the aussie cars should have come with these, great to holder coke cans!

Car needs a clean since the install haven't had time to do it just yet and the boots got wires all over the place due the the audio upgrade, I'll sort that out...prob this weekend.

I wouldnt be going around a corner sharply with cans on those

Slippity slip slip

']I wouldnt be going around a corner sharply with cans on those

Slippity slip slip
Jealous Tuffy? lol I doubt these would cause some serious spillage, maybe if you drove like me perhaps.

I like my mobile phone holder/cup holder thingys better:P

haven't tried anything like that yet, it worked on the drive home from work, that had a few corners...mind you not really the car to take corners in at speed, way to much body role.

Sorry to bring back such an old thread....

After hacking the **** out of the inside of my dash....im stuck at the metal screw bit.....anyone got an idea as to what I have to do to get it out?

do you actually have to have a verada dash or tr elite dash or can you modify an exec one?

No idea man....i have a verada.....im guessing it should work if you cut some pieces out of a magna dash.....?

For those who want to make the effort, the gen 3 US centre console lid with the front and rear pull out cupholders will fit into gen 2's. The lid is the same fit. I fitted mine to the exs TR. Took it out after the divorce. :bowrofl:

any pictures of this

For those who want to make the effort, the gen 3 US centre console lid with the front and rear pull out cupholders will fit into gen 2's. The lid is the same fit. I fitted mine to the exs TR. Took it out after the divorce. :bowrofl:
****ing AWESOME
*hunts ebay*

For those who want to make the effort, the gen 3 US centre console lid with the front and rear pull out cupholders will fit into gen 2's. The lid is the same fit. I fitted mine to the exs TR. Took it out after the divorce. :bowrofl:
Somebody please knight this fellow!

I must find these fabled cupholders :D

I think Mohit has them... hmm.

Somebody please knight this fellow!

I must find these fabled cupholders :D

I think Mohit has them... hmm.

Well spotted. Page 11 of Mohits mods. Get searching. Or see if your dealer can get them from Japan.

how'd you go bro? i might come around today and check it out

here's a pic of mine make sure you put the climate control face on first then the cupholders on top

Do you have to have an verada dash or can you hack apart an executive one?

there was a us diamante console on ebay last night. $35us no idea on postage

Have any of you guys thought of just getting one of those cheap cup holders that are about 3" deep, will hold a bottle of coke and clip on the outside of the door pocket?

They're not expensive, a mates got one for each of his front doors, don't get in the way at all, and are really sturdy :)

Personally, my cup holder is the passenger, unless of course we're in the car with cup holders...lol

how'd you go bro? i might come around today and check it out

here's a pic of mine make sure you put the climate control face on first then the cupholders on top

Hmmm (scratched chin) I think I may have seen that one somewhere before NO?

Hmmm (scratched chin) I think I may have seen that one somewhere before NO?
hahahahaha might've seen them in your car! HAHA

changed my life mal :D

Here is another version of cupholders you can find in the Sigma, under the arm rest.. and yes you can move that up aswell

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z280/themasterlol/P8300048.jpg

hmm, im trying to look for a set but can't find any , oh well

Johnny, how hard are they to find in sweden land?
Possible to hunt me down a set?:D

Well spotted. Page 11 of Mohits mods. Get searching. Or see if your dealer can get them from Japan.
Do you have a part number?

Do you have a part number?

Dont bother, went into my local Mitsu dealer (Alan mance.....Idiots there)
Waited for 10 minutes to be served, and then when i finally asked my question he just said "no" and looked at me

But hey Luci if you can manage to get some you know who to call ;) and no, its not ghostbusters:D

']Johnny, how hard are they to find in sweden land?
Possible to hunt me down a set?:D

All Sigma's I've seen here have it, cant be to hard to find, but I possibly have 2 sets, one in my current Sigma and one at my parents garage from my old Sigma where I have all the other sparepart.

All Sigma's I've seen here have it, cant be to hard to find, but I possibly have 2 sets, one in my current Sigma and one at my parents garage from my old Sigma where I have all the other sparepart.
Your about to get flooded with can you send me the spare posts.....not from me though, I was just wondering, does your sigma still have that part of the centre console? Didn't look very intact in the photos you showed us.

I was just wondering, does your sigma still have that part of the centre console? Didn't look very intact in the photos you showed us.

Yes it was in the backseat

Yes it was in the backseat
lol

Something you don't have to replace......I'm still feeling sorry for ya about all that.

Those cup holders are by far the best design for a 2nd gen, the ones above the climate control look a bit stupid and cheap IMO.

All Sigma's I've seen here have it, cant be to hard to find, but I possibly have 2 sets, one in my current Sigma and one at my parents garage from my old Sigma where I have all the other sparepart.

If you do find it, and wouldnt mind getting rid of it, Let me know mk!

']If you do find it, and wouldnt mind getting rid of it, Let me know mk!
Dibs on a second one :) Just put me in with Tuffy!

Quick, lets part out Johnny's Sigma lol

Bags the chrome door handles!:D

he's keeping his car and fixing it up
the centre console cup holders are pretty good but i reckon it'll get in the way of resting your arm on the console lid

he's keeping his car and fixing it up
the centre console cup holders are pretty good but i reckon it'll get in the way of resting your arm on the console lid

reckon, i reckon they look a bit gay... similar to the a/c vent holders...

someone should be able to try one of those 3rd gen ones through an ebay international seller...

otherwise i'm going to get the one above he climate control and retro fit... actually dunno if i cbf'd

reckon, i reckon they look a bit gay... similar to the a/c vent holders...

someone should be able to try one of those 3rd gen ones through an ebay international seller...

otherwise i'm going to get the one above he climate control and retro fit... actually dunno if i cbf'd

if you can find a couple of sets let me know cause i want one

yeah the ones on top of the air con are the best aye aj
wonder what the 3rd gen ones look like anyone got a photo?
i took some cup holders from a third gen back seat centre arm rest
but cbf'd fitting them cos the 2nd gen rear seat arm rest has wood in the middle of it
you can have those if you want perry next time i drive up to dubz i can meet ya maybe you can do something crafty with them like mould them in your car somewhere :)

if you see the diamante/sigma cupholders for sale online grab them straight away
they come up for sale every now and then and are always less than $30US

wonder how chuck's cupholder install is going
he was having troubles getting that metal tag off
it's a full mission took me 25 minutes of sawing with the hacksaw pssed me off

cheers dim, but i would rather the ones above the climate controll (when i do the conversion)

hahahaha thought so :P
when's the conversion happening

when i get the bits i need, (only missing the harness, the computer is comming)

cool you gonna wire it up yourself?

im going to have a go at it or other wise adam(best mate, the one that was driving my car on the bathurst cruise) will have a go at it, hes good with that kinda of stuff.

if that fails ill get an auto electy to do it lol

haha you'll be right son :D

thanks dim, after that ill be doing power window conversion hehe, + my dimante front bar is on its way

can't wait to see your ride with the d-front
gonna look 10 times nicer

you gonna paint it yourself?

should be here by the end of this week, i'm gonna see if dads mate will do it other wise ill have a crack at it my self + all the side mouldings and the rear bar

go hard man then black grille ftw

what about the same colour as the car or all black you reckon

all black will suit your clear tails and the sporty theme of your car
hojo has the black grille on his
it looks hot

got a pic of that black grille hoj?