I made myself a set of cupholders for my beetle that I am enjoying. ..and now after some encouragement putting them up for sale on Ebay for those who are interested in their own.
Im reviving an idea that I remembered starting here. I have multiple beetles with old cupholders that are past useable. The cupholders on all the used Beetles Ive seen have been in terrible condition, and that includes the cars Ive gotten.
I came here to the forums because I remembered someone used to sell them here. ..but they aren't making them anymore. So I looked at all the designs that were available and wanted some different features. So I designed my own set.
If someone is interested in them.. Feel free to drop me a note if you want a different color. All the ones Ive done so far are black. ..I would however like to start making them in different colors that complement our cars. Soon Id like to make green ones to go with my Cyber Green beetle for example.
Its always stressful to release an item to other people, so I attempted to test them in as many ways as I could think of. Drop tests, heat tests, and stress testing the attachment clips for example.
So if you're interested here is my ebay ad for a single..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/192492792608?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
The original links no longer work, but there are new ones further down in the thread. Updated 09-10-21
Also I am planning on a set of 4 as well..
(edit) Set of 4 is now available here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/202272581573?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Right now, based on used cracked beat up cupholders selling on Ebay for $15-$20 I priced a single at $20 and will have a set of 4 at $60.
Design notes:
I wanted to be careful not to unfairly use other peoples work.
Fuzzyfish if you're still out there, I did look at your design as part of my research. So thank you for the inspiration of the idea. I saw you released your STL but under a non-commercial license. So I did completely do my design from scratch, referencing another below, and your material was not used.
I confirmed my dimensions and referenced this holder made by RubyFox and released as CC, attribution sharealike. This design is completely redesigned and not truly 'derivative' but referential credit should be given.
1998 - 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle cup holder 1C0862531 by RubyFOX
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updated links so you don't have to look through the thread:
Here are the current working links to the cupholders:
Set of 4 Custom 3d printed black ABS New Beetle Cupholders, replaces 1C0862531A | eBay For a set of 4 black ones.
1 Custom 3d printed black ABS New Beetle Cupholder, directly replaces 1C0862531A | eBay For a single black one.
New 3d printed ABS New Beetle Cupholder, choice of 5 colors. Replaces 1C0862531A | eBay For all the colors I have avail. (Red, dark blue, lime green, grey, black) in sets of 4 or single.
Im reviving an idea that I remembered starting here. I have multiple beetles with old cupholders that are past useable. The cupholders on all the used Beetles Ive seen have been in terrible condition, and that includes the cars Ive gotten.
I came here to the forums because I remembered someone used to sell them here. ..but they aren't making them anymore. So I looked at all the designs that were available and wanted some different features. So I designed my own set.
If someone is interested in them.. Feel free to drop me a note if you want a different color. All the ones Ive done so far are black. ..I would however like to start making them in different colors that complement our cars. Soon Id like to make green ones to go with my Cyber Green beetle for example.
Its always stressful to release an item to other people, so I attempted to test them in as many ways as I could think of. Drop tests, heat tests, and stress testing the attachment clips for example.
So if you're interested here is my ebay ad for a single..
The original links no longer work, but there are new ones further down in the thread. Updated 09-10-21
Also I am planning on a set of 4 as well..
(edit) Set of 4 is now available here:
Right now, based on used cracked beat up cupholders selling on Ebay for $15-$20 I priced a single at $20 and will have a set of 4 at $60.
Design notes:
I wanted to be careful not to unfairly use other peoples work.
Fuzzyfish if you're still out there, I did look at your design as part of my research. So thank you for the inspiration of the idea. I saw you released your STL but under a non-commercial license. So I did completely do my design from scratch, referencing another below, and your material was not used.
I confirmed my dimensions and referenced this holder made by RubyFox and released as CC, attribution sharealike. This design is completely redesigned and not truly 'derivative' but referential credit should be given.
1998 - 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle cup holder 1C0862531 by RubyFOX
--------------------------------------------------------
updated links so you don't have to look through the thread:
Here are the current working links to the cupholders:
Set of 4 Custom 3d printed black ABS New Beetle Cupholders, replaces 1C0862531A | eBay For a set of 4 black ones.
1 Custom 3d printed black ABS New Beetle Cupholder, directly replaces 1C0862531A | eBay For a single black one.
New 3d printed ABS New Beetle Cupholder, choice of 5 colors. Replaces 1C0862531A | eBay For all the colors I have avail. (Red, dark blue, lime green, grey, black) in sets of 4 or single.