1996 Contour cup holder?

[HerronScott]

Hi,

Does anyone have a better solution for a cup holder for a 1996 Contour (Sport MTX)? The original flip-out one is terrible....

Scott

 

[dennyb]

Not reallly, the 98+ ones sit under the dash and taller containers don't fit and it diddn't grip the container tightly. Some have switched to the pre 98 . The cougar has a flip over style that is similar to the pre 98 and will fit the console. My 95 had the single hole one and the 96 I had had the double.

 

[HerronScott]

Bummer, ours came with the single. Was hoping someone had come up with something brilliant in the last 16 years.

Scott

 

[mystiquevltwin]

Was hoping someone had come up with something brilliant in the last 16 years.

We have...don't drink in the Contour haha

 

[royalblue]

somebody built one into the arm rest awhile back:shrug:

 

[CSVT1214]

I'm using the updated Pre-98 single large cup holder and I've never had a problem. I know they do wear out and can tilt over in a turn but using a new one, I haven't had a single spill in years.

The used one I originally installed wouldn't stay open in a turn. After one spill, I replaced it.

 

[blu_fuz]

Upgrade to the 98-2000 console.

 

[striker2]

anything larger than a 12oz can with a lid sits snugly between the passenger seat and the center console. I used to do this for everything from 20oz bottles to large fast food cups and not once had a spill.

 

[dennyb]

On my car put a cupholder into the passenger door pocket like this one from auto Zone Part No. AC731/221055918 for the wife.
Link http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Wedge-Cup-Holder-Bell-Automotive_25984508-P_N3038_A%7CGRP2013 . the first time I just pushed it in with some double sided tape to lock it in. The next time I cut the bottom shorter first to tuck it in better.

 

[rouar]

This post doesn't help the OP much, but for future info..

SVT cupholder with shallow rubber insert - doesn't hold cups tightly. Remove the insert to hold larger drinks.

98+ cupholder (non SVT) with deep rubber insert. Passenger side still has shallow insert due to console design.

98+ smoker's package (Best solution)

Ashtray holds fuses, screws and other odds/ends.

 

[SuperTech]

I'm using a single din cup holder out of a early 90's taurus. I moved my stereo to the lower empty din and put the taurus cup holder in the din where my radio was located. It is very sturdy and will even hold one of those large styrophoam cups like you get from McDonalds. It may not be the best looking mod but it works very well. I also have a short shifter so if you have a standard shifter then it might get in the way.
Here is a random picture that I got from a google search. I don't have any pictures of how it looks in my car.

http://www.ioffer.com/i/1990-ford-taurus-radio-trim-cup-holder-coin-tray-6086070

 

[conundrum374]

this was my solution