Drink Holder & Storage Mod

rustynutz · **November 29, 2011, 09:04:20**

Ever since I got my i30, one thing I've been going to do is to put some rubber cushioning in the centre console drink holders and the storage compartment in front of the gear shift to help stop articles rattling.

Well, today I finally got around to doing it.......

First I fashioned some paper templates....

The rubber cushioning after being cut to size....

And here it is, all finished....

Dazzler · **Reply #1: November 29, 2011, 09:09:24**

Very neat Rusty

Surferdude · **Reply #2: November 29, 2011, 09:41:37**

Well done.

I've never had a problem with drinks rattling but the other compartment can be annoying.
Job for me tomorrow to replace the piece of cloth in there now.

Shambles · **Reply #3: November 29, 2011, 10:26:36**

No probs here either with the drink holders.

I put some antislip wrap below the power outlets a while back - definitely worth doing (stops the cig lighter sliding around)

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rustynutz · **Reply #4: November 29, 2011, 10:29:29**

Quote from: surferdude on November 29, 2011, 09:41:37

Well done.

I've never had a problem with drinks rattling but the other compartment can be annoying.
Job for me tomorrow to replace the piece of cloth in there now.

Thanks Trev & Daz....

Can't say I've noticed drinks rattling either, Trev...but, I find passengers like to dump their keys and other junk in them....

Surferdude · **Reply #5: November 29, 2011, 10:42:09**

^^^^
Yeah I was being facetious. But if someone puts stuff in there tell 'em to ...........

eye30 · **Reply #6: November 29, 2011, 12:53:05**

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2i30s · **Reply #7: December 11, 2011, 01:37:43**

Quote from: Shambles on November 29, 2011, 10:26:36

No probs here either with the drink holders.

I put some antislip wrap below the power outlets a while back - definitely worth doing (stops the cig lighter sliding around)

(click to show/hide)

you should have gone to the patent office.

2i30s · **Reply #8: December 11, 2011, 01:39:12**

neat mod Russ and Steve.

rustynutz · **Reply #9: December 11, 2011, 10:53:36**

If anyone is interested, I'll scan and post up the templates......

FatBoy · **Reply #10: December 11, 2011, 10:58:48**

Quote from: rustynutz on December 11, 2011, 10:53:36

If anyone is interested, I'll scan and post up the templates......

Yes please!!

2i30s · **Reply #11: December 11, 2011, 11:00:12**

Quote from: rustynutz on December 11, 2011, 10:53:36

If anyone is interested, I'll scan and post up the templates......

I'm an interested anyone.

thanks Russ

meehalych · **Reply #12: December 11, 2011, 11:25:37**

Quote from: rustynutz on December 11, 2011, 10:53:36

If anyone is interested, I'll scan and post up the templates......

send me some via UPS, please.
We may initiate their production in Russia, if you wish, so it is promising a good profit after all.

asathorny · **Reply #13: December 11, 2011, 11:25:59**

Only just caught up with this thread, I echo what the other say Rusty, well done. Yes do post up the templates then I can print them to cot to size...

I am assuming that you haven't used sticky backed foam, be messy if someone were to be less than careful with their drinks and to make it convenient when cleaning (detailing)...

baroudeur · **Reply #14: December 12, 2011, 17:40:48**

Exactly the same as I made back in May when I collected my i30. Can't stand rattling bits in console pockets.

I also fitted the rear bumper guard which I bought direct from the manufacturer who is ten minutes from where I live..

http://www.hyundai-car.co.uk/accessories/all/?modelName=i30&ref=179

Dazzler · **Reply #15: December 12, 2011, 20:15:00**

Quote from: baradeur on December 12, 2011, 17:40:48

Exactly the same as I made back in May when I collected my i30. Can't stand rattling bits in console pockets.

I also fitted the rear bumper guard which I bought direct from the manufacturer who is ten minutes from where I live..

http://www.hyundai-car.co.uk/accessories/all/?modelName=i30&ref=179

That is a neat guard. I haven't been able to get anything like that for Trish's CW but I have got some cut to size clear film to make one myself (universal to fit all cars) but I haven't got around to doing it yet

rustynutz · **Reply #16: December 12, 2011, 21:04:04**

Am I going mad or has some of the posts from this thread been removed?

Surferdude · **Reply #17: December 12, 2011, 21:05:40**

Quote from: rustynutz on December 12, 2011, 21:04:04

Am I going mad or has some of the posts from this thread been removed?

Been split Rusty. The scanner stuff is excellent so has earned its own topic.

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=12143.msg133362#msg133362

rustynutz · **Reply #18: December 12, 2011, 21:14:29**

Ah, so I've not gone mad then.....

Only prob with splitting is the response to Asa's question re what I used is now gone so I'll post up the link again:
http://www.amazon.com/Grip-Shelf-Drawer-Liner-Black/dp/B000KFSOFI

2i30s · **Reply #19: December 14, 2011, 08:27:22**

so where's those bloody templates Russ?

asathorny · **Reply #20: December 14, 2011, 09:39:41**

Quote from: rustynutz on December 12, 2011, 21:14:29

Ah, so I've not gone mad then.....

Only prob with splitting is the response to Asa's question re what I used is now gone so I'll post up the link again:
http://www.amazon.com/Grip-Shelf-Drawer-Liner-Black/dp/B000KFSOFI

Thank you

rustynutz · **Reply #21: December 15, 2011, 00:02:57**

Quote from: 2i30s on December 14, 2011, 08:27:22

so where's those bloody templates Russ?

Having some "issues"........

I've scanned them but when I've tried printing, for some reason they aren't coming out the correct size so I'm a little bit hesitant to post them up.......

Phil №❶ · **Reply #22: December 15, 2011, 00:46:02**

Sounds like the natives are gettign restless.

Could your printer be scaling the scans to fit your paper size. If so, you can still post your scans

rustynutz · **Reply #23: December 15, 2011, 01:49:56**

I've made it into a word document and it seems to be all good now.

It can be downloaded HERE

Oh, and thanks for the suggestion, Phil...

*Edit: you'll notice that the front cubby hole template is slightly wider on the right handside side, this is because, (I'm assuming) my car is right hand drive and the console is slightly angled towards the driver. For those that drive on the wrong side of the road, you might have to turn the template over.....

asathorny · **Reply #24: December 15, 2011, 07:46:39**

Thank you Rusty, I will give it some attention as soon as I am home from the slave ship

2i30s · **Reply #25: December 15, 2011, 21:12:10**

I'll give it a try later on tonight,thanks Russ.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #26: December 15, 2011, 22:02:19**

Thanks, hopefully do it today.

FatBoy · **Reply #27: December 15, 2011, 23:04:56**