Messing around with 3D printing
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Black parts are ABS from the original JDM piece, white parts are 3D printed :D
The black sleeve is actually 3 pieces, and there is also a bottom cup support not shown here, but I might model the bezel next, which is basically a stock lighter panel with a cutout for the cupholder face. It's really worth modeling, because getting the cutout right on my original one was the biggest pain in the whole process. I also might model a single-piece sleeve+bezel, but I'll have to think about that. It would solve a lot of problems, though -- maybe towards the end. The sleeve itself needs to be a little different for our cars: to let the cup support clear the console lip (so it can drop down into the storage area), the tray must come out an extra 1/2". The simple solution was to cut out part of the sleeve so the tray stops can come farther out. When I model the sleeve I'll build that change in. Needless to say, this cupholder only works for column shift cars.
The metal guide pin is basically an aluminum or steel wood screw with the last 1/4" ground down to a smooth pin. I have no idea where we would acquire those, but it's a necessary part.
The white pieces need some minor finishing for smooth operation, mainly due to the manufacturing process. I had to clean out the pin guide channel a little with a precision screwdriver, and gently smooth the inner circle of the white pin holder so it spins freely (very important for smooth operation).
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