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So 19 **** cup holders... NOT 1 can hold my Hydroflask. Whats up with that Subaru?
19 cup holders....but
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What size Hydro?
The small hydroflask is 2.87" in diameter and is a straight wall design. It does not taper down at the bottom like my Big Gulp (7-Eleven) or Polar Pop (Circle K). REI sells them and they are the perfect fit for Subaru owners (fits the stereotype - outdoor, energetic, active). Most of those 19 cup holders are designed for sealed water bottles.
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yea, my tundra and 4 runner have no problem with my 40oz bottles. The new Highlanders can also accomodate for the large bottles.
I can’t fit my Subaru Kleen Kanteen in the “cup/bottle holder” in the doors. Makes me sad that Subaru would give me a water bottle that won’t fit in cup holders. I also find the main cup holders in the center consul are very wide and my bottles are a bit tipsy. We need inserts made for the cup holders.
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Yes, this is one of the things I don't like about the Ascent. I already have spilled coffee because it was tipsy and splashed out of the top. We do need inserts.
There are a lot of things to like about the Ascent, but the cupholders are a pretty big fail. Given how they hyped the "19 cupholders", I'm surprised to see such poor engineering....If anyone finds a way to make them work (or a cup that works) I'm interested...
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I use this one and it fits pretty well Contigo 24Oz Autoseal
I do agree they could stand to be another half inch deeper in the front. It seems most are meant for disposable plastic bottles.
Granted I was spoiled with my Xterra front cup holders. They had plastic inserts that were on the small side but you could pop them out and fit near anything in them. Granted those were essentially the only two cup holders that worked well in the car.
I do agree they could stand to be another half inch deeper in the front. It seems most are meant for disposable plastic bottles.
Granted I was spoiled with my Xterra front cup holders. They had plastic inserts that were on the small side but you could pop them out and fit near anything in them. Granted those were essentially the only two cup holders that worked well in the car.
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My cupholder solution
Here's the solution I came up with which, with one exception, works well. The exception is I think they detailed the plastic surfaces, so, the 3M adhesive backing doesn't stick well to it. So, a little surface prep is needed.
https://www.facebook.com/SubaruAmbassadorRobert/videos/2117775158263498/
I couldn't find ones that were short enough, and didn't feel like cutting one up - or covering the neat blue lighting inside mine.
Here's the solution I came up with which, with one exception, works well. The exception is I think they detailed the plastic surfaces, so, the 3M adhesive backing doesn't stick well to it. So, a little surface prep is needed.
https://www.facebook.com/SubaruAmbassadorRobert/videos/2117775158263498/
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These 3" inserts looked like they might work - could be a bit shallow but the dimensions are close and would need to test. I might try them out if I can't find a better solution.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076DP5Y66/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A18PRIVKS6GS40
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076DP5Y66/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A18PRIVKS6GS40
The first step in transforming your Subaru into a Honda.:grin:
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Thinking the fix for the cupholders will be an OEM part similar to this https://www.amazon.com/Holder-inser...rd_wg=A81Id&psc=1&refRID=PAHXXB3ZTKAHTEY7WSWN
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I'm wondering what mods will be required to attach it. On that note, I ordered one to find out. :grin:
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@Robert.Mauro i think you'll end up being the official tester for MANY things to come ! Keep it up!
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I did too...i think it might be too wide, but I'm good with a dremel....:smile_big:
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