gvincent Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Anybody have the MSA Console Arm Rest / Cup Holder, for the 70-78 240Z-260Z-280Z? found here: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/50-2570 I'm tired of driving and trying to hold a hot or cold beverage between my legs. I know some have modified the ashtray in the past but I couldn't get any info from the old posts Does it get in the way while shifting? Is it at a comfortable resting height or is it even useful to rest your elbow/arm? Looking for some feedback on people who have or have had these before I drop 100 bucks on one of these. Thanks, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Greg- No personal experience w/ that product...but if you decide to buy one, you might be able to get a little better price from ZBarn. They also have some pix of the armrest installed on their website: "http://www.zbarn.com/New%20Parts%20F./Saddle%20Console/saddle%20Z%201.htm". r/John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Greg, I have one in my 76 280Z. It works fine. It doesn't accommodate anything larger in diameter than a standard soda can (Arizona Teas won't fit). After I installed a pair of Honda CRX seats the console lid wouldn't open so I had to move the hinges so it opens to the back instead of to the sides. It does open without alterations with the stock seats. Dave Ruiz Edited February 9, 2011 by daver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) I have one. Doesn't affect shifting, but does get in the way of the Parking Brake. The cup holders are small. Edited February 9, 2011 by Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvincent Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) Greg- No personal experience w/ that product...but if you decide to buy one, you might be able to get a little better price from ZBarn. They also have some pix of the armrest installed on their website: "http://www.zbarn.com/New%20Parts%20F./Saddle%20Console/saddle%20Z%201.htm". r/John JHM, Thanks, the same thing for $20 less! So no large coffees or Ice coffees. I would like one to fit where the ashtray is but only single cup and bigger size hole, the passenger can hold their own! or one that hangs or attaches to the passenger side of the console but still in reach? I usually just rest a drink on the ashtray cover and hold it when cornering or braking, a pain while shifting though always afraid of it spilling. I was hoping one of the two guys from this thread would come forward with their ashtray/cup holder mods http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/69658-cheap-fix/ Edited February 10, 2011 by gvincent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) For years I just removed the ash tray and set my large soda cup down in the hole. I can't do that now because my USB jack for my entertainment system lives down in the former ash tray hole. Try it. Edited February 10, 2011 by Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumaNoZeta Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) I was looking at cup holder options before I started driving it and realized that the ashtray is the best cupholder I've ever had in a car. I just stick cans inside the ashtray because it squeezes the can inside it so it won't come out easily. Then if I have a bottled drink I remove the ashtray and put the bottle in the hold and shut the door on it for extra security. Edited February 10, 2011 by Grim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I have the cupholder armrest for a 280zx and the only thing I hate is the small size for drinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Here's one for $50...even better!! "http://www.datsunclassifieds.com/showproduct.php/product/5920/title/datsun-70-78-240z280z-saddle-console-cover/cat/4" I can vouch from personal experience that Daniel (dhp) is a great guy to deal with. He'll treat you right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvincent Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 I ended up buying the one from Daniel off of Ebay, He is shipping it this week. I'll let everyone know how it fits a "Bigger calorically challenged person" Thanks, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan401 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 i bought one from msa for my 240z and i usualy dont put my drink in it when i drive because your drink get in tha way when shifting the cigarette thing still the best place to put my drink when i drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvincent Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Received the console cup holder today, I'll take it home and see how it fits this weekend. If I don't like it I'll put it in the classified section for what it cost me. Thanks, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncfisher Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Got one its OK needs to be deeper. Just don't hit the brakes hard. Got mine at a swap meet for 20 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvincent Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Don't have swap meets like that on the east coast, anyway it seems it will not get in the way for shifting and yeah the holders are small, I may look into cutting it up and making the holes bigger and taller and then recovering it in a glued down soft pleather. I'll scrounge the junkyards for some ideas on modifying it as soon as it gets warm enough to melt all this damm snow! Actually just noticed from everyones pics the older ones it seems are much shorter, I got an older short one, I'll try it for a while and then decide to mod it or go with making a single holder for the ashtray and sell this one. Greg Edited March 4, 2011 by gvincent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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