I doubt it...they're pretty dinky. I have one of those stainless steel thermos/mugs and it doesn't fit...my one and only complaint about my E so far.

 

I agree that the cup holders are a pain. I am convinced that someone will come up with a aftermarket consel to fit between the seats and not interfear with the brake. (I wish the brake was on the dash like the CRV.) If no one comes up with one I will have to make it my self.

 

[quote:ea8b147855="carmojoman"]Do the cup holders in the front hold big drinks. You know the big drinks from 7-11 ?[/quote:ea8b147855]

Big Gulps can effect your fuel economy, stick to the medium size (buy three) hee hee :lol:

 

Has anyone noticed the cupholders in the back seats are too shallow to hold anything. My kid's drinks has spilled ...

How much research would it take to get the cup holders right in 2003?

 

Here is a link to hondsuv.com. It has a console/armrest by Steel Horse. It looks like it is over to the right so the parking brake and standard EX armrest can be used.

I did not get one because I frequently have to haul 10 ft planks of wood and I can load them right up to my dash. I got the bigger armrest and it works great but the cupholders are still in a awkward place. My dog thinks since the cup is on the floorboard it's fair game.

http://www.hondasuv.com/element/viewtopic.php?t=37&start=0

 

yeah there is one cup holder (front center one) that can fit a 24 ounce insulated cup perfectly, the rest well not.

I seem to recall seeing something that can fit into small holders to hold bigger cups.. if I come across it I will post it..

So this console you are mentioning does not make it hard to use the emergency brake?

 

I know a large McDonalds cup fits perfectly. They don't even budge around corner.

 

I do know it holds the 7-11 big gulp 32oz drink just fine. :lol:

 

I know the front cup holders hold 44oz Quick Trip Cups....and also the HUGE Lion's Choice Cup.....my chrome coffee cup fits just fine too

 

My stainless steel Starbucks coffee mug fits just fine - doesn't fit in my dad's Lincoln Navigator. The rear holders are a little shallow. I brought my mug with me on the test drive.

 

Isn't it odd that in 2003, the whole cupholder size & placement is still an issue? I also find it odd that every car salescritter that I've ever experienced has made a big deal out of showing off the cupholders, no matter how ill conceived.

In the E, I like the fact that it puts the liquid down near the liquid-proof floor, and not someplace objectionable like over the stereo or in front of the AC controls. (I've had vehicles that did either or both of those things.) I'm actually of the opinion that cupholders shouldn't even be a permanently installed feature. Molding them as a permanent part of the vehicle is just about guaranteeing that they won't be in the right place, or the right size to suit all people. I wonder why the auto makers keep making them non-modular and non-adjustable?

 

I is also a great design by Honda on the E that the cup holders are a small tub. I was not watching the other day as I placed my soda down there and it fell over as I was driving. All the soda just pooled in the cup holders till I got home.

Very nice!

 

During my last trip to the dealer, I took a "honda", brushed stainless mug from the parts dept and tried it out. Fit fine. <$12.
8) ......shaka........

 

Check your local Walmart or Targét for a little widget that you put in your cup holder to make it bigger - it's sort of like a bigger holder that sits in the little one. That'll practically hold a bucket!

Drew

 

During my last trip to the dealer, I took a "honda", brushed stainless mug from the parts dept and tried it out. Fit fine. <$12.
8) ......shaka........

 

I found a $4.99 insulated, narrow bottomed mug at Wally World that fits just fine. I also note that most standard litre plastic water/soda bottles fit the middle holder. Still, I'll probably either go for the plug-in cooler/console/armrest/cupholder route, or the semi-custom console/armrest route with built in cupholders, just for the added utility.

 

The small cupholders in the "E" are a problem for us "supersizers".

Here's something I found that works well in the E and still allows the other cupholder to be used:

http://www.ajprindle.com/index.jhtml?category=cat280068&product=10031&navAction=jump&navCount=2

 

I am at a loss when it comes to understanding why the cup holders can only fit 12 oz. cans or 20 oz bottles of soda. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to retrofit/buy something that will allow me to fit in a beverage or cup that is 3-5 inches across?

Any help would be appreciated. My old vehicle had adjustable cup holders that would hold anything from a baby bottle to a 64 oz. mug (and that IS a big mug!!!)

 

http://www.avirtualmall.com/adehlnoprstu.html

However, I haven't been able to find anyone with the steel horse cup holder adapater in-stock.

 

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However, I haven't been able to find anyone with the steel horse cup holder adapater in-stock.[/quote:9476b09dec]

Hmm... maybe here:

http://www.jeeppart.com/details.asp?cid=183

 

I found an adjustable cup holder at K-Mart the fits in the "normal" cup holder to fit my rather large insulated Coffee mug - it was about $5.00 and works well enough - some what of a hassel to get into the couple holder at first but once it is in there it works fine.

wodock

 

I also saw one at our one remaining K-Mart. It had an adjustable bottom that locked into the existing opening, then an adjustable top for the Big Gulps. The one they had left was missing the rubber covering on the bottom gripper, but it was definitely a good, small design.

 

bigfoot said

"I also saw one at our one remaining K-Mart. It had an adjustable bottom that locked into the existing opening, then an adjustable top for the Big Gulps..."

Yep that is the one - I also think I saw on at Target too. You can tell I shop at all the chic stores.

wodock

 

ThankyouThankyouThankyou.

From your descriptions, it sounds like the Target/Kmart holders are the ones I am looking for....

 

Found what I needed at the local KMart! It was the type with the adjustable bottom (to fit in the cup holder, it locks in place), and the adjustable top to fit every size that I need.

Works great, except for one thing....because of the cutout in the back of the cupholder (in the E, where the two cupholders "join" - apparently an attempt to allow spills to flow everywhere), I had to angle the new addition so it is slightly over the emergency brake. Hopefully, I won't need the emeregency brake, but if so, the cupholder will pop right off (I tried, just to be sure!)