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Old 02-02-08, 01:28 PM
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just took mine out and tossed it...
Old 02-02-08, 05:26 PM
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I left mine in because that's where the air freshener goes and it fits perfectly.
Old 02-02-08, 07:39 PM
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use the cup holder for a small cup of change! since we dont have a coin holder
Old 02-04-08, 11:45 AM
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Yes,

the cupholeder is useless and much better without it.
Old 02-04-08, 01:56 PM
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Nice find - thanks !!

Do the 06-07's have the LED light inside that same cupholder area??

I know the 08' does...
Old 02-04-08, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Nice find - thanks !!

Do the 06-07's have the LED light inside that same cupholder area??

I know the 08' does...
is there a real use for the LED? its so small and doesnt really light up much, even when its dark.
Old 02-04-08, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99
is there a real use for the LED? its so small and doesnt really light up much, even when its dark.
I find mine useful..

Maybe removing the cupholder will help more...
Old 02-04-08, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Nice find - thanks !!

Do the 06-07's have the LED light inside that same cupholder area??

I know the 08' does...
My '07 does have a light but I'm not sure if it's LED as I never bothered to notice.
Old 02-04-08, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
I find mine useful..

Maybe removing the cupholder will help more...
I Just got my plates today, No longer feels like a new car.
Ill remove the cup holder tonight and see how bright this led really is
Old 02-04-08, 02:22 PM
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The LED light is actually a little useful for finding items when it is dark and you are driving!!! Maybe there will be a mod kit that offers a 4300 k HID bulb in there so when you open the armrest, it will shine like the lights from the heavens. Also, a fog machine and small mp3 player built in can play organ music and have smoke coming out everytime you open it!!!
Old 02-04-08, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Do the 06-07's have the LED light inside that same cupholder area??

I know the 08' does...
mine is a '07 and has the LED.

As for the wall itself, I need mine there. i use it as an organizer for the compartment rather than an actual cup holder; tiny objects go in the cup area, bigger objects go at the back.
Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99
is there a real use for the LED? its so small and doesn't really light up much, even when its dark.
i find the LED to be very helpful especially when you reach in - for a tiny object- the reflection of the LED on your hand helps considerably
Old 02-04-08, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99
I Just got my plates today, No longer feels like a new car.
I really like driving around with my temp tag in the window. Makes my car feel really new. However, I just looked up my statute which says the plate must be on the rear of the vehicle and illuminated. Otherwise, it's a "violation" (fine only). Probably not worth the $131 court costs plus fine I'd be subject to if I got a ticket.

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Old 02-04-08, 09:39 PM
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Anyone else feel like the IS has really useless cupholders in the front?

I took mine off the first day too haha
Old 02-07-08, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Scythe
lol doesnt your dealership key you in on these? its deffinatly a useful tip having that cupholder come out, its really nice if you dont drive around with cups cluttering up your console (which i hate seeing in cars =p), and makes the center console have alot more room - its annoyng having to have a pencil in the space and it doesnt it, its gotta be tilted up onto the top of the cupholder wall lol
i got my car at a time where i knew more about the car than the salesmen....even simple stuff like with ML one can watch dvds on the navi screen..belive it or not..one of the salesmen i talked to had to go "verify" it when i told him(i didnt buy the car from him)....
Old 02-07-08, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by nehal51086
i got my car at a time where i knew more about the car than the salesmen....even simple stuff like with ML one can watch dvds on the navi screen..belive it or not..one of the salesmen i talked to had to go "verify" it when i told him(i didnt buy the car from him)....
from my experience a lot of people who sell things don't know a whole lot about the items they sell. it doesn't matter the product is.
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