Small things can make a huge difference in looks!

BellevilleMXZ

Its amazing how doing a few small things can make the boat look SO much better. Put in stainless LED lighted cupholders , to replace the cheap plastic crap, and new speakers, to replace the old white Sonys. To-Do list is getting smaller!

chamberb

Looks great! @BellevilleMXZ how did you wire the cup holders?

Michael T

Nice work, Spring is coming!

randy56

you are eat up with it, cannot wait to pic's with them on!

craigswardmtb

Very cool. How was the install?  Did you put them on a switch on your dash?  How about getting the old cups out. 

BellevilleMXZ

It wasn't too bad, biggest was cleaning up the old 4200 I assume held the old ones in. I used a razor blade to trim away as much as possible, then a butterscotch wheel(trim wheel) on a drill to get the rest. Got old ones out by carefully sticking small flathead screwdriver under edge, and then pulling up.....be careful not to chip finish.

Got em here.....he posts them for 15 every once in awhile

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/252089272735?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

06Rinker270

I'll repeat others questions as I am curious too.  How did you wire them?  I bet they are going to look SWEET!

BellevilleMXZ

Oh sorry didn't see that.....Just wired the 4 upper together, and the 2 lowers together at the back, and teed them all to one set of wires. They have fairly long wires on them, so you can wire them next to each other. This is ran up to the helm, where I'll tie into the 2 there. Then I'll either hook them to the unused acc. switch or maybe the lower courtesy lights. I have to try them at night first to see how bright they are. If too bright I'll wire them to the acc. switch so they won't blind me at night under way.

Trashman

You are so correct.  Little things do spice things up.  I did the same.  I like the stainless speaker grills.what did the speakers set you back?

BellevilleMXZ

About 100 for 2 if I remember right......I try and forget what I spend. .....lol

Michael T

@BMXZ I HAVE to forget what I spend. Thank goodness I'm starting to forget these things LOL...unfortunately I married a younger Admiral whose memory is waaay too good!

Michael T

BTW isn't having lit drink holders a safety enhancement (while moored of course)....tell the Admiral it will help keep drinks off the carpet and upholstery.....it will actually SAVE money....yeah, that's it.....it will pay for itself in no time! 

ruwallydog

Thanks MT....I'm so using that!!! 

jme097

I have 8 of those 6.5 Infinitys in my 280. Speaker when power by a good amp!

Cableguy Greg

Are those cup holders the same diameter and depth as the OEM ones? I have seen the ones with a single led drilled in the side.

partlowr

Looks great! I switched from the crappy stock plastic to stainless cup holders last year and that made a huge difference, I can only image how much of an impact those LED ones will have, especially at night.

BellevilleMXZ

Michael T said:

BTW isn't having lit drink holders a safety enhancement (while moored of course)....tell the Admiral it will help keep drinks off the carpet and upholstery.....it will actually SAVE money....yeah, that's it.....it will pay for itself in no time! 

Lol good point!

BellevilleMXZ

Cableguy Greg said:

Are those cup holders the same diameter and depth as the OEM ones? I have seen the ones with a single led drilled in the side.

Yep perfect replacement......the whole ring glows......looks like about 8 leds in ring

Michael T

I've seen them they are amazing looking. They make the cockpit glow! BTW with a colored drink the look is very cool.

massmarinebrokers

nice work! who makes the ones you used? I was looking to do this it's such a classy touch!

BellevilleMXZ

Not sure on make they don't say.......got them at the link above from eBay 

Cableguy Greg

They look like ITC Marine...

http://www.itc-marine.com/product/stainless-steel-drink-holder-with-led-illuminated-ring/

bella-vita

They say they are ITC on link above from e bay an much better price!

BellevilleMXZ

Yeah got them for 15 each, free shipping.......he drops the price every once in awhile.

jme097

Guys I found them on Amazon for $13 each with free shipping and they are the ITC. Link Below!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Marine-Trailer-Stainless-Lighted-Holder/dp/B0149F4NDQ/ref=sr_1_9?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1459951301&sr=1-9&keywords=LED+stainless+steel+cup+holder

BellevilleMXZ

Yeah I forgot about that.......they wanted stupid money for shipping to Canada 

jme097

Oh I wouldn't doubt it!

DazeOff

Check these out. They are about $9 each for 8 pieces with shipping and the light comes from the inside which looks cool when you put a bottle in it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-8X-Blue-Stainless-Steel-Cup-Drink-Holder-8LEDs-Marine-Boat-Car-Truck-Camper/111772916642?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=35828&meid=6054a61548bc4fbd9698076559fb265c&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=3&sd=111762448150

Cableguy Greg

@BellevilleMXZ, did you replace all of the cup holders on your boat or just a select few?

bella-vita

 I wanted to change all mine to stainless steel, but at $13 a piece for those ITC with ring how can u go wrong.are they as deep as the Oem ones.

BellevilleMXZ

Cableguy Greg said:

@BellevilleMXZ, did you replace all of the cup holders on your boat or just a select few?

All 8.......I figure  will add some ambient light to that's why went with that style. ......not internal light