Well if you look at what USED oem plastic cup holders are selling for($125-$199), I think the $160 is more than fair for a metal CUSTOM replacement. Would I like it for $75? Yes, but it’s a supply and demand thing, he’ll probably sell a few here and there vs making something for a Miata or 350Z where the numbers are huge.
Just saw your car go up for sale and immediately recognized it. No idea we lived in the same area! Hope the next project is something else sweet! Appreciate all the videos and advice, your effort will live on in my Sky.
@@kennethwise7108 It hasn't sold yet, but he did get rid of it. He gave it to the local guy in the turbo install video after the motor failed. That guy 'Damos Customs' installed a new motor and has been attempting to sell it since.
Funny you post this now. I just used your baking soda glue trick as my face came off . I will look this up. TY as a SKY owner we appreciate your ideas and help👍
Heyyy Mike! Great to see that you are still making videos. I bought sky sweatshirt and tee from you way back, pre-covid. That’s how long i’ve been watching you/rvideos. Anyway, happy to see you are still preaching the good word! My Sky (redline, stock everything) is running like a baby. Original cupholder, not broke yet, cos i am super gentle with it. This metal one is a great idea, and it looks quality, like it looks like part of the car too. Keep preaching man! 🫡
Big fan of the videos, I'm currently doing a t3 turbo build on my 07 sky 2.4l similar to yours. I was just wondering what the best way to tune the car is in your opinion. Thanks
I just cast a replacement to the stock plastic one out of aluminum. It doesn't close or open particularly great, but its stronger than my 3D printed ones and much better than the stock one (especially considering when i got mine used the part had already left this plane of existence). Im not sure if you will ever see this, but do you happen to have any pictures of the offending part?
I like it, and my name’s Mike too. I take it off your hand, even buy it. Tell me where it come from and I’ll purchase one if you send it to someone else. I have a 08 Solstice. Happy driving.
Hi Mike, i have a problem in my Basic Sky 2009. Its an electrical problem somewhere. It started like a year ago where my battery dies if i leave my car parked for 3 days, then went to 2 days and 1 day, then at the end battery dies after 1 hour if i leave my car's engine off. I placed new battery and same problem after couple weeks. Placed a new battery again and same samething, im getting sick of jump starting my battery. I took it to electrical shop, they checked all fuses and everything is fine, they told me i must leave my car for at least 2 days in their shop so they figure out where is the leak problem, but i wasnt able to leave my car because i have only one car that i use for work. Do you know where the problem would be at? Btw i think i met you at Nassam in Blackhawk, Colorado like 5 years ago 😊
@MikesHouseOfMods Hey Mike, I need help. My front crome trim has faded and i would like to buy a new one. I cant find it anywhere. its the part that has the saturn emblem. any advice?
I've always wanted one of those cupholders since I bought my Solstice and the cupholder was missing so it's just a hole in there 🤣 I've heard of Santana cupholders but $150 is kinda steep and I've always thought they were a scam/not legit
@@MikesHouseOfMods it’s so low profile, and a really neat design, I figure with some creativity you may even be able to 3D print a mount for it, and attach it anywhere
Hi Mike, Watched your video of fixing the broken cup holder, but could NOT push the back end in, as you showed. I am afraid of pushing harder, and since I have an auto trans, fear that I will just lose the whole mechanism. Any suggestions. Thanks.
Can you pull the cup holder back to the original position? If so, you may be able to open the holder and use a butter knife to push down on the little tabs (shown around 3:10) to be able to slide it out. The directions that came with the new cup holder shows this.
@@FirebirdRevival Unfortunately yes. The timing chain jumped causing the water pump to blow. I didn't want to mess with it so I sold it to the guy I bought the turbo from. He put in a new engine and did other upgrades. It's now for sale again.
@mike HELP my kappa won’t turn over it all started with the battery symbol popping up, and then the car just died. No check engine lights no lights at all. No codes at all. Replace the battery after we tried to charge the old, one with nothing happening, except the same thing so then we saw white smoke coming every time we tried to start the car so we replace the starter yet still doing the same thing is acting like it starting, but it doesn’t want to turn completely over.
Mike, I'm going to have to replace my cup holder also, but its not the reason I'm messaging you. I need help with my antenna, It was broken when I purchased the car last week 12/19/23 (for my birthday). The antenna is broken off and I have a new one but I can't get the base off, I'm scared i'm going to break something. Any help is appreciated.
Man I love the idea of replacing the cupholder with a metal one, but starting at $160? Geeez that's nuts for such a tiny amount of product!!
Amen! Should have cost $50 at most!
Well if you look at what USED oem plastic cup holders are selling for($125-$199), I think the $160 is more than fair for a metal CUSTOM replacement. Would I like it for $75? Yes, but it’s a supply and demand thing, he’ll probably sell a few here and there vs making something for a Miata or 350Z where the numbers are huge.
Just saw your car go up for sale and immediately recognized it. No idea we lived in the same area! Hope the next project is something else sweet! Appreciate all the videos and advice, your effort will live on in my Sky.
Looks like since he got rid of it he no longer responds to things
@@kennethwise7108 It hasn't sold yet, but he did get rid of it. He gave it to the local guy in the turbo install video after the motor failed. That guy 'Damos Customs' installed a new motor and has been attempting to sell it since.
Glad to see your still releasing video's . Was wondering what had happened to you. Looking forward to your next one.
Cheers
I just broke my stock cup holder- your timing for this video seems fortuitous! As always, THANK YOU for doing these videos!
Funny you post this now. I just used your baking soda glue trick as my face came off . I will look this up. TY as a SKY owner we appreciate your ideas and help👍
Cool. I hope the baking soda glue worked out for you :)
Glad to see you making Sky videos Mike.....Cool cupholder
Wow I'm gonna have to get me one of those thanks for showing Mike. I learn a lot from your videos and have been wondering how you're doing 👍
Yeah. I've been a bit busy with some other things lately. Thanks for your comments and watching the video. I appreciate it.
Heyyy Mike! Great to see that you are still making videos. I bought sky sweatshirt and tee from you way back, pre-covid. That’s how long i’ve been watching you/rvideos. Anyway, happy to see you are still preaching the good word! My Sky (redline, stock everything) is running like a baby. Original cupholder, not broke yet, cos i am super gentle with it. This metal one is a great idea, and it looks quality, like it looks like part of the car too. Keep preaching man! 🫡
That is pretty damn slick! I was just messing with my cup holder yesterday
Thank you for posting. I've got to get one for my 2007 Sky!
I need one for my solstice too. 😊
So awesome. I so want one. Great video
Big fan of the videos, I'm currently doing a t3 turbo build on my 07 sky 2.4l similar to yours. I was just wondering what the best way to tune the car is in your opinion. Thanks
That's so cool, Thanks Mike!
my saturn is in 100 pieces but this would be a great addition to my build
I just cast a replacement to the stock plastic one out of aluminum. It doesn't close or open particularly great, but its stronger than my 3D printed ones and much better than the stock one (especially considering when i got mine used the part had already left this plane of existence).
Im not sure if you will ever see this, but do you happen to have any pictures of the offending part?
Oh man perfect timing mine broke few months ago
Been there...done that. Mine broke once, I fixed it, then it broke again. No need to worry about that anymore.
I need one of those cup holders
I like it, and my name’s Mike too. I take it off your hand, even buy it. Tell me where it come from and I’ll purchase one if you send it to someone else. I have a 08 Solstice. Happy driving.
Hi Mike, i have a problem in my Basic Sky 2009. Its an electrical problem somewhere. It started like a year ago where my battery dies if i leave my car parked for 3 days, then went to 2 days and 1 day, then at the end battery dies after 1 hour if i leave my car's engine off. I placed new battery and same problem after couple weeks. Placed a new battery again and same samething, im getting sick of jump starting my battery. I took it to electrical shop, they checked all fuses and everything is fine, they told me i must leave my car for at least 2 days in their shop so they figure out where is the leak problem, but i wasnt able to leave my car because i have only one car that i use for work. Do you know where the problem would be at?
Btw i think i met you at Nassam in Blackhawk, Colorado like 5 years ago 😊
Yeah, the battery is dying
@MikesHouseOfMods Hey Mike, I need help. My front crome trim has faded and i would like to buy a new one. I cant find it anywhere. its the part that has the saturn emblem. any advice?
Sweet! A little pricey!
Great video a little pricey for my taste
1:48 thank you
I've always wanted one of those cupholders since I bought my Solstice and the cupholder was missing so it's just a hole in there 🤣
I've heard of Santana cupholders but $150 is kinda steep and I've always thought they were a scam/not legit
Yeah, but it has a lifetime guarantee and I was told it cost the same as a new OEM one (if you can find one).
YO WAIT my sky got totaled but i’m saving for a new one imma go for the redline with a red and black interior I always cary water bro I need this
I May install one of these into my desk at home lol
Dude. That's an awesome idea.
@@MikesHouseOfMods it’s so low profile, and a really neat design, I figure with some creativity you may even be able to 3D print a mount for it, and attach it anywhere
Hi Mike, Watched your video of fixing the broken cup holder, but could NOT push the back end in, as you showed. I am afraid of pushing harder, and since I have an auto trans, fear that I will just lose the whole mechanism. Any suggestions. Thanks.
Can you pull the cup holder back to the original position? If so, you may be able to open the holder and use a butter knife to push down on the little tabs (shown around 3:10) to be able to slide it out. The directions that came with the new cup holder shows this.
@MikesHouseOfMods ....Right now it's stuck...partially in. It's now winterized, and I will try in the spring. Thanks Mike. Love your videos.
@@vojislavspasic8619pry open the chrome trim piece around the shifter and push it back out from inside
Did you sell your sky?
@@FirebirdRevival Unfortunately yes. The timing chain jumped causing the water pump to blow. I didn't want to mess with it so I sold it to the guy I bought the turbo from. He put in a new engine and did other upgrades. It's now for sale again.
@@MikesHouseOfModssorry to hear that hope you get another one.
That sux getting jagged like that. Was it a high mileage motor?
@mike HELP my kappa won’t turn over it all started with the battery symbol popping up, and then the car just died. No check engine lights no lights at all. No codes at all. Replace the battery after we tried to charge the old, one with nothing happening, except the same thing so then we saw white smoke coming every time we tried to start the car so we replace the starter yet still doing the same thing is acting like it starting, but it doesn’t want to turn completely over.
Blown head gasket
somebody totaled my sky man i’m trying to save for a new one
Dude. That sucks. Hope you get a new one soon.
Very nice, but come on! $150!!!!!
Mike, I'm going to have to replace my cup holder also, but its not the reason I'm messaging you. I need help with my antenna, It was broken when I purchased the car last week 12/19/23 (for my birthday). The antenna is broken off and I have a new one but I can't get the base off, I'm scared i'm going to break something. Any help is appreciated.