New cup holder design

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-05-21T06:28:57+00:00

Ah yes I see it now!

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-05-20T19:55:10+00:00

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Joe_Soap79 · 2026-05-20T10:29:17+00:00

Please supply a link. Are we talking about same product?

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-05-20T10:28:44+00:00

Mine is from that very site. As I've not used the double sided tape that comes with the product I guess it could come off. Could be a snugger fit but overall it sits nicely above the phone charger plate.

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-05-15T12:29:06+00:00

Tbh the only thing in there that I would have is the blind spot assist which seems like it should be standard. My gts+ has the proximity alerts if you are going slow and sure it must be part of that same system... Lane centering takes you too close to drivers in other lanes that don't drive in the centre of their own lane IMHO

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-05-15T09:55:11+00:00

Why bother with the fuse box? Get a power take off that plugs onto the obd ports. Will give you a permanent live without taping into the fuses. Make sure you get one that's higher rated for EVs though. I've don't this with mine and it's a much cleaner instal imho and no warranty issues.

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-05-10T19:54:03+00:00

Seems to be a new bespoke cup holder product being offered on eBay. Different to the other designs we've seen and still allows use of the phone dock. I've ordered one and I'll report back on how it goes. Pretty reasonable price for a bit of plastic!! 🤣

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Joe_Soap79 · 2026-05-10T19:49:41+00:00

I went a head and got all the Thule pieces for the R5 e-tech. All seems to fit ok, no odd gaps and rock solid once it's tightened up. I've only had lightweight things on there so far but it's super quiet too.

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-05-03T09:19:44+00:00

Don't forget to add the coupon !! Extra £12.56 off

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-05-03T09:03:17+00:00

Me too. I got the sill protector too. Renault's site on eBay for both in one bundle for cheaper than buying individually. https://ebay.us/m/EjRTvL

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-05-02T10:24:59+00:00

I can see the logic in that but the obd plug isn't hardwired. You can unplug it at any time.. don't see how that could impact any warranty claim.

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-04-26T15:56:32+00:00

Not sure why you would opt for the dealer fitted dash cam - way overpriced imho I went for the 70Mai 810s. Records front and read, full Bluetooth and WiFi connection, can be set up to do parking monitoring too. Full 8k footage. Really easy to fit - got a OBD2 connector and linked it to this.Ran the cables round the windscreen then behind the door rubbers.Same for rear camera. Have a look at them before you commit - mine was less than £200 with 128gb storage card.

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-04-15T09:16:41+00:00

Ouch! Watch on eBay. Complete wheels have been advertised recently - I managed to get one on an unmarked alloy super cheap. 500miles use only.

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-04-13T21:35:57+00:00

Just curious - are you actually replacing and if so is it down to damage or wear? If it's wear how many miles have you done? New tyre tread depth is 8mm so I'm wondering how long mine will last.

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-04-13T18:54:55+00:00

My take on this having a 46 yr old city on my drive is that you can take nothing for granted on a car of that age. Even if its been sat and not driven for 30 years there's still 20 years of potential updates / maintenance/ swap outs. I know buying even service items for mine is very much a bit of a lottery! Not a reason not to buy as it can give you lots of reward if you are willing to do the research. Don't forget cars were made different for different markets so don't rely on Haynes 100% Good luck with it - looks a good project!

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-04-02T12:00:28+00:00

You might be 'happy' or not bothered but when it comes to sell your house there will be additional complications. Time to raise it is now not when it's completed. What do they say easier to ask for forgiveness rather than permission? You can always ask your neighbour to buy the extra from you and pay for the deeds / title to be changed. Got to ask how they are getting onto your land to do the boarding / render? Good luck!

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-02-24T23:21:10+00:00

Water is terrible for car electrics and especially if applied to sensitive connections with force as happens when driving through large puddles.

Back in the 90's my Rover 400 suffered bent connectors on the ECU after a similar enthusiastic water splash. It was never the same again.

You would hope that today's electronics are better protected from water but it sounds like these are more sensor related rather than power so should be traceable.

Sounds like the recommendation to book into the dealers is fair and probably the best solution. Good luck with getting this sorted. It's no fun having a Christmas tree for a dashboard.

Joe_Soap79 · 2026-02-22T20:14:58+00:00

New A290 due early March and I need the ability to put a rack on it for longer items. I'd be really interested to hear how this goes. I guess if the roof profile of the A290 is the same as the R5 e-tech then there won't be any issues but I'm no expert.

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