for drinkers of timmy's - Toyota Yaris Forums

stuffy · 07-09-2007, 03:42 PM

well some of you may already know how to do this, but it was recently brought to my attention and i thought it was sheer genius and figured i would share it.
although i love the placement of the cup holders in the yaris, the one thing that sucks is getting hot coffee spilt on your legs as you hit bumps in the road or take corners when using the traditional canadian tim horton's take-out cup, but this would probably apply for cups from many establishments, from around the world.

so what you do is, when pulling up the tab on the lid, instead of snapping it back into it's designed placement,
fold the lip of the tab under itself and push it under the lid itself.
i hope that is easy to understand, if not, i could probably get some picks or draw a diagram.

a full coffee WILL NOT spill and the coffee is just as drinkable.

genius i tell you. maybe i'm the last canadian on earth to discover this, but there it is.

BailOut · 07-09-2007, 05:01 PM

That works, but the better solution would be to bring your own cup, one of the types that's designed for use in automobiles. Not only does this not spill, but it insulates the coffee even better, has a more appropriately-sized drinking hole, and it is infinitely reusable, consuming no additional non-renewable sources (i.e. styrofoam cups and plastic lids) every day.

Doc Zaius · 07-09-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stuffy

a full coffee WILL NOT spill and the coffee is just as drinkable.

Awesome!! I've spilt Tim Horton's coffee all over my dash, door, and floor b/c of this. Not anymore!

Tim Horton's FTW!!

stuffy · 07-09-2007, 05:57 PM

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That works, but the better solution would be to bring your own cup, one of the types that's designed for use in automobiles. Not only does this not spill, but it insulates the coffee even better, has a more appropriately-sized drinking hole, and it is infinitely reusable, consuming no additional non-renewable sources (i.e. styrofoam cups and plastic lids) every day.
__________________
- Brian

damn! can't get anything past you bailout! lol

i usually brew my own coffee and bring it in my stainless steel cup, but there is the odd time i get the disposable variety.
not ideal but a human must have their coffee.

BailOut · 07-09-2007, 06:32 PM

brickhardmeat · 07-09-2007, 08:24 PM

I use about 17 styrofoam cups a day at work for water and coffee.

When I finish a cup I toss it and get another one when I want a refill with the exception of wharm ups.

FTW

slvryaris · 07-09-2007, 10:17 PM

We need a DIY ...

Just jokin...

stuffy · 07-09-2007, 11:56 PM

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We need a DIY ...

lol, yeah, wasnt' sure what category to put this under

gsalsiri · 07-10-2007, 12:08 AM

Good info!

Yaris Revenge · 07-10-2007, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

I use about 17 styrofoam cups a day at work for water and coffee.

When I finish a cup I toss it and get another one when I want a refill with the exception of wharm ups.

FTW

Why do I keep envisioning a Mortal Kombat fight between Brick and Bail?

~YR

brickhardmeat · 07-10-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Revenge

Why do I keep envisioning a Mortal Kombat fight between Brick and Bail?

~YR

he pretty much just ignores me now, no complaints here

kurokoma-kun · 07-10-2007, 03:06 PM

Lots of places won't fill your personal cup anyway, for health reasons (possibly also to control portion size). Maybe Starbucks will if you bring in one of their travel mugs, but as far as I know places like McDonald's will not.

brickhardmeat · 07-10-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

Lots of places won't fill your personal cup anyway, for health reasons (possibly also to control portion size). Maybe Starbucks will if you bring in one of their travel mugs, but as far as I know places like McDonald's will not.

oh my gawd, you eat at McDonald's!!!???

kurokoma-kun · 07-10-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

oh my gawd, you eat at McDonald's!!!???

Sometimes

I work in the boonies, and McD's is one of just 3 places to get lunch closer than 15 minutes away. But I don't drink their coffee, it is pure-t shit!

I learned about the cup weirdness when I asked for water--they told me they track portions by counting cups, and while the water was free, they had to charge me 50 cents for the fucking cup!

They also said no fast food restaurant is supposed to refill a drink in a used cup, or take your germ-ridden personal cup back behind the counter for health reasons. But that was a long time ago, who knows, maybe their bizarre cup protection policies have changed...

brickhardmeat · 07-10-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

Sometimes

I work in the boonies, and McD's is one of just 3 places to get lunch closer than 15 minutes away. But I don't drink their coffee, it is pure-t shit!

I learned about the cup weirdness when I asked for water--they told me they track portions by counting cups, and while the water was free, they had to charge me 50 cents for the fucking cup!

They also said no fast food restaurant is supposed to refill a drink in a used cup, or take your germ-ridden personal cup back behind the counter for health reasons. But that was a long time ago, who knows, maybe their bizarre cup protection policies have changed...

Oh yes, they are very well concerned about the publics health and safety

I drink Starbucks Frenchroast black and I'm happy

best beans I ever had were Kona beans when I was in Maui and Honolulu, but buying those beans is like paying for pot!

kurokoma-kun · 07-10-2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

and I'm happy

Oh my gawd, you're happy!!?!!

kidding

brickhardmeat · 07-10-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

Oh my gawd, you're happy!!?!!

kidding

I really like some of the starbucks stuff

the komodo dragon, sumatra, kenya and frenchroast and verona even are all good beans nice roast, seriously

what are you drinkin' ,Folgers? you are a girl so you probably put loads of cream and sugar in your's anyway

stuffy · 07-10-2007, 04:31 PM

starbucks does make a great brew, but just to be rebellious, i always order a large, medium or small.

the great canadian tim horton's uses the cheapest beans they can buy and then flavour the coffee with chikoree. i have heard the chikoree is mildly addictive, and judging by the popularity of tim horton's in this country i wouldn't be surprised, because the coffee is nothing to write home about.

mcdonald's, do they even serve edible food there?

07-09-2007, 03:42 PM	#1
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	for drinkers of timmy's well some of you may already know how to do this, but it was recently brought to my attention and i thought it was sheer genius and figured i would share it. although i love the placement of the cup holders in the yaris, the one thing that sucks is getting hot coffee spilt on your legs as you hit bumps in the road or take corners when using the traditional canadian tim horton's take-out cup, but this would probably apply for cups from many establishments, from around the world. so what you do is, when pulling up the tab on the lid, instead of snapping it back into it's designed placement, fold the lip of the tab under itself and push it under the lid itself. i hope that is easy to understand, if not, i could probably get some picks or draw a diagram. a full coffee WILL NOT spill and the coffee is just as drinkable. genius i tell you. maybe i'm the last canadian on earth to discover this, but there it is.

07-09-2007, 05:01 PM	#2
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	That works, but the better solution would be to bring your own cup, one of the types that's designed for use in automobiles. Not only does this not spill, but it insulates the coffee even better, has a more appropriately-sized drinking hole, and it is infinitely reusable, consuming no additional non-renewable sources (i.e. styrofoam cups and plastic lids) every day. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

07-09-2007, 06:32 PM	#5
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	__________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

07-09-2007, 08:24 PM	#6
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	I use about 17 styrofoam cups a day at work for water and coffee. When I finish a cup I toss it and get another one when I want a refill with the exception of wharm ups. FTW __________________ SPONSORED BY

07-10-2007, 12:08 AM	#9
gsalsiri View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris RS 4Dr Silver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 29	Good info! __________________ gsalsiri 2007 Toyota Yaris RS 4 DR. Lift Back Sliver Streak Mica

07-09-2007, 10:17 PM	#7
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	We need a DIY ... Just jokin...

07-10-2007, 03:06 PM	#12
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	Lots of places won't fill your personal cup anyway, for health reasons (possibly also to control portion size). Maybe Starbucks will if you bring in one of their travel mugs, but as far as I know places like McDonald's will not. __________________ my yaris, kurokoma-kun

07-10-2007, 04:31 PM	#18
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	starbucks does make a great brew, but just to be rebellious, i always order a large, medium or small. the great canadian tim horton's uses the cheapest beans they can buy and then flavour the coffee with chikoree. i have heard the chikoree is mildly addictive, and judging by the popularity of tim horton's in this country i wouldn't be surprised, because the coffee is nothing to write home about. mcdonald's, do they even serve edible food there?