MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Lynsey on January 26, 2009, 01:51:06 pm

Title: Armrest options
Post by: Lynsey on January 26, 2009, 01:51:06 pm: I'm after getting an armrest to retro fit in the GT, got a price from the stealers for around the Ã‚Â£200 mark which I'm thinking isn't too bad.

However, what're the options for what's inside them? I know you can have cd changers or ipods in them, can you also just have one as an empty box so to speak as well?

I already have the ipod cable installed running into the front of the car - so if I got an ipod armrest, can I swap this? Are there different part numbers?

Sorry if I'm sounding a numpty, but I wanna get it right! :ashamed: need to get on and buy one to give my bf something else to do whilst on leave :happy2:

Cheers for any help!
Title: Re: Armrest options
Post by: SteveP on January 26, 2009, 02:37:23 pm: From memory there are two options for the main piece around the armrest, either the one with (almost) DIN size slot for CD Changer/iPod adapter or the cubby hole type.

If you already have a cable type iPod adapter fitted I would go for the cubby hole type armrest and make a small hole for the cable, the other type requires the VW iPod adapter DIN size holder to work properly.

HTH :happy2:
Title: Re: Armrest options
Post by: Lynsey on January 26, 2009, 06:14:25 pm: ok cheers Steve! I'll get back onto the stealers me thinks and order myself one - they said it comes in kit form now rather than individual parts so hopefully it'll do the job :happy2:
Title: Re: Armrest options
Post by: gazbutS3 on January 26, 2009, 06:16:22 pm: I retro fitted 1 in my ED30, a couple of the bolts are fiddly but its not to bad :happy2:
Title: Re: Armrest options
Post by: Lynsey on February 25, 2009, 07:32:44 pm: Finally got me one of these now... well actually it was a gift courtesy of my boyfriend hehe so got him straight out fitting it for me - well chuffed :happy2:
Title: Re: Armrest options
Post by: 182_blue on February 25, 2009, 07:34:14 pm: nice, dont forget the pics
Title: Re: Armrest options
Post by: Lynsey on February 25, 2009, 07:39:08 pm: definitely, gonna get him spruced up ready for a run to ultimate dubs so will get a chance for some then :happy2: