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Title: new member edition 30
Post by: tuonomad on September 30, 2010, 05:20:58 pm
hello all ,just picked my new car on saturday (57 plate edition 30 -black 5 door) and loves it, just wondering if any body out there knows if i can fit a arm rest as mine comes with a bottle / cup holder , i have asked at the local vw dealers and the guy said it wouldnt fit ? any help would be great ..
great forum by the way. :happy2:
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: Moschops on September 30, 2010, 05:30:31 pm
Hi and Welcome... :driver:


Have a look here for some info on the arm rest, yes they can be fitted.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,19897.0.html

Sorry don't know all the part numbers... :wink:
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: theo on September 30, 2010, 06:17:05 pm
Welcome!
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: Greeners on September 30, 2010, 09:22:38 pm
Welcome  :drinking:

Dealers don't know sh1t do they!  :laugh:
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: Moschops on September 30, 2010, 09:38:19 pm
Welcome  :drinking:

Dealers don't know sh1t do they!  :laugh:

Many a true word said in jest.... :signLOL:
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: Rob GTI on September 30, 2010, 09:46:34 pm
Welcome.

Yeah dealers don't know much I very nearly bought an 09 plate R32 last year that was quite well specced apart from armrest with del miles. Didn't go for it cos the dealer said retofit was nigh on impossible costing over £1k.

Since I've bought the Ed30 I've taken most out of the interior to bits fitting RNS, MDI, BT, RVC, Sub/Amp etc so the armrest is not really that bad considering.

Parts can be bought resonably and there are plenty of guides and members around - go for it!!
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: Peter85 on October 01, 2010, 04:41:14 pm
Hello and welocome im a newbie too, looking for a E30 myself any advice?
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: stealthwolf on October 01, 2010, 10:09:42 pm
Hi and welcome. Remember to post up some pics. Everyone knows black is the fastest.

I thought the armrest was standard on the ED30?

Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: Greeners on October 01, 2010, 10:27:47 pm
Hi and welcome. Remember to post up some pics. Everyone knows black is the fastest.

I thought the armrest was standard on the ED30?



Nope, was on the Pirelli though!
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: tuonomad on October 02, 2010, 09:05:22 pm
thanks for the warm welcome , photos coming soon , can  anyone give me advice on fitting the armrest as i like to do things myself , how hard , straight swap for cup/ bottle holder and where to buy one at a good price ?
also does anyone know if the rcd 510 is a straight swap for the rcd 300 ? or do i need any mods to fit with it to get signal , stop battery drain etc .
any help would be great  :-)
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: monte on October 02, 2010, 11:21:33 pm
Welcome matey  :happy2: ........I take it you are an Aprilia Fan?  :notworthy:
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: tuonomad on October 03, 2010, 04:58:34 am
Welcome matey  :happy2: ........I take it you are an Aprilia Fan?  :notworthy:
yes thanks , 2008 aprilia tuono factory, beast of a bike i loves it..do you have a bike/ like bikes ?
saying that the bike has took a back seat since buying the car , i am like a kid with a new toy :grin:
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: rich83 on October 06, 2010, 08:08:49 pm
Welcome... cant beat an ED30!  :jumpmove:
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: LouCyffer on October 06, 2010, 08:57:13 pm
Welcome.

Arm rest isn't too big a deal, certainly do able at home. Unless you want the ducts fitting to allow the aircon to blow through the vents, in which case it's a seats out job.

510 is a sraight swap usually. There can be battery drain issues with earlier can bus types. A quick search of the forum should bring a wealth of info/advice. If in doubt, ask! :happy2:
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: Andy on October 06, 2010, 10:08:30 pm
welcome to the forum..if i had listened to the dealers my car would still be standard :signLOL:
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: monte on October 06, 2010, 11:26:17 pm
Welcome matey  :happy2: ........I take it you are an Aprilia Fan?  :notworthy:
yes thanks , 2008 aprilia tuono factory, beast of a bike i loves it..do you have a bike/ like bikes ?
saying that the bike has took a back seat since buying the car , i am like a kid with a new toy :grin:

I have had quite a few big bikes, but also had a few close calls  :scared:

I'd like to think that I am gonna stick to cars from now on, but I can't make any promises. When I was in hospital last, I thought I would never walk again, never mind ride. But even now 2yrs later I am starting to get the itch that only a bike can scratch......must resist  :ashamed:

Always fancied a factory r  tuono  :drool: lots of nice bits on them  :notworthy:
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: redgem on October 14, 2010, 11:53:58 pm
Hi and welcome :happy2:
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: GLIDN on October 15, 2010, 04:36:11 am
welcome and a very nice purchase indeed
Title: Re: new member edition 30
Post by: JPW on October 17, 2010, 09:20:01 pm
Hello and welcome  :driver: