MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: rdfcpete on October 01, 2009, 12:58:39 pm

Title: Arm Rest R/F
Post by: rdfcpete on October 01, 2009, 12:58:39 pm: Guys,

Currently got the following layout centre console (the most basic one with no options).

If I purchase the following, will I be able to retrofit it or are there other parts that I'll require I.E. a new centre console? :
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170369997903&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Pics of current layout below:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv394%2Frdfcpete%2FDSC00204.jpg&hash=81cd5d8d2a2e7fe08191dd86f354953053bd93f2)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv394%2Frdfcpete%2FDSC00205.jpg&hash=a324a72327d2e37c4a0235ed8a7cb6d8b6cbc854)

I've got a copy of the arm rest retro fit .pdf but tbh, I can't think for a minute I'd need a whole new console + ash tray section? It doesn't unfortunately refer in here to the current setup, i.e. other pre-requisites. Hopefully a new console isn't the case.

I'm grateful of any pointers.

Thanks,
Pete.
Title: Re: Arm Rest R/F
Post by: mortygttdi on October 01, 2009, 01:11:20 pm: That armrest in the link will go in fine with your current setup you may just need a new a/c pipe from the front centre console to the armrest but I think there only Â£6-7.

Dont just jump in and buy that one though they do come up quite frequently on ebay for alot cheaper.

Darren
Title: Re: Arm Rest R/F
Post by: Gene Hunt on October 01, 2009, 01:32:34 pm: Have you tried the breakers ?.
Title: Re: Arm Rest R/F
Post by: rdfcpete on October 01, 2009, 01:43:20 pm: Quote from: mortygttdi on October 01, 2009, 01:11:20 pm
That armrest in the link will go in fine with your current setup you may just need a new a/c pipe from the front centre console to the armrest but I think there only Â£6-7.

Dont just jump in and buy that one though they do come up quite frequently on ebay for a lot cheaper.

Darren

Cheers Darren. I'm not too fussed about the a/c working in the rear vents.
What did you mean could be found a lot cheaper, the a/c pipe or arm rest?

Quote from: Gene Hunt on October 01, 2009, 01:32:34 pm
Have you tried the breakers ?.

I have and haven't GH. I'm based in Northants and all the local ones (Raunds, N'town etc) all pointed me towards ebay. They all gave me the impression that the days of turning up with fist fulls of cash and ripping what you wanted off the cars are gone.

If you can recommend anywhere near me on the other hand, then I'd certainly give it a tug. Thanks.
Title: Re: Arm Rest R/F
Post by: Gene Hunt on October 01, 2009, 03:56:00 pm: Try here mate www.findapart.co.uk :happy2:
Title: Re: Arm Rest R/F
Post by: Caz on October 02, 2009, 12:25:36 pm: go for it i say.. :happy2:

we get so many ppl coming in asking for an armrest fitted, but we cant/wont do it..
Title: Re: Arm Rest R/F
Post by: rdfcpete on October 02, 2009, 06:23:23 pm: ^ Will do Caz.

Where could I source the A/C grills if I didn't purchase them with the arm rest?
Title: Re: Arm Rest R/F
Post by: Caz on October 03, 2009, 10:28:13 am: id be suprised if you could ge tthem from vw, as like I say, we dont sell the arm rest seperate, its a factory order item only...