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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: entropy on 09 August 2010, 13:44
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Hi Guy's,
As you can tell i'm new to the forum and have found it really useful but I have a couple questions which I can't find an answer for.
1. Front Storage Compartment - The lid which covers the cigarette lighter where you can put coins etc. I can't find them anywhere - any advice?
2. Front Armrest - Mine doesn't have one and VW want to charge £200+ for it which seems mega expensive - can I pick one up cheaper elsewhere?
3. The Plastic bit on that goes round the radio and aircon controls - Someone posted pics of theirs with a a graphite look but the link to where they bought it from was closed. Where could I pick one up?
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have a look on ebay or look at these guys;
http://www.tmtuning.com/vw/
http://www.tmtuning.com/HOME/catalog/product_detail.php?default_product=1773
despite the prices being in USD, they are in Germany, so no problems with VAT and import duties.
unfortunately the £200 for a VW arm rest is the going rate, even on ebay. VW dealers, even on ebay, are pretty much the only suppliers. The other option might be a non VW product, called the armster
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Volkswagen-GOLF-MK5-JETTA-Armster-Armrest-/110415342177?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19b5446a61
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Great site - thanks for that. easy to get carried away with.
I'd love the armrest but just can't really justify the price -
Another question for you - what about changing the mk5 cloth for leather - do you know of any good companies that do it with the same leather from VW factory?
I only ended up with the cloth because i couldn't find a leather with DSG in my price range.
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Don't bother with VW leather - it's crap. They've reserved the better stuff for Audi now. Get quotes from interior companies. MJ interiors and plush automotive are recommended but not cheap!
Armrest - either breakers or VW.
The front storage bin - you only get a lid if it's the non smoking pack otherwise you get an ashtray. You can get lids off ebay/breakers.
The fascia surround can be wrapped in carbon fibre etc.
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I got my centre console fascia from TM Tuning, good company to deal with and the delivery was quicker than I expected :afro:
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/jimmycake/Car/Golf%20mk5/CleanCarFeb2010018.jpg)
You can also sand down the original and spray it if any of the OEM options aren't for you.