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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: ramrod on 19 October 2010, 14:32

Title: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: ramrod on 19 October 2010, 14:32
Hi Everyone

I managed to get my grubby mits on a US Spec VW Cupholder for the Mk3.

Where the hell does it fit? :laugh:

currently it is sitting in the centre console, it doesnt look out of place but im not sure if thats where its meant to go????




anyone else got one?   I will grab some pics when i finish work and post them up.


thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: marky-gee on 19 October 2010, 15:33
I think that's where it lives mate
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: ramrod on 19 October 2010, 16:46
Quote from: marky-gee on 19 October 2010, 15:33
I think that's where it lives mate

cheers - i thought so too but just wanted to double check bcos it looks a bit cheap not actually being fixed to anything..

ah well atleast i wont be spilling my coffee everywhere in the mornings now :cool:
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: Adam on 19 October 2010, 16:49
It's made for a left hand drive where the dash is the other way around and that cubby hole is facing the opposite way for the cup holder to fit perfect. I heard you can trim it somehow to get it to fit snuggly.
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: ramrod on 19 October 2010, 16:54
Yes Adam - spot on.


There is a little pointy thing on the back which im planning on cutting off, it should fit there nice & snug hopefuly.  I just wanted to make sure it was in the right place before i hacked it lol


cheers fella :wink: :wink:
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: dom on 19 October 2010, 19:23
Nah, don't think it'll fit your car mate! :grin:

Tell you what, send it to me and i'll dispose of it for you, i'll even pay the postage :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: BOILINGPOINT on 19 October 2010, 19:27
interested to see a picture of this item
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: ramrod on 20 October 2010, 01:46
Quote from: dom069 on 19 October 2010, 19:23
Nah, don't think it'll fit your car mate! :grin:

Tell you what, send it to me and i'll dispose of it for you, i'll even pay the postage :laugh:

your right dude, it dont fit. :sad:

The postage on this item is £99.99 tho :grin: :grin:



Still want it? :laugh:




Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: dom on 20 October 2010, 11:20
Quote from: ramrod on 20 October 2010, 01:46
Quote from: dom069 on 19 October 2010, 19:23
Nah, don't think it'll fit your car mate! :grin:

Tell you what, send it to me and i'll dispose of it for you, i'll even pay the postage :laugh:

your right dude, it dont fit. :sad:

The postage on this item is £0.99 tho :grin: :grin:



Still want it? :laugh:






 :grin: Corrected it for you
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: Techno on 20 October 2010, 12:39
they look sh!t in RHD cars
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: Wayne on 20 October 2010, 12:45
Never found any cupholders that are any good to be honest.
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 20 October 2010, 13:28
as mentioned above, having owned of these very breifly id have to agree that these look kack in RHD motors.
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: ramrod on 20 October 2010, 17:00
its keeps me from spilling my coffee, so its good for me :wink:
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 21 October 2010, 06:51
Although saying that the US spec armrest centre consoles look good and have drinks holders built in but aren't cheap.
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: ramrod on 21 October 2010, 10:42
Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 21 October 2010, 06:51
Although saying that the US spec armrest centre consoles look good and have drinks holders built in but aren't cheap.

i saw one of them in the same scrappy, he wanted £100 for that :wink: i walked on, the arm rest isnt covered in any trim and is just a lump of plastic :(

The storage hole is pretty cool tho :rolleyes:

Well so far i have had 4/4 mornings with no spilt coffee & this morning was nice as i waited for the ice to defrost.
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 21 October 2010, 11:49
There a couple of different ones, one of them has like  leathery look top and a boot release button hidden beneath where the cubby hole is. another genuine one ive seen has a pop out drinks holder at the very rear of the unit for people in the back.
Title: Re: Mk3 Cup Holder (US Spec)
Post by: ramrod on 21 October 2010, 13:38
havent seen one with a leather trim and & boot release button... hmmm will keep any eye out.

cheers mate :wink: