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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: leigh_harty on 10 January 2011, 08:20
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Basically I want to fit a cup holder into the old headunit slot. I'm not too keen on the gauges and cup holders is something I miss, burnt bollox ain't good at all. Basically I'm asking if you own any car with good holders, doesn't have to be vag. Must be retractable to make the dash neat when not in use.
Ta for now boys & girls, Leigh.
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I remeber going to a show last year and seeing a mk2 with a mk4 cup holder installed where you are thinking of having it done. The guy wasnt around to ask how he did it but it must be able to be done. :grin:
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Only problem with the mk4 ones is that they are quite thin? So would need alot of space filling in, if you get where I'm coming from. Preferable need to be single din size or as close as
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Yeah i get what you mean, i think you will need to do a bit of reaserch to see what cup holders are thicker and might fit, not sure how big the audi ones are as they seem to be thick and might fit better. Found this on ebay, i know its not what you are looking for but this would probably be a last resort from burning your balls :laugh: :laugh:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/cup-holder-fit-VW-golf-gti-jetta-glx-passat-5-colours-/290405133490?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item439d7eacb2
Think this one is a better option though??? Looks more likely to fit too?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Universal-Car-Drink-Cup-Holder-Drinks-Can-Bottle-Tray-/230563862340?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_FasciaPlates_SM&hash=item35aead5744
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Hmmm that second one looks abit decent? Like its a straight swap for the headunit! Have seen a few alfa and suburu holders that look quality but pictures don't give you exact sizes. I don't mind making something fit because that's half the fun
Cheers dude, Leigh
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Yeah defo for the second one, looks like it wouldnt need much work to make it fit too, my mate has the same one that fitted stright into his almera gti without much work and does the job great. Plus you get a change draw with it too :grin: :grin:
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A draw would come in use, seeing as though I've hacked away at the cig lighter part and fitted a double din screen. Going to go check them sizes now. Ta pal :-)
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http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1521389-How-to-Installing-Ford-Taurus-Coin-Cup-Holder-into-console.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2461763-Yet-another-DIY-Cupholder-in-center-console
:smiley:
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Good links but they go in place of the ash tray where as I've got a screen there. I need mine to replace the headunit space, presume the procedure is similar though :wink:
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Yeah good link as the second one is the same unit i found on ebay and posted up, it does make me think about mine now :grin: :grin: Will be good to see if you go a head with it what it will look like in yours.
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I recommend using MK4/Sharan/Galaxy ones, not too thin and can be used individually, they also have a connector on the back which powers an LED for night time use :cool:
Maybe not as 'easy' an install, but they probably fit in with the MK2 a bit better than the Jap or Ford ones.
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Well I've gone ahead and bought one of them universal ones,only needs abit of trimming. Hopefully looks alright! I'll get pics up. If it looks pants then I'm liking jays ideas. Could easy wire it up the old cig lighter wiring seeing as though I don't have one any more... And don't smoke :smiley:
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jay wheres the LED on mk4 ones coz mine aint got one lol
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(http://thereifixedit.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/129088614697714380.jpg?w=500&h=667)
Jobs a good 'un.
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Brown tape is abit tacky mate... leave that for the mk3's
Blue gaffa is where its at
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:grin: :grin: :grin:
Unfortunately I couldn't find any pics of gaffa tape in action.
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1. http://www.cars-guide.com/volkswagen-forum/jetta---golf-mk2-din-cup-holder-t3296.html
2. http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1521389-How-to-Installing-Ford-Taurus-Coin-Cup-Holder-into-console
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2461763-Yet-another-DIY-Cupholder-in-center-console
http://dub-tech.com/smf/index.php?topic=578.0
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jay wheres the LED on mk4 ones coz mine aint got one lol
I was under the impression the MK4 had the same cup holders as a Sharan, I read it some where :undecided:
On the Shaza the cup symbol has an LED behind it, can't find decent pics of it.
You can see them just next to the Emerhecy switch on the dash above the radio.
(http://cdn.motors.co.uk/d/used-photos/65218/400x/1/0/KU07JJZ.jpg)
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thats a fancy double drink holder.. us poor mk4 owners have one which opens for two cups... no LED unfortunately..
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Aye :cool: Good for the a strong coffee & motorway cruises at stupid o'clock in the morning!
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hmm wonder if i could retro fit
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I can get dimensions & pics from mine if you want :wink:
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if you could bud and pm em over.. can you get a pic stright on open and closed as well please..
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Right, rough dimensions not 100% precise but pretty accurate. Enough to gauge if you can work them into your dash.
total length extended 254mm +10mm for the connector on the back.
86mm wide, on the body.
22mm thick, on the body.
Front face is
95mm, wide.
25mm, thick.
Collapsed it's 151mm from back to front, +10mm for the connector.
I won't embed the image because they're large.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj183/jayton82/IMG_20110111_135759.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj183/jayton82/IMG_20110111_135813.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj183/jayton82/IMG_20110111_135838.jpg
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cheers Jay will look into it.
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No probs, hope it can be of help to anyone wanting a cup holder install without using universal ones and would like individual holders.
Just noticed the VW & Audi logo's on the top of the cup holder... What's that doing on a Ford? :evil: Tight gits couldn't even have theirs stamped differently :grin:
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About half way down this page http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3053&st=40 (http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3053&st=40) and again here http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=57816&st=20 (http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=57816&st=20)
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That'll probably make it easier :cool:
Wonder if you can swap out the tray on the left for another cup holder :huh:
Looked further down the page and scene someone with a dual cup holder :cool: