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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: murraymint on 10 May 2011, 20:45

Title: cup holders
Post by: murraymint on 10 May 2011, 20:45
was looking thru ebay and fort it would be cool if you could mount this in a mk3

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volkwagen-Golf-Mk-4-Dashboard-Cup-Holders-/250815548633?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a65c58cd9#ht_500wt_1156

any ideas on where in could be mounted??

cheers!
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: dom on 10 May 2011, 20:47
was looking thru ebay and fort it would be cool if you could mount this in a mk3

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volkwagen-Golf-Mk-4-Dashboard-Cup-Holders-/250815548633?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a65c58cd9#ht_500wt_1156

any ideas on where in could be mounted??

cheers!

Pretty sure i've seen them mounted in the CD player slot before in a mk3, can't remember if it worked very well or not though :grin:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Gavv8 on 10 May 2011, 21:07
Given how hard the suspension is on a gti i would rather drink outside the car :rolleyes:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 11 May 2011, 00:08
I pondered on attempting to fit a set of these last year whilst rooting around at my local breakers, unfortunately That idea got ditched after discovering a US spec cupholder center console on fleabay instead.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: mellow yellow on 11 May 2011, 14:11
I pondered on attempting to fit a set of these last year whilst rooting around at my local breakers, unfortunately That idea got ditched after discovering a US spec cupholder center console on fleabay instead.

piccys??
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: wrobstar21 on 11 May 2011, 14:50
Piccys indeed!
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: murraymint on 11 May 2011, 16:05
yh pic's please!!
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: snifferdog on 11 May 2011, 16:22
Sell it and buy a mk4  :lipsrsealed:


 :grin: :grin: Only joking, I miss my mk3. :cry:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 11 May 2011, 21:02
(http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii352/ozzymyster/1d28097a.jpg)

Brian
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 11 May 2011, 22:28
What are those / where they from? Are they mk3 specific drink holders or modified from another vehicle? Infact are they the internals from a mk4 dash unit?
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 11 May 2011, 22:37
Not a clue....its a 1997 jap import....only have it about a month...my 1995 one didnt have it so it was a surprise to me too
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 11 May 2011, 22:39
Ooo an undiscovered part...the cupholder saga continues. :nerd:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 11 May 2011, 22:42
Was delighted when i saw them...steering wheel is beefed up aswell...alot chunkier than my old one....but thats prob a different thread

Brian
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Screech16v on 11 May 2011, 22:52
I want to see the chunckier steering wheel :smiley:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 11 May 2011, 22:59
Just tried too dark even with the interior lights on...iphone fail...will post one up tomorrow...is the beefed up wheel not standard either? Just assumed they made changes since the 95 model
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 11 May 2011, 23:37
I pondered on attempting to fit a set of these last year whilst rooting around at my local breakers, unfortunately That idea got ditched after discovering a US spec cupholder center console on fleabay instead.

piccys??

I didn't bother with the front cupholders as they only fit the US left hand drive front console correctly but i have one of these rear centre console flip up lid units with pop out drinks holder and integrated boot release button.

(http://imageshack.us/m/638/8141/kgrhqqokiye1flj12ytbnck.jpg)
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 12 May 2011, 08:40
I like the rear trim with the boot release. Gotta find one now.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Wayne on 12 May 2011, 09:01
I have yet to see the point of cup holders or indeed any that hold a cup securely.  :smiley:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 May 2011, 10:34
Erm...so the open drink doesnt spill whilst driving, i also have a son that sits in the rear so the US spec one was ideal. Plus ive got the extra storage cubby hole for bits and pieces.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: stainesy on 12 May 2011, 19:20
i have a funky black and chrome cup holder my 4 year old son bought me for my birthday as he always heard my moaning about not having one in the car.

it connects to the air vent on the very right hand side of car and holds all size of cans including redbull sizes perfect.
only cost £3  :laugh:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 13 May 2011, 19:40
Pic of wheel as requested...prob standard on newer mk3s...just hadnt seen one before myself

Brian

(http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii352/ozzymyster/bbf62ac5.jpg)

(http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii352/ozzymyster/8ec4b4b1.jpg)
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Khare on 13 May 2011, 19:42
Wow that's awesome! Bet if that was put up on E38 it'd fetch stupid amounts of money.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 May 2011, 19:54
That's well cool, i want one.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Screech16v on 13 May 2011, 21:41
That wheel is on steroids, looks mint  :smiley:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Wayne on 13 May 2011, 21:52
I believe that was an option at the time.

Vortex sold through VW, made by momo I believe.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 13 May 2011, 22:07
That's an awesome steering wheel! If you ever sell the car make sure you sell that separately.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: WadGTI on 13 May 2011, 22:28
You could always go for the cost effective solution  :grin:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/Wad_2002/funny-and-weird-glass-holde.jpg)
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 13 May 2011, 22:52
Pic doesnt do it justice....looks very big in the pic but its not...car has recaro interior aswell....a minter....wheel and seats make it feel like im driving a totally different car...had the 1995 valver for the last 5 years...this one just feels like a different machine
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: tomScotland mk3GTI on 16 May 2011, 15:06
MK3GTI_16V - whats the third warning light below the airbag and abs on the panel on the R/H/S of the dash? IIRC its usually towbar electrics or something but yours looks different...
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: tweed on 16 May 2011, 15:53
Am I the only one that doesn't like that steering wheel?
Nothing wrong with it but I just like them round and plain.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Jack3559 on 16 May 2011, 16:35
Am I the only one that doesn't like that steering wheel?
Nothing wrong with it but I just like them round and plain.

It is a little bit batmobile... but OEM geeks love that stuff.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: tweed on 16 May 2011, 20:05
Am I the only one that doesn't like that steering wheel?
Nothing wrong with it but I just like them round and plain.

It is a little bit batmobile... but OEM geeks love that stuff.


True each to there own and all. Not my car so it doesn't matter. Never seen one so should imagine it's worth some.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 16 May 2011, 20:08
MK3GTI_16V - whats the third warning light below the airbag and abs on the panel on the R/H/S of the dash? IIRC its usually towbar electrics or something but yours looks different...

It looks like a seatbelt warning lamp, I can't say ive ever seen one of those on a mk3 before. Just the towbar light as you mention.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 16 May 2011, 23:25
Batmobile is right...Could just add things everyday that my 97 mk3 has that my 95 doesnt...that warning is for the seat belt...pic isnt great

(http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii352/ozzymyster/9f04e4f1.jpg)

Also have a CAT warning light that i didnt have before

(http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii352/ozzymyster/05ec23d1.jpg)

Brian
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 16 May 2011, 23:43
I wonder if you can get 'dog' warning lamps as well?  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: trog_nfs on 16 May 2011, 23:52
I wonder if you can get 'dog' warning lamps as well?  :rolleyes:

baddum tish!
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Gavv8 on 17 May 2011, 10:10
I would imagine the 'dog' warning light was added for the mk4 non turbo.. :wink:, and i think that wheel looks a bit too 'Ford RS' for my liking.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 17 May 2011, 23:36
The wheel is a massive improvement on the previous one....excellent quality and design is perfect to handle
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Jack3559 on 17 May 2011, 23:59
Do you have the service stamps up the inside of your door?
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 19 May 2011, 22:38
No but have a flare in the passenger foot well
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Guy on 29 May 2011, 00:23
Am I the only one that doesn't like that steering wheel?
Nothing wrong with it but I just like them round and plain.

I don't like it either