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Title: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: t0pgunner on 19 May 2011, 18:22
i searched through the forum trying to find out about anyone that maybe had a center console could give an opinion if their any good and also if they are easy to fit  :smiley:

Any feedback would be good thanks
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 19 May 2011, 18:30
Yes they are good, they are too low to be classed as an armrest though and id say it was more of a raised cubby hole with lid. they are very easy to fit and are only held into place with two screws.  Not cheap though.
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: t0pgunner on 19 May 2011, 18:32
ahhh ok is thier not a way of raising it up high enough to be an arm rest. and do they take up much space if you see what i mean for handbrake and gear changing  :undecided:
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 19 May 2011, 19:17
What type are you talking about exactly?

This?

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqR,!k4E2D8G8L2PBNwZWwbcng~~0_12.JPG)



or this?

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=mk3+golf+armrest
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: t0pgunner on 19 May 2011, 19:19
more the one in your link or the right hand side style one :)
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 19 May 2011, 19:26
An aftermarket armrest then... I haven't had one myself but Im sure out of that lot on ebay there'll be one to suit your requirements. Should only be a few screws to fix it into position as well id have thought.
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: t0pgunner on 19 May 2011, 19:28
ok thanks for the adive ill look into it in more depth start saving some penny's up for one :)
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: Gavv8 on 19 May 2011, 19:32
What type are you talking about exactly?

This?

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqR,!k4E2D8G8L2PBNwZWwbcng~~0_12.JPG)



or this?

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=mk3+golf+armrest
I love that!!, is it OEM or aftermarket?
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 19 May 2011, 19:33
OEM US spec centre console.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: Gavv8 on 19 May 2011, 20:14
That would lift the mk3 interior so much, that's going on my wishlist.
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: dino_golfgti on 19 May 2011, 20:23
man those cups holders look tempting lol fed up of gettin my nuts wet every time some dick pulls out in me lol
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: tomScotland mk3GTI on 19 May 2011, 20:25
man those cups holders look tempting lol fed up of gettin my nuts wet every time some dick pulls out in me lol

*IN* you LOL, haha brilliant typo man.
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 19 May 2011, 21:18
Man milk everywhere, what a nightmare!  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: Gavv8 on 19 May 2011, 23:00
man those cups holders look tempting lol fed up of gettin my nuts wet every time some dick pulls out in me lol
There it is, quote of the week :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: Wayne on 19 May 2011, 23:31
Center armrest was also standard on VR6 highlines as well.
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: tomScotland mk3GTI on 19 May 2011, 23:44
Center armrest was also standard on VR6 highlines as well.

Really? I've got a highline rear console in mine (with the storage cubby and pop out ashtray, leather handbrake gaitor etc) so where does the arm rest fit on to? Got any detailed pics anyone?
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 19 May 2011, 23:53
Center armrest was also standard on VR6 highlines as well.

Really, Ive never seen a factory fitted armrest in any?

This is the Highline centre console.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqEOKjsE2)lj5cONBNz+hKH5,w~~_12.JPG)
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: Wayne on 19 May 2011, 23:57
Center armrest was also standard on VR6 highlines as well.

Really, Ive never seen a factory fitted armrest in any?

This is the Highline centre console.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqEOKjsE2)lj5cONBNz+hKH5,w~~_12.JPG)

 :undecided: I am sure some had the armrest as well.
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: tomScotland mk3GTI on 19 May 2011, 23:59
Center armrest was also standard on VR6 highlines as well.

Really, Ive never seen a factory fitted armrest in any?

This is the Highline centre console.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqEOKjsE2)lj5cONBNz+hKH5,w~~_12.JPG)

Yeah, thats what I have - I just havent seen a detailed enough pic of how the arm rest fits to it.
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 20 May 2011, 00:02
No mate, Im quite confident they didn't and have even just checked at least 10 different Highline interior photos to double check and they all had the type i posted in the image above. It's taller than the standard centre console with an added pocket / compartment plus they came with a different shaped leather  handbrake sleeve but that's about the only differences.
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: Wayne on 20 May 2011, 00:03
No mate, Im quite confident they didn't and have even just checked at least 10 different Highline interior photos to double check and they all had the type i posted in the image above. It's taller than the standard centre console with an added pocket / compartment plus they came with a different shaped leather  handbrake sleeve but that's about the only differences.

Interesting, so the ones I have seen are running the usa spec then.
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 20 May 2011, 00:03
The only proper armrests Ive seen in a mk3 Golf have been aftermarket jobbies.
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 20 May 2011, 00:04
No mate, Im quite confident they didn't and have even just checked at least 10 different Highline interior photos to double check and they all had the type i posted in the image above. It's taller than the standard centre console with an added pocket / compartment plus they came with a different shaped leather  handbrake sleeve but that's about the only differences.

Interesting, so the ones I have seen are running the usa spec then.

Highly likely.
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: tomScotland mk3GTI on 20 May 2011, 00:10
The only proper armrests Ive seen in a mk3 Golf have been aftermarket jobbies.

I wonder how easy it is to incorporate one into a highline console? Anyone done it?
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 20 May 2011, 00:18
Like I posted earlier (http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=mk3+golf+armrest) One of these type would be pretty simple to adapt into a mk3 Highline. I reckon.
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: t0pgunner on 20 May 2011, 09:54
im still keen to see pics of anyone hu has an aftermarket arm rest

man those cups holders look tempting lol fed up of gettin my nuts wet every time some dick pulls out in me lol
There it is, quote of the week :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

and that is defiantly gotta be the quote of the week  :grin:
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: dom on 20 May 2011, 10:25
No mate, Im quite confident they didn't and have even just checked at least 10 different Highline interior photos to double check and they all had the type i posted in the image above. It's taller than the standard centre console with an added pocket / compartment plus they came with a different shaped leather  handbrake sleeve but that's about the only differences.

Interesting, so the ones I have seen are running the usa spec then.

I've got a couple of highline consoles in the garage and neither have armrests, i'm pretty sure it's only a US spec thing :smiley:
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 20 May 2011, 11:08
Dom - Have either of you highline consoles have the leather handbrake gaitor attached, if so do you wanna sell one if it's in good condition?
I need one to fit another US spec console ive aquired which look crap with the standard handbrake.
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: Adezmk3 on 20 May 2011, 13:33
2nd dibs on a highline centre console if you have one you want to sell  :wink:
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: dom on 20 May 2011, 23:05
Neither of them have got handbrake gaiters attached which is partly why they are still in the garage and not in the car :grin:

Other than that one of them is mint, the other one is missing the rear ashtray. I could be persuaded to part with them so PM me if your interested and I can sort some pics out :smiley:
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 23 May 2011, 20:18
I lied, there were some OEM armrests available at the dealers over 12 years ago but finding out the the part number let alone the actual part is going to be ridiculous I reckon.

(http://www.abload.de/img/1582hrpuu4q.jpg)
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: tomScotland mk3GTI on 24 May 2011, 00:17
DO WANT!
Title: Re: Vw golf mk3 Center Console/ Arm rest
Post by: dom on 24 May 2011, 17:05
Very nice :cool: