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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: clive on 04 September 2008, 22:56
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Should the centre armrest lock into position when pushed right back?
If I slide mine all the way forward it clicks into position and I would have expected the same when sliding it all the way back.
Thanks,
Clive
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Mine doesn't that I've noticed. If I lightly "drag" my arm on the armrest it will slide forwards.
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Mine doesn't that I've noticed. If I lightly "drag" my arm on the armrest it will slide forwards.
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Cheers, thought mine might be broken. It's a bit annoying as it slides quite easily, when reaching for the gear leaver etc. And when its all the way forward it blocks the handbrake lever.
Maybe i'm just being picky though :)
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Mine doesn't lock either. :smiley:
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Yeah it is a little annoying. But I think it's general usefulness and comfortableness (is that a word?) makes up for it!! :smiley:
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Yeah it is a little annoying. But I think it's general usefulness and comfortableness (is that a word?) makes up for it!! :smiley:
Totally agree, I wouldn't be without it!
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Despite having it, I haven't really used it much, even on motorway driving.
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Nice to have the option on a long run for both left and right elbows. Sometimes find the right door rest too low and the upper too high. Hey ho :undecided:
Cass
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Mine doesnt click in, and yeh the handbrake thing can be annoying; but i'm so glad i've got it now. I went for a drive in my old car today which doesnt have one and i kept going to lean but just falling sideways. I love my armrest!
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Clive
i think the same way as yourself it sinks when u slide it back, but if u just bring it forward as slight bit it will stay up!!! love my arm rest couldnt live without it!!!
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I don't know why they make this an optional extra - in my mind its a necessity
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Your right, it shouldn't be an option. Iv'e now paid for two now and the week after I bought my ED30 they bought out the Pirelli and made it standard :angry: (along with the rear tint's I paid for too!! :angry:) (oh and the metallic paint :angry: :angry:)
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Your right, it shouldn't be an option. Iv'e now paid for two now and the week after I bought my ED30 they bought out the Pirelli and made it standard :angry: (along with the rear tint's I paid for too!! :angry:) (oh and the metallic paint :angry: :angry:)
Could you have lived with the Pirelli seats though? that's the big question! :smiley:
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Your right, it shouldn't be an option. Iv'e now paid for two now and the week after I bought my ED30 they bought out the Pirelli and made it standard :angry: (along with the rear tint's I paid for too!! :angry:) (oh and the metallic paint :angry: :angry:)
Could you have lived with the Pirelli seats though? that's the big question! :smiley:
Errrrrr no! Nor the wheels for that matter! :wink:
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Does anyone know if it is possible to have the centre armrest retro-fitted?
My GTi doesn't have one, and although I vowed never to buy a car without one, the car I eventually found was too good and I had to compromise. I still think I'd like one though, if anything just to finish off the interior...
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Wotcha Clive
Welcome to the forum mate :wink: Its a fun crazy place to be, we even have a residant clown comedian whos named after a 1970's badly written cartoon character... :wink:
Hes also phantom Magnum Ecuador snaffler.... :grin:
Is it me on the wine again, or is your signature blurry? :nerd:
PS TC, whats for tea. LOL! :wink:
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Wotcha Clive
Welcome to the forum mate :wink: Its a fun crazy place to be, we even have a residant clown comedian whos named after a 1970's badly written cartoon character... :wink:
Hes also phantom Magnum Ecuador snaffler.... :grin:
Is it me on the wine again, or is your signature blurry? :nerd:
PS TC, whats for tea. LOL! :wink:
lol, cheers NewGolf.. I'm having fun on here so far. I found a few VW/Golf/GTI sites through google but this one stood out to me.
P.S. I think you have been on the buckfast wine m8.. sig is crystal clear, honest ;)
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Wotcha Clive
Welcome to the forum mate :wink: Its a fun crazy place to be, we even have a residant clown comedian whos named after a 1970's badly written cartoon character... :wink:
Hes also phantom Magnum Ecuador snaffler.... :grin:
Is it me on the wine again, or is your signature blurry? :nerd:
PS TC, whats for tea. LOL! :wink:
lol, cheers NewGolf.. I think you have been on the wine m8.. sig is crystal clear, honest ;)
YIKES!
Thats the last time I go to the pub for one after work lol!
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Does anyone know if it is possible to have the centre armrest retro-fitted?
My GTi doesn't have one, and although I vowed never to buy a car without one, the car I eventually found was too good and I had to compromise. I still think I'd like one though, if anything just to finish off the interior...
Yes it is... I'm sure theres a guide kicking about somewhere.
Actually - try this: http://www.dropfiles.net//files/207/Volkswagen%20Golf%20Mk%20V%20Arm%20Rest%20Retrofit%20_Compressed_.pdf
Looks like it may take a while though :shocked:
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Wotcha Clive
Welcome to the forum mate :wink: Its a fun crazy place to be, we even have a residant clown comedian whos named after a 1970's badly written cartoon character... :wink:
Hes also phantom Magnum Ecuador snaffler.... :grin:
Is it me on the wine again, or is your signature blurry? :nerd:
PS TC, whats for tea. LOL! :wink:
New Golf all members have been slightly rebuffed for going off topic. :rolleyes:
So i too retro fitted my armrest and because mrs Top cat now has somewhere to keep her lipstick she cooked me my fav. lasgne followed by home cooked carrot cake :wink:
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No Magnums for afters? (apologies for going off thread, it wont happen again!)
:lipsrsealed:
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Mrs TC?
(http://www.midtownproductions.org/images/makeupArlene-cat.jpg)
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Does anyone know if it is possible to have the centre armrest retro-fitted?
My GTi doesn't have one, and although I vowed never to buy a car without one, the car I eventually found was too good and I had to compromise. I still think I'd like one though, if anything just to finish off the interior...
Yes it is... I'm sure theres a guide kicking about somewhere.
Actually - try this: http://www.dropfiles.net//files/207/Volkswagen%20Golf%20Mk%20V%20Arm%20Rest%20Retrofit%20_Compressed_.pdf
Looks like it may take a while though :shocked:
Ha ha, nice! I'm not really into DIY though!
Maybe I'll give VW a ring...
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LOL NewGolf good work on the Mrs TC pic. :laugh:
Even I had a Magnum in honor of TC today, but none of this dark south american rubbish, a proper mint magnum :drool:
Anyway back to the topic :lipsrsealed:
Does any know what the official name of the cubby hole/storage tray thing (also where the CD Changer/iPod adapter goes) that fits under the arm rest. I want to get a spare to build a dock for my iPhone 3g as the VW bluetooth kit absolutely mullers the battery :sad:
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Does anyone know if it is possible to have the centre armrest retro-fitted?
My GTi doesn't have one, and although I vowed never to buy a car without one, the car I eventually found was too good and I had to compromise. I still think I'd like one though, if anything just to finish off the interior...
Yes it is... I'm sure theres a guide kicking about somewhere.
Actually - try this: http://www.dropfiles.net//files/207/Volkswagen%20Golf%20Mk%20V%20Arm%20Rest%20Retrofit%20_Compressed_.pdf
Looks like it may take a while though :shocked:
Wow! Just makes you realise how much effort goes into designing a part like the armrest. In my previous car (a Toyota) it was just 2 parts, the storage area and the lid! But then it had no ventilation or cup holders.
I don't think I have ventilation inside the storage area (under the armrest) on my GTI, will have to check next time i'm in the car!
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I retro-fitted the armrest in the ED30 its not a bad job, just take your time.
p.s sea-bass for tea
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I retro-fitted the armrest in the ED30 its not a bad job, just take your time.
p.s sea-bass for tea
A taste of Guernsey eh? One of our local specialities! Our seas have plenty of Bass, that is until the French trawlers try to pilfer them lol!
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Have to be careful we don't get told off but,
I can't get enough sea-bass at the minute, love it, tonight with chilli, garlic, ginger and spring onion, 2 morra rosemary and lemon with sea-salt :smiley:
Can't beat it
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:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
I though that with you being of the feline variety you would be well into your fish? :wink: :laugh:
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I though that with you being of the feline variety you would be well into your fish? :wink: :laugh:
Indeed if you lift the armrest all the way up then it will return all the way to the bottom.
I've got a freezer full of see bass Mrs topcats dad drops them off by the bin bag :smug:
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He isn't FRENCH is he GRRRRRRRR. GET OUT OF OUR WATERS lol!
Time to clean the GLOCK :wink:
PS you cannot beat line caught fresh, baked in the oven in foil parcels, soy sauce, ginger and spring onions.... :smug:
Yikes!
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He isn't FRENCH is he GRRRRRRRR. GET OUT OF OUR WATERS lol!
Time to clean the GLOCK :wink:
PS you cannot beat line caught fresh, baked in the oven in foil parcels, soy sauce, ginger and spring onions.... :smug:
Yikes!
your up late tonight you normally only do 6:30 to 7:30 Judging by your attempts at jokes you are slightly drunk as well. :shocked:
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He isn't FRENCH is he GRRRRRRRR. GET OUT OF OUR WATERS lol!
Time to clean the GLOCK :wink:
PS you cannot beat line caught fresh, baked in the oven in foil parcels, soy sauce, ginger and spring onions.... :smug:
Yikes!
your up late tonight you normally only do 6:30 to 7:30 Judging by your attempts at jokes you are slightly drunk as well. :shocked:
Not really, this forum is my first point of call is all. :wink:
Dont you like my jokes then :smug:
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My armrest locks when right forward AND when it is in the full back position.