Cup Holder Surprise

[tony_ack 0]

Damn... the Passat ones appear to be sided - it fits on the driver's side a lot better than the passenger side.

 

Anyone know if there's a RHD specific part number?

[fendervg 33]

No - there only seems to be a single part number - maybe it was only ever for LHD cars - most of the cupholders I've seen seem to come from the US or Germany.

[Mike2006 0]

Hi Chris, what third party UK suppliers carry them or are you better just hunting on ebay?

[fendervg 33]

I managed to get one through http://www.busdepot.com. a US parts supplier - they have an online catalog, and also http://www.gpcvwaudi.com/ - that was a long while ago though, so it might have to be eBay, but worth a try.

[tony_ack 0]

Fair enough... anyone managed to fit them to the passenger side successfully? It catches the seat bolster on mine when you slide the seat forwards. I think there's enough clearance on the driver's side, but then there are clutch change issues!

 

I also may have to rethink painting it beige for now - I tried using the Gliptone's colouring kit I had left over from the seats but the paint is too rubbery and just peels off.

[Marshall936 0]

Maybe of interest to the people who dont smoke in the car but i never use the ash tray and have been sorting out a replacement holder in my spare time when i can be arsed

Iv had the top cut already just need to make some form of tubing sorted and a base for it

Ill post up pics wen its done for all to see

 

Id be interested to see those picture!

[fendervg 33]

Here's what the grey one looks like in my car - as you can see, not an exact match:

[colinstubbs 0]

what's the red chain for ???? :)

[fendervg 33]

Security device - it's wrapped about the seat stay and I lock the steering wheel with it.

[fendervg 33]

Had to replace the radiator fan guide ring today - still available from VAG - as it was broken and was making a very embarassing racket when leaving the car anywhere. The fun part is doing it without removing the radiator (and bumper etc)!