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Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« on: August 18, 2009, 07:59:37 am »
Always thought some of the switch gear and dials in the Golf were a bit naff.  Some really don't feel tactile nor reassuringly solid - for example take the climate cntrol dials and the tacky sun-glass holder.

Anyway, thought I'd try to spruce things up a bit.  Still not sure if I should keep these on or not.

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Re: Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2009, 08:03:54 am »
i have a set of these too. but when i put them on i wasnt sure. i gave them a few weeks and i really like them. looks odd without them now i think

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Re: Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2009, 08:08:07 am »
think like make them look a lot better-where did you purchase them from!

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Re: Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2009, 08:34:31 am »
are they brushed aluminium finish?

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Re: Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2009, 08:35:40 am »

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Re: Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2009, 08:36:53 am »
Yeap, but the grain is not as pronounced as on the OEM door trim strips, etc.

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Re: Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2009, 08:38:19 am »
Seen similar ones somewhere with a ridged outer to make it more grippy.

But I prefer these plain ones - wouldn't mind a set in fact.

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Re: Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2009, 09:42:37 am »
These look really good  :smiley:
A cheap upgrade for a change  :happy2:
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Re: Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2009, 09:56:19 am »
I have two sets, love em!  :pomppomp:

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Re: Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2009, 10:38:33 am »
I have two sets, love em!  :pomppomp:

Two sets?  Where does the second set go?

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Re: Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2009, 10:45:49 am »
I have two sets, love em!  :pomppomp:

Two sets?  Where does the second set go?

One set on each Golf!  :wink:

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Re: Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2009, 11:57:55 am »
You lucky fella  :booty:

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Re: Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2009, 11:59:05 am »
i cant get on with these im afraid

i think im the only one though

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Re: Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2009, 12:11:27 pm »
I also think they look cheap and nasty.
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Re: Climatronic Aluminium Rings
« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2009, 12:14:21 pm »
I think they would be ok if they were half the thickness, the proportions look all wrong to my eye.  :smiley: