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Offline alexoc

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Armrest retrofit
« on: October 27, 2013, 11:35:02 am »
I have an edition30 which came from the factory without an armrest.
I want to retrofit one and have found one for sale here on the forum, but what I want to know is will the colour be correct.
Is the grey/black colour leather in the standard Gti the same colour as the leather trim in the edition30?

Many thanks guys.
Alex

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Re: Armrest retrofit
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2013, 11:42:41 am »
Can't help with the colour but this is worth a read

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135718

This member helped me with this issue.

Name:   brookesb32

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« Last Edit: October 27, 2013, 11:46:40 am by doylebros »

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Re: Armrest retrofit
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2013, 09:37:16 am »
Bump...about to buy one and hoping the colour is right!!!

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Re: Armrest retrofit
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2013, 07:30:45 pm »
Didnt want to start a new thread but just retrofitted an armrest with new leather gaiter lid. Anyone know where I can get hold of a blank plate for where the aux in usually goes? I have the aux in port but its not connected so thought it'd look cleaner with a blank plate. Ive seen them about but just cant seem to find out where to get one! Would anyone be kind enough to point me in the right direction???   :smiley:

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Re: Armrest retrofit
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2013, 07:29:57 am »
Get a cupholder, much more fancy  :laugh: had the same one with my armrest (was delivered without a cover). Just bought a  :drinking:-holder at VW.

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Re: Armrest retrofit
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2013, 07:51:52 am »
Get a cupholder, much more fancy  :laugh: had the same one with my armrest (was delivered without a cover). Just bought a  :drinking:-holder at VW.

He means the small blanking plate that is on the front of the armrest cover - not the rear storage compartment.

Didnt want to start a new thread but just retrofitted an armrest with new leather gaiter lid. Anyone know where I can get hold of a blank plate for where the aux in usually goes? I have the aux in port but its not connected so thought it'd look cleaner with a blank plate. Ive seen them about but just cant seem to find out where to get one! Would anyone be kind enough to point me in the right direction???   :smiley:

Dealer should be able to get one for you - or just buy an aux in plug to fill the hole - normally some on eBay
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Re: Armrest retrofit
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2013, 08:15:22 pm »
Thanks mate! I'll have to fit a visit down there at some point... whilst figuring the best way to make sure they know what part i mean as usual haha!