Mk2 center console in a Mk1
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Re: Mk2 center console in a Mk1 (Cubster)
Here's a Picture of one I found.
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Here's a Picture of one I found.
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Re: Mk2 center console in a Mk1 (Cubster)
Measure twice, cut once?
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Measure twice, cut once?
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Re: Mk2 center console in a Mk1 (SidVicious)
From what I have heard, the mk2 center console fits in fine with no cutting. Buy one and try it out, then post some pics. I would have done this in my 1980 Jetta if it didn't have one. You might want to try a 1980 Jetta center console as well.
From what I have heard, the mk2 center console fits in fine with no cutting. Buy one and try it out, then post some pics. I would have done this in my 1980 Jetta if it didn't have one. You might want to try a 1980 Jetta center console as well.
Re: Mk2 center console in a Mk1 (fwdvw)
i bought a cabby center console and i doesnt look/fit as well as that one!!!
i bought a cabby center console and i doesnt look/fit as well as that one!!!
Re: Mk2 center console in a Mk1 (formerly vr6 karl)
WARNING: If you have an HVAC/heater unit in your car, this will NOT work. The back of the console will hit and it will cause more cutting/fabbing then you ever dreamed possible...dont make the mistake i did by cutting your stock stuff up only to find it does not work!
As far as installation instructions go, search under the username "kaninchen" or my name, CNbrown. There should be some good pics on install, as well as my mess(dont let the pics mislead you!).
BTW, cutting is involved HVAC unit or not
Modified by cnbrown at 2:29 PM 5-14-2003
WARNING: If you have an HVAC/heater unit in your car, this will NOT work. The back of the console will hit and it will cause more cutting/fabbing then you ever dreamed possible...dont make the mistake i did by cutting your stock stuff up only to find it does not work!
As far as installation instructions go, search under the username "kaninchen" or my name, CNbrown. There should be some good pics on install, as well as my mess(dont let the pics mislead you!).
BTW, cutting is involved HVAC unit or not
Modified by cnbrown at 2:29 PM 5-14-2003
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Re: Mk2 center console in a Mk1 (formerly vr6 karl)
You have to admit though, anything fits/looks better than the American Rabbit GTI console. What is with that thing?
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| i bought a cabby center console and i doesnt look/fit as well as that one!!! |
You have to admit though, anything fits/looks better than the American Rabbit GTI console. What is with that thing?
Re: Mk2 center console in a Mk1 (tecnopolis)
Hahaha! Someone vacuum that rug
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Actually, I did that install pictured because a previous owner installed a Mk1 Scirocco Console that did not look too good and part of the dash where the ash tray used to be was butchered up. The heater box was left alone and I do recall most of the trimming was done in order to get the console under the e-brake hande and away from the boot.
More trimming was done to tuck the console ever so neatly into the dash area clearing the dash where the old ash try used to be. It's all about trimming with the console, nothing too hard. I also had to extend the wiring for the gauges above into the dash. I would definately do the swap again, except I do not care for the gauges at the angle that they are in where the cubby hole used to be.
Jim
Hahaha! Someone vacuum that rug
Actually, I did that install pictured because a previous owner installed a Mk1 Scirocco Console that did not look too good and part of the dash where the ash tray used to be was butchered up. The heater box was left alone and I do recall most of the trimming was done in order to get the console under the e-brake hande and away from the boot.
More trimming was done to tuck the console ever so neatly into the dash area clearing the dash where the old ash try used to be. It's all about trimming with the console, nothing too hard. I also had to extend the wiring for the gauges above into the dash. I would definately do the swap again, except I do not care for the gauges at the angle that they are in where the cubby hole used to be.
Jim
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Re: Mk2 center console in a Mk1 (Cubster)
If anyone is looking to try this mod, I have decent MK2 console for sale. $20 shipped.
-Alex
If anyone is looking to try this mod, I have decent MK2 console for sale. $20 shipped.
-Alex
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