Cubby hole ideas

[JaySal]

Stupid stupid stupid, totally forgot to drive with the map light on.

I did however manage to have a look inside a couple of T6’s though. From what I can work out Euro 5 ones come with the T5 overhead console, Euro 6 have a smaller hole in them, with a sharper edge inside. Must be cause your wallets are thinner after buying the ad blue

 

[simon]

Loving this

Not sure if the T6 one is the same size as the T5 one, but in the latter people have unscrewed the plastic inner and used it to hold a Bose speaker

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[Alan Croft]

Loving this

Oooh we have just got one of those and I love it. Never thought of putting it up there though!

 

[ram81]

Good morning, I was wondering if there's any alternatives for the top box next to the interior lights, like a drop down box or the like? If so does anyone know the VW part number and how to go about replacing it?

 

[DPS]

The Exploria demonstrator (£85,000!) at the N.E.C last month had an Alpine DVD player/TV tuner installed up there! I think they had used a T5 box which is larger than the T6 one (AFAIK). It looked pretty smart anyway.

 

[ram81]

Thanks for the tip about the T5 being larger, the current box seems to be a bit of a waste of space, so was looking to replace it with something a bit more usable, or with a bigger access hole...

 

[Ed Webb]

Watching this thread as I also think its rubbish. my only thought was to stick an LED or something in their to make it decorative ambient lighting feature.

 

[Lord Mfwic]

Store a small Bible up there. Then if you pull away too quickly it will fly out and hit you on the head. God's way of telling you to slow down.
And on that note I'm finishing my beer and off to bed.

 

[Ads_Essex]

I went for the a3 module as I know it's used in a few different models so hoping there's somewhere to mount it but from previous experience it's tricky as you have to blind drill a couple holes that need to line up exactly with the LEDs will see how it goes

Do the Passat modules fit?

 

[Pauly]

If you mean the light fittings then yes straight swap but need the extra wire for ambient feed

 

[Richard Hewitson]

In my T5 I used it to put a digital clock (from IKEA) and hope it will fit the T6. Think it will fit for when we park up.

 

[mopardave]

Stupid stupid stupid, totally forgot to drive with the map light on.

I did however manage to have a look inside a couple of T6’s though. From what I can work out Euro 5 ones come with the T5 overhead console, Euro 6 have a smaller hole in them, with a sharper edge inside. Must be cause your wallets are thinner after buying the ad blue

Hey @JaySal .....play nicely!

 

[JaySal]

Hey @JaySal .....play nicely!

? I’m calling myself stupid no one else, I’m confused ?

 

[mopardave]

Must be cause your wallets are thinner after buying the ad blue

? I’m calling myself stupid no one else, I’m confused ?

I was pulling your leg @JaySal ......I'm on that ad blue merry go round mate!

 

[JaySal]

I was pulling your leg @JaySal ......I'm on that ad blue merry go round mate!

Ahh with you, I’m half asleep by Friday night after work and as slow as they come .

 

[Ed Webb]

Actually - for me - having it go off with the ignition wouldn't be a bad thing if its powering a dashcam
I was also thinking about getting something 3d printed to go on the front - dunno what yet - but I like playing with arduinos and other micro controllery type things - so I can think of a few possible displays

Still interested to know how to get that liner out so I can take a poke around..

Forgot to get a photo earlier but the flat panel just behind the lights is easily removed. It's held in by 2 metal spring clips on the long edge nearest the windscreen. The opposite side has two L shaped brackets that hook on. I'm about to pop out so will try again to get you a photo. Should have it loaded within 2 hours when I get back.

 

[Sjacko20]

What you putting in their @Ed Webb ?

 

[Ed Webb]

Nothing at the minute but it needs something useful. I like the idea that's been mentioned already of a 12v socket, ideally I like something for those occasions we sleep upstairs.

 

[Tourershine]

Nothing at the minute but it needs something useful. I like the idea that's been mentioned already of a 12v socket, ideally I like something for those occasions we sleep upstairs.

Upstairs, 12v, those occasions, add that to your electric toothbrush usage on your turbo trainer... Mate...

 

[Ed Webb]

Upstairs, 12v, those occasions, add that to your electric toothbrush usage on your turbo trainer... Mate...

It not the guy that wrote the words but the mind that reads them. I was thinking of innocently charging the phone