Sunglass holder accessory needed
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Sunglass holder accessory needed
IMHO, the stock sunglass holder in the door is 1) poorly placed, 2) poorly designed in shape, 3) fails to ensure security, 4) leaves me feeling that some day I'll reach for my sunglasses and find only empty space (if I can find the pocket without taking my eyes off the road).
Someone needs to design and build what the VW's have had as an accessory for many years: A clamshell, spring loaded sunglass holder that fits in place of the driver's side "Oh Shit" handle.
Any accessory people out there?.....
Someone needs to design and build what the VW's have had as an accessory for many years: A clamshell, spring loaded sunglass holder that fits in place of the driver's side "Oh Shit" handle.
Any accessory people out there?.....
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Imo your RIGHT!
In my 03`tls the sunglass holder was in the center, above the rear view mirror...perfect!
Now the only thing it good for is a squeek
In my 03`tls the sunglass holder was in the center, above the rear view mirror...perfect!
Now the only thing it good for is a squeek
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I had the 2nd Gen TL as well & when I left my sunglasses up there in the summer, they would be to hot to put on my face, I had to hold them in front of an ait conditioning vent to cool them off, which is why I was happy to see the new place for sunglasses down below.
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I know that the holder is removable, but isn't that just to create more room in the door? Unlike the change tray, there isn't another location that is made for it to fit into is there?
I just miss the clamshell holder in place of the upper handle. I'm sure that sooner or later someone will make this product for the TL as well.
I just miss the clamshell holder in place of the upper handle. I'm sure that sooner or later someone will make this product for the TL as well.
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mine sit on the center console in front of the shifter.... the bottom door on the center stack is always shut anyway.... they sit there real nice too. they never go anywhere as there is console edges on all sides...
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You're right...the sunglass holder in the door is just horrible. I don't know what type sunglasses it was designed for, but mine(Oakley) don't fit. I use the center console drawer for my sunglasses and battery adapter for my cellphone. Both fit in the drawer out of sight until needed. I threw out the flimsy POS holder from the door. It was embarassing to even show it to someone and try to explain what it's for so I just threw it out.
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Must have been tired last night. What I forgot to write is that the sunglass holder in my old Jetta was a VW manufactured and sold accessory. Replacement of the "Oh Sh*t" handle took 1 minute. Here are a couple pics that show the mod. Nicely lined too, to protect the sunglasses and spring loaded to slowly close. Downside is that large wrap-around Oakleys and the like will also not fit in this holder.
http://www.roadsleeper.com/gti/images/sg001.jpg
http://www.roadsleeper.com/gti/images/sg002.jpg
http://www.roadsleeper.com/gti/images/sg003.jpg
http://www.roadsleeper.com/gti/images/sg001.jpg
http://www.roadsleeper.com/gti/images/sg002.jpg
http://www.roadsleeper.com/gti/images/sg003.jpg
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does the sunglass holder go somewhere else?
Originally Posted by Spingrinder
I know that the holder is removable, but isn't that just to create more room in the door? Unlike the change tray, there isn't another location that is made for it to fit into is there?
I just miss the clamshell holder in place of the upper handle. I'm sure that sooner or later someone will make this product for the TL as well.
I just miss the clamshell holder in place of the upper handle. I'm sure that sooner or later someone will make this product for the TL as well.
i have 2--does everyone else have 2 sunglass holders?
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Originally Posted by Spingrinder
Must have been tired last night. What I forgot to write is that the sunglass holder in my old Jetta was a VW manufactured and sold accessory. Replacement of the "Oh Sh*t" handle took 1 minute. Here are a couple pics that show the mod. Nicely lined too, to protect the sunglasses and spring loaded to slowly close. Downside is that large wrap-around Oakleys and the like will also not fit in this holder.
http://www.roadsleeper.com/gti/images/sg001.jpg
http://www.roadsleeper.com/gti/images/sg002.jpg
http://www.roadsleeper.com/gti/images/sg003.jpg
http://www.roadsleeper.com/gti/images/sg001.jpg
http://www.roadsleeper.com/gti/images/sg002.jpg
http://www.roadsleeper.com/gti/images/sg003.jpg
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