Audi A3 The Audi A3 offers cutting edge engineering, performance, and luxury in one affordable package.

Ashtray Delete DIY w/Pics

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:48 PM
  #11  
spencerjw's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 29
From:
Default RE: Ashtray Delete DIY w/Pics

ORIGINAL: drumdork03
As for change, I just use my pocket or the card holder above the stereo.
Oh yeah, card holder. I always forget that damn thing is there.

As for my pockets, I tend to have more change on the floor after keeping them in my pockets. It always tends to slide out and fall between the cracks of the seats.
 
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:02 PM
  #12  
LedZepfoot's Avatar
Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 82
From:
Default RE: Ashtray Delete DIY w/Pics

This is a very straighforward mod, nothing iffy about it. It fits perfectly. The hardest part was that the bolts that hold the 'O-sh*t' bars on are very long and take many turns before they are on or off.
One hour max!
 
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:26 PM
  #13  
spencerjw's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 29
From:
Default RE: Ashtray Delete DIY w/Pics

That and cramming your hand into the newly freed open area to loosen the rear set of bolts on those handles is a pain, not much room to work. But harder yet is getting them back in if you, like me, removed them entirely (probably not needed and not reccomended either). However, if you do remove them please be VERY careful putting them back in or, again like me, you may drop one and it'll fall behind the rest of the trim pieces and essentially be lost forever. But, even though that screw is now missing, my handles are just as sturdy and there's no sign of loosness at all.
 
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:56 PM
  #14  
Chef's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,713
From: Cibolo, TX
Default RE: Ashtray Delete DIY w/Pics

In the NooB link.




Cheers!
 
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 11:16 PM
  #15  
BAMF's Avatar
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 906
From:
Default RE: Ashtray Delete DIY w/Pics

ORIGINAL: spencerjw

Now if we could only figure out a classy way of getting a 12v adapter closer to the dash. Only having one under the arm rest makes it a bit hard for some devices like a radar detector.
You could mount one to the side of the center console tunnel. Should be quite easy to run +12v from the existing outlet.


ORIGINAL: spencerjw

The only thing I used the ashtray for was change, and it actually worked really well for it. Now I use the new bigger space for change and my garage opener. The chagne kinda just slides aorund in there but it's not loud since it's rubberized. I really wish there was a better place for change, what do other people use to hold theirs?
I actually put my change in the recessed area under the arm rest with the power outlets. When I close the sliding door over it I can't hear it rattling around. Of course, ever since Coca-Cola started putting Full Throttle in the machines, my silver change doesn't last too long! I just have a heap of pennies in the car right now!
 
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 10:11 PM
  #16  
salty's Avatar
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 27
Default question about this mod...

Not to sound stupid (too late), but have they removed the ashtray on the 2009 model? I just purchase one and I do not have an ashtray north of the gearshift... hopefully this is normal now.
 
Old Dec 10, 2008 | 12:59 AM
  #17  
4RINGSROD's Avatar
1st Gear
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 395
From:
Default

believe so.
 
Old Nov 18, 2010 | 08:46 AM
  #18  
mtdoragary's Avatar
1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 8
Default

I'm interested in the grabhandles delete. Did it leave anything unfinished-looking?
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
B6 Cabrio
Interior
5
Oct 23, 2009 03:06 PM
byrun
Audi A3
8
Aug 21, 2008 09:40 PM
jacobennis
B5 Models
3
Jul 2, 2008 12:35 PM
MeanAudiA6
Audi TT
2
May 27, 2008 01:20 PM
Bass402
Audi A6
2
May 25, 2007 04:00 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:28 PM.