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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Gaffers on 17 January 2012, 09:27:26

Title: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: Gaffers on 17 January 2012, 09:27:26
Getting sick of the missus complaining about the lack of cup holders so I said that she needs to help me get a center console from the US shipped over (not an issue)

Does anyone know if these are a like for like replacement?  ie no bodging?
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: RobG on 17 January 2012, 09:35:25
Reply #8 G.    GM # 9105189 for holders
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=site%3Awww.omegaowners.com%20centre%20console%20cupholders&source=web&cd=5&ved=0CD4QFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omegaowners.com%2Fforum%2FYaBB.pl%3Fnum%3D1155412402%2F0&ei=QUAVT6vNKdCXOqT4xdQP&usg=AFQjCNFd7GlAUO3rIWegcsPjwkzy-cXQTA
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: 2woody on 17 January 2012, 09:55:44
I think they're subtly different shapes for LHD and RHD, so probably not a simple a change as you might think.
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: kcl on 17 January 2012, 10:31:17
I think they're subtly different shapes for LHD and RHD, so probably not a simple a change as you might think.

Err...different shape from where?  :o No, they are the same unless someone shows me the difference.
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: amba on 17 January 2012, 10:42:17
Got 1 here,but part of the curved edge is broken..only about 10mm so still holds cup/can fine.

Drop me a pm with email addy if interested and will send over a picture as being computer dummy cant upload on the forum.
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: hotel21 on 17 January 2012, 10:57:06
Search for pics of Jims car.  Sure that has cupholders fitted and he gets them out whenever he is prompted to...  ;D
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: kcl on 17 January 2012, 11:16:48
As looking at the pics showing the cup holder installed it seems it woud fit facelift also  :-\
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 January 2012, 11:39:25
As looking at the pics showing the cup holder installed it seems it woud fit facelift also  :-\
Nope, only Pre/mini-facelift as the arm rest is completely different on a facelift. ;)

Although I'm sure someone has fitted a VW Golf/Polo/Lupo Rear cup holder under a facelift arm rest with good results :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: dad1uk on 18 January 2012, 08:31:59
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Parts-Accessories-/6028/i.html?_nkw=catera+cup+holder

might help :-\
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: kcl on 18 January 2012, 08:41:45
Here's one for facelifts also  :y
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CADILLAC-CATERA-CENTER-CONSOLE-ARM-REST-ARMREST-LID-DUAL-CUP-HOLDER-CHAR-00-01-/300651402582?fits=Model:Catera&hash=item4600385556&item=300651402582&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CADILLAC-CATERA-CENTER-CONSOLE-ARM-REST-ARMREST-LID-DUAL-CUP-HOLDER-CHAR-00-01-/300651402582?fits=Model:Catera&hash=item4600385556&item=300651402582&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr)
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: jonny2112 on 18 January 2012, 09:00:40
Expensive little things aren't they?  :-X
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: kcl on 18 January 2012, 09:04:31
Expensive little things aren't they?  :-X

Yup, a hundred dollars for a second hand Omega arm rest is too much but thne again, as cupholders for a facelift are rare as hens teeth or rocking horse poo I'm still planning the explanation to SWMBO for this investment  :y
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: jonny2112 on 18 January 2012, 09:13:19
If its anything like my house, that'll be an interesting 'conversation '  ;D
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: kcl on 18 January 2012, 09:49:57
If its anything like my house, that'll be an interesting 'conversation '  ;D

Spot on  ;D
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: feeutfo on 18 January 2012, 11:36:23
Rear arm rest cup holders anyone?
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-catera-cimarron-forum/188560-looking-cup-holder-rear-armrest.html
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: jonny2112 on 18 January 2012, 11:45:49
Nice one  :y
I bought my first Omega for family holidays to France, and whilst not a major issue, the lack of storage in the cabin was frustrating at times. FL is slight better with the added door pockets and single cup holder, but for a big car these things seemed to be overlooked.
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: Webby the Bear on 18 January 2012, 11:47:32
$100  :o

Still, I think it would be a good investment as, thinking about it, the existing cup holder is in the stupidest place as I want to be able to rest my arm whilst having the option to drink or not without having to move.  ::)

Re asking for permission from the wife..... buy it without telling her. Then when she sees them: ''yes darling, a bargain at Halfords for £2.99''

 :y :y :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: jonny2112 on 18 January 2012, 11:56:14
 ;D ;D 8)
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: kcl on 18 January 2012, 12:26:08
$100  :o

Still, I think it would be a good investment as, thinking about it, the existing cup holder is in the stupidest place as I want to be able to rest my arm whilst having the option to drink or not without having to move.  ::)

Re asking for permission from the wife..... buy it without telling her. Then when she sees them: ''yes darling, a bargain at Halfords for £2.99''

 :y :y :y :y :y :y :y

Provided she never see the credit card bill  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: JayMV6 on 18 January 2012, 18:58:54
Do u actually need the whole unit or just the felt bit and cup holders?  ???
Title: Re: Center console conversion - US style with cup holders
Post by: P6UL K on 18 January 2012, 19:11:59
Anyone notice this
Quote
Shipping: Not Available to United Kingdom
in the eBay ad?  >:(