I've just looked at some pictures online and it just looks like the elasticated version that was fitted to the mk4 Golf which would make sense seeing as it's mk4 Golf ashtray sitting in front of it with the shitty rubber coating over it.
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The gaitor I have fitted has the clip in base, it looks like the type I need is the stretch to fit type.
TBH I was surprised I was given a rubber coated ashtray as the finish doesn't match the rest of the console plastic. I'll buy another lid for it, it's no biggie and easily changed.
You say the cage isn't needed but looking back in this thread at the pictures of one with the cage then surely it is needed as what's going to support the headunit from moving / tilting downwards?
TBH I was surprised I was given a rubber coated ashtray as the finish doesn't match the rest of the console plastic. I'll buy another lid for it, it's no biggie and easily changed.
You say the cage isn't needed but looking back in this thread at the pictures of one with the cage then surely it is needed as what's going to support the headunit from moving / tilting downwards?
If you have a look at your console (it appears you dont have the cage at the back, if you did you wouldnt need the can to stand it up) the hole for the head unit is just the right size for a head unit with the cage that comes with the head unit. The cage that should be there is really meant for the standard sat nav head unit that would of come from the factory.
You can still fit a head unit with that cage however its a mission as there wont be enough room for all the wires etc because the cage take up all the room. Mine fits perfect, doesnt move or tilt even if you try and make it move and tilt.
You can still fit a head unit with that cage however its a mission as there wont be enough room for all the wires etc because the cage take up all the room. Mine fits perfect, doesnt move or tilt even if you try and make it move and tilt.
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Ok cool I've got ya, well ive messaged the guy to see if he still has it anyway just in case I decide I need it.
Thanks for all the advice.
Thanks for all the advice.
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I've just found this image online, this exactly how I want mine with the pearl grey fascia and gearstick surround.
I'm on my laptop now, I still cant add images 
Mine looks just like that except I opted for the black fascia. That's the gear stick and gaiter I had in my car, however it will not fit into the new centre console. Have a look at where the gaiter will go in your new centre console, and then unclip your gaiter from the existing console and look at how it attaches. You will see it will not fit.
Mine looks just like that except I opted for the black fascia. That's the gear stick and gaiter I had in my car, however it will not fit into the new centre console. Have a look at where the gaiter will go in your new centre console, and then unclip your gaiter from the existing console and look at how it attaches. You will see it will not fit.
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