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Fast Freddie · 04-08-2006, 09:51 PM

What have you kept cool in your glove box and/or center console

GTI · 04-10-2006, 02:49 AM

a pack of cigs. Even though I have sworn to not smoke in my car, to keep the new car smell as long as I can.

lol

What about you?

#dp

phant0mh0b0 · 04-10-2006, 07:26 PM

My wallet, house keys, phone,

Depending on my mood I'll take off any rings or my watch too. Nice and chilly when I throw them back on

DrJones · 04-11-2006, 07:04 AM

I bought a Snickers on my way home when I bought it because that's what the salesman used as an example when he was describing the feature.

I didn't turn the AC on, though. It was like 40 out that day...

Thalo · 04-11-2006, 11:28 AM

I live in Canada. Won't be needing the AC until July/August.

blackgti06 · 05-11-2006, 07:58 AM

Just a pack of gummy bears and sometimes my phone on a very hot day cause it tends to fade the front screen

khyungs · 05-11-2006, 05:42 PM

Papers. Papers, papers, cigarettes, papers, Pepsi-Man keychain, papers... oh, and the manual. Joy.

youpey · 05-12-2006, 11:33 AM

digital camera and
a roll of masking tape...dont ask

07gtiMkV · 06-04-2007, 05:44 PM

my 07 GTI only has glove box cooling. I do have a question about it though.
Does the glove box door have to be closed to allow the air to come out of the vent in the glove box?
With the glove box open and my hand in front of the vent I feel no air with the fan on high.
I will test my theory tonight on the way home I will empty the glove box and place 1 item in the box and see if it becomes cool during my 20 minute commute.
If it does become cool the answer is "YES" the door has to be closed for the vent to make contact with the air source.
Has any body else tested this yet?
let me know
Thanks
07 GTI MkV Candy White 6 manual and 17's pkg 1. Cloth seat are more comfortable for larger drivers.

jakschit · 06-04-2007, 06:06 PM

I understand your dilema, I too suffered with a question like this. After much anquish I finally figured out what happens with the light in the fridge when you close the door. My wife was a little cold in there for a while but at least I now have my answer. Like they say, no pain, no gain. With regard to the glove box, I know what you mean. I don't feel the air blow either but damn if the stuff in there isn't cool when you open it up. Out here in AZ this time a year that thing is a bonus that I hadn't expected, another well thought out idea from VW. Hope everyone enjoys spring time. 107 degrees here today, wonder what will happen when summer comes... lol

Jakschit

nitroburn · 06-04-2007, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thalo

I live in Canada. Won't be needing the AC until July/August.

Speak for yourself, it was very hot here last week in BC and I needed the A/C. At least it warmed up the pool nice and quick

dawar · 06-05-2007, 09:46 PM

I get a breeze in my glove box weather the vent is open or not.

imported_johnnygti · 06-07-2007, 03:38 PM

half -way close it with your hand in there... it needs to be closed.
and i am keeping my cell phone and gum in there when it decides to heat up in upstate NY

07gtiMkV · 06-08-2007, 12:11 PM

Well my aluminum flashlight did not get cool on the way home from work the other evening. Going on a 160 mile trip this evening with tha AC on the whole time. I'll check my flashlight when I get to my destination.
I'll keep you all updated.
I keep paperwork, cd's, air gage, flashlight and cd's in my glove box, alas no gloves.
And it was 94 degrees F here in KS yesterday. DAMN that metal gear shift knob gets hot in the sun LOL. Going to wrap that sucker in some leather as soon as I can get to the surplus store to buy a remnant.
Enjoying the heck outa my fast.

04-08-2006, 09:51 PM	#1
Fast Freddie Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 955	Console and Glove Box A/C What have you kept cool in your glove box and/or center console __________________ Have a Fast Day.......... Its better to burn out than to fade away! It's the scheisse. Auf Wiedersehen, sucka. The GTI MkV. Pre-tuned in Deutschland

04-10-2006, 02:49 AM	#2
GTI VDubber Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 46	Re: Console and Glove Box A/C a pack of cigs. Even though I have sworn to not smoke in my car, to keep the new car smell as long as I can. lol What about you? #dp __________________ "We are the people that our parents warned us about"

04-10-2006, 07:26 PM	#3
phant0mh0b0 VDubber Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 39	Re: Console and Glove Box A/C My wallet, house keys, phone, Depending on my mood I'll take off any rings or my watch too. Nice and chilly when I throw them back on

04-11-2006, 07:04 AM	#4
DrJones DubMeister Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 690	Re: Console and Glove Box A/C I bought a Snickers on my way home when I bought it because that's what the salesman used as an example when he was describing the feature. I didn't turn the AC on, though. It was like 40 out that day...

04-11-2006, 11:28 AM	#5
Thalo Lifetime VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 1,397	Re: Console and Glove Box A/C I live in Canada. Won't be needing the AC until July/August. __________________

05-11-2006, 07:58 AM	#6
blackgti06 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 26 Posts: 1,232	Re: Console and Glove Box A/C Just a pack of gummy bears and sometimes my phone on a very hot day cause it tends to fade the front screen __________________ 2006 Black Magic MKV 6speed

05-11-2006, 05:42 PM	#7
khyungs Dubber In Training Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12	Re: Console and Glove Box A/C Papers. Papers, papers, cigarettes, papers, Pepsi-Man keychain, papers... oh, and the manual. Joy. __________________ That's what SHE said.

05-12-2006, 11:33 AM	#8
youpey Dubster Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 32 Posts: 128	Re: Console and Glove Box A/C digital camera and a roll of masking tape...dont ask __________________ 2006 VW GTI Silver Package 2<br /><br />Previous cars (and i am only 29)<br />2004 Mazda Rx-8<br />2001 Ford Explorer<br />1999 Ford Ranger 3.0<br />1995 Ford T-Bird<br />1989 Pontiac Firebird<br />1988 Ford T-Bird<br />1984 Ford T-Bird

06-04-2007, 05:44 PM	#9
07gtiMkV Dubber In Training Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 16	Re: Console and Glove Box A/C my 07 GTI only has glove box cooling. I do have a question about it though. Does the glove box door have to be closed to allow the air to come out of the vent in the glove box? With the glove box open and my hand in front of the vent I feel no air with the fan on high. I will test my theory tonight on the way home I will empty the glove box and place 1 item in the box and see if it becomes cool during my 20 minute commute. If it does become cool the answer is "YES" the door has to be closed for the vent to make contact with the air source. Has any body else tested this yet? let me know Thanks 07 GTI MkV Candy White 6 manual and 17's pkg 1. Cloth seat are more comfortable for larger drivers.

06-04-2007, 06:06 PM	#10
jakschit Dubber In Training Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 41 Posts: 6	Re: Console and Glove Box A/C I understand your dilema, I too suffered with a question like this. After much anquish I finally figured out what happens with the light in the fridge when you close the door. My wife was a little cold in there for a while but at least I now have my answer. Like they say, no pain, no gain. With regard to the glove box, I know what you mean. I don't feel the air blow either but damn if the stuff in there isn't cool when you open it up. Out here in AZ this time a year that thing is a bonus that I hadn't expected, another well thought out idea from VW. Hope everyone enjoys spring time. 107 degrees here today, wonder what will happen when summer comes... lol Jakschit

06-05-2007, 09:46 PM	#12
dawar VDubber Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 81	Re: Console and Glove Box A/C I get a breeze in my glove box weather the vent is open or not. __________________ \ V /<br /> \/\/<br /><br />Cars ive driven, best to worse<br /><br />06 GTI **********<br />06 Audi A3<br />04 Audi A4<br />02 Integra<br />96 Passat TDI<br />06 Jetta<br />06 Passat<br />02 Cavalier Z24<br />96 Jetta<br />06 Dodge Charger<br />01 Chevy Jimmy<br />95 Ford Contour<br />92 Chevy Lumina<br />91 Opel Kadet<br />97 Firefly

06-07-2007, 03:38 PM	#13
imported_johnnygti Dubber In Training Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 25	Re: Console and Glove Box A/C half -way close it with your hand in there... it needs to be closed. and i am keeping my cell phone and gum in there when it decides to heat up in upstate NY

06-08-2007, 12:11 PM	#14
07gtiMkV Dubber In Training Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 16	Re: Console and Glove Box A/C Well my aluminum flashlight did not get cool on the way home from work the other evening. Going on a 160 mile trip this evening with tha AC on the whole time. I'll check my flashlight when I get to my destination. I'll keep you all updated. I keep paperwork, cd's, air gage, flashlight and cd's in my glove box, alas no gloves. And it was 94 degrees F here in KS yesterday. DAMN that metal gear shift knob gets hot in the sun LOL. Going to wrap that sucker in some leather as soon as I can get to the surplus store to buy a remnant. Enjoying the heck outa my fast.

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