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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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just got a 99 vert to go with the 80 coupe. Not really a question but a comment.I sure was surprised when i opened the center console, it was like one inch deep! what you keeping in there? Is there a trap door im missing?
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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Holds a cell phone and some loose change ok.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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That's it! It's a shock at first but with the curvature of the lid you can get a few items in there.
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We got a center compartment?
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I just got a '99 FRC myself and noticed the same thing. But another question I have, is the only way to keep the lid closed with the key? That's how mine is and I dont see any other type of latch. Is this normal or is there something wrong with mine. (Sorry, not wanting to hijack your thread, just seemed like a similar question.)
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honestly cant remember how mine stayed shut. Dont think i had to lock every time but really couldnt find any thing small enought to put in it. Will say the glove box was good size!
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Garage door opener, map, wallet, cell phone, etc. It makes you feel better if you call it an arm rest, with bonus storage. The things you don't need to reach, put under the HUGE storage compartments in the rear.
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Originally Posted by 1stvette@60
I just got a '99 FRC myself and noticed the same thing. But another question I have, is the only way to keep the lid closed with the key? That's how mine is and I dont see any other type of latch. Is this normal or is there something wrong with mine. (Sorry, not wanting to hijack your thread, just seemed like a similar question.)
You've got something wrong, it should stay down when you close it. It should have a spring pulling down on it all the time. Maybe someone removed or installed the spring backwards.
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I keep a note pad, pen, tire guage - and that's about it. Not much room for anything else.
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what you keeping in there?
Not a Snickers bar or anything that would melt.

Seriously, it gets pretty hot. I would not keep any electronics in there.
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Holds a couple of CD's for me!
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Mine actually seems to snap shut. In fact, it takes a fairly strong tug to get it open and has a very positive "click" when I shut it! Good luck, Ron
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Mine actually seems to snap shut. In fact, it takes a fairly strong tug to get it open and has a very positive "click" when I shut it! Good luck, Ron
Thanks, I figured that. Will get mine checked out
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Console may be small but your trunk is bigger than any other sports car around. I have a coupe and it holds a whole lot of stuff.
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Holds a cell phone and some loose change ok.
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You'd be surprised,

I've got 6 CD's in slim jewel cases, my remote garage door opener, my EZ pass for tolls, cell phone, and a pack of tissues. That's more stuff than I keep in the beater.
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I have Jimmy Hoffa in mine.....

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Originally Posted by 65GGvert
Garage door opener, map, wallet, cell phone, etc. It makes you feel better if you call it an arm rest, with bonus storage. The things you don't need to reach, put under the HUGE storage compartments in the rear.
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Originally Posted by RSchleder
Mine actually seems to snap shut. In fact, it takes a fairly strong tug to get it open and has a very positive "click" when I shut it! Good luck, Ron
I keep a pair of sunglasses in a hard case and a spare pack o' smokes, plus my garage door opener if I'm going to be someplace for a while.
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