console compartment
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console compartment
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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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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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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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.
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 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.