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HENDO Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2012 Posts: 202 Location: Spring Branch, TX
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:18 am Post subject: Go Westy Center console |
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Has anyone bought one of these? How did it work for you? Does it secure to the van floor or does it move?
Thanks.
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23421 _________________ 84 Westy AKA "Sludge" |
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joseph928 Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2011 Posts: 2114 Location: flagstaff az.
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:38 am Post subject: center console |
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Have two, one in the Syncro and one in my 2 WD. Love them. You can screw them down but I just set them there. Don't seem to move around even when going 4x4 in the Syncro but to do this you need carpet. I like to take them out sometimes to make getting in the back easier. So no screws. My drinks stay in don't tip out . _________________ 1987 syncro westy tin top sun roof , GW2.3, rear locker, decoupler, Gary Lee tire rack & winch mount, lift, south african grill, big brakes , rhein alloy ,15 BFG AT, Fiamma 10 foot awning ,140 watt rear 85 watt front solar , mppt, truckfridge, automatic fire extinguishing system, tencent oil cooler, And a RMW SS exhaust! - 1971 bug convertible 1776 engine- 2010 Subaru turbo - 1993 Toyota 4x4 truck - 1999 Harley 95 CI, big bore, Andrews cams . Also 80-84- vans. Stock 65 sunroof bug. |
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HENDO Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2012 Posts: 202 Location: Spring Branch, TX
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:40 am Post subject: |
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Awesome! That's exactly what I needed to know. Ordering one now. Thanks! _________________ 84 Westy AKA "Sludge" |
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Captjon1959 Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2010 Posts: 287 Location: Peoria, Illinois
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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I love GoWesty but they sell the exact same unit at Walmart for $29. I have it in my Westy and cut a wooden base that fits inside the bottom to add weight and some velcro so it doesn't slide when I accelerate or break.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Minivan-Console-Grey/16817488
I guess in fairness the Walmart one is plastic and is not upholstered it that matters. _________________ 1984 Westfalia Wolfsburg Edition
Former 1.9 L now Bostig Ford Zetec |
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an86carrera Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2007 Posts: 293 Location: Bradenton, FL
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joseph928 Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2011 Posts: 2114 Location: flagstaff az.
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:04 pm Post subject: console |
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Captjon1959 wrote: |
I love GoWesty but they sell the exact same unit at Walmart for $29. I have it in my Westy and cut a wooden base that fits inside the bottom to add weight and some velcro so it doesn't slide when I accelerate or break.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Minivan-Console-Grey/16817488
I guess in fairness the Walmart one is plastic and is not upholstered it that matters. |
They are really close but I've looked at both and the Go Westy one is nicer. And heaver made like twice the weight, but if cost is all then go to Walmart the one they have will work. But then you get Go Westy bucks to. I think the Go Westy one is worth the money, thats is why I got one. The Amazon one is nicer then the Walmart one but still not exactly the same as the Go Westy one. _________________ 1987 syncro westy tin top sun roof , GW2.3, rear locker, decoupler, Gary Lee tire rack & winch mount, lift, south african grill, big brakes , rhein alloy ,15 BFG AT, Fiamma 10 foot awning ,140 watt rear 85 watt front solar , mppt, truckfridge, automatic fire extinguishing system, tencent oil cooler, And a RMW SS exhaust! - 1971 bug convertible 1776 engine- 2010 Subaru turbo - 1993 Toyota 4x4 truck - 1999 Harley 95 CI, big bore, Andrews cams . Also 80-84- vans. Stock 65 sunroof bug.
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TequilaSunSet Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2012 Posts: 2109 Location: Philippines
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HENDO Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2012 Posts: 202 Location: Spring Branch, TX
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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I saw the one at walmart yesterday and it was not the same. It was already falling apart just sitting on the shelf. _________________ 84 Westy AKA "Sludge" |
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HENDO Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2012 Posts: 202 Location: Spring Branch, TX
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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i like it! _________________ 84 Westy AKA "Sludge" |
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One more islander... Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2010 Posts: 399 Location: Canada: British Columbia West Coast
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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Straight from the factory:
http://www.tsiproducts.com/dotnetnuke/Consoles/tabid/56/Default.aspx
According to Amazon, this is the company that makes these. It looks as if the GoWesty model is 544 with the upholstered top; the others are 543 without. The built-in powered ones are kind of cool... |
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S4VAGE Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2007 Posts: 258 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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Captjon1959 wrote: |
I love GoWesty but they sell the exact same unit at Walmart for $29. I have it in my Westy and cut a wooden base that fits inside the bottom to add weight and some velcro so it doesn't slide when I accelerate or break.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Minivan-Console-Grey/16817488
I guess in fairness the Walmart one is plastic and is not upholstered it that matters. |
Ditto on everything above. We didn't do a wooden base, but there are dozens of easy permanent or temporary ways to keep these from sliding around and save enough $ to fill your gas tank. We have had ours for about 4 years and no complaints. We even found one with tan accents rather than grey so it matches our brown interior in our tin top. Ours must be an older version. It doesn't have the rear upper part, but otherwise identical.
We also have a GoWesty one in our Poptop Van that was there from the PO. Agree that there is a quality difference, but once it's filled with stuff, I have never have cared or regretted the walmart purchase. |
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Royb Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2008 Posts: 228 Location: Sierra Foothills
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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I really like ours- cupholders for the front and back are handy; lots of storage, grey colr blends in well. Not stunning quality, but my 2-year olds walk on it a lot and it hasn't broken yet... _________________ 1991 Westy |
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theadventureneverends Samba Member
Joined: December 24, 2009 Posts: 585 Location: Gig Harbor WA
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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I was going to purchase the one from GW. I was at WM buying oil and browsed the car section. I came across a console that looked identical to GWs for at least half the price. I bought it and am very happy with my purchase. I did not attach it to the floor. I have a 91 Syncro Westy it matches my interior perfectly and I can move it on the rare occasions I want. It has four cup holders that are utilized. I am very happy with it. |
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climberjohn Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2005 Posts: 1840 Location: Portland Orygun
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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I found mine was a PITA. It blocks passage between front seat and rear of van. YMMV, of course, but I did not care for mine. I have one for sale cheap in Portland if anyone wants to buy it locally. _________________ '86 Westy, 2.5 Subaru power
Know your limits. Exceed them often. |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2002 Posts: 12785 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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We have
http://www.h2ovanagon.com/Accessories.aspx
in our vanagons. We have the short one, but they make a tall version also.
These are very nice and well designed, but not cheap at about $280 shipped.
They also come in a few colors, and have a version for automatics.
http://www.h2ovanagon.com/Portals/1/Documents/Rhino%20Consoles%20Brochure.pdf
There is room to move to the rear without getting your feet caught up. Drawer hides "stuff" from easy viewing too. _________________ It's just advice, do whatever you want with it!
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rockfish Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2007 Posts: 740 Location: Palo Alto, Calif.
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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@ john:
Thanks for posting these consoles. The best I've seen - expensive, but the best. _________________ 89 Westy
GW 2.5 5-speed trans
"It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."
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climberjohn Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2005 Posts: 1840 Location: Portland Orygun
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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A tip for these consoles, if you do decide to get one:
Glue some coarse (60?) grit sandpaper onto the bottom. The sandpaper grips the carpet and minimizes the console sliding around when driving.
-CJ _________________ '86 Westy, 2.5 Subaru power
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devesvws Samba Member
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indytriple Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2009 Posts: 710 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana
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Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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I saw that Van Cafe sells them now as well:
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_2067
Made by these folks in Cali:
http://rhinodesignstudio.com/index.html
I was hoping to find a good review of these. I really love my center console, but once we're camped and the front seats in the Westy are swiveled, I definitely don't like it there. If I "hide" it in the footwell in front of one of the seats I can't get stuff in and out of it. This provides the solution in a nice, tidy (albeit pricey) package. Does it mount to the floor or the plastic air distribution piece or does it simply slide over/around the shifter and stay put with gravity? How does the drawer open and close and does it have a latch? Is anyone else using one, and do you have more pictures? _________________ "See The Glass As Already Broken."
87 Vanagon Westy Auto Bostig
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StormyVan Samba Member
Joined: August 02, 2013 Posts: 39 Location: Battle Ground WA
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Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:52 am Post subject: |
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Hey all take a peek at this one.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Interior-Parts-Accessor...S%2fB31715
I use one of these and love it. Great cup holders and all metal lockable security consule. For 90 bucks. Bolts to the floor nice also. Oh also comes in multiple colors.
Cheers Ryan |
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