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[ajax]

Having got the A/C working on my Omega I was disappointed to find that there isn't an option to have the glove box chilled. Two questions..

1) Was this ever a feature on Omegas?
2) If it was an option are glove boxes interchangeable between all versions and what would be a good doner model?

TIA

[tidla]

 you couldnt fit a beer in there anyway.

[Andy B]

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1) Was this ever a feature on Omegas?
2) If it was an option are glove boxes interchangeable between all versions and what would be a good doner model?

TIA

It was standard on Omegas with air/con up to minifacelift. My minifacelift has the knock outs where the slide would be. I had thought about looking at to see if it could be retro-fitted ....... but that was as far as I got. 

[ajax]

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1) Was this ever a feature on Omegas?
2) If it was an option are glove boxes interchangeable between all versions and what would be a good doner model?

TIA

It was standard on Omegas with air/con up to minifacelift. My minifacelift has the knock outs where the slide would be. I had thought about looking at to see if it could be retro-fitted ....... but that was as far as I got. 

Ah, so would that glove box fit a full face lift model? After working for so long to get the A/C going I want to make full use of it.

[Andy B]

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Ah, so would that glove box fit a full face lift model? After working for so long to get the A/C going I want to make full use of it.

err? Pass. :-/ Even the glove boxes between the prefacelift & minifacelift are slightly different ie earlier cars have 4 fixings & minifacelift have 5.
I'd have thought the cold air feed would the the thing to sort first, the glove box just requires a hole in the back & a slide fitting. 

[Jimbob]

was it very useful anyway?  small, and uninsulated so could only cool on a trip...anything left in soon warmed up  :-/

[ajax]

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Ah, so would that glove box fit a full face lift model? After working for so long to get the A/C going I want to make full use of it.

err? Pass. :-/ Even the glove boxes between the prefacelift & minifacelift are slightly different ie earlier cars have 4 fixings & minifacelift have 5.

Hmm doubtful then.

I'd have thought the cold air feed would the the thing to sort first, the glove box just requires a hole in the back & a slide fitting. 

Fair point. When I figure out how to get the glove box out I'll have a look see. Thanks...

[ajax]

was it very useful anyway?  small, and uninsulated so could only cool on a trip...anything left in soon warmed up  :-/

Well I have some long trips coming up in June, days out to the seaside etc so would be useful to keep drinks in on the way.

[Jimbob]

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Ah, so would that glove box fit a full face lift model? After working for so long to get the A/C going I want to make full use of it.

err? Pass. :-/ Even the glove boxes between the prefacelift & minifacelift are slightly different ie earlier cars have 4 fixings & minifacelift have 5.

Hmm doubtful then.

I'd have thought the cold air feed would the the thing to sort first, the glove box just requires a hole in the back & a slide fitting. 

Fair point. When I figure out how to get the glove box out I'll have a look see. Thanks...

maint guide on changing glovebox handle detailes removal 

[Jimbob]

would a small 12v coolbox be a better option?

well insulated, get more in, and you can take it with you...

[Darth Loo-knee]

Think you will find the facelift and mini facelift have different sized gloveboxes.. the door is definately a different size anyway

[ajax]

Hmm, things to think about, thanks for all the replies!

[Andy B]

was it very useful anyway?  small, and uninsulated so could only cool on a trip...anything left in soon warmed up  :-/

My Senator's chilled glove box would keep chocolate bars cool on a hot day. Nothing worse than a melted chocolate bar .... apart from 2 melted chocolate bars 

[lightfj]

This might be cheating but I have an electric cool box.
I put it in the boot and connect it to the rear 12v supply.
It works really well ( can also switch to warm - so warm bacon butties for the first stopon a run -I always leave very early) and then cold drinks (large bottles) later - cheaper than those pesky cans. 

[Welung666]

would a small 12v coolbox be a better option?

well insulated, get more in, and you can take it with you...

That's what we do, you can barely get a mars bar in the glove box anyway.