Front Ashtray to Storage Bin Swap

**clex2** · 03-19-2006, 12:36 AM

I've never used my front ashtray for anything. I don't smoke, and the ashtray is small. I saw that on some Euro and Japanese ti's they had a storage bin instead of the flip lid ashtray. After scouring realoem, I ordered the part (#51-16-8-193-147). Incredibly, it cost me only $12. I was surprised to find that the part actually consists of the whole front black plastic trim and included a new cigarette lighter receptacle and the bin insert. The black trim piece is nearly identical to the stock ashtray version, except the flip lid and the retracting mechanism are not there and in it's place is the storage bin. You'll have to swap the amber light that illuminates the clear ring aroung the cigarette lighter. I suppose you could just get the bin and remove all lid and mechanism, but I couldn't find the part number for just the bin in the ETK, but the bottom of the bin does have a part number which doesn't show up in the ETK.

GDB · 03-19-2006, 12:54 AM

Whoa, all this time I thought your car was a manual.

**clex2** · 03-19-2006, 12:56 AM

This comes up all the time. I have 2 ti's. The 330 and a daily 318. It would be a disgrace if the 330 was an auto.

GDB · 03-19-2006, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by clex2

This comes up all the time. I have 2 ti's. The 330 and a daily 318. It would be a disgrace if the 330 was an auto.

okay, in that case I feel much better. I didn't want to rip on your car, but I was kinda let down. Anyways, cool little mod.

andrewsarg101 · 03-19-2006, 01:25 AM

That's just the thing i've wanted for a long time. I have an iPod dock that I have been waiting to put in my car, but the ashtray size makes it a pain. I was going to custom fabricate one, but for $12 I think i'll buy that and use it instead. Good find.

aceyx · 03-19-2006, 02:14 AM

I used my ashtray receptacle to create a hidden switch panel for the v1, cb and ipod power adapter. I'll take pictures when I get home.

Ruddman · 03-19-2006, 04:03 AM

I too am a non-smoker and found the ash tray to be a waste of space. this was my solution, i think it cost me about $1.50.

cali-ti · 03-19-2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by aceyx

I used my ashtray receptacle to create a hidden switch panel for the v1, cb and ipod power adapter. I'll take pictures when I get home.

sounds potentially cool; definitely want to see that!

L84THSKY · 03-19-2006, 03:40 PM

I did the same thing. This picture doesn't show the foam insert I added.

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Originally Posted by Ruddman

I too am a non-smoker and found the ash tray to be a waste of space. this was my solution, i think it cost me about $1.50.

L84THSKY · 03-19-2006, 03:41 PM

I don't see the point of replacing the stock ashtry and cigarette lighter with this cigarette lighter and small storage bin. Just remove the whole thing; it gives you ever more room.

Quote:

Originally Posted by clex2

I've never used my front ashtray for anything. I don't smoke, and the ashtray is small. I saw that on some Euro and Japanese ti's they had a storage bin instead of the flip lid ashtray. After scouring realoem, I ordered the part (#51-16-8-193-147). Incredibly, it cost me only $12. I was surprised to find that the part actually consists of the whole front black plastic trim and included a new cigarette lighter receptacle and the bin insert. The black trim piece is nearly identical to the stock ashtray version, except the flip lid and the retracting mechanism are not there and in it's place is the storage bin. You'll have to swap the amber light that illuminates the clear ring aroung the cigarette lighter. I suppose you could just get the bin and remove all lid and mechanism, but I couldn't find the part number for just the bin in the ETK, but the bottom of the bin does have a part number which doesn't show up in the ETK.

gregski · 03-29-2006, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruddman

I too am a non-smoker and found the ash tray to be a waste of space. this was my solution, i think it cost me about $1.50.

What a great idea! One quick question...how does the ashtray/lighter piece come out? I removed the screws under the change holder....I mean ashtray, but the thing won't budge. Thought I'd ask before using the brute force method.

**clex2** · 03-29-2006, 02:55 AM

Once the screws are removed, remove the shift boot so you can put your hand from below to help assist the removal. YOu should be able to see the two tabs that hold it from below. Push on them to free the unit. Alsom there will be two female spade connectors to the lighter that you need to disconnect.

gregski · 03-29-2006, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by clex2

Once the screws are removed, remove the shift boot so you can put your hand from below to help assist the removal. YOu should be able to see the two tabs that hold it from below. Push on them to free the unit. Alsom there will be two female spade connectors to the lighter that you need to disconnect.

Thanks clex. I knew it had to be simple.

cali-ti · 03-29-2006, 06:07 AM

and the light for the lighter/ash tray and the alarm LED (if you have the alarm).

snwbrdrbum10 · 03-29-2006, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruddman

I too am a non-smoker and found the ash tray to be a waste of space. this was my solution, i think it cost me about $1.50.

what did u use to do this?

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