All parts that fit in the ash tray/hand brake area

[siddharth]

Hi,

I'm trying to make a custom part where my ipod will sit on a stand which is fixed somewhere around the ash tray area. I don't use the ash tray and that area looks prime for reclaimation !

The image above shows the ash tray + the plastic holding the 4 switches (2 window + 2 seat heaters). I'm open to altering/replacing either the ash tray or the larger plastic bracket or both if required. Note, the pic above is not from my car, but more for illustrative purposes only !

So I'm trying to find out all the plastic parts that fit in that area so I think of all the different ways I can modify those parts to work towards my design. So far all I know are

1. The plastic piece with the window+seat heating switches and the ash tray in it (the pic above)

2. The same plastic bracket as above BUT with a open compartment where the ash tray is in the above part

Is there a 3rd/4th option that can fit there ? More specifically is there a part with an opening to take a 12V female power supply ? Any pictures of those parts ?

Thanks

Sid

PS: How do you guys find out these part numbers ? Is there a way I can do this too (for cheap) ?!

Edited February 15, 2006 by siddharth