Is that a case for glasses beneath the AC?

by **PlayaDelReyDave** » Mon May 04, 2009 3:57 pm

Beneath the AC controls in my '02 Solara, there's a small, thin, rectangular square with a button on it. When you press it, it pops open, revealing a small, short area for holding glasses. At least, I think it's to hold glasses. Thing is, while the case is deep, it's very, very short, so it'd only be good for storing glasses with really, really small frames. Is that what it's for? Or am I missing something. If that's what it's for, why were they so retarded when it came to this design? Everything else is properly designed...what gives?

by **Dawgz** » Mon May 04, 2009 4:01 pm

Are u talking about ur spare change / ash tray?

by **solara90** » Mon May 04, 2009 4:03 pm

i never seen that on my car?

by **PlayaDelReyDave** » Mon May 04, 2009 4:15 pm

...I'm not talking about the spare change holder to the left of the steering wheel. This is above the ashtray, and directly beneath the AC controls....

by **ThatVietGuy** » Mon May 04, 2009 4:17 pm

I have no such thing on my car :-?

by **LatinUSMC** » Mon May 04, 2009 4:19 pm

yeah its not an ashtray cuz its covered in felt, and its too thin to be a sunglass holder, its an extra change micellanious storage comparment..

by **PlayaDelReyDave** » Mon May 04, 2009 4:27 pm

It is covered in felt, which is why I think it's for glasses. But it is SOO THIN!!! They were being retarded when they designed it!

by **Ilovemylara** » Mon May 04, 2009 4:28 pm

yup... holds spare change.. not glasses. If your solara didnt have the homelink control box, it has a glasses holder on the console light.

by **cklinh** » Mon May 04, 2009 4:46 pm

Could it be for holding a garage door remote? (if no homelink)

by **Mr_Krispy1183** » Mon May 04, 2009 6:05 pm

You have an SLE w/digital climate control I assume. If so, I just stick random cards/key cards/etc. in there. it's way too thin for any pair of glasses, although it does look like that's what should go in there.

by **D-money** » Mon May 04, 2009 6:06 pm

I think it is meant to keep you car info in i keep my ins.card and reg in mine along with a pen

by **cityofglass** » Tue May 05, 2009 3:06 am

It is designed as a change holder. Note the unique lip shape near the front that allows you to pull change up onto the ramp and it provides a space between the ramp and front of the drawer allowing you easily get your fingers under the loose change. A great design if you ask me.

by **mazen222** » Tue May 05, 2009 5:40 am

that would be perfect for a cell phone

by **Got2XLR8 NYX** » Tue May 05, 2009 7:19 am

OP Can I see pics of this compartment? I'm reading the thread and I think some ppl are thinking of the overhead sunglass/garage control/homelink compartment but ur description doesn't match with what some members are thinkin. Haha I dunno about everyone else but there isn't exactly a lot of space between my A/C controls and ashtray so seeing pics would help....

by **jetbtkng** » Tue May 05, 2009 8:27 am

i have one in my 02, and i dont know what its for either, i think ive opened it twice, just leave it alone, it could be dangerous, lol........... :drinking:

Is that a case for glasses beneath the AC?

Is that a case for glasses beneath the AC?

Above the ashtray...

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