New member with cassette storage question

Hi, new member here.  Just purchased a 1994 sl500.  My tape cassette use is almost zero.  In the console of the car exists the cassette storage/dispenser.  Can this be removed and replaced with something else? Thank you for having this forum. 

Hey

New member also. Just purchased '91 500SL. I was given (was laying in the trunk) the tape box with the lighter compartment. In its place was a nice storage compartment. So it can be removed somehow.

Hope this helps.

See ya.

I removed mine. It was a real bugger to get out. I removed only the tape holder so the lighter is still there. There's an easy way to remove it I'm sure but I used the 400-pound-gorilla technique because I knew it wouldn't be going back in. I haven't replaced it with anything yet. It's very ugly ... but roomy.

Apparently a replacement compartment can be purchased somewhere? I was planning to to put some felt-covered panels in there to dress it up a bit. Maybe I'll shop around for an insert instead.

I just replaced mine with a felt-linded console that I got from Driver's corner. They also have a cupholder insert, albiet at a Mercedes price. The site is: http://www.thedriverscorner.com/sl129cupholder.htm.

To get the casette unit out I had to smash it and remove it in pieces. That' seemed a lot easier than taking the entire console apart and the holder was useless anyhow.

thedriverscorner.com has a couple of options for that space. It is truly amazing how dated mercedes options are. Between the cassette holder and the in-dash/in-console phone I have zero storage in my 93.

With much trepidation, I took a look at the ridiculous cassette holder in my 1990 500SL. I opened two of the cassette trays at either end, give them a slight pull and the whole ensemble slid right out (with a plastic sleeve around it. Seemed too easy so I just ordered
http://www.thedriverscorner.com/sl129storageupdate.htm
which should just slip right in. Will let you know. (only $24)

Have ordered my "cupholder" and TheDriverStore seems to have lost my order (but not my receipt ;-))

If you speak Swedish, (unfortunately, I don't) this site even has a cupholder video demo with theme music! funny.

http://www.mbsca.com/sl.htm

AMG MIGHT HAVE SOMETHING OUT???

I stand corrected about The Drivers Corner, MP/Techman. wait off before ordering anything @ the drivers Corner...

see
HTTP://www.benzworld.org/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1190145&posts=2
for more info...

Regards,

-cs

'90 500SL on Cote d'Azur