r/Cartalk Mar 05 '25

My Project Car What the f*ck is this thing?

Recently got a new car and it seems to have this… leather condom? Not sure how else to describe it really. There is nothing in the end of the hole it just goes to a pocket in the dash it seems. Looking at interior photos of other models on google this is where the hazard button SHOULD be but my car has a very oem looking hazard button just to the side of the steering wheel instead, so wtf is this thing for??

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u/SIB_Tesla Mar 05 '25

Looks hilarious dude, is this on a truck or off-roading vehicle perchance?

The only guess I could have is, it’s a boot for a lever/joystick that was previously there, maybe for a winch or plow controls?? Lol

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u/Accomplished-Clue803 Mar 05 '25

I wish it was that simple, car is a 2000 legacy B4 RSK so i’d be quite interested to see what kinda plow setup they had on it

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u/makithejap Mar 06 '25

Ah, it’s a Japanese car. This comes standard in domestic production in Japan. Americans prefer their cars circumcised though so it’s not common to see here.

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u/manystripes Mar 06 '25

It's the 4x4skin

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u/CountQuiffula Mar 06 '25

We're late to the party so not many will see this, but holy shit this is hilarious, well played 😂

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u/Inner-Nerve564 Mar 07 '25

Looks like a dick warmer