My in-car espresso dispenser - Roadjet inspired!

drhaller · 01-11-2006, 11:25 PM

"I am a coffee addict"

When I first saw the new Audi Roadjet Concept I fell in love immediately... the curves, the 300hp, the molded race seats, the cool rear seat espresso dispenser!

But like a typical impatient Audi Enthusiast I don't want to wait for it to hit the streets. I have the mod bug real bad and decided I wanted an espresso dispenser in my car now!

So, I took my Capresso 1500 and mounted it in the rear seat of my C5 A6 (2001 A6 2.7T)! I used an ISOFIX tie-down point to secure the coffee machine since I don't want to mess up the leather or launch the 8kg coffee machine on the road.

Luckily, I had a spare 12vDC to 110vAC inverter around the house for this mod. Be sure to use an inverter with a sufficient continuous power rating (my Capresso unit pulls 1450 watts). I'll end up mounting the inverter below the CD changer. I ran the power cable under my trunk mat and between the 60/40 seat split.

But, what you really want to see is the final install photos!

Luckily the Capresso unit is almost a dead-on match for the Light Silver metallic of my A6!

Can you tell my driveway is on an incline? I may have to empty my water tank during my G-tech runs.

Note how the cup holders molded into the rear seat bottom work perfectly for
my Saeco cappucino cups.

My first espresso from my new mod! Notice the rich crema.

Final shot after a sip of my first "in car" espresso.

Screw the drive through coffee stands!

/dan

Kimchee · 01-11-2006, 11:51 PM

nuts!

I love the idea... two thumbs up man.

SuperTroll ® · 01-11-2006, 11:51 PM

muvment · 01-11-2006, 11:52 PM

seriously, i would kill for a tap in the dash that dispensed hot coffee.

and maybe a straw coming from the visor that connected to a 40oz in the trunk (so no open container in the car)

George Funks · 01-12-2006, 12:28 AM

Murph · 01-12-2006, 01:04 AM

At least they will understand and be able to help you...

Egil A64.2s - S6 · 01-12-2006, 03:47 AM

ICONCLS · 01-12-2006, 03:47 AM

ESN · 01-12-2006, 04:08 AM

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Grapeking · 01-12-2006, 04:14 AM

01-11-2006, 11:25 PM	#1
drhaller AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 137 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,065	My in-car espresso dispenser - Roadjet inspired! "I am a coffee addict" When I first saw the new Audi Roadjet Concept I fell in love immediately... the curves, the 300hp, the molded race seats, the cool rear seat espresso dispenser! But like a typical impatient Audi Enthusiast I don't want to wait for it to hit the streets. I have the mod bug real bad and decided I wanted an espresso dispenser in my car now! So, I took my Capresso 1500 and mounted it in the rear seat of my C5 A6 (2001 A6 2.7T)! I used an ISOFIX tie-down point to secure the coffee machine since I don't want to mess up the leather or launch the 8kg coffee machine on the road. Luckily, I had a spare 12vDC to 110vAC inverter around the house for this mod. Be sure to use an inverter with a sufficient continuous power rating (my Capresso unit pulls 1450 watts). I'll end up mounting the inverter below the CD changer. I ran the power cable under my trunk mat and between the 60/40 seat split. But, what you really want to see is the final install photos! Luckily the Capresso unit is almost a dead-on match for the Light Silver metallic of my A6! Can you tell my driveway is on an incline? I may have to empty my water tank during my G-tech runs. Note how the cup holders molded into the rear seat bottom work perfectly for my Saeco cappucino cups. My first espresso from my new mod! Notice the rich crema. Final shot after a sip of my first "in car" espresso. Screw the drive through coffee stands! /dan

01-11-2006, 11:51 PM	#2
Kimchee Member Account #: 15573 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 25,882	LOL... and i thought Boston Driver was crazy... you're nuts! I love the idea... two thumbs up man.

01-11-2006, 11:51 PM	#3
SuperTroll ® Elder Member Account #: 95263 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 17,319	<speechless>

01-11-2006, 11:52 PM	#4
muvment Elder Member Account #: 36804 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 34,603	YOU ARE MY HERO seriously, i would kill for a tap in the dash that dispensed hot coffee. and maybe a straw coming from the visor that connected to a 40oz in the trunk (so no open container in the car) __________________ pic from: http://www.hotchickswithdouchebags.com/

01-12-2006, 12:28 AM	#5
George Funks Senior Member Account #: 31312 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,754	<confused> __________________ _______________________________________________ Bees, Booze, Bikes, and Brakes.

01-12-2006, 01:04 AM	#6
Murph AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 69962 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,872	Seek professional help with a therapist who owns an Audi ;-)) At least they will understand and be able to help you... __________________ Murph

01-12-2006, 03:47 AM	#7
Egil A64.2s - S6 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10170 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,324	Great mod - one I could actually use ;-) __________________ If it wasn't for computers my life would be so simple

01-12-2006, 03:47 AM	#8
ICONCLS Member Account #: 8010 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 6,268	Needs more manly cups! __________________ "A designer knows that he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." --Antoine de Saint Exupery 6 Turbos, 11.6 Liters, 1330 AWD stock HP. I've done away with the use of teh gHey smileys...I'm most likely kidding.

01-12-2006, 04:08 AM	#9
ESN Elder Member Account #: 734 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 4,508	that link to "impatient Audi Enthusiast" - bwaahaahaa . __________________ Ed Nathan 2010 A6 3.0T - Oyster Gray/Black, 19" 5 Spoke S4 OEM wheels w/Pirelli P Zeros (summer)/18" Rial Portos w/Dunlop M3s (winter); Prestige Package; Sport Suspension; Side Assist; hardwired V1; OEM winter mats. 2007 A6 4.2 S-Line 2001 A6 4.2/1998.5 A4 2.8 QTS/ 1996 A4 2.8/1993 90 CS

01-12-2006, 04:14 AM	#10
Grapeking AudiWorld Super User Account #: 18685 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 8,878	Truly inspired! And the machine doubles as an arm warmer/armrest for rear seat passengers...

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