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08-05-2012, 01:59 PM | #1 |
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Homemade Arm rest for BZ
So I got tired of not having an Arm rest in my BRZ so I decided to fab up my own. I'll likely get the OEM once released, but decided I needed something now.
I'm no pro, nor did I do a DIY write up since I'm sure there are those better at these things than am I. Regardless, I thought I'd share. The materials cost me less than 25 dollars and it took about two hours. Materials: Hardwood board Carpet foam pad Black Suede to match Limited trim carpet nails I simply cut out then sanded the hardwood board, then covered the top and sides with the carpet foam using a spray on adhesive. Lastly, I covered the board with the black suede. The trick is to stretch the material over the foam, rounding the edges and securing underneath using the carpet nails. Pics are bellow - sorry for the crappy iphone photos I took at night. It is very comfy with the carpet bad. It adds a nice feel to the armrest and doesn't leave any indentations.
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Nice job!
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Love your motivation and creativity but damn that looks mad ghetto
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Yep - but I'm a tall guy and was tired of not having a comfy arm rest. This will just hold me over till one is released.
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True that. I'm picking up my BRZ in a week as it arrived at port yesterday. I'm also tall so if I have the same issue as you I'll feel like an ass
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I was thinking something similar... You have it hinged or just on top of?
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That's pretty good man as a hold over way to be productive!
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Not bad. When I first got the car I thought about doing the same thing, but what I've found in practice is I don't need it as an armrest. I tend to either keep both hands on the wheel (paddles).
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I'll just keep my hands on the stick. Love to touch that round thang.... oh shiz... did I say that outloud.
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The ebrake works as a pretty good armrest for me when my hand isn't on the knob.
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In all seriousness, I use the ebrake as my armrest also. @Metallic BRZ, the final product looks great. I created a cardboard template for mine within the first week of owning the car, but never got around to finishing the project. Kudos to you for fabbing up a nice product in a short amount of time . (I think it took me 2 hours to make my template ) |
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Nothing about that looks "ghetto" to me...add the red stitching and it'd look OEM. Great job man!
Agreed on everything except I have a 6MT and I still drive with my hands at the 9 and 3 position. Never consistently did this in any car before but it works well in the BRZ for dodging pesky potholes.
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Thanks guys. The suede matches the seat inserts real well. I was going to make it hinge(bought the parts) but didn't end up going that route. Right now there is a smaller cutout on the underneath side that holds it snug in place. Red stitching would be neat but beyond my skill. I don't think it looks too getto either but different strokes I guess.
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I am tall, but have no need for an armrest. I tend to keep both hands on the wheel when I can and I prefer the drink holders anyway.
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