OEM armrest unboxing/review - Page 22 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jive Turkey · 09-24-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Broz

I was just about to order the OEM until I saw this:

MORE DETAILS. NOW.

bdbx18 · 09-24-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by shiumai

just got a PM from nigel - says that it's out of stock and ETA is 2-4 weeks.

i'm pissed because:
1. i ordered it off the website because it said 'in stock'.
2. nigel posted on the previous page "You should order now, they are in." in response to someone else inquiring about the stock status, two days AFTER my payment had gone through. if they were sold out by the time i placed my order, they sure as hell wouldn't be 'in' if the other person ordered two days after.

Huh? I just ordered yesterday and it still says 'in stock' as of this morning. I was hoping to install it this weekend. I guess maybe not ... Any other alternative retailers ?

BRZer86 · 09-24-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bdbx18

Huh? I just ordered yesterday and it still says 'in stock' as of this morning. I was hoping to install it this weekend. I guess maybe not ... Any other alternative retailers ?

I just received an email from him saying they're currently out of stock. So...I guess they are out of stock.

DIM · 09-24-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Broz

I was just about to order the OEM until I saw this:

More info please!

nigel-jdmparts · 09-25-2013, 01:46 PM

Sorry guys, these arm rest go out of stock very quickly.

Our next shipment in 2-4 weeks.

Thank you

bdbx18 · 09-26-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZer86

I just received an email from him saying they're currently out of stock. So...I guess they are out of stock.

I decided I didn't want to wait that long so I asked for a refund and ordered one off ebay. It cost about $10 more, ships from the UK and supposedly get to me by next Tues.

My second choice is the cupholder setup but that seems tacky and may be wobbly. I would regain some $140 back but there would be a loss of scarce storage space in this critical area. So OEM it is.

FV · 09-26-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DIM

More info please!

http://translate.googleusercontent.c...nEjvmCGV-LVTaQ

I googled carview armrest brz, and I don't know what I found but heres another one.

Zagmeister · 09-26-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bdbx18

Huh? I just ordered yesterday and it still says 'in stock' as of this morning. I was hoping to install it this weekend. I guess maybe not ... Any other alternative retailers ?

Try www.cheaptoyotaparts.co.uk

Better pricing even with shipping from Europe, fast delivery, very responsive and truly pleasent to deal with. But above all, in stock.

This is where I got mine, I highly recommend them.

Figo · 09-26-2013, 02:52 PM

These armrest are made in China and can only be ordered in China now.
Only ￥260, which is about $40+.
The quality of those pics are not that good, but the quality of those product is not bad.

Figo · 09-26-2013, 02:53 PM

I personality do not like them; however, it is another option.

HappyElk · 10-03-2013, 02:33 PM

Figo, do you have a source for the armrest linked just above? I agree it's not the prettiest unit but I think I'd prefer the extra height compared to the OEM unit.

Thanks.

bdbx18 · 10-09-2013, 06:10 PM

I received my armrest from the UK on a Sat and installed it within the hour. Practically one of if not the BEST I've done for my car. Serves as a brace for hard cornering, for adjusting yourself, an place to stow my stuff from prying eyes, cards, devices e.g. as well as yes, an armrest for me and my significant other. Not to mention the ability to resume my 'The thinker' poise. Heck, even my naps in the car took on a more comfortable stance. Sure, there is minimal if any padding but at least this OEM matches the rest of interior.

My only question is (a) why I took so long to finally pull the trigger and (b) what are they doing over in design, sound tube vs an armrest ????

encity5 · 10-09-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bdbx18

I received my armrest from the UK on a Sat and installed it within the hour. Practically one of if not the BEST I've done for my car. Serves as a brace for hard cornering, for adjusting yourself, an place to stow my stuff from prying eyes, cards, devices e.g. as well as yes, an armrest for me and my significant other. Not to mention the ability to resume my 'The thinker' poise. Heck, even my naps in the car took on a more comfortable stance. Sure, there is minimal if any padding but at least this OEM matches the rest of interior.

My only question is (a) why I took so long to finally pull the trigger and (b) what are they doing over in design, sound tube vs an armrest ????

Agreed, I love this investment, more than I thought I would as I was perfectly happy with my ebrake as my armrest.

I figure though they weren't trying to avoid an armrest, but this armrest does use up your center cup holders which nearly most cars have and I personally find useful. Having to open up a lid to use them is just a bit inconvenient. I use my side cup holders for my microfiber and sometimes cups just don't fit in there well. I assume Toyota compromised by foregoing the armrest. Some people enjoy the sound tube.

kodyo · 10-09-2013, 09:33 PM

Surely these will be offered in the US at a more reasonable price in the upcoming years?
I just can't fork over that kind of dough for an armrest.

09-26-2013, 02:52 PM	#303
Figo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Vortech Supercharged FR-S Location: Central Jersey Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 597 Thanked 933 Times in 428 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	These armrest are made in China and can only be ordered in China now. Only ￥260, which is about $40+. The quality of those pics are not that good, but the quality of those product is not bad. Attached Images __________________ I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me. Your car is your story, so don't let someone else write the book. ( White Tiger ) - FiGo's 車誌.

09-26-2013, 02:53 PM	#304
Figo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Vortech Supercharged FR-S Location: Central Jersey Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 597 Thanked 933 Times in 428 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I personality do not like them; however, it is another option. __________________ I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me. Your car is your story, so don't let someone else write the book. ( White Tiger ) - FiGo's 車誌.

10-09-2013, 06:10 PM	#306
bdbx18 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Present MDX, Civic Hybrid, BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 197 Thanks: 9 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I received my armrest from the UK on a Sat and installed it within the hour. Practically one of if not the BEST I've done for my car. Serves as a brace for hard cornering, for adjusting yourself, an place to stow my stuff from prying eyes, cards, devices e.g. as well as yes, an armrest for me and my significant other. Not to mention the ability to resume my 'The thinker' poise. Heck, even my naps in the car took on a more comfortable stance. Sure, there is minimal if any padding but at least this OEM matches the rest of interior. My only question is (a) why I took so long to finally pull the trigger and (b) what are they doing over in design, sound tube vs an armrest ???? __________________ Current: 07 MDX, 06 Civic Hybrid, 13 BRZL Past: 03 M3 SMG, 99 540i, 01 X5 4.4, 01 X5 3.0, 03 MDX, 92 NSX, 89 Maxima, 86 Integra, 88 Odyssey, 88 Legend, Supra, MR2T, Pathfinder, MirageT, Accord

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