Pics of new armrest accessory in development.

[colHolm]

I've summarized all the feedback and handed it over to the development and design team.

As soon as I hear back regarding anything, I will let everyone know!

[DaJo]

Originally Posted by colHolm

I've summarized all the feedback and handed it over to the development and design team.

As soon as I hear back regarding anything, I will let everyone know!

Thanks for doing this! I can't wait to see what the final product looks like!

[Dake]

Originally Posted by Mr. J

So everyone is recommending the rear-hinged idea, but with the draw back of having your whole armrest sticking up (blocking visibilty, falling down, +other issues etc), but has anyone considered something like the armrest in the Prius? It slides back when you pull up on the release and locks back for cup holder accessability. And if you want access to the storage compartment, you just pull up on the release, and up comes the armrest when you continue pulling up.

(Dunno if this is what you guys implied by mentioning a rear-hinged device, but it's just my two cents and seems to solve a lot of issues.)

He says it doesn't fall closed with the side hinge, so I assume they could manage that with the rear hinge. And it's not going to stick up high enough to block visibility.

And while I like the rear sliding idea, it would increase to complexity (price).

[whateatsrabbits]

Originally Posted by DuMa

What he said, Please update us when thease are available. And get whoever is making it, to make an ashtray that goes in the blank spot right in front of it.

Originally Posted by Mango22

It looks perfect the way it is, side hatch and all. Just make it available for purchase yesterday. And screw the damn center console cup holder issue, use your door pocket H2o-bottle holder slots, key'ryist! This ain't no Starbucks sippin' minivan.

Strait up, Ill just throw away the useless center cup holder and use the door pockets.

[DaJo]

Originally Posted by Dake

He says it doesn't fall closed with the side hinge, so I assume they could manage that with the rear hinge. And it's not going to stick up high enough to block visibility.

And while I like the rear sliding idea, it would increase to complexity (price).

Yes...it certainly would. I wouldn't mind paying the extra for the premium feature though...hence why I got the BRZ Limited. Like others have said... "Shut up and take my money!"

Perhaps they can make them in different trim levels...

[Mango22]

It looks perfect the way it is, side hatch and all. Just make it available for purchase yesterday. And screw the damn center console cup holder issue, use your door pocket H2o-bottle holder slots, key'ryist! This ain't no Starbucks sippin' minivan.

Sorry, I got carried away there for a minute. :-)

[jstans84]

Originally Posted by jadewbj

I dont see how a 1/2 or 3/4 inch tall armrest does anything to give you a place to rest your arm. My arm would be way to low and uncomfortable in that position. It needs to be taller if you ask me.

Originally Posted by jadewbj

I guess my torso is up higher. I would need to lean over to the right to be able to rest my elbow on that.

Exactly, I would have the exact same problem.

Originally Posted by colHolm

It actually feels perfect at the same height as the armrest on the doors.

Those arm rests are way too low, for me anyways.

Originally Posted by whaap

There's also the chance you have your seat jacked all the way up.

I'm in the same boat he is and I have my seat lowered as far as it will possibly go.

[Getagrip]

Looks great. Better than expected. Interested.

[Zgrinch]

Originally Posted by colHolm

Where do you keep your phone? Mine fits in under the armrest while plugged in... Bluetooth connection to the head unit means I don't need to touch it.

You aren't texting while driving are you?!?

I get the bluetooth thing but I'm in a BRZ and to try and initiate a call from the NAV unit is joke. I need access to the phone

[Nepenthe]

Looks nice. Can it hold a CD or two and still shut?

I don't need cup holders, I haven't used a cup holder and don't drink liquids while driving. Threw out that little insert, didn't see the point. Seems kind of odd to me, but whatever.

[alexmotrix]

something I can see between this design and the one I built for my car (still not covered, curently testing it with a pillow cover to see if height and size is good), on mine I covered the BRZ heated seat switches and mine goes over the handbrake cover (I rounded it instead of following the square shape) and since I'm 5'9'' , my arm rest most of the time on those two differences I got from your design, I will post pictures for you to get an idea of what I mean really soon

maybe an additional piece could be sold appart to glue in the heated seat sqare for the non-premium guys

or since MOST of you won't use often heated seats, make your design to go up to the silver buttons wich won't cancel them but drivers will have to open the arm-rest to turn the switches ON

[Turbowned]

That's a good idea. The heated seat switches are ugly and should be hidden, anyway!

[Sasquachulator]

Some obvservations:

1.) The side opening does inhibit access to the passenger so it may not be ideal. It works on the Tacoma somewhat because the cupholders are in front of the gearshift and not located inside the cupholders.

2.) Make it open conventionally upwards like on alot of cars, you inhibit rear space for the cupholders BUT....

3.) Rear seats should have their own cupholders if anything. Being that car is this small and the rear seats are almost next to useless its not a big deal. One possible solution:

4.) Have the armrest open up a full 180 degrees and have some shallow(ish?) cupholders on the inside of the armrest (like on a Cavalier/sunfire) Kill 2 birds with one stone. If the rear passengers need cupholders, you got it. If you dont...well...i supposed you can have the armrest be 2 stage where it opens 180degrees or it opens up 90degrees?

5.) another option would be to have the armrest open up like in the lexus cars, where it slides back a little before folding up. But that requires some intrusion space into the driveshaft tunnel between the front seats and the rear seats and im not sure if the FRS/BRZ even has that space or if it does, has enough space for it.

[JACK 8URT0N]

I need this.