Pics of new armrest accessory in development. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

colHolm · 09-19-2012, 10:40 AM

Hey everybody, I'm lucky enough to be field testing this new accessory armrest. I'm interested to hear your thoughts and feedback, but please keep in mind that at this point I can't say anything about pricing or availability.

Features
-It doesn't interfere with the cupholder in the armrest (unless you've got a cup in them).
-It is setup at the same height as the armrest on the door, which is a nice feature.
-Soft black leather with red stitching that is a dead match for the rest of the red stitching used throughout the interior.
-Nicely padded
-Excellent fit and finish
-Button lock/release mechanism

Until this piece was installed, I never knew that I was missing having an armrest!

Here are some pics:

Zeek86 · 09-19-2012, 10:44 AM

I'd totally be down for that! Looks really nice.

Hix · 09-19-2012, 10:44 AM

I'll take one. Preorders?? I don't care about price.

post_break · 09-19-2012, 10:46 AM

It should attach with strong magnets so you can pop it off and toss it in the back seat when you have drinks in the cup holders.

colHolm · 09-19-2012, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by post_break

It should attach with strong magnets so you can pop it off and toss it in the back seat when you have drinks in the cup holders.

In the pic where it is open, you can see two little stoppers that hold it open. I haven't had any issues with the lid closing going around a corner with drinks in there.

nsx_guy · 09-19-2012, 10:49 AM

Looks Great! I'd be interested as well!

jarviz · 09-19-2012, 10:50 AM

Looks nice! Does it open smoothly like a nice heavy german product or is it that cheap plasticy feel where it flings open and feels like's gonna break if you open and close it too many times.

Does it stay open when you're driving around... in case we decide to have a big gulp in there hehe

MVJ1975 · 09-19-2012, 10:53 AM

Looks good to me!

whaap · 09-19-2012, 10:53 AM

Yeah. I'd like to be informed when they become available.

Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience!

colHolm · 09-19-2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whaap

Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience!

Hahaha that's awesome. Maybe I need to add that bit to my sig.

Yruyur · 09-19-2012, 10:56 AM

Very nice match of the interior. Now add a collapsible cup holder near the glove box by the shifter and all will be well.

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draggin_az · 09-19-2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colHolm

In the pic where it is open, you can see two little stoppers that hold it open. I haven't had any issues with the lid closing going around a corner with drinks in there.

I agree with the statement that it should be held on with magnets. not b/c it will interfer with drinks but having it open will interfer with the lady friends arm and her wanting to put it on the console.

CBR600RR · 09-19-2012, 10:58 AM

That looks great!!!!

I am guessing this is aftermarket and not OEM?

how about and 86 logo embroidered on it?

Turbowned · 09-19-2012, 11:02 AM

Are they taking suggestions? I feel like it needs more... how do I say it... texture isn't necessarily the word I'm looking for. I just feel that the top is too flat and the edges too rounded. Like obviously the top surface needs to be flat for your arm, but I feel like it looks like a big pancake. What if they made edges sharper? I dunno how to describe it, exactly.

09-19-2012, 10:40 AM	#1
colHolm Default User Title Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FR-S Location: Whitby, ON Posts: 685 Thanks: 180 Thanked 343 Times in 117 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pics of new armrest accessory in development. Hey everybody, I'm lucky enough to be field testing this new accessory armrest. I'm interested to hear your thoughts and feedback, but please keep in mind that at this point I can't say anything about pricing or availability. Features -It doesn't interfere with the cupholder in the armrest (unless you've got a cup in them). -It is setup at the same height as the armrest on the door, which is a nice feature. -Soft black leather with red stitching that is a dead match for the rest of the red stitching used throughout the interior. -Nicely padded -Excellent fit and finish -Button lock/release mechanism Until this piece was installed, I never knew that I was missing having an armrest! Here are some pics:

09-19-2012, 10:49 AM	#6
nsx_guy Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Acura NSX Location: Houston Posts: 26 Thanks: 8 Thanked 19 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	arm rest Looks Great! I'd be interested as well!

09-19-2012, 10:56 AM	#11
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Zeek86 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt MT Location: Canada Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd totally be down for that! Looks really nice.

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Hix Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2017 WRB PP Location: Houston Posts: 423 Thanks: 65 Thanked 126 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll take one. Preorders?? I don't care about price.

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jarviz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven FRS MT Location: Queens, NY Posts: 965 Thanks: 76 Thanked 249 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Looks nice! Does it open smoothly like a nice heavy german product or is it that cheap plasticy feel where it flings open and feels like's gonna break if you open and close it too many times. Does it stay open when you're driving around... in case we decide to have a big gulp in there hehe

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CBR600RR Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven Black Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 451 Thanked 563 Times in 276 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That looks great!!!! I am guessing this is aftermarket and not OEM? how about and 86 logo embroidered on it?

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