OEM armrest unboxing/review - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jpit · 03-06-2013, 07:35 PM

Hi, everyone.

Thanks for all your help getting me back onto the forum. It is appreciated. Hope you are all enjoying the armrests. Please no armrest business conducted here. I wish that they had gone with black screws also. I wonder if we could find some black caps to fit?

jpit

spgrizz22 · 03-06-2013, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpit

Hi, everyone.

Thanks for all your help getting me back onto the forum. It is appreciated. Hope you are all enjoying the armrests. Please no armrest business to be conducted here. I wish that they had gone with black screws also. I wonder if we could find some black caps to fit?

jpit

Dude I missed you! haha.

husker741 · 03-06-2013, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpit

Hi, everyone.

Thanks for all your help getting me back onto the forum. It is appreciated. Hope you are all enjoying the armrests. Please no armrest business conducted here. I wish that they had gone with black screws also. I wonder if we could find some black caps to fit?

jpit

YES!!!!! He's back, ladies and gentlemen.

I told you we'd get you back.

jpit · 03-06-2013, 11:07 PM

A couple of members asked me to repost some observations when installing the armrest. Here are the Toyota instructions:

http://www.toyota-tech.eu/aimuploads..._002_827_0.pdf

Here are some observations: use the template but drill with a very small drill bit because you will probably be off a little (no need to start right off with the 5mm bit). You can use 13/64" for the 5mm and and 5/16" for the 8mm. I drilled the passenger side first because that is where the tabs fit into the center console. The holes to be drilled on that side are in a straight line so you can tell if you are off. You can put the armrest on its side and line up the tabs and holes to get a good idea how things are going. After the 8mm holes (and remember two holes stay at 5mm)are drilled on that side, put the armrest in and see how it fits. When you are happy with the fit use an awl or sharp nail to mark where all the other holes are to be drilled. I drilled both a 5mm and 8mm hole into a thin piece of metal that I had and held that over the scratch marks so the drill bit didn't walk. If you drilling is off a little remember that all the holes are hidden by the foundation. If the 5mm holes are off a little use a guide to help drill the 8mm holes. You don't want to make those holes too big or the rubber torx thing won't have any place to grab. There are two holes which are a little ackward to get to (marked with arrows). I didn't need to remove the upper piece as I used a thin torx driver and put a piece of tape along the edge of the lid to prevent marking. When tightening the torx bolts do not put any tension on the plastic foundation or the top might not close properly. Also, the color matches much better than the photo indicates.

Also, contrary to an earlier post I actually keep my BRZ very clean. Because it is my DD I have no qualms about taking my Golder Retriever along with me.

lbroskee · 03-06-2013, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpit

A couple of members asked me to repost some observations when installing the armrest. Here are the Toyota instructions:

http://www.toyota-tech.eu/aimuploads..._002_827_0.pdf

Here are some observations: use the template but drill with a very small drill bit because you will probably be off a little (no need to start right off with the 5mm bit). You can use 13/64" for the 5mm and and 5/16" for the 8mm. I drilled the passenger side first because that is where the tabs fit into the center console. The holes to be drilled on that side are in a straight line so you can tell if you are off. You can put the armrest on its side and line up the tabs and holes to get a good idea how things are going. After the 8mm holes (and remember two holes stay at 5mm)are drilled on that side, put the armrest in and see how it fits. When you are happy with the fit use an awl or sharp nail to mark where all the other holes are to be drilled. I drilled both a 5mm and 8mm hole into a thin piece of metal that I had and held that over the scratch marks so the drill bit didn't walk. If you drilling is off a little remember that all the holes are hidden by the foundation. If the 5mm holes are off a little use a guide to help drill the 8mm holes. You don't want to make those holes too big or the rubber torx thing won't have any place to grab. There are two holes which are a little ackward to get to. I didn't need to remove the upper piece as I used a thin torx driver and put a piece of tape along the edge to prevent marking. When installing the armrest do not put any tension on the plastic foundation or the top might not close properly.

couldn't you in theory 3M tape the whole thing down so as to not drill into the car?

sid325 · 03-06-2013, 11:11 PM

Jeff, good to see you back!

Jacob

jpit · 03-06-2013, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lbroskee

couldn't you in theory 3M tape the whole thing down so as to not drill into the car?

I guess you could but it wouldn't sit as flush. I can't think of any reason I would ever take it out.

lbroskee · 03-06-2013, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpit

I guess you could but it wouldn't sit as flush. I can't think of any reason I would ever take it out.

i just have issues with permanent mods lik that. bc with my luck itll go wrong. thats all thats keepin me from gettin this

Sportsguy83 · 03-07-2013, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lbroskee

i just have issues with permanent mods lik that. bc with my luck itll go wrong. thats all thats keepin me from gettin this

Buy it, and get it installed by a dealer (at least give it a shot). Its a Toyota part after all.

RevoG · 03-07-2013, 03:10 AM

I want one!!

This is exactly what I have been looking for. Jpit, sent you an email. Need shipping to the UAE.

Thanks

RevoG

smbrm · 03-07-2013, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpit

A couple of members asked me to repost some observations when installing the armrest.

Looks great. Do you have any pics/comments on how the latch works?
I also see what appears to be a slot for ipod wires etc.

cheers

colHolm · 03-07-2013, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrm

Looks great. Do you have any pics/comments on how the latch works?
I also see what appears to be a slot for ipod wires etc.

cheers

The latch is a little button... push it in and lift the armrest.

Yes that is a slot for cables.

supramkivtt2jz · 03-07-2013, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExWhyZer0

I still haven't found time to install mine yet

Me either and I was the one promising pics installed

FRSGT86 · 03-07-2013, 10:44 PM

Jpit

I am very interested in this arm rest. If you're ever gonna set up another group buy or if I can get in on this please let me know!

And glad to see you're back on the forum, they should never have banned you just for trying to help out some fellow members!

03-06-2013, 07:35 PM	#43
jpit Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Port Angeles, WA Posts: 338 Thanks: 24 Thanked 234 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Hi, everyone. Thanks for all your help getting me back onto the forum. It is appreciated. Hope you are all enjoying the armrests. Please no armrest business conducted here. I wish that they had gone with black screws also. I wonder if we could find some black caps to fit? jpit Last edited by jpit; 03-06-2013 at 07:52 PM.

03-06-2013, 11:07 PM	#46
jpit Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Port Angeles, WA Posts: 338 Thanks: 24 Thanked 234 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	A couple of members asked me to repost some observations when installing the armrest. Here are the Toyota instructions: http://www.toyota-tech.eu/aimuploads..._002_827_0.pdf Here are some observations: use the template but drill with a very small drill bit because you will probably be off a little (no need to start right off with the 5mm bit). You can use 13/64" for the 5mm and and 5/16" for the 8mm. I drilled the passenger side first because that is where the tabs fit into the center console. The holes to be drilled on that side are in a straight line so you can tell if you are off. You can put the armrest on its side and line up the tabs and holes to get a good idea how things are going. After the 8mm holes (and remember two holes stay at 5mm)are drilled on that side, put the armrest in and see how it fits. When you are happy with the fit use an awl or sharp nail to mark where all the other holes are to be drilled. I drilled both a 5mm and 8mm hole into a thin piece of metal that I had and held that over the scratch marks so the drill bit didn't walk. If you drilling is off a little remember that all the holes are hidden by the foundation. If the 5mm holes are off a little use a guide to help drill the 8mm holes. You don't want to make those holes too big or the rubber torx thing won't have any place to grab. There are two holes which are a little ackward to get to (marked with arrows). I didn't need to remove the upper piece as I used a thin torx driver and put a piece of tape along the edge of the lid to prevent marking. When tightening the torx bolts do not put any tension on the plastic foundation or the top might not close properly. Also, the color matches much better than the photo indicates. Also, contrary to an earlier post I actually keep my BRZ very clean. Because it is my DD I have no qualms about taking my Golder Retriever along with me. Attached Images Last edited by jpit; 03-07-2013 at 02:24 AM.

03-07-2013, 03:10 AM	#52
RevoG Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 MT Location: Dubai Posts: 168 Thanks: 32 Thanked 56 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I want one!! This is exactly what I have been looking for. Jpit, sent you an email. Need shipping to the UAE. Thanks RevoG __________________ JR Supercharger, JR RS Pulley, JR Oil cooler, JDL UEL header, Dual resonated 3" JDL Overpipe Front pipe, Perrin 3" resonated cat back exhaust, Upgraded Koyorad radiator, ECUTek tune, Enkei RS05RR 18x9.5, Bridgestone RE003 265/35/18, KW V3 Coilovers, Valenti sequential taillights, Kartboy short shifter kit

03-07-2013, 10:44 PM	#56
FRSGT86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S, 2005 Dodge Ram Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 379 Thanks: 60 Thanked 97 Times in 76 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Jpit I am very interested in this arm rest. If you're ever gonna set up another group buy or if I can get in on this please let me know! And glad to see you're back on the forum, they should never have banned you just for trying to help out some fellow members! __________________ 2013 FRS 6AT in Raven!

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