Aftermarket armrest compilation list

[Chad86]

Originally Posted by serial gixxer

Anybody have the oem armrest that slides back and forth?

This one looks the best and most functional to me. Are there any videos of how it slides?

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[funwheeldrive]

Originally Posted by serial gixxer

Anybody have the oem armrest that slides back and forth?

I don't have it, but I tested it out on a FRS at the SF international car show. It slides very well, and feels comfortable. I think it is a lot more practical than the JDM armrest, but I still don't like how it looks.

[rlpaul]

Originally Posted by serial gixxer

Anybody have the oem armrest that slides back and forth?

Sitting on my coffee table. Just waiting on some JPM Coachworks knee pads to show up, since that also requires taking out the center console to install. As noted, it slides pretty nice, even uninstalled. Should be really smooth when actually bolted down

Its a nice looking piece, and a pretty easy install. I don't have the link off-hand, but there's a youtube video for the install.

[serial gixxer]

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

I don't have it, but I tested it out on a FRS at the SF international car show. It slides very well, and feels comfortable. I think it is a lot more practical than the JDM armrest, but I still don't like how it looks.

I hate how the jdm armrest opens (flip to one side) but it does look nice when closed.

Originally Posted by rlpaul

Sitting on my coffee table. Just waiting on some JPM Coachworks knee pads to show up, since that also requires taking out the center console to install. As noted, it slides pretty nice, even uninstalled. Should be really smooth when actually bolted down

Its a nice looking piece, and a pretty easy install. I don't have the link off-hand, but there's a youtube video for the install.

Awesome. If you remember to, could you let me know if there is anything you dislike about it? If I were to get an armrest, this is the only one I'd consider out of the bunch.

Thanks for your input guys.

[Chad86]

After looking further at the OEM sliding armrest, I think it looks tacky, considering the giant rails needed to be added.
I am now considering the Carsmo armrest.

The video of the OEM sliding armrest is located on this thread, as well as more pictures.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1478968

[etherdude]

I have the OEM sliding armrest. It works fine, looks good, and allows use of one of the two cup holders, though I don't use the cup holders. Thus, I can use all of the console space for storage and for charging my phone. I stick my tall skinny insulated coffee mug in the door instead.

[Bergen23]

I'd really like to get an armrest, but in my opinion, none of them look quite right when they're installed

[Turbowned]

I got lazy and paid JPM Coachworks to wrap the OEM armrest in Italian leather with red stitching. Looks the same as the OEM but it's real leather instead of vinyl.

[funwheeldrive]

Originally Posted by Chad86

After looking further at the OEM sliding armrest, I think it looks tacky, considering the giant rails needed to be added.
I am now considering the Carsmo armrest.

The video of the OEM sliding armrest is located on this thread, as well as more pictures.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1478968

That carsmo one looks like a wart.

[Chad86]

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

That carsmo one looks like a wart.

Looks fine here:

[rlpaul]

@serial gixxer
So I've had the sliding OEM armrest installed for a bit now. It's pretty solid and the pictures don't really convey how well it fits into the car. Looks like it came installed from the factory.

Only quirky thing I've had so far; after several months driving sans center armrest, I've developed the habit of resting my forearm on the e-brake handle. When I do this, if the armrest is in its most foreward configuration, I end up pushing it back with my elbow.

The sliding mechanism is very smooth though. If I'm using the armrest, I need it all the way forward. If my gf is using it, she puts it in the middle position (she sits almost low-rider style). So you can accommodate your driving position pretty well with it. Downside though is two people can't use it at once in this scenario.

[rlpaul]

Originally Posted by Chad86

Looks fine here:

It doesn't look BAD... but it also looks like it doesn't fit in.

On the other hand, it looks highly functional.

If the sliding armrest wasn't available, I'd go with it most likely. Function > Form for me. Mostly.

[btoast]

What's the cost of the Carsmo armrest?

[RickyBobby]

Anyone have this armrest? Looks like a cheaper version of the DAMD arm rest.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCION-FR-S-F...40918d&vxp=mtr

Since this is an armrest compilation thread here's another one from eBay:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-Br-z-...525af3&vxp=mtr Does not attach to anything, slides back and forth, at~$80. shipped a bit pricey.

And here's the cheapy one I have from eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sports-Line-...a091f6&vxp=mtr There's a few other armrest threads here and I posted this one in of those but it's a good idea to have a compilation thread to see them all. This armrest is barely worth $20. It's only 5.9" wide so it barely covers the opening. Over time the elastic bands stretch out. I emailed pics to the vendor and he refunded my $20. I have it attached now with velcro tape and it's solid and functional. See this thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71538

Planning on getting the OEM sliding armrest, PT478-18130. Cheapest I have found it is here, $173. shipped: http://toyotaparts.bochtoyotasouth.c...ota/pt47818130
To those who have it, do you need a pop rivet gun to install it?