Armrest?! - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SUB-FT86 · 02-15-2012, 01:30 PM

I rest my arms on my lap.

Fortunate Few · 02-15-2012, 01:34 PM

I like my rx8s arm rest.

KevinDuMa · 02-15-2012, 01:45 PM

Pssh I drive with no hands

Fox · 02-15-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Abflug

so I don´t really ask for an armrest more for a cover for the cupholder like in the S2000 (don´t know if it´s a cover or what, but I think you get it)

Thats a good idea, but if there would be something like that for the gt86, we would have seen it aleady in some pictures. I think we need the aftermarket solution...

Longhorn248 · 02-15-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinDuMa

Pssh I drive with no hands

How else am I supposed to eat, drink, and text while I'm driving?

dsgerbc · 02-15-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TRDMAN

I always keep 1 hand on the stick

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Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

I rest my arms on my lap.

One hand on the stick, one on passenger's lap.

Calum · 02-15-2012, 02:51 PM

I was just gonna take a piece of 3/4 inch MDF or teflon, cut it to the shape of the opening, round over the edges, wrap it in a bit of foam and then cover it with some matching material. I hate having armrests that are different heights. From what I can see in the photos this should leave the door and center console armrests nearly even. I might even hinge it to get it to fit in the glove box for when I'm using the cup holders.

86'd · 02-15-2012, 03:01 PM

I would have thought the BRZ would have an armrest; it looks a bit unfinished without one.

I would love an armrest, but I use the cup holders way too much.

I'll most likely, stuff my bag/jacket or a hoodie in there.

delongedoug · 02-15-2012, 03:43 PM

Yea, especially the Limited.

marshallpre1 · 02-15-2012, 04:07 PM

I don't think I've ever used the arm rest in any of my cars.... I'm happy it has cupholders lol

M-17 · 02-15-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dsgerbc

One hand on the stick, one on passenger's lap.

You got that right buddy!

I am however going to miss having an arm rest, but I'll get over it if its not included in the BRZ.

Slide · 02-15-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Calum

I was just gonna take a piece of 3/4 inch MDF or teflon, cut it to the shape of the opening, round over the edges, wrap it in a bit of foam and then cover it with some matching material. I hate having armrests that are different heights. From what I can see in the photos this should leave the door and center console armrests nearly even. I might even hinge it to get it to fit in the glove box for when I'm using the cup holders.

I was thinking the same... but make it work around the cup holders.

DMDZK · 02-15-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Calum

I was just gonna take a piece of 3/4 inch MDF or teflon, cut it to the shape of the opening, round over the edges, wrap it in a bit of foam and then cover it with some matching material. I hate having armrests that are different heights. From what I can see in the photos this should leave the door and center console armrests nearly even. I might even hinge it to get it to fit in the glove box for when I'm using the cup holders.

Rather than hinges, depending on available room, I'd prefer a slide system of sorts. Instead of lifting, you'd simply slide it back, towards the divider in between the rear seats. I agree about the height as well. personally I don't drink in my cars often, but always rest my elbow there. Plus it would give us another place to throw chargers etc that is out of sight etc.

If someone were to put this together, I would be in line to purchase on day 1.

Sasquachulator · 02-15-2012, 06:42 PM

I actually thought about the lack of any armrest, but then i actually realized i dont even use the armrest in my Corolla.

1.) Its too low compared to the door armrest.
2.) It doesnt stick out enough to even rest my arm on.
3.) I end up just resting my hand on the shifter.

So the lack of armrest is nothign to me

Which is leading me to wonder how far back those cupholders are (since they look like they're pretty far back in relation to the seating position)
I think there was cupholders in the doors so it shouldnt be a problem.

02-15-2012, 04:07 PM	#24
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02-15-2012, 01:30 PM	#15
SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I rest my arms on my lap.

02-15-2012, 01:34 PM	#16
Fortunate Few will photoshop for ft86 Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: 07 Mazda RX8 Location: Upland,CA Posts: 281 Thanks: 10 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like my rx8s arm rest.

02-15-2012, 01:45 PM	#17
KevinDuMa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: 2004 Honda S2000 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 610 Thanks: 46 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pssh I drive with no hands

02-15-2012, 02:51 PM	#21
Calum That Guy Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 asphalt FRS MT Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 5,058 Thanked 2,868 Times in 1,499 Posts Mentioned: 82 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I was just gonna take a piece of 3/4 inch MDF or teflon, cut it to the shape of the opening, round over the edges, wrap it in a bit of foam and then cover it with some matching material. I hate having armrests that are different heights. From what I can see in the photos this should leave the door and center console armrests nearly even. I might even hinge it to get it to fit in the glove box for when I'm using the cup holders.

02-15-2012, 03:01 PM	#22
86'd Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2012 WRX Sedan Location: Los Angeles Posts: 511 Thanks: 25 Thanked 97 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would have thought the BRZ would have an armrest; it looks a bit unfinished without one. I would love an armrest, but I use the cup holders way too much. I'll most likely, stuff my bag/jacket or a hoodie in there.

02-15-2012, 03:43 PM	#23
delongedoug Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2.5 RS daily, Evo 8 track Location: A little town called none of your goddamn business Posts: 212 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yea, especially the Limited.

02-15-2012, 06:42 PM	#28
Sasquachulator Pavement Grey Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2020 Toyota Camry XSE, 2017 BMW X1 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,116 Thanks: 109 Thanked 2,256 Times in 1,221 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I actually thought about the lack of any armrest, but then i actually realized i dont even use the armrest in my Corolla. 1.) Its too low compared to the door armrest. 2.) It doesnt stick out enough to even rest my arm on. 3.) I end up just resting my hand on the shifter. So the lack of armrest is nothign to me Which is leading me to wonder how far back those cupholders are (since they look like they're pretty far back in relation to the seating position) I think there was cupholders in the doors so it shouldnt be a problem.

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