OEM armrest unboxing/review - Page 26 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

RojerLockless · 02-09-2014, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ucsmfu

how do you get the screws into the 2 holes where the hinges meet ?

thanks

I popped off the black plastic caps and took all the screws off the top to get those in it's well documented in this thread.

RojerLockless · 02-09-2014, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiralGray

Every time I see a picture of this I'm so temped to order one. It really should come from the factory like that.

It's worth every penny I thought it would be a tad too short to rest my arm on considering how thin it is but every downshift my arm rests comfortably on it.

Kiske · 02-09-2014, 09:32 PM

Grab a cardboard box, push the screw into the cardboard until just the head stick out, grab black rattle can and do a couple light passes, wait 5 min before installing. Simple solution.

Caboose · 02-09-2014, 09:40 PM

I installed this yesterday, and took off the padded top to install. I had the toughest time putting the plastic caps back on the screws and could only get 3 of them to actually stay on. Am I missing something to easily snap the caps back on?

Bones36 · 02-09-2014, 11:30 PM

Just ordered mine!

racecat · 02-10-2014, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

I wasn't sure about this armrest (since I tend to use the handbrake as one anyway) but looking at this picture, I finally noticed the little notch in front so you can stick a cord out. That's it, I'm sold.

Added to my list of Relatively Cheap Mods I Might Be Able to Afford Soon.

Thanks to everyone sharing their tips and experiences in this thread!

Hanakuso · 02-10-2014, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racecat

I wasn't sure about this armrest (since I tend to use the handbrake as one anyway) but looking at this picture, I finally noticed the little notch in front so you can stick a cord out. That's it, I'm sold.

Added to my list of Relatively Cheap Mods I Might Be Able to Afford Soon.

Thanks to everyone sharing their tips and experiences in this thread!

Just FYI that little notch is big enough for my original iphone charger but the iphone/usb charger that came with the FRS is slightly too thick. It still works but it creates a hump and the armrest isn't 100% level.

I didn't realize i've owned this armrest for almost a year now and I still love it. It still looks great and I don't miss the cup holders.

racecat · 02-10-2014, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Just FYI that little notch is big enough for my original iphone charger but the iphone/usb charger that came with the FRS is slightly too thick. It still works but it creates a hump and the armrest isn't 100% level.

I didn't realize i've owned this armrest for almost a year now and I still love it. It still looks great and I don't miss the cup holders.

The FRS came with a charger?

Either way, thanks for the tip. Most of my cords are pretty slim so I think it'll be alright.

Glad to hear you still love it and it's holding up well!

bmsi30 · 02-12-2014, 11:34 AM

Cheap toyota parts UK quoted me 215 shipped to california. 2.5 weeks ago. For anyone looking for a different source

damaster32 · 02-12-2014, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmsi30

Cheap toyota parts UK quoted me 215 shipped to california. 2.5 weeks ago. For anyone looking for a different source

Thats where i ordered mine from. Came in 1 week.

Fett4Real · 02-12-2014, 01:56 PM

They sell on ebay

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zoltiz · 02-13-2014, 08:56 AM

Ordered one from UK by means of eBay - came out to $222 shipped stateside.

RedlineGoods · 02-14-2014, 09:17 AM

Guys

Would anyone be interested in replacing factory vinyl on this armrest witrh custom leather cover?

Please let me know and I will gladly offer a good deal to the first interested customers

Take care
Jack
RedlineGoods Team

Calavera · 02-14-2014, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedlineGoods

Guys

Would anyone be interested in replacing factory vinyl on this armrest witrh custom leather cover?

Please let me know and I will gladly offer a good deal to the first interested customers

Take care
Jack
RedlineGoods Team

Interested. But how would it look?

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Kiske Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: RX-7 / BRZ Location: USA Posts: 2,349 Thanks: 1,031 Thanked 2,501 Times in 1,081 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s)	Grab a cardboard box, push the screw into the cardboard until just the head stick out, grab black rattle can and do a couple light passes, wait 5 min before installing. Simple solution.

02-09-2014, 09:40 PM	#354
Caboose Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Premium Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 73 Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	I installed this yesterday, and took off the padded top to install. I had the toughest time putting the plastic caps back on the screws and could only get 3 of them to actually stay on. Am I missing something to easily snap the caps back on?

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bmsi30 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: Socal Posts: 17 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Cheap toyota parts UK quoted me 215 shipped to california. 2.5 weeks ago. For anyone looking for a different source

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RedlineGoods Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: BMW M3 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 132 Thanks: 4 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	Guys Would anyone be interested in replacing factory vinyl on this armrest witrh custom leather cover? Please let me know and I will gladly offer a good deal to the first interested customers Take care Jack RedlineGoods Team

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