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Dake · 04-21-2013, 10:49 PM

Woohoo! Mine came on Friday and it's awesome. Thanks again jpit!

A word of caution though for folks. I always find a way to do something stupid in any install. In this instance, I accidentally pushed a couple of the little rubber grommets all the way through. I have no idea how I did it because the holes were properly sized, but the flanges aren't a ton larger in diameter and Whoops! there they went.

So, I had to skip a couple of holes, but it's still snug and secure so no worries.

I also didn't bother taking it apart. I found it was pretty easy to stick the screws in and then start the grommets underneath for those two on the hinge side and then just stuff it all in and tighten it down.

tg_1981 · 04-21-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dake

Woohoo! Mine came on Friday and it's awesome. Thanks again jpit!

A word of caution though for folks. I always find a way to do something stupid in any install. In this instance, I accidentally pushed a couple of the little rubber grommets all the way through. I have no idea how I did it because the holes were properly sized, but the flanges aren't a ton larger in diameter and Whoops! there they went.

So, I had to skip a couple of holes, but it's still snug and secure so no worries.

I also didn't bother taking it apart. I found it was pretty easy to stick the screws in and then start the grommets underneath for those two on the hinge side and then just stuff it all in and tighten it down.

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worked out well and feels even stronger with these in. I only used the anchors and was able to use the screws that came with the armrest.

Dake · 04-22-2013, 01:04 PM

Oh yeah, that's a good idea. I was going to do something similar but I thought I'd try it with the remaining grommets first. It still feels plenty secure so I figured good enough.

lbroskee · 04-25-2013, 11:13 AM

woot more shipped out. thanks @jpit
@B L U E S L A T E, we both made it in

B L U E S L A T E · 04-25-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lbroskee

woot more shipped out. thanks @jpit
@B L U E S L A T E, we both made it in

Holy crap! Barely made the cut!

frsvr4 · 04-25-2013, 03:27 PM

I just sent payment (forcefedvr4)... I'm happy with my sportsguy83 armrest, but this is too perfect at too good a price to hesitate.

J. Fernandez · 04-25-2013, 08:22 PM

What's the status on these armrests? Availability? Price?

digital_assassin · 04-27-2013, 12:24 AM

Got mine. Thanks @jpit

B L U E S L A T E · 04-27-2013, 01:54 AM

I missed the USPS delivery today... Grrrr.... Have to go to the Postal Office first thing in the morning to pick it up... Can't wait to put it on!

lbroskee · 04-27-2013, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by B L U E S L A T E

I missed the USPS delivery today... Grrrr.... Have to go to the Postal Office first thing in the morning to pick it up... Can't wait to put it on!

i ship all packages to a friends house who works nights

Trojan_SC · 04-27-2013, 02:17 AM

I have an extra armrest if someone wants it at a deep discount. HOWEVER, the leather is stained (my fault) and hardware is not included. Someone here posted hardware you can get at lowes or Home Depot. This would be good if you want to get the armrest custom done (JPM & the like).

Dezoris · 04-27-2013, 03:00 AM

So what happens when you put a drink in there the armrest stays flipped to the side? what if you have a passenger?

lbroskee · 04-27-2013, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dezoris

So what happens when you put a drink in there the armrest stays flipped to the side? what if you have a passenger?

u tell them to b quiet or GTFO lol

abutterman · 04-27-2013, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Trojan_SC

I have an extra armrest if someone wants it at a deep discount. HOWEVER, the leather is stained (my fault) and hardware is not included. Someone here posted hardware you can get at lowes or Home Depot. This would be good if you want to get the armrest custom done (JPM & the like).

PMd

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Dake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 469 Thanked 840 Times in 423 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Woohoo! Mine came on Friday and it's awesome. Thanks again jpit! A word of caution though for folks. I always find a way to do something stupid in any install. In this instance, I accidentally pushed a couple of the little rubber grommets all the way through. I have no idea how I did it because the holes were properly sized, but the flanges aren't a ton larger in diameter and Whoops! there they went. So, I had to skip a couple of holes, but it's still snug and secure so no worries. I also didn't bother taking it apart. I found it was pretty easy to stick the screws in and then start the grommets underneath for those two on the hinge side and then just stuff it all in and tighten it down.

04-22-2013, 01:04 PM	#185
Dake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 469 Thanked 840 Times in 423 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oh yeah, that's a good idea. I was going to do something similar but I thought I'd try it with the remaining grommets first. It still feels plenty secure so I figured good enough.

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J. Fernandez Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt Scion FR-S MT Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 63 Thanks: 3 Thanked 20 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What's the status on these armrests? Availability? Price?

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Trojan_SC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '14 Monogram FR-S(RIP) Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 909 Thanks: 258 Thanked 417 Times in 202 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have an extra armrest if someone wants it at a deep discount. HOWEVER, the leather is stained (my fault) and hardware is not included. Someone here posted hardware you can get at lowes or Home Depot. This would be good if you want to get the armrest custom done (JPM & the like).

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