OEM armrest unboxing/review - Page 23 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

soundman98 · 10-11-2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kodyo

Surely these will be offered in the US at a more reasonable price in the upcoming years?
I just can't fork over that kind of dough for an armrest.

yep. for $200, i can buy a heck of a lot of material to make my own...

bdbx18 · 10-11-2013, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundman98

yep. for $200, i can buy a heck of a lot of material to make my own...

That is why I held off for as long as I did. The center console kneepads and this armrest alone accounts for $300+ spent. I'm not telling anyone else anymore after a few already chuckled at it; "you're shitting me, the car doesn't come with an armrest?", "dude you're getting old... why your knees hurt?". And I'm definitely not discussing it with the wife lest she goes on a retribution trip to the mall.. "well you spend a few hundred on padding for your car ....."

shiumai · 10-11-2013, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundman98

yep. for $200, i can buy a heck of a lot of material to make my own...

if you have the time, skill, know-how and tools, more power to ya. i admire those who can craft their own stuff.

soundman98 · 10-11-2013, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiumai

if you have the time, skill, know-how and tools, more power to ya. i admire those who can craft their own stuff.

i never said i could, only that $200 is a pretty large budget to figure it out

but first things first, i need to get the car in my driveway...

SuperGTS · 10-11-2013, 05:23 AM

Damn, I really want one of these but I live in Australia. I guess I'll never get one... hopefully the aftermarket bring some out!

Also, found this on eBay;

There was also another one like it, no logo and it was a bit shorter though (Notice the little hole in front of it, that is why the flatter one that is being unboxed on this forum has the "chopped corner" to cover up this hole).

BRZer86 · 10-25-2013, 09:30 PM

My OEM armrest came in today but with no template or installation instructions.
How do you pop the caps off of the padding cover?
What are the black washers used for?

Gunman · 10-25-2013, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZer86

My OEM armrest came in today but with no template or installation instructions.
How do you pop the caps off of the padding cover?
What are the black washers used for?

Template, and instructions:
http://www.toyota-tech.eu/aimuploads..._002_827_0.pdf

Very small screwdriver will pop the caps off, just be careful.

914_WHITE_FRS · 12-10-2013, 08:26 PM

How do you get the top piece off so i can drill on the passenger side holes ??? i dont wanna pull the top piece off hard because i feel like i'm going to break it

Cridland · 12-10-2013, 09:42 PM

@914_WHITE_FRS On the underside of the padded part there are caps over alen key bolts. Take all that apart and then screw the frame down and then re attach the armrest

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Alabang 86 · 12-10-2013, 11:25 PM

I suggest this.....

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52523

psuoh · 12-23-2013, 03:49 PM

i got this for awhile now...it is cheaper and more versatile and flexible in how you want to use it. Also, with this you can fully utilize the cup holder. compared with the other ones posted here once you close the lid you can't really use the cup holder. it has lots of padding to keep your arms comfy.

only $64 and no drilling or modifications needed.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Scion-Subaru-Center-Console-Armrest/dp/B00A8N34WK"]Amazon.com: 2013 + Scion FR-S Subaru BRZ Center Console Armrest: Automotive[/ame]

RojerLockless · 01-25-2014, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psuoh

i got this for awhile now...it is cheaper and more versatile and flexible in how you want to use it. Also, with this you can fully utilize the cup holder. compared with the other ones posted here once you close the lid you can't really use the cup holder. it has lots of padding to keep your arms comfy.

only $64 and no drilling or modifications needed.

Amazon.com: 2013 + Scion FR-S Subaru BRZ Center Console Armrest: Automotive

Yup yup. and it also looks like ass.

ZOMFGAARON · 01-25-2014, 09:47 PM

Does anyone know where I can get one?

Calavera · 01-25-2014, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ZOMFGAARON

Does anyone know where I can get one?

http://www.nigel-jdmparts.com/toyota-86-front-arm-rest

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psuoh Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: scion frs 2013 Location: California Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i got this for awhile now...it is cheaper and more versatile and flexible in how you want to use it. Also, with this you can fully utilize the cup holder. compared with the other ones posted here once you close the lid you can't really use the cup holder. it has lots of padding to keep your arms comfy. only $64 and no drilling or modifications needed. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Scion-Subaru-Center-Console-Armrest/dp/B00A8N34WK"]Amazon.com: 2013 + Scion FR-S Subaru BRZ Center Console Armrest: Automotive[/ame] Attached Images Last edited by psuoh; 12-23-2013 at 04:08 PM.

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