Arm rest options? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

nickjpass · 04-10-2017, 08:44 PM

I've been looking at the $35 foam arm rest on 86 speed, since I want to avoid drilling. I can't find much on this forum about them, anyone care to point me to a thread of all my options, or perhaps care to share their opinions?

D_Thissen · 04-10-2017, 08:46 PM

I have the 35 dollar one. Its not perfect, but it does the job. I found that the bands that hold it to the cup holder did stretch over time though.

nickjpass · 04-10-2017, 08:57 PM

I really don't want to drill, and I'd like it to at least feel comfortable. If the quality is good too, I am willing to pay more.

D_Thissen · 04-10-2017, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

I really don't want to drill, and I'd like it to at least feel comfortable. If the quality is good too, I am willing to pay more.

I'm the same way. Didn't want to drill. I figured for the 30 bucks I would give it a shot.http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=43

winstonscifi · 04-10-2017, 10:18 PM

Here is my solution for the center armrest. Please excuse the really lame video. It was my first video. The thing really works well, though....

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GWF9vzsFEg&t=8s"]Affordable Center Armrest - YouTube[/ame]

nickjpass · 04-10-2017, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by D_Thissen

I'm the same way. Didn't want to drill. I figured for the 30 bucks I would give it a shot.http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=43

What are your complaints? How long have you had it now?

Dadhawk · 04-11-2017, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

I really don't want to drill, and I'd like it to at least feel comfortable. If the quality is good too, I am willing to pay more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_Thissen

I'm the same way. Didn't want to drill. I figured for the 30 bucks I would give it a shot

For those not wanting to drill, 3M double-sided tape should work fine. In fact, I believe folks have installed the European style armrest that way on a couple of occasions. If it will hold a ducktail on the car it will certainly hold an armrest.

RickyBobby · 04-11-2017, 08:49 AM

I had one of those foam arm rests. It lasted about 2 months. The elastic bands that hold it to the cup holder stretched out and it barely fits the cup holder opening width wise. This same ebay vendor I purchased it from refunded me the price minus the shipping charge. It's the same one 86Speed sells but cheaper. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sports-Cente...9SlX2w&vxp=mtr

Get one of the oem ones and like Dadhawk said use 3M double sided tape to install it if you don't want to drill.

D_Thissen · 04-11-2017, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

What are your complaints? How long have you had it now?

Biggest complaint is that the elastic bands are too far apart and don't fit over the cup holder. They also stretch too much. So I used a safety pin on the bottom to hold them together.

stevesnj · 04-11-2017, 11:22 AM

Both hands should be on the wheel at all times, why the need for an arm rest? :P

BFIFE22 · 04-11-2017, 04:31 PM

If you can find a used one somewhere the Carsmo armrest is awesome. A little pricey though and they recently discontinued them.

The Headhunter · 04-11-2017, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stevesnj

Both hands should be on the wheel at all times, why the need for an arm rest? :P

If both hands should be on the wheel at all times, then everyone should be driving an AT as well.

winstonscifi · 04-11-2017, 08:34 PM

An auto trans with paddle shifters!

norcalpb · 04-11-2017, 10:29 PM

If you mount the OEM armrest you need to shave off 3 alignment tabs.

04-10-2017, 08:44 PM	#1
nickjpass Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Upstate NY Posts: 24 Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Arm rest options? I've been looking at the $35 foam arm rest on 86 speed, since I want to avoid drilling. I can't find much on this forum about them, anyone care to point me to a thread of all my options, or perhaps care to share their opinions?

04-10-2017, 08:46 PM	#2
D_Thissen Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: '13 Argento FR-S (Sold) Location: Ontario Posts: 2,126 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,439 Times in 855 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I have the 35 dollar one. Its not perfect, but it does the job. I found that the bands that hold it to the cup holder did stretch over time though. __________________ My FR-S Build IG: dthissen

04-11-2017, 11:22 AM	#10
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Both hands should be on the wheel at all times, why the need for an arm rest? :P __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

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04-10-2017, 08:57 PM	#3
nickjpass Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Upstate NY Posts: 24 Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I really don't want to drill, and I'd like it to at least feel comfortable. If the quality is good too, I am willing to pay more.

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winstonscifi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Drives: 2015 Firestorm Red Scion FR-S Location: Plymouth Minnesota - just west of Minneapolis Posts: 192 Thanks: 269 Thanked 186 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here is my solution for the center armrest. Please excuse the really lame video. It was my first video. The thing really works well, though.... [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GWF9vzsFEg&t=8s"]Affordable Center Armrest - YouTube[/ame]

04-11-2017, 08:49 AM	#8
RickyBobby Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S AT Location: Smokey Mountains Posts: 404 Thanks: 54 Thanked 261 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had one of those foam arm rests. It lasted about 2 months. The elastic bands that hold it to the cup holder stretched out and it barely fits the cup holder opening width wise. This same ebay vendor I purchased it from refunded me the price minus the shipping charge. It's the same one 86Speed sells but cheaper. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sports-Cente...9SlX2w&vxp=mtr Get one of the oem ones and like Dadhawk said use 3M double sided tape to install it if you don't want to drill.

04-11-2017, 08:34 PM	#13
winstonscifi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Drives: 2015 Firestorm Red Scion FR-S Location: Plymouth Minnesota - just west of Minneapolis Posts: 192 Thanks: 269 Thanked 186 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	An auto trans with paddle shifters!

04-11-2017, 10:29 PM	#14
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