LB armrests are really good.

[rg570lvr]

Wasn't sure where to post this, but I just bought one of the armrest/storage compartments for the Yaris LB from ZetaProducts.net from their group buy that they had, and it's really great. If anyone was interested in getting one but was waiting to see if anyone else would get one and like it, I want to say they are well made, fits right in the cup holder between the seats and mounts with 2 screws in like 2 minutes. It has a good amount of storage in it, the top is padded really well. I think the car should come with these, and it blends right in with the car. I love it, I almost bought the OEM folding type and I'm so glad I didn't. :thumbup:

[sportin83]

Wasn't sure where to post this, but I just bought one of the armrest/storage compartments for the Yaris LB from ZetaProducts.net from their group buy that they had, and it's really great. If anyone was interested in getting one but was waiting to see if anyone else would get one and like it, I want to say they are well made, fits right in the cup holder between the seats and mounts with 2 screws in like 2 minutes. It has a good amount of storage in it, the top is padded really well. I think the car should come with these, and it blends right in with the car. I love it, I almost bought the OEM folding type and I'm so glad I didn't. :thumbup:

do u have pics of it installed?

[Meteorite_Marty]

Questions....

Where's the picture?

Can you rest your arm on it while you drive?

Is the height comfortable, if you are able to rest your arm on it? In other words, is it the same height, as the arm rest along the driver side door?

The beauty of the Toyota one (which I have) is that it is high enough to rest your elbow on when you drive. All others I have seen are way too low, and only serve as storage space (which the Yaris has plenty of anyway).

[rg570lvr]

No I don't have pics, I'm not smart enough to figure out how to post pics, really,lol. There are some pics however on the sponsors thread about the LB armrest group buy. Keep in mind the seats are pushed back to give you a good view in those pics...The height of the armrest seems to be the same as the armrest on the door plus this is padded. I'm 5'9" so where my seat is I have about 4 or 5 inches to lean on, naturally the further you put your seat back the more armrest you have, I might try sliding my seat back a little further to see how that feels. The reason I wanted the extra storage there is because it's out of direct sunlight. Stuff I put in the dash gets too hot, and if I use the side pockets by the back seats it's a little hard to reach sometimes. I just installed it tonight when I got home from work so I can't comment on using it to drive around with it just yet, but I can let you know tomorrow. I was under the impression the folding type made it hard to reach the handbrake, so I passed on that one...M-Marty I just noticed you have the 5 door, I have the 3 door, I have no idea if the middle console between the seats is the same or not, but it fits mine perfectly.

[Benggolf2]

The partsman advised me that people generally have a hard time being able to rest their elbows while driving because it is positioned a bit too far back.
I am only 5'5" and therefore this might be an issue for me. :frown:

[drbilal]

Nothing beats a good place to rest your arm while you drive lol. Its funny and true.

[cali yaris]

Here's the one I sell, installed in my car. sorry for the bad picture.
I have them in stock with red or black stitching for $65 shipped.

http://shop.microimageonline.com/images/1212264677612-1155330888.jpeg

[dybbuk]

The only problem I have with your's cali is that it doesn't match anything...

[rg570lvr]

The partsman advised me that people generally have a hard time being able to rest their elbows while driving because it is positioned a bit too far back.
I am only 5'5" and therefore this might be an issue for me. :frown:

Yea, I see what you're saying. I had a chance to ride around and try out mine today and it does seem a bit low and too far to the back to actually serve as an arm rest. I had to really lean over and push my arm back to use it. I do like the extra storage space though. I might try out the OEM folding type like one of the people above has, I kind of like this one anyway. Before this I would usually just ride with my arm over the passenger seat for arm support or just to change positions on long rides. I don't know what to do.

[rg570lvr]

Nothing beats a good place to rest your arm while you drive lol. Its funny and true.

So true.

[cali yaris]

The only problem I have with your's cali is that it doesn't match anything...

all black, including the stitching, doesn't match anything?

I have them in stock with red or black stitching for $65 shipped.

[eTiMaGo]

all black, including the stitching, doesn't match anything?

Better get some Clazzio seat covers to make sure it all matches :wink: :biggrin:

[SIPNGAS]

I have the all black one from Garm and it matches perfectly with the interior of the car. (will take pics during the day, but just imagine Garms without the red stitching...same thing..)

Also, I'm only 5'1" and no, I can't rest my arm on it if I have two hands on the wheel, however, since I have a manual transmission, I rarely do. So, my right elbow rests on the armrest to shift and it's perfect.

It was easy to install. There's a bolt in the existing center cupholder, under the little round piece of fabric sitting in the bottom. Remove that and the bolt, place the armrest into the cupholder and bolt in.

I'm pretty happy I got it. It's one of the more useful interior mods I've done.

Peace

[PetersRedYaris]

The only problem I have with your's cali is that it doesn't match anything...

Actually, the black stitching one blends in very well. My Toyota dealer thought mine was factory, wondering why the new Yaris' don't have one...

[kuyachris84]

red and black.. that's the color theme of my car... i likey.. :D

[solarVitz]

Hey Garm, those are nice. just ordered one with black stitching for my car. thanks.

[PHXDEMON]

Better get some Clazzio seat covers to make sure it all matches :wink: :biggrin:

:bow: Our cars have some ugly cheap fucking interior. That is just one step towards upgrading it to something that looks decent.

[custom Lftback]

:bow: Our cars have some ugly cheap fucking interior. That is just one step towards upgrading it to something that looks decent.

Totally agree! :biggrin: does anyone have a link to buy the clazzio red/black seat covers? Definitely want to get those when i get the armrest

[cali yaris]

There will be a link available when they come in. They are on order, supposed to come in at the end of the month. Check my vendor section, there's a thread that has most of the info you need about it.

I'm starting to get concerned that I didn't order enough of those! (good problem to have?)

solarvitz, got your order and it will ship today. :thumbsup:

[custom Lftback]

Thanks garm, yeah i would say that is a good problem to have. lol

[CASTREX]

Here's the one I sell, installed in my car. sorry for the bad picture.
I have them in stock with red or black stitching for $65 shipped.

http://shop.microimageonline.com/images/1212264677612-1155330888.jpeg

The only problem I have with your's cali is that it doesn't match anything...

Hmmm.... this one matches perfectly my redline shift boot and shift knob. :rolleyes:

Hey Garm, how much does this thing weights?

[cali yaris]

Hmmm.... this one matches perfectly my redline shift boot and shift knob.

mine too! ...about three pounds in the box

Here's a couple of pictures I took today of the ones with all-black stitching.
Since it sits in the cup holder, you get a NEW folding cup holder in the back.

http://shop.microimageonline.com/images/1226706040375235943448.jpg

http://shop.microimageonline.com/images/12267060392731865358244.jpg

[mrbond]

Yeah, these armrests are a significant improvement over the OEM armrests. My Yaris is manual, and I can't have the armrest folded down otherwise it hampers my shifting ability. It's very awkwardly designed. And it feels cheap.

[RacerFreakXXX]

get a bubble shift knob, lol... they are like 8" long and would make shifting w/ the armrest easier. That's a decision you'd have to make though b/c not everyone likes the look.

[rg570lvr]

I had a few days to use mine that I bought from ZetaProducts which looks just like the one pictured above and I have to say I'm happy with it. For awhile I thought about returning it but I'm going to keep it...I want to add for those who may not know, there is a tray inside that serves as the bottom that is removable for larger items. It's made to be removable because that is how you reach the bottom part that fits in the existing cup holder after you remove the round felt pad to screw it in place with 2 self tapping screws, put the felt pad back in place to cover the screws and use the tray to hold smaller stuff or leave it out to hold bigger items. It also has a coin holder right inside the top front which also snaps in and out of place if you want to use it or not. Also, mine has the black stitching and matches my interior exactly.

[Revsson]

I had a few days to use mine that I bought from ZetaProducts which looks just like the one pictured above and I have to say I'm happy with it. For awhile I thought about returning it but I'm going to keep it...I want to add for those who may not know, there is a tray inside that serves as the bottom that is removable for larger items. It's made to be removable because that is how you reach the bottom part that fits in the existing cup holder after you remove the round felt pad to screw it in place with 2 self tapping screws, put the felt pad back in place to cover the screws and use the tray to hold smaller stuff or leave it out to hold bigger items. It also has a coin holder right inside the top front which also snaps in and out of place if you want to use it or not. Also, mine has the black stitching and matches my interior exactly.

I think I like the idea of re-using the bolt, like the one cali-yaris sells.
Could you have done this with the ZetaProducts armrest? I know that
if you were to take out the armrest down the road, you would cover up the
two screw holes with that pad.

I am considering getting one for long trips. For around town, I am not sure
it would be worth it for me.

[Revsson]

mine too! ...about three pounds in the box

Here's a couple of pictures I took today of the ones with all-black stitching.
Since it sits in the cup holder, you get a NEW folding cup holder in the back.

http://shop.microimageonline.com/images/1226706040375235943448.jpg

http://shop.microimageonline.com/images/12267060392731865358244.jpg

Any pics of the inside mounting and storage area??

[Revsson]

I have the all black one from Garm and it matches perfectly with the interior of the car. (will take pics during the day, but just imagine Garms without the red stitching...same thing..)

Also, I'm only 5'1" and no, I can't rest my arm on it if I have two hands on the wheel, however, since I have a manual transmission, I rarely do. So, my right elbow rests on the armrest to shift and it's perfect.

It was easy to install. There's a bolt in the existing center cupholder, under the little round piece of fabric sitting in the bottom. Remove that and the bolt, place the armrest into the cupholder and bolt in.

I'm pretty happy I got it. It's one of the more useful interior mods I've done.

Peace

Hey Lisa, where are those pics??:biggrin:

[cali yaris]

Revsson, no I didn't take any of that, but I always have my camera with me! :thumbsup:

[SIPNGAS]

oops..yes...will get pictures but really, they going to look just like the ones Garm posted. lol

and you live close enough, you could see it in person. LOL

[mrbond]

get a bubble shift knob, lol... they are like 8" long and would make shifting w/ the armrest easier. That's a decision you'd have to make though b/c not everyone likes the look.

Nah, I decided I wanted to do a TRD short shift kit, and I doubt it'd work with the factory armrest. I took it out a few days ago. Muuuuuch more comfortable, even when the armrest was up!

[upgradedyaris]

Price of the unit that had the new cup holder on the rear?

Also, this may sound funny but, are there any pics of this rest with someone having their arm on it so I can that it is indeed usefull? The reason I ask is because I have had cars that had an arm rest but it was not the right height for being comfy.

Thanks
Duane

[PHXDEMON]

Yeah, these armrests are a significant improvement over the OEM armrests. My Yaris is manual, and I can't have the armrest folded down otherwise it hampers my shifting ability. It's very awkwardly designed. And it feels cheap.

I have the same exact problem with my stock armrest. So these aftermarket ones don't get in the way?

[rg570lvr]

I think I like the idea of re-using the bolt, like the one cali-yaris sells.
Could you have done this with the ZetaProducts armrest? I know that
if you were to take out the armrest down the road, you would cover up the
two screw holes with that pad.

I am considering getting one for long trips. For around town, I am not sure
it would be worth it for me.

The one that Zeta sells does not use the bolt. The arm rest has a hole that fits right over the existing bolt so you don't have to remove the bolt. There is just 2 supplied self-tapping screws that hold it in place... So you don't do anything with the bolt. Does that help? As for the screws they are kind of small so they would not leave big holes at all.

[rg570lvr]

I have the same exact problem with my stock armrest. So these aftermarket ones don't get in the way?

I have an auto tranny so I can't say for sure about the manual shifting being hampered, but when I use my shifter my arm rest is no where near being in the way. I don't have to reach around it or over it. Even using the parking brake it's not in the way.

[dybbuk]

all black, including the stitching, doesn't match anything?

A) You know what they say about opinions. . .
B) All black leather against a plastic/carpet interior doesn't match anything in my eyes. All black or not it doesn't match.

[upgradedyaris]

The only problem I have with your's cali is that it doesn't match anything...

all black, including the stitching, doesn't match anything?

A) You know what they say about opinions. . .
B) All black leather against a plastic/carpet interior doesn't match anything in my eyes. All black or not it doesn't match.

I agree, it looks out of place.

[dybbuk]

Glad I'm not alone on this one. I've been bashed about it for a while. Pretty sure we had this convo pre-hack that went about the same way. lol

[rg570lvr]

Wish I had pictures to show but I think mine matches my shifter and steering wheel perfectly and I've gotten a lot of complements on it, but like others said it doesn't match the black carpet and seats or light gray and black plastic.

[jvgillow]

I got mine a week ago and I think it matches really well with the rest of my interior. I do have the S model though which already has the leather steering wheel and shift knob.