Arm rest review

[Chaad32]

I had the dealer put the optional arm rest in and I give it two thunbs up. It definately helps in the overall comfort or driving and it does not take away from the cup holder in the back as I origonally thought. It looks fairly easy to install (although I had the dealer do it for free) and it seems to be stable enough for an arm rest. It seems that if you were to lean on it too hard though that it might break (if you put your whole weight into it). But for what it is I think it is a worthwhile buy.

[swng]

I have it too, hehe......
Mine is a tad higher than the one on the door. That's the only not-so-good thing.

[Chaad32]

yeah...your rght, it is, but it is still worth it.

[swng]

yeah...your rght, it is, but it is still worth it.
Totally agree!

[Chris07LB]

What did yours cost? I've had some really expensive quotes so far..

[Chaad32]

120 USD

[Chaad32]

I guess that may seem a little expensive, but it is something you will use every day

[swng]

It's Cdn $97.3 plus tax in Canada.

[mochi63]

There's a accessory kit for Yaris on ebay that included armrest, mud guard, and a cargo net for 139.95 + 12.95 shipping. That was a bargain, go check it out.

[costaricandreams]

$54.00 w/ shipping off ebay.

[Chris07LB]

$54.00 w/ shipping off ebay.

Now that's the deal i been looking for! :thumbup:

[Henshin]

trdsparks has it for $70USD (+shipping)
but that seems expensive still... anyone else thought of building one?
Take a PVC pipe and add to it, i'm thinking it wouldn't be too hard and might come out better than the oem one... thoughts?

[Hyde]

i paid like 80cad with tax and sold it for 70cad cuz i didnt like it behing so high. it works well with auto cars, but u cant shift on manual with the armrest in the way.

[TOYOTaejien]

is this for the hatch or sedan? or both?

[hhcchen]

this is better...
http://toyota.jp/vitz/dop/interior/image/o11-p01.jpg
http://toyota.jp/vitz/dop/interior/other2.html

[PixieDawn]

this is better...
http://toyota.jp/vitz/dop/interior/image/o11-p01.jpg
http://toyota.jp/vitz/dop/interior/other2.html

you can get this at, I want one .. let me know if anyone eles does maybe we can order at same time :)

www.boomplustoys.net

[Chaad32]

Yeah that does look better than the one I have

[Toddhata]

anyone have issues of it sqeaking when you lean on it? mine squeaks sometimes, haven't investigated where exactly the noise is comming from yet.

[swng]

Yeah that does look better than the one I have
Yes I agree. But too late, we already have ours.

[swng]

anyone have issues of it sqeaking when you lean on it? mine squeaks sometimes, haven't investigated where exactly the noise is comming from yet.
I use it very often. No squeaking. Don't worry, I am sure your car is still under warranty:smile:.

[Chaad32]

Mine doesn't squeak, but it isn't that sturdy. I'm debating on weather I should secure it better......screws in an inconspicuous spot maby.

[Chris07LB]

you can get this at, I want one .. let me know if anyone eles does maybe we can order at same time :)

www.boomplustoys.net


Ill take one! :biggrin:

[PixieDawn]

Chris, I will contact them to see if there is a discount for a group :) will keep you posted

[Hyde]

BPT is over priced.

I can check my supplier if i can get it. right now my prices are sweet for most TRD parts.

[Idjiit]

Funny, the arm rest in the first Yaris I checked out seemed like a laughably flimsy POS.

[Chris07LB]

BPT is over priced.

I can check my supplier if i can get it. right now my prices are sweet for most TRD parts.

I'd also be game for some TRD parts too... :biggrin:

[Frink]

anyone have issues of it sqeaking when you lean on it? mine squeaks sometimes, haven't investigated where exactly the noise is comming from yet.
Mine squeaks, I think it's coming from the hinge at the top since the bottom is nice and solid & secure.
I might try lubing it somehow if I can do it without making a mess.

[Chris07LB]

Mine squeaks, I think it's coming from the hinge at the top since the bottom is nice and solid & secure.
I might try lubing it somehow if I can do it without making a mess.

A little WD40 or White Lithium Greese on the head of a Q-Tip (ear bud, etc.).

That should get to the hinge without spraying something and making a mess. :drinking:

[Chaad32]

mine just started squeaking and I applied some WD40 and its gone

[socko]

anyone seen or tried the one from www.armrest-autoaccessories.com?

Socko

[daq421]

I had the dealer put the optional arm rest in and I give it two thunbs up. It definately helps in the overall comfort or driving and it does not take away from the cup holder in the back as I origonally thought. It looks fairly easy to install (although I had the dealer do it for free) and it seems to be stable enough for an arm rest. It seems that if you were to lean on it too hard though that it might break (if you put your whole weight into it). But for what it is I think it is a worthwhile buy.


I've been thinking about this... Do you have any pics of the end result? I'de love to see how the rest fits with the center console and rear cup holder..
-Peter

[Miceer]

i got mine dealer installed and i like it. only thing is i dont think it is adjustable, and it sits just about an inch too far back and i cannot rest my elbow on it while driving. still a good buy, passengers love it and everytime my hand comes off the wheel i use it.

[fred812]

AGREED!

[ToyVitz]

Glad to hear for the most part that everyone likes the arm rest...I just ordered my hatchback with one, so I guess I'll see how it works out.

[Violin]

I don't know why they made it an inch higher than the armrest on the door.

[swng]

I don't know why they made it an inch higher than the armrest on the door.
Let me guess. Well, may be to give more space for the operation of the hand brake:wink:.

[Chris07LB]

I have a brand new, uninstalled factory Toyota Liftback armrest for sale.

Please PM or Email me if interested. :cool: