LB armrests are really good. - Toyota Yaris Forums

rg570lvr · 11-12-2008, 09:19 PM

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.

sportin83 · 11-12-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

do u have pics of it installed?

Meteorite_Marty · 11-12-2008, 10:16 PM

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 · 11-12-2008, 10:48 PM

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 · 11-13-2008, 05:37 AM

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.

drbilal · 11-13-2008, 05:44 PM

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

cali yaris · 11-13-2008, 06:01 PM

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.

dybbuk · 11-13-2008, 07:39 PM

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

rg570lvr · 11-13-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 11-13-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by drbilal

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

So true.

cali yaris · 11-13-2008, 09:38 PM

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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?

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

eTiMaGo · 11-13-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

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

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

SIPNGAS · 11-13-2008, 10:24 PM

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 · 11-14-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dybbuk

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 · 11-14-2008, 02:28 AM

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

solarVitz · 11-14-2008, 02:37 AM

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

PHXDEMON · 11-14-2008, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

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

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

custom Lftback · 11-14-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PHXDEMON

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

Totally agree!

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

11-12-2008, 09:19 PM	#1
rg570lvr Drives: '08 Yaris MM 3d Lb, auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: La. U.S.A. Posts: 204	LB armrests are really good. 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. __________________ Hackers suck!

11-12-2008, 10:48 PM	#4
rg570lvr Drives: '08 Yaris MM 3d Lb, auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: La. U.S.A. Posts: 204	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. __________________ Hackers suck!

11-13-2008, 05:37 AM	#5
Benggolf2 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris RS 4-Door LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada Posts: 504	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. __________________ Benggolf2

11-13-2008, 05:44 PM	#6
drbilal View User's Garage Drives: BELTA SEDAN Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NYC \| Pakistan Posts: 128	Nothing beats a good place to rest your arm while you drive lol. Its funny and true. __________________

11-13-2008, 06:01 PM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	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. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-12-2008, 10:16 PM	#3
Meteorite_Marty Drives: 2008 5-door Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 389	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).

11-13-2008, 07:39 PM	#8
dybbuk Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fredericton Posts: 50	The only problem I have with your's cali is that it doesn't match anything...

11-13-2008, 10:24 PM	#13
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	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 __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

11-14-2008, 02:28 AM	#15
kuyachris84 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 321	red and black.. that's the color theme of my car... i likey.. :D __________________ 2008 YARIS/VITZ LIFTBACK - BLACK SAND PEARL Representing The Midwest! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3132598

11-14-2008, 02:37 AM	#16
solarVitz View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris S Liftback Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 332	Hey Garm, those are nice. just ordered one with black stitching for my car. thanks.

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