Armster Armrest Console, anyone? - Toyota Yaris Forums

evo165 · 09-25-2010, 02:18 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Toyota-YARIS-...item19b5348ca7

Anyone here using it? I am seriously looking for a good armrest.

Personally i love the look of the JDM console but they are really seem too low to use it as armrest. As for the OEM USDM armrest will be nice to use but i just hate the rear cup holder extended further out than the stock cup holder position. & they are black ABS plastis unlike our dark gray plastis...

Freedan · 09-25-2010, 08:40 PM

Have you seen the arm rest that Micro Image is selling?

http://shop.microimageonline.com/Lif...terConsole.htm

evo165 · 09-26-2010, 05:14 AM

Yup saw them couple of days ago. Will love to have as OEM touch & look as possible. ;) Thanks for the info.

chrisj · 09-26-2010, 07:01 AM

That just reminded me! I need to order that!

Revsson · 09-26-2010, 07:10 AM

I just bought one from MicroImage. It's pretty nice, but I wish it was a little
higher at times. I see that the Armster one has more flexibility, as it can be
adjusted for height and flip up out of the way.
http://www.armrests-uk.com/

evo165 · 09-26-2010, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisj

That just reminded me! I need to order that!

Pls order & install it with pictures & review it...!! ;)

chrisj · 09-26-2010, 08:04 AM

Well, the only reason I am even considering the Micro Image armrest is that is replaces the cupholder lost by installing the armrest. The Armster one doesn't even have one, looking at the pictures. One of my biggest complaints in our old Avalon was the complete lack of cupholders for backseat passengers. We use ours regularly, so I can't lose it.

So yes, I will be ordering the MI one, probably this week.

evo165 · 09-26-2010, 10:12 AM

I am considering if the Armster worth it for the high pricing as compare to MI armrest...

cali yaris · 09-26-2010, 11:40 AM

That one looks pretty nice. According to the website, it's only sold in Europe. Is there a USA distributor?

From the eBay link:
$186 + $40 = $226 shipped to USA -- OUCH.

MadMax · 09-26-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisj

Well, the only reason I am even considering the Micro Image armrest is that is replaces the cupholder lost by installing the armrest. The Armster one doesn't even have one, looking at the pictures. One of my biggest complaints in our old Avalon was the complete lack of cupholders for backseat passengers. We use ours regularly, so I can't lose it.

So yes, I will be ordering the MI one, probably this week.

Y'know there are cupholders in the side panel pockets of the rear seat, right?

SAV912 · 09-27-2010, 12:20 AM

I'm not sure I like the mounting procedure to that Armster one. It is only held in by four screws that you have to pre-drill into the side of the existing console, and they look to be in an area that is not very solid for mounting. IE, the rear screws look like they drill into the side where the existing cupholder is.

I have the factory Toyota one, and while it is better than none at all, I wouldn't really recommend it. It is too high for me and gets in the way of shifting into 2nd and 4th if you have a manual transaxle. It flips up, but that is it. There is no storage, and the cupholder that is molded into the back is not the same size as the cupholder that is part of the OE console. Also, it is black, and doesn't quite match the fabric and plastics of the rest of the interior.

YMMV. But I would at least try the MI one. At worst, you can send it back or sell it on here.

-SAV

chrisj · 09-27-2010, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

Y'know there are cupholders in the side panel pockets of the rear seat, right?

Side panel what? Hmmm... you know, I don't think I've even been in the back seat yet.

cali yaris · 09-27-2010, 12:57 AM

Quote:

But I would at least try the MI one. At worst, you can send it back or sell it on here.

That's right! If it's still "as new", you can return product to me for 100% refund (you cover the return shipping).

swidd · 09-27-2010, 01:47 AM

The MI leatherish armrest is great IMO, not to low, fits perfectly and is very solid even without bolting it down - feels great.

evo165 · 09-27-2010, 05:55 AM

Hi Garm, can you please confirm the colour of the plastic (the one you're selling)?

Hi swidd, iziit possible for you to take couple of more pictures to share with us? thank you... ;)

evo165 · 09-27-2010, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisj

Side panel what? Hmmm... you know, I don't think I've even been in the back seat yet.

Chrisj, what madmax meant is the rear door side inner trim board on our Yaris. It actually have cup holder on each side. :)

chrisj · 09-27-2010, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evo165

Chrisj, what madmax meant is the rear door side inner trim board on our Yaris. It actually have cup holder on each side. :)

Oh okay. Sweet! Another feature I didn't know about.

swidd · 09-27-2010, 03:20 PM

Pictures inbound...

09-25-2010, 02:18 PM	#1
evo165 View User's Garage Drives: peArL yAvItZ!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tIny dOts iN AsiA Posts: 156	Armster Armrest Console, anyone? http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Toyota-YARIS-...item19b5348ca7 Anyone here using it? I am seriously looking for a good armrest. Personally i love the look of the JDM console but they are really seem too low to use it as armrest. As for the OEM USDM armrest will be nice to use but i just hate the rear cup holder extended further out than the stock cup holder position. & they are black ABS plastis unlike our dark gray plastis... __________________ 1NZ-FE Yaris with JDM RS front & rear bumper \| JDM Vitz RS taillamp \| JDM Vitz window visors \| JDM Vitz Netz logos \| JDM leather steering wheel & shift knob \| 4k HID \| K&N panel filter \| Fujitsubo Wagolis exhaust \| NST 10% crank pully \| KYB Excel-G shocks \| NF210 Springs \| Cusco 4 points lower arm bar & Type OS top struct bar \| RZCrew sub-frame collars \| Ultra Racing 19mm rear sway bar & rear lower & center braces \| PG Rear 13mm hub spacers \| Exzess 2-pot calipers with 282mm rotors \| Runstop Rear Disc \| SSR Semi-Forge Type F 15" rims \| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 195/55/15 tyres

09-26-2010, 05:14 AM	#3
evo165 View User's Garage Drives: peArL yAvItZ!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tIny dOts iN AsiA Posts: 156	Yup saw them couple of days ago. Will love to have as OEM touch & look as possible. ;) Thanks for the info. __________________ 1NZ-FE Yaris with JDM RS front & rear bumper \| JDM Vitz RS taillamp \| JDM Vitz window visors \| JDM Vitz Netz logos \| JDM leather steering wheel & shift knob \| 4k HID \| K&N panel filter \| Fujitsubo Wagolis exhaust \| NST 10% crank pully \| KYB Excel-G shocks \| NF210 Springs \| Cusco 4 points lower arm bar & Type OS top struct bar \| RZCrew sub-frame collars \| Ultra Racing 19mm rear sway bar & rear lower & center braces \| PG Rear 13mm hub spacers \| Exzess 2-pot calipers with 282mm rotors \| Runstop Rear Disc \| SSR Semi-Forge Type F 15" rims \| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 195/55/15 tyres

09-26-2010, 07:01 AM	#4
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	That just reminded me! I need to order that! __________________

09-26-2010, 08:04 AM	#7
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	Well, the only reason I am even considering the Micro Image armrest is that is replaces the cupholder lost by installing the armrest. The Armster one doesn't even have one, looking at the pictures. One of my biggest complaints in our old Avalon was the complete lack of cupholders for backseat passengers. We use ours regularly, so I can't lose it. So yes, I will be ordering the MI one, probably this week. __________________

09-26-2010, 10:12 AM	#8
evo165 View User's Garage Drives: peArL yAvItZ!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tIny dOts iN AsiA Posts: 156	I am considering if the Armster worth it for the high pricing as compare to MI armrest... __________________ 1NZ-FE Yaris with JDM RS front & rear bumper \| JDM Vitz RS taillamp \| JDM Vitz window visors \| JDM Vitz Netz logos \| JDM leather steering wheel & shift knob \| 4k HID \| K&N panel filter \| Fujitsubo Wagolis exhaust \| NST 10% crank pully \| KYB Excel-G shocks \| NF210 Springs \| Cusco 4 points lower arm bar & Type OS top struct bar \| RZCrew sub-frame collars \| Ultra Racing 19mm rear sway bar & rear lower & center braces \| PG Rear 13mm hub spacers \| Exzess 2-pot calipers with 282mm rotors \| Runstop Rear Disc \| SSR Semi-Forge Type F 15" rims \| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 195/55/15 tyres

09-25-2010, 08:40 PM	#2
Freedan Drives: 2010 Yaris Bayou Blue 3DR Lift Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 150	Have you seen the arm rest that Micro Image is selling? http://shop.microimageonline.com/Lif...terConsole.htm

09-26-2010, 07:10 AM	#5
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	I just bought one from MicroImage. It's pretty nice, but I wish it was a little higher at times. I see that the Armster one has more flexibility, as it can be adjusted for height and flip up out of the way. http://www.armrests-uk.com/

09-26-2010, 11:40 AM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	That one looks pretty nice. According to the website, it's only sold in Europe. Is there a USA distributor? From the eBay link: $186 + $40 = $226 shipped to USA -- OUCH. __________________ 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.

09-27-2010, 12:20 AM	#11
SAV912 Pirate Yaaaaris View User's Garage Drives: '00 Toyota Celica GTS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 573	I'm not sure I like the mounting procedure to that Armster one. It is only held in by four screws that you have to pre-drill into the side of the existing console, and they look to be in an area that is not very solid for mounting. IE, the rear screws look like they drill into the side where the existing cupholder is. I have the factory Toyota one, and while it is better than none at all, I wouldn't really recommend it. It is too high for me and gets in the way of shifting into 2nd and 4th if you have a manual transaxle. It flips up, but that is it. There is no storage, and the cupholder that is molded into the back is not the same size as the cupholder that is part of the OE console. Also, it is black, and doesn't quite match the fabric and plastics of the rest of the interior. YMMV. But I would at least try the MI one. At worst, you can send it back or sell it on here. -SAV __________________ Georgia Bulldogs! '09 Yaris LB 5MT Sold.

09-27-2010, 01:47 AM	#14
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	The MI leatherish armrest is great IMO, not to low, fits perfectly and is very solid even without bolting it down - feels great.

09-27-2010, 05:55 AM	#15
evo165 View User's Garage Drives: peArL yAvItZ!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tIny dOts iN AsiA Posts: 156	Hi Garm, can you please confirm the colour of the plastic (the one you're selling)? Hi swidd, iziit possible for you to take couple of more pictures to share with us? thank you... ;) __________________ 1NZ-FE Yaris with JDM RS front & rear bumper \| JDM Vitz RS taillamp \| JDM Vitz window visors \| JDM Vitz Netz logos \| JDM leather steering wheel & shift knob \| 4k HID \| K&N panel filter \| Fujitsubo Wagolis exhaust \| NST 10% crank pully \| KYB Excel-G shocks \| NF210 Springs \| Cusco 4 points lower arm bar & Type OS top struct bar \| RZCrew sub-frame collars \| Ultra Racing 19mm rear sway bar & rear lower & center braces \| PG Rear 13mm hub spacers \| Exzess 2-pot calipers with 282mm rotors \| Runstop Rear Disc \| SSR Semi-Forge Type F 15" rims \| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 195/55/15 tyres

09-27-2010, 03:20 PM	#18
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	Pictures inbound...

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