Has any one installed a center arm rest - Toyota Yaris Forums

Roscoe · 11-18-2009, 03:54 PM

Its for a 3 door.

They say it mounts to the rear center cup holder. That looks like 1 bolt. My question is it secure & stable? to rest your arm on?

Morgan · 11-18-2009, 04:10 PM

the one for the Scion xA I had was the same design, it was great. Never heard of anyone complain about the arm rest in the yaris (other than it wasn't a standard option...)

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 11-18-2009, 04:12 PM

its a bolt but also a hold down as well which makes it VERY secure.....

127.0.0.1 · 11-18-2009, 04:18 PM

yes it is secure and stable to rest your arm on

it is more than one bolt.

it is a long stiff hunk of wire trapped under both front seats rear track
doing the major holding down part. that holds down the base, and the
top part screws on top....with the one little screw

it will be only slightly wobbly/bendy but it works pretty well.

it is not as stable and most center consoles, but the Yaris is a cheap lil car....you get
lil partz.

*tomato* · 11-18-2009, 04:18 PM

Sorry, I dnk, I don't use one.
Here is a similar thread, with an alternate arm rest you might like.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...enter+arm+rest

yaris-me · 11-18-2009, 04:20 PM

I have the center arm rest that fits in the cup holder and is secured with a U shaped wire to the seat rail. Then the arm rest is secured to the mount. I rest my weight on it all the time with no problems. It's not like a rock that doesn't move, but it is strong enough.

schleppy · 11-18-2009, 04:42 PM

My car came with one and I removed and sold it. While it worked reasonably well, it wiggled a bit too much for my taste.

custom Lftback · 11-18-2009, 05:20 PM

I bought the one garm sells on micro image. Very good quality and very secure. Black
leather with red stitching. I've had it about a year and it's still holding up great!

hatchbackkid82 · 11-20-2009, 08:40 AM

Works Great!!!!! One of the best mods

ROCKLANDTOYOTA · 11-20-2009, 09:44 AM

WWW.ZETAPRODUCTS.NET has a nice example that i got hooked up with......

RedRide · 11-20-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCKLANDTOYOTA

WWW.ZETAPRODUCTS.NET has a nice example that i got hooked up with......

That is the one I have been looking for with with the flip up storage compartment.

It's expensive though.......

http://www.zetaproducts.net/storagea...sliftback.aspx

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 11-20-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRide

That is the one I have been looking for with with the flip up storage compartment.

It's expensive though.......

http://www.zetaproducts.net/storagea...sliftback.aspx

i got mine back when they were a paying sponsor on here for free. hit them up and im sure you'll get a better price....

MadMax · 11-20-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

i got mine back when they were a paying sponsor on here for free. hit them up and im sure you'll get a better price....

And let us know if you do, some of us are interested as well...

auxmike · 11-20-2009, 07:59 PM

I have the factory option armrest. It's held up well. It's great if you have an auto, but would probably get in the way if you drive stick. Also, the cloth material cover is like Scion material, it does'nt have the polka dots. It also flips up, but I hav'nt figured out why since it can't hold anything anyways.

yaris-me · 11-20-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRide

That is the one I have been looking for with with the flip up storage compartment.

It's expensive though.......

http://www.zetaproducts.net/storagea...sliftback.aspx

It looks too low, unless you have a long arm?

The Toyota arm rest fold up and out of the way when you don't need it.

MadMax · 11-20-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by auxmike

I have the factory option armrest. It's held up well. It's great if you have an auto, but would probably get in the way if you drive stick. Also, the cloth material cover is like Scion material, it does'nt have the polka dots. It also flips up, but I hav'nt figured out why since it can't hold anything anyways.

The other Yaris at work has one, I've been meaning to ask the owner how he likes it. I notice he has it flipped up, I guess to keep it out of the way (it is an auto as well). If he doesn't like it I might see if I can try it, I'd rather do that than risk shelling out the cash for one then finding I don't care for it!

My last car had a storage area in the arm rest and honestly, I didn't use it much. Considering my Yaris has over twice as many storage places than my old car, I don't see much need for it.

2009BBPliftback · 11-24-2009, 07:59 AM

i have the factory armrest while nice on long trips its usually flipped up and out of the way because it gets in the way when your shifting :( as for stability its not going anywhere its very solid.

swidd · 05-13-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by custom Lftback

I bought the one garm sells on micro image. Very good quality and very secure. Black
leather with red stitching. I've had it about a year and it's still holding up great!

I'm considering buying the same in a little while.

Very important question: Does this micro image arm rest in any way cover up, interfere with the use of, or extend forward/over/above, the CD holder slots that are next to the parking brake handle?

11-18-2009, 03:54 PM	#1
Roscoe Drives: Sporty Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: " When we do right no one remembers, when we do wrong on one forgets. " Posts: 39	Has any one installed a center arm rest Its for a 3 door. They say it mounts to the rear center cup holder. That looks like 1 bolt. My question is it secure & stable? to rest your arm on?

11-18-2009, 04:10 PM	#2
Morgan View User's Garage Drives: 07 MM LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 504	the one for the Scion xA I had was the same design, it was great. Never heard of anyone complain about the arm rest in the yaris (other than it wasn't a standard option...) __________________

11-18-2009, 04:12 PM	#3
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	its a bolt but also a hold down as well which makes it VERY secure..... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

11-18-2009, 04:18 PM	#5
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Sorry, I dnk, I don't use one. Here is a similar thread, with an alternate arm rest you might like. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...enter+arm+rest __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

11-18-2009, 05:20 PM	#8
custom Lftback View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,054	I bought the one garm sells on micro image. Very good quality and very secure. Black leather with red stitching. I've had it about a year and it's still holding up great! __________________ C-Lift -------------------------------------------------------------- Current Mods: MI Armrest; Full LED conversion (interior and exterior); RS spoiler; Tinted windows; Tanabe DF210 lowering springs; aftermarket door speakers; 12" RF P3 subwoofer with custom box wrapped in Neffy; seat covers; HID 8000K headlights; HID 3000K foglights; 13mm PG hub spacers; muffler delete with dual tip; eyelids; and.. A little red Domo mascot!

11-18-2009, 04:18 PM	#4
127.0.0.1 Banned Drives: '10 Yaris5drHB+99 4runner LTD Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE Posts: 672	yes it is secure and stable to rest your arm on it is more than one bolt. it is a long stiff hunk of wire trapped under both front seats rear track doing the major holding down part. that holds down the base, and the top part screws on top....with the one little screw it will be only slightly wobbly/bendy but it works pretty well. it is not as stable and most center consoles, but the Yaris is a cheap lil car....you get lil partz.

11-18-2009, 04:20 PM	#6
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	I have the center arm rest that fits in the cup holder and is secured with a U shaped wire to the seat rail. Then the arm rest is secured to the mount. I rest my weight on it all the time with no problems. It's not like a rock that doesn't move, but it is strong enough.

11-18-2009, 04:42 PM	#7
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	My car came with one and I removed and sold it. While it worked reasonably well, it wiggled a bit too much for my taste.

11-20-2009, 08:40 AM	#9
hatchbackkid82 Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,828	Works Great!!!!! One of the best mods

11-20-2009, 09:44 AM	#10
ROCKLANDTOYOTA JOE GIRTH Drives: YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ROCKLAND TOYOTA/SCION Posts: 369	WWW.ZETAPRODUCTS.NET has a nice example that i got hooked up with...... __________________ http://www.carid.com/toyota-accessories/ site has a FEW interesting yaris items.....

11-20-2009, 07:59 PM	#14
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	I have the factory option armrest. It's held up well. It's great if you have an auto, but would probably get in the way if you drive stick. Also, the cloth material cover is like Scion material, it does'nt have the polka dots. It also flips up, but I hav'nt figured out why since it can't hold anything anyways. __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

11-24-2009, 07:59 AM	#17
2009BBPliftback Drives: 2009 Yaris LB in Blazing blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Western PA (Franklin) Posts: 237	i have the factory armrest while nice on long trips its usually flipped up and out of the way because it gets in the way when your shifting :( as for stability its not going anywhere its very solid.

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