yo, i was browsing the old J.C. Whitney catalog and found this armrest.
At only $39.00, whos going to see if it fits in the scions?
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=2440&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&storeId=10101
http://www.jcwhitney.com/wcsstore/jcwhitney/images/imagecache/I9154.gif;pv399f25832d68cdbb
http://www.jcwhitney.com/wcsstore/jcwhitney/images/imagecache/I9153.gif;pv17e09bc84a4f1354

PADDED AND UPHOLSTERED CENTER ARMREST/STORAGE CONSOLE
Slips easily between your seats (needs 5" or wider space)
Sturdy metal legs can be adjusted up to 6" apart and fit securely over OE console with sloped sides
Won't interfere with brake lever, gear shift or seat belt operation
The grained vinyl upholstery comes in black or gray and is double-stitched for strength. Hinged lid covers 3-3/4"W x 9-1/4"L x 3-1/4"D compartment for your tapes, sunglasses, change, etc. Adjustable forward and backward to the position best for you.

:shock: Dude! Awesome find! woohoo!

do the dimensions sound right to fit? the stock seat side padding makes the center console tight. i'll try it, i don't get paid till thursday so i'll get it then and let you know. good find! :D

yea i wouldnt mind tryin it too...but like tbblizzard said...do the dimension sound right?

im taking one for the team, i just ordered it. I'll let you guys know how it fits.

randy...you do man...you sould put you emblem on them...that would look tight...no? hehehehe...let us know how it works bro...if it works its mine...keep us posted...thanks bro...good lookin out..

does it look like any boldint down is involved...??

theres two holes it looks like on the rear arm.. it bolts to the center console i think. that ____'d fly around if it wasn't bolted

its hard to tell from the picture if it bolts down. I am having it FedEx-ed 3 day, so i will know this week.

I hope it fits :D

tbblizzard
"...it bolts to the center console i think. that ____'d fly around if it wasn't bolted"

thats why i'm askin...cause thats what i thought...and it does look like it has holes...but...ranydy...when you find out...let us know...cause i'll be the next on to get it...thanks bro...

i'll order that thing on thursday, i'll make it fit if it wants to be stuborn, lol.

"Randode Racing Performance Type R Armrest"

8)

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randy-thats exactly what i was thinkin...put your double R emblem on the arm rest...and you gots yourself and bad @$$ addition to the Randode Racing fam pam...

sweet, i am subscribing to this thread so i get the update.

Nice Find

i just took a look inside my car and it looks like the ebrake wouldn't be very accessible with it. the ebrake is back kind of far. i don't think it would work out very good on manual cars because we have to use that ebrake. hopefully it works though, can't wait to find out.

im taking one for the team, i just ordered it. I'll let you guys know how it fits.

thanks for taking one for the team

thanks for taking one for the team
thank you sir! may i have another?

hey hey hey...one is enough....hehehehe....thanks randy...

i just took a look inside my car and it looks like the ebrake wouldn't be very accessible with it. the ebrake is back kind of far. i don't think it would work out very good on manual cars because we have to use that ebrake. hopefully it works though, can't wait to find out.
I never use my e-brake in my current car. I just leave it in gear when it's parked.

thanks for taking one for the team
thank you sir! may i have another?

yes sir you may
thanks again for taking one for the team

Has this thing been delivered yet?

Has this thing been delivered yet?
still waiting :cry:

please keep all of us updated...

i'm definitely in need of one...

hopefully the armrest will fit..and hope it doesn't restrict the seats (mobility) recline and stuff...

God.. all us are are just sitting here waiting for the answer on this.. HAHAH

Looks like you gonna need to take a dremel to it.. But hey.. anythings worth a arm rest. I was thinking of making one with a "U" kinda shape for the ebrake.....tell us how it turns out!!

yea we are just sitting infront of our computer screens waitin for the moment when randy says...ITS HERE!! hehehehehe...i know i am...i cant wait till he says something...you know?

yea we are just sitting infront of our computer screens waitin for the moment when randy says...ITS HERE!! hehehehehe...i know i am...i cant wait till he says something...you know?
something.

still waiting...

keep me posted my brother needs one

thanks for trying it randy, definitely let us kno how it fits...
cant wait to hear from u 8)

Yeah thanks for taking one for the team.

I can't take it anymore! Randode! Did you get it? I'm just going to order it. It's probably lost in the mail. :shock:

I can't take it anymore! Randode! Did you get it? I'm just going to order it. It's probably lost in the mail. :shock:

thats not a good thing to say
mayb he already got it and hes
working on it thats why he aint
here who knows but i hope he
got it cause i cant wait to see
how it looks either

any word yet?

randy, randy randy, randy, randy, randy, randy, randy, randy! randy! randy! randy! randy! randy!

Ummm... Ordered Tuesday....3 day delivery.....today is saturday.....I am not a math major but.......http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/images/smilies/hmm.gif

Hello... Randy.... you there? http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/images/smilies/wave.gif



Doc

Randy? You there?


Doc----->http://141.157.157.99/Tom/Smiles/stickpoke.gif<-----Randode



Doc

im still waiting for it. Yeah so much for 3 day delivery. hopefully monday.
whenever it gets here, i will install it and post pics. its probably going to be crap anyways. But i will use it for a model and build a better one.

you won't get it monday either... holiday(martin luther king) Sorry man, that 3 day delivery looks like a 3 week delivery.

you won't get it monday either... holiday(martin luther king) Sorry man, that 3 day delivery looks like a 3 week delivery.
That is correct :x

Dood, I would complain and ask for a shipping cost refund...


Doc

DUDE!!! nothing yet?
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DUDE!!! nothing yet?
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_109.gif
well since yesterday was Marty King Day, there was no mail. Hopefully today?

DUDE!!! nothing yet?
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_109.gif
well since yesterday was Marty King Day, there was no mail. Hopefully today?

Wishful thinking?
Maybe by Feb 1st?
I think they have it planned for you to receive it with the Eact Coast release of Scions... Just so you know how it feel to have to wait for no particular reason!!!




Doc

DUDE!!! nothing yet?
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_109.gif
well since yesterday was Marty King Day, there was no mail. Hopefully today?

Wishful thinking?
Maybe by Feb 1st?
I think they have it planned for you to receive it with the Eact Coast release of Scions... Just so you know how it feel to have to wait for no particular reason!!!




Doc
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Doc you are a sick one :lol: :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Doc you are a sick one :lol: :lol:

What are you talking about?
Are you saying the West Coast guys should suffer a little too...

Doc

give him a brake guys...he promised he will post pics after he got it... :P

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Doc you are a sick one :lol: :lol:

What are you talking about?
Are you saying the West Coast guys should suffer a little too...

Doc
Hell yeah...........why not. We're suffering :twisted: :twisted:

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hehehehe...thats just being mean...http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_105.gif

theres good news and theres bad news

the good news is that the armrest is here. :D
the bad news is the brackets are way to short. :cry:

i will try to make some new brackets this week.

theres good news and theres bad news

the good news is that the armrest is here. :D
the bad news is the brackets are way to short. :cry:

i will try to make some new brackets this week.
I'm sure you'll work it out.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Doc you are a sick one :lol: :lol:

What are you talking about?
Are you saying the West Coast guys should suffer a little too...

Doc
Hell yeah...........why not. We're suffering :twisted: :twisted:

So I just washed my Scion today, and was driving it around and stuff. It was awesome. You guys should try it!
:lol:
J/k

I wouldn't be able to wait as long as you guys...the East coast crew are a bunch of troopers!

I wouldn't be able to wait as long as you guys...the East coast crew are a bunch of troopers!
2 weeks left man. It's all crunch time now. I'll have my box before you know it. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. I already have my springs, wing and cathode light kit for my box when it gets here.

I wouldn't be able to wait as long as you guys...the East coast crew are a bunch of troopers!
2 weeks left man. It's all crunch time now. I'll have my box before you know it. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. I already have my springs, wing and cathode light kit for my box when it gets here.

hey Munch

i thought you were getting a Hot Lava xB? what kind of wing are you getting for it?

theres good news and theres bad news

the good news is that the armrest is here. :D
the bad news is the brackets are way to short. :cry:

i will try to make some new brackets this week.

sounds good!

then let us know how much a bracket kit costs :)

btw, how does the armrest itself look? is it fairly nice?

thanks!!

thats too bad the brackets are too short...but hey...randy is da man...he'll figure something out...oh yea...and like yanges said...keep us posted on any mods you do to the armrest...

btw...what does it look like? quality? does the color match our interiors?

I wouldn't be able to wait as long as you guys...the East coast crew are a bunch of troopers!
2 weeks left man. It's all crunch time now. I'll have my box before you know it. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. I already have my springs, wing and cathode light kit for my box when it gets here.

hey Munch

i thought you were getting a Hot Lava xB? what kind of wing are you getting for it?
Nah I'm not getting the Hot Lava. The wife hates the color, so I had to go with my first choice the Black Cherry. I'm still happy and so is she. That's all that counts :D , and I won't be sleeping on the couch either:lol: :lol: :lol:

Munch: and I won't be sleeping on the couch either:lol:

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Munch: and I won't be sleeping on the couch either:lol:

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Oh so you think that's funny huh Frost :?: I gotta keep the wife happy :wink:

the quality is pretty good, but the material is like a fake leather. It looks ok, but not an exact match. Im going to try to make a template for the brackets tonight. The brackets will either be made from polished diamond plate or tubing, I havent decided yet. I think diamond plate might look pretty sick.

YEA thats what I was thinking DIAMOND PLATE!!!!! actualy isnt pollished diamond plate called Diamond brite? :twisted:

the quality is pretty good, but the material is like a fake leather. It looks ok, but not an exact match. Im going to try to make a template for the brackets tonight. The brackets will either be made from polished diamond plate or tubing, I havent decided yet. I think diamond plate might look pretty sick.

can u post any pics?

im out of town today, but i will post a pic tomorrow.

cant wait to see it... 8)

so does it fit between the seats?

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

im out of town today, but i will post a pic tomorrow.
Damn so close but yet so far.

lol...the story has yet to unfold! I'm on the edge of my seat randy!

RANDY!!
anything? u back yet? whats up wit the armrest...

Randy, does just the armrest and storage part have any manufacturer labels or serial numbers on it? That way we may be able to order the top part (without the brackets) stright from the china factory for like 5 bucks and then make our own molds or use your sick diamond plate.
:idea:

looks sweet. I built one that is clear plexi, and it cost me $28.00 this is a sweet deal

PICS!!

RANDY??
where did u go buddy?
anything? :?:

sorry I havent been able to work on it, or post anything. Ive been stuck working in Hemet for the last few days, and will probably be here all week. Maybe this weekend? Man, this sucks.

hey its all good man...no sweat...
i was just curious to see what was going on...
:)

No it's not OK!! You suck!!

No it's not OK!! You suck!!
remember randy...i didnt say it...hehehehe....

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh! Again.
But thanks.

I got so frustrated everyone was saying they may have found one, try this and so on so i said "Screw it" I could build one. I went to a junk yard and found that the arm rest from the ford taurus is the perfect fit for the xA. All i needed to do was modify the bracket. All the photos are over on the yahoo group in the file section. Tell me what you all think. Honestly it wasnt that hard. I went to a local metal shop and had him do a few welds for me. The final cost was $50.00 for the metal work and $3.00 for the arm rest.

http://avidquestion.no-ip.com/uploads/photos/106.jpg
http://avidquestion.no-ip.com/uploads/photos/107.jpg
http://avidquestion.no-ip.com/uploads/photos/108.jpg

damn, that looks great. i bet it will fit the xB too! Hmm anyone have a taurus lying around?

I went to pickapart junk yard theres a bunch of then in cali. The place was lined with taurus's all over the place. Theres only 3 screws that hold it down and its really easy to get to so you can rip one out like that. Get new fabric applied, i was lucky i found one that had fabric that matched mine.


I have no idea why there are so many ford taurus cars in the junk yard ;)

I would love to figure out how to do the same thing for an xB (theres more room between the seat and i would like to know what would fit) So if you live in SD and want to do the same thing to you xB let me know. You buy the parts, pay the machine shop for welding and everything i do is free. I would like the challenge.

damn drandolph that was your first post and was a good one too. it looks good but doesnt seem like the interior goes but overall it came out grear props to you man good job

Now all i need is some Scion repair tech to find an extra roll of fabric so it does match the interior. Any leads would be great. Oh i should mention that i can still shift and use the parking brake and I can still up the little change holder too! I'm happy with this mod but i want to take it back out and raise it a bit.

Am I the only one who can't see Dr randolphs armrest pics?? They show up as X's. Where is the file area where these pics are located? Sorry for the dumb question.

i got x's here also. Bill

Am I the only one who can't see Dr randolphs armrest pics?? They show up as X's. Where is the file area where these pics are located? Sorry for the dumb question.

yeah, me too!

i can not see the pics http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/5/5_1_117.gif

hey yanges, those wheels look very nice...what kind and what size? thanks.

Hey, bruce, how about a prototype like the one I sent you in diamond plate? I keep cracking the plexiglass type. thats why ihavent sent one yet. diamond plate base with padded and upolsterred armrest, let me know. Bill

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/scionworld/files/Arm%20Rest%20xa/

http://autos.dir.groups.yahoo.com/dir/Recreation___Sports/Automotive

I found them! YOu have to go to yahoo groups and log into the scionworld forum. Then click the "Files" button and you'll find his armrest pics.

Well the photos are over on the scion user group on yahoo under the files and in the arm rest folder and maybe yahoo is having problems posting them for you guys. But try these its on my home server so it might be slow but it should work for you. I fixed the links for above.

I can see both sets.....

I've got a taurus, woohoo. No wait, I drive it

Damn, and I was at pick-a-part the other day lookin at ____ for a 87 camry. Cool beans. And I know they have lots of taurus' there cuz I redid my entire front end (hood, fenders, mirror, bumper, wheels) for under $300. That is the best it gets

I've gone crazy and now theres lights everywhere and strut bars and springs and stereos. Help I'm addicted to modding my scion!!!!

I've gone crazy and now theres lights everywhere and strut bars and springs and stereos. Help I'm addicted to modding my scion!!!!

You need to get that guy who made your bracket to make a bunch and start selling them, we can get our own arm rests, but the bracket is nicely made!



Doc

I've gone crazy and now theres lights everywhere and strut bars and springs and stereos. Help I'm addicted to modding my scion!!!!

You need to get that guy who made your bracket to make a bunch and start selling them, we can get our own arm rests, but the bracket is nicely made!



Doc
I agree, and I want one.

Without sounding like a sales man.
His name is Jorge Ibarra
he is in san diego and his number is 858-578-0086.
He works at J&E welding
If you bring in your Scion and the arm rest piece(including the factory mount part) he will do it right there it only takes about an hour to do it.

Just make sure you let me know because his rate is $60.00 an hour and it took me and him about 3 hours to figure out the best way to do it. I went thru 3 different design ideas and this is the one that worked the best. If you let me know you can have my design and save all that time. He told me if anyone else wanted the same thing he could use mine as the template and get it done really quick.


I got my arm rest from a ford taurus circa 1987-93 i found at a junk yard for 3 bucks.

Can you post a pic of the bracket or a diagram or something for those of us on the East Coast?

- Jonathan

Can you post a pic of the bracket or a diagram or something for those of us on the East Coast?

- Jonathan


Werd, I need to start preppin!!


Doc

I tell you what. I plan on taking it out monday or tuesday night and i will do up good drawings for you. The orginal drawings were way off by the end and we were making it up as we went along. To give you an idea of how far off from the orginal idea i was the bar was suppost to be a straight bar that ran straight up. The offset (curve) on it is because without it it would hit the shifter and i kinda would like to be able to put it into drive. and i didnt want to mount it further back because i wanted it to go under the center console. The reason im taking it out is because i want to raise it up about 3 more inches if you look at the picture its kinda riding low in the seat.


Also look early in this thread as there are photos there if you did not see them yet.

I tell you what. I plan on taking it out monday or tuesday night and i will do up good drawings for you. The orginal drawings were way off by the end and we were making it up as we went along. To give you an idea of how far off from the orginal idea i was the bar was suppost to be a straight bar that ran straight up. The offset (curve) on it is because without it it would hit the shifter and i kinda would like to be able to put it into drive. and i didnt want to mount it further back because i wanted it to go under the center console. The reason im taking it out is because i want to raise it up about 3 more inches if you look at the picture its kinda riding low in the seat.


Also look early in this thread as there are photos there if you did not see them yet.


Werd...


Doc

You think when i get the numbers together they will want to put it in the tech section?

The drawing is with it raised 3" like i was talking about earlier.
You may or may not see the image if you dont see it go to yahoo groups scion and find it in the files section.

As a side note I put a little disclaimer at the bottom of the image because i dont want anyone selling it. Any one can make it all day long but i just dont want some manafactuer picking it up and building it and make money. I only put the image up for others to make one not for some jerk to make a profit!

http://66.75.235.174/armrest.jpg

Hey did Randode ever mount the first one? I kinda like the extra compartment in the armrest.

Yenno id pay for one....

I was kinda hoping for the extra storage, too. Randode did that work out?

Al.Truistic
aB

Hey did Randode ever mount the first one? I kinda like the extra compartment in the armrest.

It may not be the best arm rest out there but you have to admit it looks stock? I want the storage to, so if anyone has a good idea on how to make it, im all ears. Also if anyone wants to check it out and see it in person I'm going to the El Toro event this weekend. come on by.

Dr...you did an great job, I don't mean to take anything away from that most excellent mod and yes, it does look stock! :wink: ...

I wonder, maybe Randode will have a surprises for us all at Exposed if he is coming...It would be a great place to unveil yet another armrest mod.

No i didnt take offense at all its just the first one posted in this thread i didnt like the mount so my dream is to take that arm and put it on my mount. Dont worry about it. I want to see how other people are dealing with the problem to. But come on dont i get to claim to title of the first person to put a center arm rest in a scion xA? (shameless plug for attention :) )

I am a long time member of echofans.net. I found these two sites for armrest.

http://woodcompanyusa.com/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=1093

http://www.husco.com/cgi-bin/ePages4.filereader?3fd556ee00286f5c0000c0a8013a05d5+EN/products/125682&2D1012595

These companies make these for the echo. They might be willing to make one for the xA and xB or these might fit. :D :D

so will it fit the scion?

who is going to try?

Hey did Randode ever mount the first one? I kinda like the extra compartment in the armrest.

that is what i was thinking.....

Randode, you out there?

so the scion xb doesn't come with a arm rest???....thats ____ if it doesn't....should be scions 1st improvment for the 2005 models

Hey did Randode ever mount the first one? I kinda like the extra compartment in the armrest.

that is what i was thinking.....

Randode, you out there?

Me too...

so the scion xb doesn't come with a arm rest???....thats ____ if it doesn't....should be scions 1st improvment for the 2005 models

what i find hard to believe is that there is not an aftermarket armrest available by now.....

someone with a good design could make some $$ pretty easily....

I am a long time member of echofans.net. I found these two sites for armrest.

http://woodcompanyusa.com/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=1093

http://www.husco.com/cgi-bin/ePages4.filereader?3fd556ee00286f5c0000c0a8013a05d5+EN/products/125682&2D1012595

These companies make these for the echo. They might be willing to make one for the xA and xB or these might fit. :D :D

i emailed the guy at Husco.com and he is interested in making one....

i am going to send him some pics of the seat area and console so he can check it out when they get back from vacation in a few weeks....

will post any responses i get later.....

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh

please for the love of god!

we need an armrest!

Peter B

Damn... Back on the 13th Randode said he would be getting it Fed-Exed within 3 days.

I wonder what the result was... :?

Ah, I understand now! It worked and you're hogging the wealth!

Grrr... He just wants to be the only xB with a somewhat fashionable armrest. :evil:

jk, but I'd still like to know if the armrest worked out.


Bob

My bad... only saw the first page of responses... :oops:

Either way, he still hasn't informed us of how it worked out... :(

Damn... Back on the 13th Randode said he would be getting it Fed-Exed within 3 days.

I wonder what the result was... :?

Ah, I understand now! It worked and you're hogging the wealth!

Grrr... He just wants to be the only xB with a somewhat fashionable armrest. :evil:

jk, but I'd still like to know if the armrest worked out.


Bob

What do you mean by that? My armrest is fashionable isnt it?
:twisted:

Damn... Back on the 13th Randode said he would be getting it Fed-Exed within 3 days.

I wonder what the result was... :?

Ah, I understand now! It worked and you're hogging the wealth!

Grrr... He just wants to be the only xB with a somewhat fashionable armrest. :evil:

jk, but I'd still like to know if the armrest worked out.


Bob

What do you mean by that? My armrest is fashionable isnt it?
:twisted:

Don't get your panties in a wad, he said xB :lol:

Hay


Randode any update on the armrest? Also what other toys are you workin on?

In regards to an aftermarket arm-rest...
I mesured the dimension in the xB and I think this will fit.

:idea:

go to:
http://www.jcwhitney.com

Search on SKU# SF135858A


Details:
PADDED AND UPHOLSTERED CENTER ARMREST/STORAGE CONSOLE
Slips easily between your seats (needs 5" or wider space)
Sturdy metal legs can be adjusted up to 6" apart and fit securely over OE console with sloped sides
Won't interfere with brake lever, gear shift or seat belt operation
The grained vinyl upholstery comes in black or gray and is double-stitched for strength. Hinged lid covers 3-3/4"W x 9-1/4"L x 3-1/4"D compartment for your tapes, sunglasses, change, etc. Adjustable forward and backward to the position best for you.

PRICE: $40
:wink:

got any updates randode??? did ya get it to work???

Bump! A nice arm rest would really make my ride 10X more comfortable.

What are you guys using?

There are three or four armrests out there for the xB right now. JJ products, Zeta etc.. They have all gotten good reviews. I have the JJ Products one and love it. The JC Whitney one does not work well. I got it around five months ago to play around with it and it would need some major modifications just to get it to fit and even then the emergency brake would be a real pain in the ___. I could be wrong, but I think folks have abandoned this one as a cost effective alternative.

damn minsk, you're promoting that thing like crazy, haha :lol: must really like that JJ armrest.

FYI: there are 5 armrests out there. (this jc whitney one doesn't count unless randy makes something out of it :wink: )
Zeta, JJ Products, Wood Company (QualityAutoInteriors), eBay (1/2" plastic drop in), and mine. There were about 3-4 companies that tried and gave up on it. Zeta and Wood Company are vinyl/pleather trimmed, dunno if it matches well since there's no leather in these. The JJ products one looks the cleanest if you don't mind cutting your seats and don't mind not having storage. The eBay one and mine are "homemade" ones. eBay uses 1/2" abs plastic welded together and has a small storage unit w/ padded top. Not very clean looking, but I give the guy props, he was the first one with an armrest out. :D

I forgot about yours tb. Its definitely tight too.

I forgot about yours tb. Its definitely tight too.
:D woohoo :lol: thank you sir :wink: