So after looking around I decided to make my own armrest.
A buddy of mine and I made a fiberglass pan that fits snugly over the existing console cover, then foam and fabric. Had to cut off the original armrest but wasn't too broken up about it.

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looks very good. A nice thing to add because the current one is kind of a peice

Looks good

Thanks!
I went up a couple inches and forward as well so my wife who is 5'2" can use it with the seat pushed up. It's also big enough for both driver and passenger to use.

That looks great. I bet you could make some money if you made a run of them. I would definitely be interested.

how do you do it?
any info would be great especialy if you were to have a DIY that would be sweet
thanx in advance

Scion should replace all existing armrests with this one, cuz what we have now is crap compared to this...

after i lost the stock one when i went to S2000 seats ive been wanting to do something like this... if you can make a couple i would be interested if you used suede to match my headliner and pillars...

I think I can make a few more. Maybe I'll do one and post a DIY. You need a really good sewer if you want to do it yourself though. And unless you make a plug, you can screw up your existing console lid.
After I did mine, I found some fake looking carbon material that matches the dash. I can do one of those as well as a suede one.
I'm really not trying to promote a new product but if there's enough interest, I could make some. I wanted to post this one because there's so much junk out there and the stocker is a joke.

I think I can make a few more. Maybe I'll do one and post a DIY. You need a really good sewer if you want to do it yourself though. And unless you make a plug, you can screw up your existing console lid.
After I did mine, I found some fake looking carbon material that matches the dash. I can do one of those as well as a suede one.
I'm really not trying to promote a new product but if there's enough interest, I could make some. I wanted to post this one because there's so much junk out there and the stocker is a joke.

If the price is right, I'll take one.

Yeah I'd be interested in buying one from you...there is no way i would have the dedication to complete this kind of thing on my own.

LOVVE IT! Would definitely be interested if the price is right!!!! :bow:

yes pleaase post a diy on this project Would love to do different color top myself!! Thanks adn it does look awesome!!!!!

if it goes into production, i would take one.

I want one too. Let us know the pricing.

how much taller does this make the armrest?

if you make it, i'll buy it.

Mike

I am gonna take a guess at about 3 inches also based on the fact that he took off armrest on seat! I have experimented and this is best I have seen! :bow: :clap: :clap:

count me in, that looks sick and your in california :D haha I'm down!

Cool, I'll talk to my sewer tomorrow and try to come up with a fair price. Maybe I can get the cost down if I made 20 or so.

yea post up i know i would be down to get one also

how much did it end up costing you (roughly)

make a list of colors style
list price i'll get one

That looks awesome! I buy one if they are reasonably priced.

I'm in!

I will take one in red leather please! :pray:

The first "anything" always takes a ton of time that you don't re-coop.
It probably took a couple hours to make the fiberglass shell, then a couple more to stack and shape the foam, then a couple more to make the initial pattern, sew the cover and install it, plus material.
I'm working it out now and we can do just about any color, fabric, etc.
Let me figure out what I can front for the first 20 or so to get going. I figure we can make "bases" and cover them to customer specs or provided material.

9er

count me in for a gb

i want one too

i might be interested for our RS 5.0, maybe black leather w/ gold stitching...?

In-terested also!! Awesome job!

Thats a great build :clap: I will take one to just let me know when i can get one.

Ohhhh...Me Likey......Count me in for one also....

sick.. props man... good job

NICE!

i would buy one as well! black suede *or leather* with red stitching

Let me figure out what I can front for the first 20 or so to get going. I figure we can make "bases" and cover them to customer specs or provided material.

Depending on cost, I would even be willing to front you money for one.

To keep costs low, I think you should just standardize on one spec so you can purchase materials in bulk just for that one spec.

I don't think it'll be too big of a deal to make some standards and leave some uncovered for custom guys.
I actually have a welding/fabrication shop (metal, fiberglass, etc.) and the upholstery shop is next door so we work together.
Since there's so much interest, I want this to be a complete kit so it's easy to install. He's checking some of the cost but we also have to come up with a solution to the hole left behind when you remove the stock armrest. Otherwise, you'd have to keep the stocker in the "up" position and make the new rest a little more narrow. Just so it still flips up to access the compartment.
Nothing is easy, but it's worth it!

Gotta do some "real" work but I'll get this going as soon as I can.

NICE!

i would buy one as well! black suede *or leather* with red stitching

I second that! :D

wow, count me in when you start selling it. it would be even cooler if the top of the armrest opens up to another storage bin. Dual storage.....

wow, count me in when you start selling it. it would be even cooler if the top of the armrest opens up to another storage bin. Dual storage.....

not a bad idea.

9er,

Was there anything fancy about removing the existing "armrest" attached to the driver's seat?

Thanks!

BTW, depending on price, I am in on the revamped armrests as well.

Wow, nice work.. I would be interested in one in basic black.

Very nice work. I too am very interested in this armrest.
I would buy one.
But I would also be interested in a diy. I can do the upholstery part, but I'm not clear on the fiberglass shell part of it. :question:

I don't even care about the hole that's left in the seat after removing the oem armrest. I'm sure I can figure out how to cover it up somehow. :eyebrow:

some grinding would probably take care ot the post in the side of the seat from the old armrest! Or a hacksaw and file!!!!

The first "anything" always takes a ton of time that you don't re-coop.
It probably took a couple hours to make the fiberglass shell, then a couple more to stack and shape the foam, then a couple more to make the initial pattern, sew the cover and install it, plus material.
I'm working it out now and we can do just about any color, fabric, etc.
Let me figure out what I can front for the first 20 or so to get going. I figure we can make "bases" and cover them to customer specs or provided material.

9er

I'll definitely take one in Black leather. Perforated .

I am in for one, definitely.

I want one made of foet.

:rofl:

What's "foet"?

You have to be a Troma fan... Click here. (http://www.dreadcentral.com/reviews/foet-short-2001)

:rofl:

That's just wrong, on so many levels...



Do they make wallets? :silly:

Any new updates on this project??? :pray: :pray: :pray:

I'll take one in black for my RS 5.0, whats the update???

I'd be interested also.

still waiting for a price....

:pray: I'd still like to see a diy on this. however I'd also be interested in seeing some pics of the armrest taken apart? :pray:

:lalala: Don't get me wrong, I'm still willing to pay for one too.

Keep in mind sending DIY is cheaper than ssending product especially out of state! In other words could we pay for DIY plans???? Saves us all some Moooolah!!!!!!!!!!!!

I want one too! Although it might make road head a bit more cumbersome.

I'll get one when is available

Yeah, I want one too! PM me when they are ready! I knew it was a matter of time before someone filled this niche :)

If you could figure out a way to extend the visors, you my friend would make millions, MILLIONS I TELL YOU! Well maybe not millions, but alot.

THe arm rest is one of the things I miss about my silverado. The gas milage leaves it in the driveway. THe one on the door is a few inches low and the other could use your new and improved version. It would be great if you could figue out a way to make a pocket in the middle since storage is an issue. Im interested either way.

looks very good. I might look into doing this as well.

Send me the link for the order form! :clap:

I want one if the price is reasonable in Black to match my black interior. How much and where do I send the money to?

To keep you cost and labor down low, you may only want to offer a few colors that match most xB's.

Thanks

e-mail: dplynn1@bellsouth.net

My OEM arm rest is starting to urk my elbow. I want one too. Would we have to send you our original center console tops?

Maybe make a first batch in basic black that matches most interiors and then folks can mod it however they want.

he just have to get the product out and many peps will buy one if the price is right hehe

I want one too! Although it might make road head a bit more cumbersome. :rofl:

wow what nice armrest. any update as to possible cost?

Bump for an update? I'm ready to order!!!

I would like to know also, I pm'd him a week ago or so and never heard back.

He hasn't been on here for some time now. I hope it's just that he's busy with the holidays.

East Coast loves this idea as well. I keep mine up as it annoys me.

I'm in for one! I didn't even know i had an armrest until my friend pushed it forward on accident.

I hope we find our friend comes back soon....I think we ALL want one of these!

Sign me up!

seems like he just got us all hyped up for nothing
just a teaser

Hopefully hes to busy running a sweat shop to crank out all these arm rests we want. :pray:

Oh man thats excatly what I've been looking for. Count me in! I'll buy one! :pray:

How about one in suede the closest you can get to the dark blue? I dont remember the color!? I would be in if you could do one like that for me. Maybe get some tops off the center console that you bought since you alreay have a ton of interest and then we pay you in full then send you a core charge?

I like my armrest, but wouldn't mind something like this for the passenger side. Especially since that plastic center consol gets scratched up so easily. I was planning on making an padded elastic fabric cover to go over the consul to hide the scratches, but this is pro.

Count me in

did ya make any more of these armrest? It would also be cool if the top part could open for more storage. It looks sweet!

No word on these at all... 9er hasn't logged on to SL since October 27th.

Waiting. :yawn:

I guess 9er was just teasing us with the armrest.

Could a made a LOT Of MONEY!!!!!!!!!! :rofl: :rofl: :lalala: :tap:

I can get one fo these made. How much would you pay if I can talk to the guy to make em. Youd probably have to get your own upholstry. Not making any promises that itll be cheap but I know I can get er done.

i paid $75 bucks for mine to be stitched in leather...if you're interested le me know....I will need the stock armrest cover from the center console and the turn around time is 3 days!
leather is included...just tell me what color or how you want the stitches done....f1 audio/video does it well..i'll get some pics this weekend. for those of you out of state you have to pay for shipping, both ways!!

i paid $75 bucks for mine to be stitched in leather...if you're interested le me know....I will need the stock armrest cover from the center console and the turn around time is 3 days!
leather is included...just tell me what color or how you want the stitches done....f1 audio/video does it well..i'll get some pics this weekend. for those of you out of state you have to pay for shipping, both ways!!

Please let us know, and post pics please

I think the best solution would be a replacement armrest since it could just bolt right in place of the stock one using the factory hardware. A bit wider, higher, and deeper with a little storage and we could have a winner. I'm not a fabrication guy so I can't help out here. Just tossing out an idea.

will post pics in tomorrow....really clean and factory looking too!

will post pics in tomorrow....really clean and factory looking too!I am interested in seeing the pics. :eyes:

i paid $75 bucks for mine to be stitched in leather...if you're interested le me know....I will need the stock armrest cover from the center console and the turn around time is 3 days!
leather is included...just tell me what color or how you want the stitches done....f1 audio/video does it well..i'll get some pics this weekend. for those of you out of state you have to pay for shipping, both ways!!

WHeres your location and when can I get it

pics

the location is North Hollywood! 170 fwy and Magnolia

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here are some nighttime pics...kinda got home late from dinner....so enjoy the pics!

You know what I would love to see? Those clips on the inside of the glove box lid that hold pens similar to that of the 2009 Ford Focus. Those are really convenient and would be excellent to have in my 08 xB.

the location is North Hollywood! 170 fwy and Magnolia

Looks great! Can you get it done in red leather with black stitching?

hello! did you decide to make a few? I would love to buy one of these...