I talked to Dany Smith at at steel horse products, about an armrest for our beloved XB. he wanted to know hom many people would buy it here is your cahance to let him know. dsmith@saddlebags.com. I brought him my console and he is going to my a console with an armrest. I will be working wih him on this, but plese let him know he has market. Bill Turner

im interested for sure. i think alot of the cali people are here do those things that "stay in vegas" so they arent online. so you should post on this again during the weekend to bring it back up on the home page. Since everyone has posted something on this (like back in june) im sure theres plenty O' interest.

im not lucky enough to go to sema, so i'm online and im definately interested. i would like to see a pic of the finished product if you can get that. :D

thanks,

count me in...i drive alot and not having an armrest strains my right arm like ...

how's the prototype gonna look? is the armrest gonna be built onto the seat or from the center console area?

Count me in.

me too!!!

i am really ready for the armrest...i drive over 100 miles a day.

but of course buying one will be contingent on the design, look, functionality, and cost...

so please keep us all posted as to the prototype...i think atleast 85% of all scion owners..especially xB owners are in great desire to have it.

I talked to Dany Smith at at steel horse products, about an armrest for our beloved XB. he wanted to know hom many people would buy it here is your cahance to let him know. dsmith@saddlebags.com. I brought him my console and he is going to my a console with an armrest. I will be working wih him on this, but plese let him know he has market. Bill Turner

Does he have an estimated price?

I drive about 1,000 miles a week and would be very interested in the armrest, but like BlueBox above design would be an important consideration...

Count me in...

As long as it doesn't look like complete ___, and is a reasonable amount of chedda.

I'm totally down...escpecially if it opens up into a storage bin too...that's the only thing I think I miss from my VW....the armrest/storage.

I talked to Dany Smith at at steel horse products, about an armrest for our beloved XB. he wanted to know hom many people would buy it here is your cahance to let him know. dsmith@saddlebags.com. I brought him my console and he is going to my a console with an armrest. I will be working wih him on this, but plese let him know he has market. Bill Turner

i would definitely want the arm rest....

i do not know if a console will work with the stick or not though....

please let us know what the results are.....thanks....

Yes count me in! id love to have one

im interested. :D

im interested. :D

I'm very insterested but I hope it's price accordingly and it's a quality/functional armrest.

I'm in. Is there a price? Did they make a prototype? Can I pick mine up from your place? I always visit vegas, in fact I will be there at the end of this month and for new years! Let us know!

im working on an armrest too. mine will most likely be fiberglass with an upholstered top pad

Same here I drive all the time I am very interested.....

i want one to!!!!

im working on an armrest too. mine will most likely be fiberglass with an upholstered top pad

hey randy,

r u a full-time handy man? wat do u do for a living ...cuz it seems like u're very creative with ur hands...

im working on an armrest too. mine will most likely be fiberglass with an upholstered top pad

hey randy,

r u a full-time handy man? wat do u do for a living ...cuz it seems like u're very creative with ur hands...

i was a jet ski mechanic for 9 years, now i sell bottling machinery. but i can fix anything.

im working on an armrest too. mine will most likely be fiberglass with an upholstered top pad

hey randy,

r u a full-time handy man? wat do u do for a living ...cuz it seems like u're very creative with ur hands...

i was a jet ski mechanic for 9 years, now i sell bottling machinery. but i can fix anything.

that's awesome... so wat does ur machine bottle? beer or other stuff?

i'll keep in mind that u fix jet ski..cuz my uncle has two SeaDoos in Laughlin...although it's pretty new still...just in case problem arises.

that's awesome... so wat does ur machine bottle? beer or other stuff?

i'll keep in mind that u fix jet ski..cuz my uncle has two SeaDoos in Laughlin...although it's pretty new still...just in case problem arises.
we have machinery for bottling/packaging anything and everything. Sorry, i dont work on jet skis anymore. I'm retired.

I'm in as long as it doesn't break the bank

xA?

i emailed the guy, but no response :?:

I appreciate everyone response, he has been at sema and probably won't be in office until monday. I am going to call him. Thanks everyone and I am going to work hard to get this going for all us. Bill Turner

I talked to Dany Smith at at steel horse products, about an armrest for our beloved XB. he wanted to know hom many people would buy it here is your cahance to let him know. dsmith@saddlebags.com. I brought him my console and he is going to my a console with an armrest. I will be working wih him on this, but plese let him know he has market. Bill Turner

How much will it be around.....and are they easy to install ?

I neeed one of em too

interested...cant be too spendy though.

Red Genie was planning to make an armrest too for the xBs
But it will block the handbreak... Even its something that an be fold away, its still stupid to remove/fold your armrest everytime you park the car :(

im intrested... is the handbrake going to be accessible? roughly how much? and i would like to see a picture of the finsihed product

I receaved an email from Dany, the mold has been made and the rear cup holder will probably be the lost item on the console. I still don't have a cost on item. as soon as I get more info I will keep everyone informed. Thanks for the interest hope to have a product soon. Bill Turner

I receaved an email from Dany, the mold has been made and the rear cup holder will probably be the lost item on the console. I still don't have a cost on item. as soon as I get more info I will keep everyone informed. Thanks for the interest hope to have a product soon. Bill Turner

Great!!! I'm interested too. Any phase 1 photos?

i really want one

photo please... of the prototype or watever stage it's in for the development

put me down for one too!!!!! :D

I'd be interested in an armrest. I'd also like to see a 12v acc plug in it if possile, or some way to easily mod. it for an additional plug. if this could happen and it was at least semi-affordalbe, I'd get in line to pick mine up ..

That is the one thing i hate most about the XB. No arm rest. it sucks. it is so uncomfortable plus you can't lean to the side and look coo in yo ride. My friend has a 2002 honda civic where he has a armrest on the drivers side right side. It flips up and down like the arms at the movie theater, but theres no thing to put yo bladder buster soda. Thats exactly what the scion needs.

Is there any status changes on the Armrest?



Doc

I am definitely interested too...

Just use the shifter! Oh wait, you guys all use stick... :lol:

I need one tooo......

Count me in for two!

thanks for the interest, the armrest is not far away, I have some photo, but I can't release them. Dany has been working hard for us this project. it is going to a storage compartment under the armrest, and one in the rear. I will forward the idea about a 12 plug in. the retail will be around 80.00 but when made available , I will coordinate a group buy for at a lower price. Bill Turner

I havent bought min yet but I know I need an armrest and for $80.00 count me in and maybe cheaper for a gorup buy I'm down fa sho.

An armrest would be very useful indeed! Will it also be designed for installation in the Auto xB? If so, then you can put my name down for one! I also agree on the addition of a 12V outlet and any more useful storage is always welcome.

yes will it be for an auto xB too??? and as for the group buy what if i am in another state can i still get in on it

I check out Toufic's Xa when he was here in Vegas, it will work with the xa. Steel Horse,Saddle Bags shut down for the holidays, they will be open on jan 3, I will try to have release date by the following wednesday. Bill

I want one to.

Count me in i'm intrested

<==== is keeping a watchful eye......

if it fits the xA and the price is not too high, I will buy it

for $80.00 i will get one when i actually have a scion to put it in.

Thanks for all the updates Bill! Can't wait to see pics!

Armrest = :D

<==== is keeping a watchful eye......
Me Too :wink: .

<==== is keeping a watchful eye......
Me Too :wink: .

Very watchful! :)

any news ?

Eric, Dany, will be back in the office tomorrow , I won't bug him till weds. I will post then and update everyone, thanks again, Bill

See if they can make an Orange one for the Lava Box...Please?


Doc

thanks for the pics Bill, I think it will be a shoe in for sales! :D

thanks bill !

just saw this post count me in as interested!!

scionspecialistvegas just wondering if you can give us an update thanks

See if they can make an Orange one for the Lava Box...Please?


Doc good idea doc , color match them to the exterior color

Any new info on this thing yet :?: :?:

I am interested just as long as it is not too bulky, pricey, firm padding and enough storage room for cell phone and cd's.

I believe it was suppose to be running around $80. That's what they were saying on the first page of the thread.

thanks for the pics Bill, I think it will be a shoe in for sales! :D

where is the pic?

I have been trying to post a pic but all I get is box with red x.

http://us.f205.mail.yahoo.com/ym/ShowLetter/IMAGE029.jpg?

did the picture come up?

not working

do you by any chance have it in your community shots?

did the picture come up?
Nope.

I will try again later when I get home from work. Bill

I could get the picture to load but I did transfer the to my webshots. These are mock ups but it will give some idea. If someone can post the pics that would be cool. Bill

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p1ed0b17f74c4a79c9575561a31359d7c/f9d16c6e.jpg

Thats cool looking, is there any storage in that thing? What is it made out of? And how would it be installed?



Doc

can we actually rest our arm on that lil' thing?

Hey hey hey!!!! Mikey is back again. I already installed an armrest in my xB. I have kept it on the DL. It is pretty sweet. it's clear, and ready to be lit up with some neons. It cost me about $30.00 to do. Will have pix as soon as someone wants to take a pic of it and post it. (don't know a digi cam)

Looks good. How hard is it to make the armrest 50% longer? I can see how once it's painted it will seem like it was factory. Nice job.

that thing is small i was wondering if something could be made like the armrest part was on the chair like the old accords or like the vans or old suburbans

Its going to have to storage compartments, on in the top, one in the bottom, it will fasten via the factory bolt hole in the rear of the console. It will be 17 inches tall and 41\2 inches wide. those are the stats. Bill

what happened to this thread??? where can I get one, whats the new news?????

i cant see the pics :cry:

I am being completely blown off by the company, after I did the legwork, and design. I got jacked, by Saddle Bags/steel horse enterprises. Bill

I am being completely blown off by the company, after I did the legwork, and design. I got jacked, by Saddle Bags/steel horse enterprises. Bill

So what can we do about it? Should every Scion Life member start calling them?



Doc

I am being completely blown off by the company, after I did the legwork, and design. I got jacked, by Saddle Bags/steel horse enterprises. Bill

now that really Sucks Bill!

i know you have been working on this for months now....

so what do we do now??

I can manage something
TRF special team can provide you guys a nice armrest for sure
It will talk probabaly a month or so to came up with an arm rest that is made for xB
I need to know how much most people willing to pay for it that way I can do my marlet research

Those people who know me knows I can creat a nice parts for reasonalbe price

im willing to pay if it is a good product i dont know you and i havent seen your work just with the grill and kit which both came out very nice so i would expect good things but im willing to pay i just want a badass armrest something that b oth the driver and passenger can rest upon something that is nice and factory looking man i dont care i just want an armrest if yall come out with something great im willing to pay

Guys, thanks for all the support, I don't know if Iwill even pursue it if offered by steelhorse. Le t all shift our support to someone who is willing give it a try.I will keep trying for new product . Thanks again for your support. Bill

How soon? Any progress?

Just joined, sorry I'm late. I would kill for an armrest. Gimme gimme gimme!

Armrest, did someone say armrest?! With storage?
OK, I want one!
Around $80.00 and it will install like stock? I think a few people will want it...:wink:

Damn it what happened is someone going to make this or what?

i want one bad.....highway driving would be sooo much nicer

Eh.......I seem to do most of my driving with my right hand........so I've never really felt the need for an arm rest. Though......I understand its highly desireable for many people here. Sorry to hear that your deal may have fallen through Bill.

KiL

please let me know. the two xbs i have sold in pa both need armrest.

Dude....

Update? Anything?

Peter B


I can manage something
TRF special team can provide you guys a nice armrest for sure
It will talk probabaly a month or so to came up with an arm rest that is made for xB
I need to know how much most people willing to pay for it that way I can do my marlet research

Those people who know me knows I can creat a nice parts for reasonalbe price

here's another possibility-
originally i was wanting to see if the minifini armrest for the mini cooper would fit the xB, but minifini didn't seem too enthusiastic in helping out.
now being listed in the '04 mini catalog is an steel braced armrest. talking to the mini parts guy, he mentioned that it is a solid piece that is actually drilled down into the frame between the seats. downside, it costs $249 bucks.
i ordered one (as a gift) but will first see if it can be modded to the xB. i should get it in a week or so.

count me in, as long as its reasonable. :twisted:

Is this it?

http://www.bridger.us/mini/pictures/minifini/minifini_armrest.jpg

thats pretty cool not something i expected but hey better then nothing

yep, that's it...just saw it over the weekend. its a pretty substantial piece of engineering, steel and all.
i'm somewhat certain it would work. the anchoring down to the frame is the only 'don't know'
Is this it?

http://www.bridger.us/mini/pictures/minifini/minifini_armrest.jpg

I want two

1. xb
1. xa

:lol:

But you lose your one and only cupholder in the back?

hell ya im in

For everyone who has looked into an armrest, How similiar is the xB/xA to the Toyota Echo? Has anyone checked on dimensions needed ie. heigth, width and reach?

I'm getting an xB soon and will do some comparison then. I may have found something that will work.

I'm also interested in one!

Has anyone looked into and armrest that is actually attached to the driver seat, and folds down. I had one of those in my CIVIC and it was great.

i'm interested

Has anyone called minifini to see if they will make a scion arm rest?
Looks like this armrest would not need too much modification.

but I suspect they are mini only
I will call this afternoon if I get a chance.

What's up with this one, did anyone get one yet?

http://i8.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/ba/44/52_1_s.JPGhttp://i6.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/ba/80/fa_1_s.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2475874835&category=33695

What's up with this one, did anyone get one yet?

http://i8.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/ba/44/52_1_s.JPGhttp://i6.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/ba/80/fa_1_s.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2475874835&category=33695

yes. see http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12982

I have been activley searching for an armrest. I got the Husco model and am not pleased with the mounting method. Two brackets bolt onto the plastic center console.
Since the console seems very loose, I doubt this will provide for a stable armrest.
I do like very much their sliding design and pullout cupholder.

I have another company sending me their first for sale/proto armrest for the Scion.
They test fitted at a dealer and it was very solid...mounting to the tunnel via the seat trach bolts. I should get it be weeks end and will install it by mid May.

I'll post results and pics thereafter.

I may even explore using the sliding feature and adding it the more stable mounting design. This one tips up and out of way when needed.

Looking forward to your findings regarding the next arm rest experiment!!!!!

going to pick a part today and getting an armrest off a car and going to try to mold it. the mounting to the seat bracket bolt is a good idea for stability. think i might try to incorporate that. going for the 4runner armrest since it has cup holder slide out and ashtray. mounting it to the seat brackets would actually be alot easier since i'm not for drilling holes in my console, don't want to make it look ghetto. i'll post some pics of the process when i get it going. just bought most of the supplies i'd need for fiberglassing it. i've been looking at the design of the one on ebay how it inserts into the cupholder, it isn't a bad idea but it seems like it looks a little on the cheap side like that, hopefully using a 4runners will keep it stock looking. I measured it up out of my parents 4runner and it looks like it should fit with some modification just fine. :D

just checked the 4runner again... it would stick back to far to clear the ebrake... goign with a saturn armrest. has the slot for the ebrake already, just need to build up the bottom and make the mounts.

http://i5.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/ba/4c/d1_1_b.JPG
http://i21.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/ba/18/16_1.JPG

Hey everyone I am picking up my new xB in 2 weeks but this was my biggest complaint about it! How close is this to becoming a reality? Any chance that I could get one? I would 100% be in for it as long as it was not too expensive!

k, well i just picked up the armrest brand new for practically cheap as hell. i'll post pics of it, gots a cupholder that pops out the side and huge storage. just doesn't have cupholders for the rear like i was hoping. nice slot for the ebrake also... this armrest was meant to go into a rear slot that looks like our rear cupholders... it's too big to fit, but with some modification it should fit snug in there. i have to make a piece that will fit snug into the rear cupholder then into that little slot to the left of the ebrake sort of like the one that sells on ebay. once i get a way to mount it i will fab a fiberglass casing around it so you can't see the mounting spots... should look pretty damn stock. looks hella nice just sitting in my car. if all goes well i'll start making some kits for it. :D definately nicer than the one on ebay. :wink:

alright, check it out... keep in mind it's not done, this is just the armrest sitting in the car to give you an idea. i'm going to start making the mounting points in the car today.

http://img58.photobucket.com/albums/v177/tbblizzard/HPIM0721.jpg
http://img58.photobucket.com/albums/v177/tbblizzard/HPIM0722.jpg
http://img58.photobucket.com/albums/v177/tbblizzard/HPIM0723.jpg
http://img58.photobucket.com/albums/v177/tbblizzard/HPIM0724.jpg

Great find, keep us posted!

i'll take one

Looking at the Saturn armrest, I think the one from my Saturn L200 would fit perfectly. It is similar to this one, except it does not have the thin part sticking out to the one side of the e-brake.

Nice find. I will have to see if the Saturn L200 armrest will fit.

i like that thin piece.. it's a hand rest.. plus it's got that cup holder that pops out the side. :D

well i just got done making my template with dowels for the insert... bout to fiberglass it into a solid piece and make a few corrections to it. after that i'm going to start making the adapter piece for it. should have the insert done by tomorrow. then i'll start working on the adapter then build it up and fiberglass it into a solid piece. :D

Pretty damn nifty! Good going on the find and I think it looks pretty cool!

Looks like you may have found a viable solution!!!! Keep us posted. I'm definitely interested in one!

Nice Work.
"The force is strong with the young one"

One question.
Is the mounting height going to be variable? It would be nice to custom mount it depending on our height.

I definitely wan't one.
Let me kno wwhen they ready.

You rock!!!

nice find, i'd be interested in one.

alright.. anyone know where i can buy sheets of abs plastic? looking for thick stuff, 1/2" going to screw the adapter together then plastic weld it for more strength... don't want this thing to fall apart over time. was thinking of going with lexan since that's what i've been using in my dash, but it's alittle hard to work with and the thickest home depot sells is 1/4". the stuff is virtually unbreakable but abs plastic will be just as strong and i won't have to mess with it as much.

keep in mind i'm doing this to my xa.. i've read some posts that the xb is different. after i successfully finish this i'll start on the xb mount, should be alot easier since i'll already have the adapter to fit to the mount.

plans:
1. get the mount made. using the rear cupholder and side slot next to ebrake.
2. make adapter to fit around bottom of armrest and screw into mount. will use padding to keep down any vibration noises.
3. building the casing to go around the mount and adapter so it looks flush. i've made the mold of the bottom of the console already so should go fast.

I am definitely interested in one for my xB!!

I have had many a customer asking about an armrest....

alright... got the mount mold done... came out pretty nice and tight fitting... i'm building up the framework right now. should take me about a couple days since i only can work on it for a few hours a day. after i get the frame work i'll get the adapter for the armrest done. the casing will be made at the same time as the framework is being fiberglassed. turns out to be more work than i thought. i've gone through a lot of resin and glass to get just the mold going. i'll let you guys know when i get the framework done, i don't want to take any pics until it's completed. :roll:

We'll wait!!! :)

What would be nice is an armrest with a cupholder on the end of it where you r hand goes! :)

What would be nice is an armrest with a cupholder on the end of it where you r hand goes! :)

gots it. :P

k, this is looking like it might be a one off. for me to reproduce these would be very costly and alot of work. i drafted the measurements of the rear cupholder and side slot rising up to an adapter that the armrest would sit in. i have to make some adjustments to the measurements since i took these measurements with just a ruler before I made the mold. they came out pretty damn close though. :D

i will wait till i'm completed with it before i decide on what to do. if anyone has an intrest in using these drafts to make the armrests then let me know.

i have completed the mount and the adapter so far. i'm going to bondo the adapter to make it look presentable for now and i'll take some pics of the setup. right now it is in two pieces. the mount sits in the cup holder and left slot. the adapter fits snug over the bottom of the armrest and will end up being glassed to the mount so it's a one piece deal. i'm not that great at fiberglass since i've only been recently learning and playing with it. feel i gotta give some props to the guys that do fiberglass work, it's some tough stuff to get things looking nice. i thought this was going to be simple, no wonder its taking people time to get these things out. :roll:

on a better note, if you guys are looking for a less attractive version of a mount, like the one on ebay, but more solid and "finished" looking, i can probably make these much easier if i had access to a bandsaw and some 1/2" abs plastic. i wish i could just have the mold and make some lexan putty/goop (lexan in a jar with acetone for a day) and just pour it in but it's not that easy.

let me know what you guys are looking for. maybe after i get mine completed if someone knows a company, they can just make a mold of mine and produce them.

[quote=kwicslvr]

i will wait till i'm completed with it before i decide on what to do. if anyone has an intrest in using these drafts to make the armrests then let me know.

That would be cool. homemade mods are the best. I need to get the fact page up on my site on how to install mods and put that one up there with it.

k, here's the mount. it's being bondo'd still, ran out. gonna pick some more up tomorrow i guess.
http://img58.photobucket.com/albums/v177/tbblizzard/HPIM0728.jpg
http://img58.photobucket.com/albums/v177/tbblizzard/HPIM0727.jpg
i took pics of the mount but i don't wanna show it yet cause it looks bad with just the fiberglass. needs to be ground down and bondo'd. some of the foil gets stuck in the fiberglass also, so you'd notice some silver on the mount if i showed the pic. don't wanna look gheeeetto, lol.

anyways, theres the adapter, fits very snug into it and holds it in place nicely, it'll stay in place even if it's right-side up (armrest). as soon as i get the adapter finished bondo'd i'll take more pics of it.

the mount still needs some more fiberglassing to make it look complete. right now it's just casted in the shape of the cupholder and side slot so you can see the inside of it, needs to be cased up before i show it. after that i think it's just the bondo work and connecting the two together and i got an armrest that should look stock. gonna use the black wrinkle paint by plastikote, gives it that plastic look. :P

lookin like i'm on my way so far? that adapter don't look like much but that's some work right there. not nearly as much as the mount though. :roll:

anyone got an cad program i can use to do the drafting on this? or any recommendations? need something small, i don't need a cad suite or anything. just a basic program, 2d with full scope inch measurements.

just finished casing the mount with fiberglass. everything should be solid by tomorrow. just bought a gallon tub of bondo also... gonna be some major bondo-ing going on :lol:

i'll take some pics when i get everything bondo'd. fiberglass is some sick ____, got some of it on my damn tongue, don't know how, and been breathing the dust in when i was grinding last nite. ____en sick. i work on this right when i get off work, then i have to let the stuff sit to dry and usually start working on it again around 8-9pm and it's too loud to be using air tools and what not so i close the garage door and do it. turns into a dust storm in there. needa get me one of them respirators. :P

anyways, i'd say i'm 75% done. just needs some bondo work to get the outside shape correct, fill some spots and what not, then glass the two pieces together then a little more bondo work. then just finishing work after that, paint and what not.

probably be done before the end of next week.

i'll start a new thread when i get closer to getting done.

in the mean time, cad program? :wink:

bondo'd both pieces today. starting to actually look like something now, lol. was looking fugly as hell with the fiberglass. bondo is much easier to mold to get the shape correct. looks like about two more days of bondo and sanding to get the shapes completed then i'll be glassing the two pieces together once the elevation/level is set. gotta level it off because the cupholder slopes down towards the rear.
i'll be starting a new thread on this next time i post, since it will be near completion.

been working on this since friday the 14th... coming along nicely... only been 4 days but it's felt like forever. :roll:

I neeed one of em too

what he said...i NEED one of them ;)

http://www.jjproducts.net/Scion/

That one actually looks half way decent. Has anyone tried that armrest or going to try that armrest. Is it hard to put in or what???

http://www.jjproducts.net/Scion/

Do you have one of these?

that's the first real armrest i've seen so far... that ebay one doesn't count, lol... i dunno bout mounting something to my brand new seat though... it looks like it'd be alright. someone try it out.

i've been trying to look at these pictures a little closer and trying to figure out how it mounts... you must have to tear apart your seat for it to mount, yow... iunno bout that one, maybe it's not one of the DIY types.

I just emailed the guys at JJproducts about how their armrest mounts. Let's see what they have to say :roll:

http://www.jjproducts.net/Scion/

Do you have one of these?

Nope, just stumbled across it last night.

if u want an armrest...here's a coo factory looking one..and it retracts. got this from another thread...


http://www.jjproducts.net/Scion/index.html

http://www.jjproducts.net/Scion/ScionImages/ScionArmrestCombo.jpg

if u want an armrest...here's a coo factory looking one..and it retracts. got this from another thread...


http://www.jjproducts.net/Scion/index.html

:lol: Boy. You didn't read the last post in this thread with the link attached!

I don't think you need to rip your seat up, but I do think you'll have to cut a hole or small X in the seat.

I'd say this is one of those "Done to never be undone" kinda mods. Looks like it mounts from the inside of the seat, wondering what it really mounts to.

If it works well, 128, shipped, isn't bad.

get in on the group buy on it... we need more people involved on it. i'm going to call in a few and get the specifics on how it mounts and if that little X will soon turn into a big X after a year or something from wear and tear.

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=167773#167773

Hey TB.
I have the lowdown.
I'll hang out in the chatroom for a little bit.
I also ordered one!

alright cool... i'm not gonna be home til 6ish-pst... i'll see you in the chattyroom... i'ma gonna call jim and ask him those questions. :D

:?: Any news on the JJ Products arm rest?? :)

Do you think he would ship it to me depending on the price?

I installed mine on sunday, Easy!!!! Just follow the instructions. Really helps on the long drives!

sk8ter girl, Jim will ship anywhere!

I installed mine on sunday, Easy!!!! Just follow the instructions. Really helps on the long drives!

sk8ter girl, Jim will ship anywhere!Which one?

I installed mine on sunday, Easy!!!! Just follow the instructions. Really helps on the long drives!

sk8ter girl, Jim will ship anywhere!Which one?


http://www.jjproducts.net/Scion/index.html. Isn't that what she was asking about?

hmmmmmmmmm maybe i missed something, nothing unusual about doing that :shock: :D

Im interested in the arm rest! The price should be $100.00 . a group buy sounds great! Bill X BOXX

Im interested in the arm rest! The price should be $100.00 . a group buy sounds great! Bill X BOXX

They just finished a group buy on this, maybe Jim will do it again. Keep buggin him (info@jjproducts.net) and maybe he will! The last group buy went for $109.00. That is cheap for the quality that you get!

I need one of them too, price makes a difference though

I've already found a great armrest on e-bay for my Scion XB.
It has storage in the top and makes room for the handbreak.

Gerald

I just received an armrest for my xB from a company called Wood Company (http://woodcompanyusa.com/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2159). Believe it or not, its not wooden, but a black wear resistant synthetic leather that is supposed to outlast real leather. It was easy to install, it only took 8 minutes (including time to admire my work). The armrest has a metal bracket the goes down the side of the cup holder and screws into the bottom. They even included a peice of adhesive felt to cover up the screws at the bottom. There isn't any storage space, but the armrest flips up an out of the way when not in use, and for $89 bucks the price was not bad.

Oh, and these guys actually respond to email. :lol: I emailed them with a question before I ordered, and they got right back to me. I am also looking for something to hold items in the back, like the bottle of armour all that keeps rolling around. Anyone see some kind of nets or cargo gear?

http://www.woodcompanyusa.com/comersus/store/catalog/WoodCo_Scionxb_Armrest_314.JPG

I just received an armrest for my xB from a company called Wood Company (http://woodcompanyusa.com/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2159). Believe it or not, its not wooden, but a black wear resistant synthetic leather that is supposed to outlast real leather. It was easy to install, it only took 8 minutes (including time to admire my work). The armrest has a metal bracket the goes down the side of the cup holder and screws into the bottom. They even included a peice of adhesive felt to cover up the screws at the bottom. There isn't any storage space, but the armrest flips up an out of the way when not in use, and for $89 bucks the price was not bad.

Oh, and these guys actually respond to email. :lol: I emailed them with a question before I ordered, and they got right back to me. I am also looking for something to hold items in the back, like the bottle of armour all that keeps rolling around. Anyone see some kind of nets or cargo gear?

http://www.woodcompanyusa.com/comersus/store/catalog/WoodCo_Scionxb_Armrest_314.JPG

That one looks nice but looks a little low to rest your arm on while driving. Is it comfortable to rest your arm on it while driving? And can u reach the parking brake easily?

My arm fits fine, but I am 5 foot 9, so not really tall. :? Although the armrest comes over the back part of the brake handle, it is on a hinge so that when you pull the brake up the armrest moves up too. I can also flip it completely up and out of the way when I want to.

My arm fits fine, but I am 5 foot 9, so not really tall. :? Although the armrest comes over the back part of the brake handle, it is on a hinge so that when you pull the brake up the armrest moves up too. I can also flip it completely up and out of the way when I want to.

Can u take a pic of the armrest flipped up?? And also did u get the grey or the balck?

Thanx

I will try to borrow a digital camera... I got the black.

I purchase mine from Zeta products www.zetaproducts.net
It fits great, folds up, & matches the grey interior trim perfectly.
$125 + shipping. I love mine & my local Scion dealer is gonna
stock them.

Why spend so much for so little. breunor has plans for a diy armrest/console that can be built for under $20 it works I made mine and love it. the only thing i changed was i used 1/4" plywood and assembled it with small nails. 8) :idea:

I want one

Which is the best out of the 5 or so armrests abvailable? I would like to buy one for my Box. Has anyone taking notes of the pros / cons of each armrest?

Thanks!

Is there one that has matching fabric and can hold stuff inside the armrest? I have been looking one for a very very long time.

There is something to be said for the price one would pay...the TBlizzard armrest has flip up storage, flip-up cup holder, looks stock IMO and has proven to become very comfortable while blending in with the interior pretty closely. It is a non-permanent stop-gap solution until the ultimate armrest comes (padded, matching, flip-up storage with utility power built in... :wink: !) along.

I have had it for more than a few months now and the Box would feel funny without it. Nothing against the others, they all do what they say and serve the owners/creators well and honestly, anything is better than nothing no matter which you spend your cash on...

Al.Truistic
aB
Which is the best out of the 5 or so armrests abvailable? I would like to buy one for my Box. Has anyone taking notes of the pros / cons of each armrest?

Thanks!

why is it that everone has to 'BUY' a console that does a halfassed job when the plans to make the perfect console are available on this site. Could it be no one knows how to use an electric saw or pound a few small nails ,turn a couple woodscrews or cut and glue a little fabric :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? SO SAD

Yeah, why do you people have to buy a Scion. Go build one yourself. There are toilet, toothbrush, tissue paper (2 ply even) that can be made or anything from eBay. Gee, you people are so so so so stupid is the word?

Yeah, why do you people have to buy a Scion. Go build one yourself. There are toilet, toothbrush, tissue paper (2 ply even) that can be made or anything from eBay. Gee, you people are so so so so stupid is the word?

YEA, thats the word I wanted to use but thought better of it. The only thing STUPID is spending $120 plus for something that only does half of the job. I'm sorry ,I didn't realize no one knows how to make anything or do anything for themselves anymore.
MYBAD :wink:

Yeah, why do you people have to buy a Scion. Go build one yourself. There are toilet, toothbrush, tissue paper (2 ply even) that can be made or anything from eBay. Gee, you people are so so so so stupid is the word?

YEA, thats the word I wanted to use but thought better of it. The only thing STUPID is spending $120 plus for something that only does half of the job. I'm sorry ,I didn't realize no one knows how to make anything or do anything for themselves anymore.
MYBAD :wink:

Some just don't care to build and rather just buy it and save the time and effort.

Yeah, why do you people have to buy a Scion. Go build one yourself. There are toilet, toothbrush, tissue paper (2 ply even) that can be made or anything from eBay. Gee, you people are so so so so stupid is the word?

YEA, thats the word I wanted to use but thought better of it. The only thing STUPID is spending $120 plus for something that only does half of the job. I'm sorry ,I didn't realize no one knows how to make anything or do anything for themselves anymore.
MYBAD :wink:

Some just don't care to build and rather just buy it and save the time and effort.

that's his choice and that's fine but it doesn't make those who can build and want to stupid.. it just shows his narrow mindedness.

Yeah, why do you people have to buy a Scion. Go build one yourself. There are toilet, toothbrush, tissue paper (2 ply even) that can be made or anything from eBay. Gee, you people are so so so so stupid is the word?

YEA, thats the word I wanted to use but thought better of it. The only thing STUPID is spending $120 plus for something that only does half of the job. I'm sorry ,I didn't realize no one knows how to make anything or do anything for themselves anymore.
MYBAD :wink:

meh, some people just don't want to try, you'll never know if you can do it till you try. i never messed with fiberglass in my life until i tried to make an armrest armed with little knowledge on it. got a few tips from people here on scionlife on the steps to fiberglass/mold. pretty much now i can bust out a cast from my console in a few hours, whereas before it'd take me at least 2 days. most of your time goes into prepping/planning, like anything you do. i can post the steps i take to make my armrests if you anyones interested in trying for themselves. one thing i guarantee is that you will get to a point where you will get frustrated with it or disgusted by the way it looks and toss it. i've tossed a few myself here and there. takes some work to get it to a clean looking piece, alot of sanding and patience.

i'm pretty sure the wood armrest would be nice too, alot cheaper at that also. problem is i don't think most of these car owners are handy people or willing to try things. every since i started messing with fiberglass and bondo i've been trying to do as much as i can with it.

in my opinion i can't see how some of these companies have come out with armrests that don't even come close to matching the car or that use bare metal as a mounting technique. it's just disgusting looking. and why mount two screws into a console that already is wobbly? at least conforming to the console you minimize the movement of the armrest.

how stable are those zeta and wood company armrests (quality auto interiors)?

my top pick for an armrest excluding my own would be JJ Products... just a shame that it has no storage.

Yeah, why do you people have to buy a Scion. Go build one yourself. There are toilet, toothbrush, tissue paper (2 ply even) that can be made or anything from eBay. Gee, you people are so so so so stupid is the word?

YEA, thats the word I wanted to use but thought better of it. The only thing STUPID is spending $120 plus for something that only does half of the job. I'm sorry ,I didn't realize no one knows how to make anything or do anything for themselves anymore.
MYBAD :wink:

meh, some people just don't want to try, you'll never know if you can do it till you try. i never messed with fiberglass in my life until i tried to make an armrest armed with little knowledge on it. got a few tips from people here on scionlife on the steps to fiberglass/mold. pretty much now i can bust out a cast from my console in a few hours, whereas before it'd take me at least 2 days. most of your time goes into prepping/planning, like anything you do. i can post the steps i take to make my armrests if you anyones interested in trying for themselves. one thing i guarantee is that you will get to a point where you will get frustrated with it or disgusted by the way it looks and toss it. i've tossed a few myself here and there. takes some work to get it to a clean looking piece, alot of sanding and patience.

i'm pretty sure the wood armrest would be nice too, alot cheaper at that also. problem is i don't think most of these car owners are handy people or willing to try things. every since i started messing with fiberglass and bondo i've been trying to do as much as i can with it.

in my opinion i can't see how some of these companies have come out with armrests that don't even come close to matching the car or that use bare metal as a mounting technique. it's just disgusting looking. and why mount two screws into a console that already is wobbly? at least conforming to the console you minimize the movement of the armrest.

how stable are those zeta and wood company armrests (quality auto interiors)?

my top pick for an armrest excluding my own would be JJ Products... just a shame that it has no storage.


I can't speak for the others, but the Zeta armrst is probably the most stable of "all" the armrests available. That's because we anchor to the seat tracks for a rock-solid, secure mount. We do not use the cosole at all. All other armrests (excluding JJ's) use the flimsy console. As for the JJ armerst, who really wants to cut & drill into thir seats? As for storage, do you really need any more?

Thanks,

Zeta Products

oops! :lol: managed to ____ off the maker.

so it isn't the zeta that uses the console then... but still, why show bare metal? why not build up the console so it looks more factory?

i'm not trying to talk down on your armrest, i think it's good that your company was one of the first to come out with one.

always need more storage :wink: storage and armrest are two things that should be together, i've rarely seen cars with factory armrests that don't have storage. i'm just curious, do you drive a scion? if you do, where do you put all your loose change? in the cupholders? i'm used to throwing mine in an armrest storage as i'm sure most people are. i keep my sunglasses and all kinds of stuff in mine.

Since you asked...

We used flat steel for the legs so the armrest support would be "less noticeable" when the front seats are in ther normal position. When you are in the back seat, the legs vitually disappear! You don't see a big chunk of plastic sitting there.

We didn't add storage because the rear cup holder and the bin next to the e-brake are still usable! We looked at every aspect of the design and ease of install and stability were are 2 main concerns. Hope this answers some questions.

As for storage, do you really need any more?

Thanks,

Zeta Products

More storage is a Good thing especially covered storage. Sure the BOX has some storage but it is all exposed to sun and prying eyes. A console with storage is a natural. Why design an armrest only when it doesn't take much to do both. I'm really surprised no one came out with one like the molded plastic one thats available for the jeep wrangler. It's cheap to produce and works great. Also the current prices on all the aftermarket ones are too high, from the ones I've seen they should be about half of what they are. The one I made does the job perfectly and looks factory! COST about $20 :P

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To TBlizzard: How do I go about ordering one of your custom consoles?

PM him. Will someone put that you have to PM Tblizzard in the reviews section? I've got all kinds of people PMing me asking where to buy it.