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Old May 10, 2005 | 01:10 AM
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Default Bought the Factory armrest today!!

its about time, i had to wait to get one ,cause all the dealer ships around me were sold out, but today i got mine. I t was really easy to install after i figured were to hook the bar that sucures the armrest, toke me about 10 min, it really nice, matchs the seats perfect, and isnt to low.
Old May 10, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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Nice. I am thinking of picking one up. How much did it run ya?
Old May 10, 2005 | 07:16 PM
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don't get it from the dealer, they charge you more than other online retailers
Old May 10, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Special Sauce
don't get it from the dealer, they charge you more than other online retailers
thats when the $50 gift card from Scion comes to use...
Old May 10, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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it was only 95 at my dealer, they charge 99 plus 10 dollars shipping at most online places ive found
Old May 10, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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You have an auto or manual? If a manual, does it make it awkward to shift?
Old May 10, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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pics, pics, pics.....Pleeeeeease!!
Old May 10, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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^ ditto, i'd like to see pix, also if you can get someone sitting in the shot w/thyre arm on it/hand on the shifter (pls explain the persons height) i'm 5'5'' so toohigh/too low sux..as it does for everyone
Old May 10, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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yeah how would the height be for a 6'3 dude, cause just ordered it from www.trdsparks.com for $71.25
Old May 10, 2005 | 08:54 PM
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Well to give you an idea, I'm about 5 feet tall and its too low for me to lean my arm on while driving. However, my husband is 6 feet tall and its perfect for him. Both of us have to lean it up to pull up or release the e-brake.
Old May 10, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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dope!
Old May 10, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SolarGrrl
Well to give you an idea, I'm about 5 feet tall and its too low for me to lean my arm on while driving. However, my husband is 6 feet tall and its perfect for him. Both of us have to lean it up to pull up or release the e-brake.
sweet im 6 foot too, so im def gonna pic one up
Old May 10, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by failed_ethics
You have an auto or manual? If a manual, does it make it awkward to shift?
I have the Zeta Armrest in my 5 sp car, it is a little awkward to shift, but i'm getting used to it..
Old May 10, 2005 | 11:13 PM
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zeta storage? yeah, it looked a little long to me for 5spd drivers
Old May 10, 2005 | 11:28 PM
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word to the guys with the official Scion accessory armrest. I'm wanting it, but big question here... is it sturdy? As I understand it doesn't bolt in, but somehow snaps into the rear cupholder (is this correct?). A lot of the armrests that I've seen don't feel secure at all.
So what's the verdict, I hope it's good, cause I'm tired of resting my arm in my lap!
Old May 10, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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Im 6'3" and it fits perfectly for me. It actually puts my hand right over the shiftknob. Its so sturdy. I put all my wieght on it and stays strong. The way it stays in is by the metal pole that connects to the seats and over the middle of the armrest. Its two parts...Ill try to take some pics when I get time. It takes like a whole 1-2 minutes to install...
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