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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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Default Armrest 5 weeks away!

from dany @ saddlebags.com

"Getting close. I estimate 5 weeks"



Old Mar 18, 2004 | 05:26 PM
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 05:28 PM
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thats pimp shyt!!! how much!!! i want one i want one!!!

now for the question.. is there anyway they can make it a little longer?
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 05:43 PM
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black vinyl top with cloth seats?
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 05:43 PM
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It should retail for less than a 100.00 I will set up a group buy when they are ready to ship. Bill
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by HotBox
thats pimp shyt!!! how much!!! i want one i want one!!!

now for the question.. is there anyway they can make it a little longer?
I keep getting emails for a cream that says "will make it longer". I can forward them...
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 06:11 PM
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can you still use the rear cup holder with this?
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 06:20 PM
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Not the greatest but I will take anything to be honest..
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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yeah...

it'll be great if the armrest is abit longer...cuz it looks abit stubby. but i gotta admit...the storage compartment feature is awesome.
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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i wonder what the pricing will be? i hope its resonable. and i hope it can come in carbon fiber. with a nice tweed like black cushion.. that way it'll match the seats
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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Is it just me...or does it look a little too........short? (height-wise) Maybe it's just the picture. :? It just looks like it wouldn't be high enough for you to easily rest your arm on.


Although I will say that, despite it's appearance, I am more than interested! :D Definitely, keep us posted, especially on price!
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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Yo, definatly post when you find out the price and availability. It looks cheap, but an armrest would be awesome.
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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Definitely, one of the holy grails for xB drivers!

Much props to Dany@Saddlebags for getting this far and looking like a definite reality.

I would like one, oh yes! :D
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 11:34 PM
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Late in december Dany had sent me a picture of the prototype, He had my console for 6 weeks and that is what they use to mock up. The new one has storage space and cd holders. When they are ready for shipping I will set up a group buy. If saadlebags\steelhorse is cool with it. Bill Turner DBA Scion Specialties
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 12:26 AM
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i will be one of the ones in the group buy i hope
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 12:38 AM
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I would like to get one!!!
:D :D :D
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 12:57 AM
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One reason that it may be short is that getting to the emergency brake will be a hassel otherwise. I got the arm rest from JC Whitney and played around with it for a while, but it was too long. Even though it had plenty of clearance for the brake, you had to use your left hand and totally turn to the side to get the brake up. For a longer rest, it might have to be one that does not have storage space and can be retracted up in between the two seats.
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 05:08 AM
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Depending on what the manufactor says, I will try to make this buy, wide open available to everyone. I have to wait on what the manufactor says, but that is my plan.

The person who wrote about the e brake clearing is correct and I traded idea with Dany about this. I 'm gald that he let back in on this deal, I put a lot of effort into it. Thanks Scion Life members for all your support. Thanks to Dany at saddle bags for sticking with it. Bill Turner DBA Scion Specialties
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Is it complicated to install?
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Hate_adict
Is it complicated to install?
I think it just fits in the back cupholder...



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