When you can make you own. This took me about 2 hours and less than $12. I bought the vinyl at the local fabric store and already had some leftover MDF from building my speakerbox. I think it cam out pretty nice.

 

It looks home made. Not a bad job, but i'd still prefer paying a little more and getting something nicer. Not to mention I like to raise up the armrest every so often.

 

Thats because it is homemade. There is 1 on ebay thats homemade and its listed at $128. No way Im paying that.

 

Not bad. Saved yourself about $80 too. I think the only way I could make a home-made one would be with Legos.

 

How about a 'how to' and plans for what you did??

Would like to see that!

 

can you still use the e-brake/parking brake

 

Yeah the parking brake is fully functional. Its actually easy to make.

 

i got the one off of ebay and i only paid 75 bux for it.... it fits really nice and doesnt look home made.... however i did take it apart and cut an inch or so off te bottom of it cuz my car is a 5speed and it was too tall...IMO getting it off ebay is the easiest way to go and if your give a best offer of 75 bux he will accept it

 

Yeah I offered the guy on ebay $75 for it but he wanted $25 to ship it. Sved some cash for now.

 

Way to go RaginCajun! It's nice to see others making their own console. I made mine almost 2 years ago and still love it. Nobody can tell it's home made. Plus it adds some nice storage space.

 

Hey--nice job. Not sure I could tackle such a project, but if I could find some yellow vinyl I might be tempted!!

 

I know Hankock Fabric carries Yellow. They had some when I got my red.

 

Hey -
could you post some measurements and a walk through of what you ended up with?
Is it bolted to anything or just sitting there?

Nice job. I want to copy you

- Saylor

 

The total demensions for the armrest is 14in high by 10in wide by 4 3/4in wide.

This is the demensions for the pieces. All thickness MDF I used were 1/2in.

2- 10x14 this is the large sides
2- 3 3/4x4 this is the front and back
1- 3 3/4x10 this is the bottom
1- 4 7/8x10 1/2 this is the top
2- small hinges
1- yard of dense foam
1- yard of black vinyl
50- 1in wood screws
1- can of spray adhesive
1- drill and screwdriver
1- tablesaw

Once you have all the pieces it should go together easily. Each piece fit perfectly for me since MDF is a true 1/2in. I used 1in wood screws and drilled pilot holes to prevent splitting. I used the foam to cover the MDF first and attached it with spray adhesive.

The only modification I had to do was bring the overall size of the MDF down to 1/4in at the bottom because its to thick to fit between the seats and the factory console. I did this about 4in up the entire 10x14 pieces. I used a table saw for the project. I wish I had taken some pics before covering it but once you get started you will see how easy it goes together. I bought my vinyl from Hancock Fabrics and they had many colors to choose from. I hope this helps someone.

It is not bolted in it can be removed in 5 seconds. It doesnt get in the way of the rear cupholder or the e-brake.

 

Thanks Jethro and RaginCajun--might give it a try!!

 

Link to the ebay auction? I like how yours has the strip.. is that available in different colors? (white, lol)

 

Heres the ebay link.......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-S...spagenameZWDVW

 

I know it's home made...I'm saying, it looks like it's home made, making the whole effect look cheap IMHO.

 

I think it looks pretty good. The staples in the back are really the only thing that jump out and detract from the look. Good work!

 

Looks nice, and for $12.00, you sure cannot beat the price! Great storage too!