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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 02:35 AM
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So havent checked in a while and im getting ready to buy an armrest for my box. Is the Boomerang still the best thing going?
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 03:11 AM
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Where's the poll
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 03:43 AM
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Where's the poll
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 03:56 AM
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Yeah I love my Boomerang armrest! I've got the leather one.
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 04:18 AM
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I liked and purchased the boomerang armrest and did like it but I found that I actually like the Scion armrest better and have installed it in my car instead. There is no storage on the Scion one but it is more comfortable to rest your arm on and you can fold it up when you don't want it. I would look into it before you make a decision.
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Rip Van Winkle
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Where's the poll
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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Scion armrest works and looks great.

$79.00 from newscionparts.com
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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Seems kinda odd, no poll......
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ScoobyVan
Originally Posted by Rip Van Winkle
Originally Posted by xvolcomx88
Where's the poll
Where is the poll?
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluerobin
I liked and purchased the boomerang armrest and did like it but I found that I actually like the Scion armrest better and have installed it in my car instead. There is no storage on the Scion one but it is more comfortable to rest your arm on and you can fold it up when you don't want it. I would look into it before you make a decision.
Same story here. Plus I'll add that for big bastards like myself the Boomerang makes it slightly harder to buckle your belt since the sides are flat.

If you do wind up wanting the boomerang, I have mine that was in the car for 2 months. Never used the CD wallet either. All parts and the box are included. $85 shipped. Let me know if you want it!

-Alex
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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boomerang for me
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Joehnn
Originally Posted by ScoobyVan
Originally Posted by Rip Van Winkle
Originally Posted by xvolcomx88
Where's the poll
Where is the poll?
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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I like my Zeta, nice and sturdy.
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by iNFEktEd
Originally Posted by Joehnn
Originally Posted by ScoobyVan
Originally Posted by Rip Van Winkle
Originally Posted by xvolcomx88
Where's the poll
Where is the poll?


but for real I just ordered the Scion armrest...my buddy has one also and theres no contest.
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 01:08 AM
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I don't have one yet, but if I were to put $$$ down for one, I'd buy the Zeta storage. I'd say it looks better than the OEM armrest.
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 01:28 AM
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Scion $79 armrest is a waste of money. Received it yesterday and installed it i a mere 5 minutes. Looks okay but is much too narrow and worse yet, sits much too low. If anyone is interested in buying it, it's now for sale.
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 02:27 AM
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Just received and installed the Boomerang. It fits me well. I'm 6'3" and drive w/ the seat fully back. My wife rides w/ the seat fully forward and she can't use it! It does make it slightly difficult to bucklup. The magnetic close tends to slide to the right, off center. The storage and 32 CD holder rocks. Would be nice to be able to lift it when not needed. But , no. It's generally a good product and I'd buy again. Haven't seen the factory rest but would like to compare. Compare st if you can! .... RushAlong
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by RushAlong
Just received and installed the Boomerang. It fits me well. I'm 6'3" and drive w/ the seat fully back. My wife rides w/ the seat fully forward and she can't use it! It does make it slightly difficult to bucklup. The magnetic close tends to slide to the right, off center. The storage and 32 CD holder rocks. Would be nice to be able to lift it when not needed. But , no. It's generally a good product and I'd buy again. Haven't seen the factory rest but would like to compare. Compare st if you can! .... RushAlong
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