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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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i felt like i was jacking some elses thread and felt bad, so i just made a new one....I hope you guys enjoy it and if you guys need one done let me know!
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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how much taller is this than the stock one? would you be able to make it in other materials besides leather? what kind of cost?

very interested!

Mike

PS - nice work!!
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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i felt like i was jacking some elses thread and felt bad, so i just made a new one....
I wouldn't worry about threadjacking the other one, since 9er first posted that thread on 10/22/08, he hasn't responded to the thread or logged back on to SL since 10/27/08.
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Count me in. Im goin to Vegas tuesday thatll help. PM'd
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 12:29 AM
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looks great.
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 02:20 AM
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GREAT IDEA.i just wonder why scion don't think of things like this from the beganing.
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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i made mine about 1" taller than the stock!

i am in the process of getting a part carbon or wood...and leather steering wheel made....i'll keep you posted!
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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they just want to give people the room to do things up peoples' own way! That is the only reason i can think of.
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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Looks great, how much did this cost?

I prefer the armrest in the other thread you posted yours in.
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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$75 bucks! with real leather
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 02:09 AM
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Looks great! can you make this taller? At least to match the height of the stock armrest? If so, how much?
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 04:20 AM
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probably 20-25 bucks more....cause bigger= more leather and more foam....
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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the one you constructed is sleek and has a great profile. I'm afraid that adding extra padding would make it look out of place. any ideas on how to raise the height while maintaining that "factory" look? Also, i have noticed that you have posted a great deal about your Scion. Do you have any connections, etc in NC? Looking for some stereo installs/tips.
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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im afraid not...im in LA..so......

on the padding, if you use the right density foam, it will not change the factory look, especially if you keep the same overal profile.....let me know if you need it....
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