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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Not sure if anyone needs to see these... I know I searched every forum I could find looking for photos.

I posted them in my intro thread, but figured maybe someone might get some use out of seeing these... (please don't copy and use elsewhere. )









Hope these help folks on the search! (FWIW, I went with this one rather than the others because of the padding and cost. It's a LEEEEETLE low for me, but it's doable. I'm 5'7", but if I were taller, I'd imagine it would be perfect. It installs in about 2 minutes. The price was right. And it arrived literally two days after I placed the order. To me, it looks like it came installed!)
Old Sep 2, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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I'm a new owner of a 2009 XD and I just purchased the Zeta armrest through their Ebay store for $75. It's much cheaper than on their website. I installed it last night, and I can honestly say it's a perfect fit and exactly what I wanted. After searching for a couple of weeks and comparing it to the Japanese IST armrest, I think it's the best choice.

However, I noticed on the box that it said "Yaris" on the side [which doesn't surprise me], and I kick myself for not thinking of searching for a Yaris armrest sooner.

For a $40 "Zeta" armrest on Ebay [the exact same product], search for "toyota yaris center armrest".

Hopefully this helps for those who want a nice inexpensive and practical interior mod [at half the price of the "ZETA" name].

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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Looks nice...
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Originally Posted by jerwilt1
I'm a new owner of a 2009 XD and I just purchased the Zeta armrest through their Ebay store for $75. It's much cheaper than on their website. I installed it last night, and I can honestly say it's a perfect fit and exactly what I wanted. After searching for a couple of weeks and comparing it to the Japanese IST armrest, I think it's the best choice.

However, I noticed on the box that it said "Yaris" on the side [which doesn't surprise me], and I kick myself for not thinking of searching for a Yaris armrest sooner.

For a $40 "Zeta" armrest on Ebay [the exact same product], search for "toyota yaris center armrest".

Hopefully this helps for those who want a nice inexpensive and practical interior mod [at half the price of the "ZETA" name].

- J
Nice images. Note that you cannot just install a Yaris armrest in an xD. The console is slightly different for each car. We modify the bottom of the armrest for each application.
Old Sep 4, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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just another +1 for the Zeta armrest, its what i have in my car. the pocket is the perfect size to hold a Whelen siren too. fwiw. ;)
Old Sep 5, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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How do the armrests install?
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Hello all! I just bought a nwe '08 xD a month or so ago. (CFC FTW!) Used to own a '91 Caprice. I was a little miffed that the car didn't come with an armrest.

Zetaproducts: do you sell direct to SL members at a cheaper price than eBay?

If you don't please accept my apologies. I'm coming from a much older forum and they do things a lot different.
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How do the armrests install?
If fits into the rear cupholder, and then stabilizes with two little screws straight down through into the bottom of the cupholder.
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by zetaproducts
Nice images.
Thanks! I wanted to represent the color better than some others I've seen. It's definitely a great match and not as gray as some other photos I've seen taken with flash.
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Link to their eBay store?

Nice looking product. I could definitely use one, I'm on the highway a lot and extra storage is always good.
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 03:10 AM
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never really took it to consideration but I kinda want one now haha. anyone know the link to it? please and thanks
Old Oct 18, 2009 | 04:18 AM
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I'm gonna buy myself one for christmas
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Originally Posted by RoadKing
Link to their eBay store?

Nice looking product. I could definitely use one, I'm on the highway a lot and extra storage is always good.
eBay Store
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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i had one in mine but it was to low for me too.
Old Nov 22, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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hey green:

could you measure the exact height of the armrest from a fixed point for me, like say from the floor, or from the the base of the cup holder...so i can see if the zeta is the right height for me. thanks man
Old Dec 2, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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i want to order the zeta armrest, but I have always been nervous about the fact that its held in with 2 small screws, there must have been a better way to secure it other than the 2 small screws
Old Dec 8, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by zetaproducts
Nice images. Note that you cannot just install a Yaris armrest in an xD. The console is slightly different for each car. We modify the bottom of the armrest for each application.
Canyou install it in a 2006 xb?
Old Dec 8, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by KILLA XD
i had one in mine but it was to low for me too.
i'll take it need one for my XB and i'm only 5'5'
Old Dec 10, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by uskrewed
I'm gonna buy myself one for christmas

Merry Christmas to ME! Just clicked on the link and bought myself one
Old Jan 6, 2010 | 02:03 AM
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I had the same skepticism about the screws being enough to hold the rest secure. I have had my zeta armrest installed for about a year and it's fine. Get one if you haven't already!



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