Knighty 29 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 Do optional extras count as a mod? If so I'm in the right place! Had my lovely new armrest delivered today from Toyota GB All I'm gonna say is I wish I'd read the instructions to install it before I bought it... Not sure I like the idea of drilling holes into my, at the moment perfect interior. But it should be an awesome addition, should finish off the centre tunnel nicely. Shame they weren't on from standard though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 Did they come with the full leather trim? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 I was a coward - got the dealer to fit! Agree they should be standard though... 1 Knighty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knighty 29 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 Did they come with the full leather trim? I'm not actually sure, as far as I'm aware it was only ever available as an option on its own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 it's much easier using black self tappers, about 10 mins and that was without the template they didn't"t send. If you want a drive across the A50 I'd do it for you We'll done on your first mod 1 Knighty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knighty 29 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 I was a coward - got the dealer to fit! Agree they should be standard though... I thought about asking the dealer to be honest... But the instructions seem really well documented so I think it should be fine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Church 209 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 One of mods that i loved most. Now it's much more comfortable to rest / put hand there right besides handbrake & gear lever, unlike before, when hand was kept on handbrake boot. Another big pro for this particular armrest - result is very OEM-ish of stock look. It doesn't look like some bad fit aftermarket addon. Hating one thing for it though, that it opens to side, not to back. No clue why they chosen to make it accessible only by driver. 1 Knighty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 Honestly, as daunting as it seems at first, it's nowhere near as bad as you may think. Unlike Mark, I did it as instructed, took about 20 minutes using the template. Wasn't particularly accurate with markings either, and it went together with ease. 1 Knighty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knighty 29 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 it's much easier using black self tappers, about 10 mins and that was without the template they didn't"t send. If you want a drive across the A50 I'd do it for you We'll done on your first mod Yeah it's a little poor that the fitting instructions weren't packaged with it, or even just the template you need would do. I'll give it a go following them though! 1 Mark-in-Stoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knighty 29 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 One of mods that i loved most. Now it's much more comfortable to rest / put hand there right besides handbrake & gear lever, unlike before, when hand was kept on handbrake boot. Another big pro for this particular armrest - result is very OEM-ish of stock look. It doesn't look like some bad fit aftermarket addon. Hating one thing for it though, that it opens to side, not to back. No clue why they chosen to make it accessible only by driver. This is the main reason I bought it, the centre console just never looked quite finished, and of course it stops me from ending up with my elbow in the cup holder! . I'm really happy with the quality of it, like you say it just fits the interior perfectly! I do agree though, the side opening is strange. There are two cup holders in the centre after all...you'd have thought it would be made easier for both driver and passenger to get to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knighty 29 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 Honestly, as daunting as it seems at first, it's nowhere near as bad as you may think. Unlike Mark, I did it as instructed, took about 20 minutes using the template. Wasn't particularly accurate with markings either, and it went together with ease. Awesome mate, I'll definitely be giving it a go following the instructions. It doesn't seem like there's much to go wrong (he says). Just gotta wait till Monday to get the template printed off. Reminds me I should really invest in a printer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Church 209 Report post Posted February 6, 2016 Knighty: I ended never using center console cup holders. Removed them, due not using to save weight & gain more volume in console. It was too hard and down right dangerous to reach there. So i just use 'bottle holders' in doors, that even while are suggested not to be used for cups (but imho it's because of spillage danger, not that important for me having normal hermetic coffee jug), but are way easier to reach without diverting eyes from road without leaning/turning as it was with stock center cupholder. 1 Knighty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knighty 29 Report post Posted February 6, 2016 Knighty: I ended never using center console cup holders. Removed them, due not using to save weight & gain more volume in console. It was too hard and down right dangerous to reach there. So i just use 'bottle holders' in doors, that even while are suggested not to be used for cups (but imho it's because of spillage danger, not that important for me having normal hermetic coffee jug), but are way easier to reach without diverting eyes from road without leaning/turning as it was with stock center cupholder. To be honest church I think I'm gonna ditch it also once the armrest is installed. Like you say the door pockets are more than up to the task! And if I'm honest, I may have a slight panic attack if someone tried to drink in my car anyway... Hahaha Would anyone be kind enough to post up some installed pictures so I can get an idea of how it looks in the flesh rather than some marketing photos from Toyota themselves? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 6, 2016 Only one in my car when I got it 2 Knighty and MangoNo5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knighty 29 Report post Posted February 6, 2016 Only one in my car when I got it That looks great, goes really well with the full leather! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 6, 2016 Didn't get car new so don't know if they come with leather trim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
