Anyone tried a saxo armrest?

1. ds_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 33 51 Saxo VTR

   #1 11th July 2007, 21:15

   Don't know about anyone else but i wish my saxo had an armrest.... so i had a look and found this thing on ebay
   
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...8647&rd=1&rd=1
   
   not the prettiest thing i've seen... but wondered if anyone has had any experience of an armrest maybe even this one in particular
2. Robb Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Feb 2006 140 Grime St. Posts: 15163 Panamera

   #2 11th July 2007, 21:18

   i THINK leckie did. i meant to ask him about it actually as I want one for my car too.
3. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #3 11th July 2007, 21:19

   I have one mate and I think they are really good.
   
   Look well too...
   
   
4. Jackman Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.

   #4 11th July 2007, 21:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Luke I have one mate and I think they are really good. Look well too...

   That looks pretty snazzy actually!
   
   Do you actually ' rest your arm on it'?
5. ds_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 33 51 Saxo VTR

   #5 11th July 2007, 21:22

   looks really smart, any problems fitting it?
6. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #6 11th July 2007, 21:22

   It does indeed.
   
   It's great as I leave it on there whilst I change gear too and it's fab for motorway driving
7. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #7 11th July 2007, 21:22

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ds_vtr looks really smart, any problems fitting it?

   No dude, just goes straight in between the seats.
8. xsmile_be_happyx Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5926

   #8 11th July 2007, 21:23

   just rest your arm on your leg on summit, saves u money
9. Jackman Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.

   #9 11th July 2007, 21:23

   I thought they looked pretty tacky... but that picture has changed my mind luke..
   
   Rather fond of that to be honest.
10. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

    #10 11th July 2007, 21:24

    Yeah, I was a bit unsure at the time but it's one of the best things bought for the car to be honest..
11. Robb Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Feb 2006 140 Grime St. Posts: 15163 Panamera

    #11 11th July 2007, 21:26

    that looks really good luke. did you have to use screws or something?
    
    know what you mean about the motorway driving. doing 90 miles a day on the motorway, need one ASAP. getting neck strain to the max lol
12. OLLYVTS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 West Sussex . Posts: 5690 Subaru Impreza Wrx

    #12 11th July 2007, 21:28

    I think it looks pretty good too.
13. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

    #13 11th July 2007, 21:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Robb that looks really good luke. did you have to use screws or something? know what you mean about the motorway driving. doing 90 miles a day on the motorway, need one ASAP. getting neck strain to the max lol

    The legs screw onto the base, that's it.
    
    It slides between the seats..
14. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

    #14 11th July 2007, 21:29

    i did but i didnt fit between my bucket seats! lol
15. ds_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 33 51 Saxo VTR

    #15 11th July 2007, 21:34

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Luke The legs screw onto the base, that's it. It slides between the seats..

    i'm looking on ebay, is the link i gave at the start the same as ur's? do u remember the seller or have a link?
16. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

    #16 11th July 2007, 21:38

    Yeah, it's the same one.
    
    Comes from Germany.
17. s2bkavtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 inverness Posts: 161 clio 172

    #17 11th July 2007, 21:38

    Not keen im afraid
18. Danhunt Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Co Durham/Hereford Posts: 3044 'Floz' Citroen saxo 1.1 [RIP], Escort XR3i, 306 Tu

    #18 11th July 2007, 21:38

    Nice find! i think i will invest in one
19. thekore Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Kennoway, Fife Posts: 170 97 Saxo 1.5 XD

    #19 11th July 2007, 22:24

    That looks really nice Luke, not too bad a price either considering it adds functionality too
20. adamhighfield Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Shrewsbury Posts: 642 Saxo VTS

    #20 11th July 2007, 22:48

    i am thinking of getting 1 of these too. i am quite impressed after seeing that pic, especially as the saxo doesnt have much storage space (i have the small glovebox at the top of the dash).
21. ds_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 33 51 Saxo VTR

    #21 15th July 2007, 19:31

    thanks for the comments, i ordered mine on friday and will upload pics as soon as i can!
22. Andy_S Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Derby Posts: 1548 Saxo VTS

    #22 15th July 2007, 19:36

    Could you take some pics from behind as if u were siting in the rear seats? Just wanna see what it looks like, as it looks quite good from the side.
23. ds_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 33 51 Saxo VTR

    #23 15th July 2007, 19:50

    sure not a problem, just hope it arrives soon
24. user_15266 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 N.DEVON Posts: 2558 Pair of Crutches atm!

    #24 16th July 2007, 18:45

    looks better than i thought it wud
25. djmartin Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2006 Near Hull Posts: 8405 BMW 3.0 X3,toyota mr2 & Skyline R33

    #25 16th July 2007, 18:53

    hmm tempted to buy one of these when i get some more cash
    
    not just a good place to put ur arm but also an extra place to store stuff aswell which is a bonus really
26. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #26 16th July 2007, 20:45

    hugely impressed with lukes apart from it needs a bit of moving when lobbing people in the back ( 5-door triumphs yet again)
    
    defo need one for mine. but need more important things like lowering, kit and tints.
27. James Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Hull Posts: 11909 Beeeemer

    #27 16th July 2007, 22:36

    Had a look at Lukes, pretty good job to be honest. Although they would be better if they were some kind of leather material.. the plastic scratches etc as I noticed on Lukes. Still it looked tidy and not out of place.
28. aldo_vtr_1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2005 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 140

    #28 17th July 2007, 22:06

    Handy a suppose for the vts's like mine that have no glove box at all. Doesnt't look to out of place!
29. ds_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 33 51 Saxo VTR

    #29 17th July 2007, 22:18

    have I just screwed mine up somehow???arrived today and i've tried adjusting it and can't seem to get it to fit properly. Pretty sure its exactly the same as luke's just with carbon fibre instead of chrome.
    
    I cant get it back enough to be able to use the handbrake properly so gutted i was looking forward to it all weekend
    
    
    
    
30. ds_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 33 51 Saxo VTR

    #30 18th July 2007, 22:47

    duh! just needed to push the seats back and tighten the handbrake cable so it doesnt come up as high. So now straining to reach the pedals but at least i have a armrest!
31. ds_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 33 51 Saxo VTR

    #31 19th July 2007, 21:31

    photo from behind
    
    
32. Barkham Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Essex Posts: 464 Zetec S

    #32 19th July 2007, 21:47

    so how do u now adjust your seat angle??
33. Gardian Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Brielle; Netherlands Posts: 10 2003 Saxo VTS 1.4 8V

    #33 20th July 2007, 06:37

    Looks very nice! I've thought of buying one of those too.
    After seeing the pics, I might get one this weekend.
    Can you slide the seats back and forth without knocking the armrest out of its place?
    Can you post a pic of how the armrest is mounted ds_vtr?
    Did you mod yours Luke, to fit it like that, cause I don't want it to block the handbrake.
34. RedB Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Haywards Heath Posts: 8445

    #34 21st July 2007, 04:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Barkham so how do u now adjust your seat angle??

    Looks nice, was wondering the exact same!!! do the seats still tilt and slide as they should without any probs dude?
35. ds_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 33 51 Saxo VTR

    #35 22nd July 2007, 21:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gardian Looks very nice! I've thought of buying one of those too. After seeing the pics, I might get one this weekend. Can you slide the seats back and forth without knocking the armrest out of its place? Can you post a pic of how the armrest is mounted ds_vtr? Did you mod yours Luke, to fit it like that, cause I don't want it to block the handbrake.

    It's a bit dark now i'll take some decent pics tomorrow of how its assembled and how it works with the seats and post them when i get back from work. The seats tilt as normal but if you move the seats back and forth (and when sliding the seat to get people in the back) it will knock into the armrest. The reason why it was blocking the handbrake in the first couple of photos was because the seats were too far forward so i;ve had to move them back (and slightly adjust my driving position) It's very stable otherwise!
    
    To be honest it still semi blocks the handbrake, i took it into a garage to ask for them to tighten it up so i wouldnt have to pull it up as far and was told it was on 3 clicks and wouldnt really make a difference if they did it. They also wanted £29.99 for the honour because they have to remove the heatshields etc. In my other cars its adjusted from next to the handbrake itself but thats french cars for you i guess.
    
    Hope that helps for now, any more questions feel free to ask
36. sjsbale Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2006 London Posts: 417 Golf GTi

    #36 23rd July 2007, 00:36

    I was thinking about one of these but now looking at the rear it looks like you cant adjust the recliners can't be having that!
37. ds_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 33 51 Saxo VTR

    #37 23rd July 2007, 21:10

    
    
    
    
    
38. ds_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 33 51 Saxo VTR

    #38 23rd July 2007, 21:15

    hope that helps...
39. ds_vtr L-plater Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 33 51 Saxo VTR

    #39 23rd July 2007, 21:25

    
    
    
    this is what happens when you try and move the seat
    
    
40. Gardian Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Brielle; Netherlands Posts: 10 2003 Saxo VTS 1.4 8V

    #40 24th July 2007, 06:29

    Tnx ds_vtr, it certainly helps!
    I've phoned my local bodyshop yesterday, 'cause they're offering armrests as well. They claim they have a smaller one which fits nicely between the seats (so you can operate them normally) and you should be able to mount it rock solid onto the original mounts of the seats.
    I've a very busy schedule, but I'll try to see the guy this week.
    He offered to test-fit the armrest before I buy it, I'll try and make some photo's too so you can see the results.