Console arm rest pad mod
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Console arm rest pad mod
I don't use the ash tray & had two blank switch covers. So I moved the warning lights & rear Def switch to the forward three locations.
Formed a piece of aluminum as a backing plate. I had an old torn up console, so I cut out a section of the cover to fit. added some dense foam under it. I glued the cover to the backing plate, then used double sided tape to sick the whole works to the console. Easy to return to stock. Just peel it off.
I usually drive with my hand on the shifter, so now my elbow has somewhere more comfortable to rest.
Formed a piece of aluminum as a backing plate. I had an old torn up console, so I cut out a section of the cover to fit. added some dense foam under it. I glued the cover to the backing plate, then used double sided tape to sick the whole works to the console. Easy to return to stock. Just peel it off.
I usually drive with my hand on the shifter, so now my elbow has somewhere more comfortable to rest.
Originally posted by FDNewbie
I like...but I'm still partial to the JDM armrest that takes the place of the ashtray. It's padded real nice, and rests my elbow quite comfortably. But it IS a little pricey...
I like...but I'm still partial to the JDM armrest that takes the place of the ashtray. It's padded real nice, and rests my elbow quite comfortably. But it IS a little pricey...
I like your innovation, but my armrest just flows much better with the interior.ALI
Where'd you get it for $60??? I got mine for $85, and I thought I got a deal on it, considering it retails for $96...
Oh and the other thing I like about it is that you can actually use it. When you pop up the padded rest area, there's a nice large area to put stuff in, like a cellphone, change, etc. Putting stuff in the ashtray was a prob...most stuff wouldn't fit. And what did fit inside, well, good luck trying to get it back out lol
Oh and the other thing I like about it is that you can actually use it. When you pop up the padded rest area, there's a nice large area to put stuff in, like a cellphone, change, etc. Putting stuff in the ashtray was a prob...most stuff wouldn't fit. And what did fit inside, well, good luck trying to get it back out lol
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Originally posted by FDNewbie
Where'd you get it for $60??? I got mine for $85, and I thought I got a deal on it, considering it retails for $96...
Where'd you get it for $60??? I got mine for $85, and I thought I got a deal on it, considering it retails for $96...
The "For Sale" section
ALI
Sled Driver, looks really good. Glad to see someone try something different. I'm curious as to where to got the CF dash parts from? Was it a stick on kit or...?
Thanks.
-Mike
Thanks.
-Mike
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Originally posted by FDNewbie
Oh and the other thing I like about it is that you can actually use it. When you pop up the padded rest area, there's a nice large area to put stuff in, like a cellphone, change, etc. Putting stuff in the ashtray was a prob...most stuff wouldn't fit. And what did fit inside, well, good luck trying to get it back out lol
Oh and the other thing I like about it is that you can actually use it. When you pop up the padded rest area, there's a nice large area to put stuff in, like a cellphone, change, etc. Putting stuff in the ashtray was a prob...most stuff wouldn't fit. And what did fit inside, well, good luck trying to get it back out lol
But yeah, the custom armrest looks awesome. I love it when people go ahead and make something new on their own. It makes each 7 even more unique. Keep up the good work.
Originally posted by ROTORhead93
But yeah, the custom armrest looks awesome. I love it when people go ahead and make something new on their own. It makes each 7 even more unique. Keep up the good work.
But yeah, the custom armrest looks awesome. I love it when people go ahead and make something new on their own. It makes each 7 even more unique. Keep up the good work.
I know a lot of people still love the aluminum pedals he made. I don't even know where to start when it comes to actually making things or modifying them as such...so I have him madd respect. My hat's off to you, Sled Driver.
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I WANA KNOW ABOUT THE CF PANELS.
I have to redo the whoel interior of my car, sat in a drive way uncovered for about 7 otr 8 years un-covered, so its all shot to hell, but now that its mine im going to redo it, and i want to replace some of the panels (mainly center console) with CF ones.
oh yeah its an 85 rx7 GS, and im having a hell of a time finding parts for it (inside or out) and i dont want to have to fabricate them seeing as to how i dont have to gear for it but if i have to i am a case modder and have been known to get creative =)
I have to redo the whoel interior of my car, sat in a drive way uncovered for about 7 otr 8 years un-covered, so its all shot to hell, but now that its mine im going to redo it, and i want to replace some of the panels (mainly center console) with CF ones.
oh yeah its an 85 rx7 GS, and im having a hell of a time finding parts for it (inside or out) and i dont want to have to fabricate them seeing as to how i dont have to gear for it but if i have to i am a case modder and have been known to get creative =)
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Originally posted by BRTNCUSTOM
Could someone post some pics fo the jdm one. I have never seen it.
Could someone post some pics fo the jdm one. I have never seen it.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hlight=armrest
Last edited by ROTORhead93; Jul 6, 2004 at 01:49 PM.
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Originally posted by FDNewbie
Just don't harrass him about them plz...he stopped making them over a year ago (maybe 2 years now?), and I definitely don't wanna be the one responsible for giving him a headache...
Just don't harrass him about them plz...he stopped making them over a year ago (maybe 2 years now?), and I definitely don't wanna be the one responsible for giving him a headache...
