New Console/armrest
#101
I had never modified any of my cars by myself before, but I wanted to give this a try. So I bought the armrest/cosole for my 2011 base model from one of the ebay auto dealerships ($180 vs. $240 retail), and it cost another $30 for the 3/4" hole saw, adapter, and a 10 mm socket for the bolts.
I was very happy on how easy it was to do. It probably took only 30 minutes to complete. Getting the parking brake bracket installed probably was the hardest part (as others have said). I just pulled down the wire with my hand to line up the bolts, and then mananged to get both bolts in part way before tightening them up. It took a few tries to get it working.
The commute this morning was more comfortable with the armrest.
I was very happy on how easy it was to do. It probably took only 30 minutes to complete. Getting the parking brake bracket installed probably was the hardest part (as others have said). I just pulled down the wire with my hand to line up the bolts, and then mananged to get both bolts in part way before tightening them up. It took a few tries to get it working.
The commute this morning was more comfortable with the armrest.
#102
Does anyone know if this armrest will work on the 2007 Model? From what I can tell, it is not designed for the 2007 because the kit includes the armrest replacement covers. The 2007 does not have any armrest and I could really use this.
I like the flip up option, otherwise would look at the Zeta Products. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Tony
I like the flip up option, otherwise would look at the Zeta Products. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Tony
#103
Does anyone know if this armrest will work on the 2007 Model? From what I can tell, it is not designed for the 2007 because the kit includes the armrest replacement covers. The 2007 does not have any armrest and I could really use this.
I like the flip up option, otherwise would look at the Zeta Products. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Tony
I like the flip up option, otherwise would look at the Zeta Products. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Tony
Honda Fit Accessories - Genuine 2007-2008 Honda Fit Interior Accessories
Last edited by Goobers; 06-19-2011 at 12:30 PM.
#105
The GE armrest requires slotting into the rear cup holder of the console... and then bolting down into were the e-brake has a bracket. That's a couple of things you need to match between a GE and GD.... and I'm doubting they do.
I haven't heard of anyone successfully install a GE armrest into a GD. Then again, haven't heard anyone attempt it.
Last edited by Goobers; 06-19-2011 at 12:43 PM.
#106
I got this installed today without too much trouble thanks to the tips on this thread. A few quick questions for others who have the oem armrest. Do you find that the top doesn't slide forward or backward very easily? Mine seems to require a fair amount of effort to make it slide. Also, when I lift up to open the lid, it requires a little more force than I expected, and it can even slightly lift up the bottom storage area when I am lifting the top to open it. Does anyone's else do this? Otherwise I am very pleased with it, I just which the stitching was blue to match that on the leather shift knob.
#107
I got this installed today without too much trouble thanks to the tips on this thread. A few quick questions for others who have the oem armrest. Do you find that the top doesn't slide forward or backward very easily? Mine seems to require a fair amount of effort to make it slide. Also, when I lift up to open the lid, it requires a little more force than I expected, and it can even slightly lift up the bottom storage area when I am lifting the top to open it. Does anyone's else do this? Otherwise I am very pleased with it, I just which the stitching was blue to match that on the leather shift knob.
#109
I'm thinking about breaking down and buying this armrest, and I'm hoping someone out there who already has it in their car can answer a couple of things for me first...
Does anyone find that the armrest gets in the way of buckling your seat belt? I feel like the little fuzzy one that it standard on my '12 Fit gets in the way a little and I figure a bigger armrest would be worse.
The little "hole" right under the armrest, directly behind the e-brake... Is that a usable storage space (i.e. for coins or something like that)?
Thanks!
Does anyone find that the armrest gets in the way of buckling your seat belt? I feel like the little fuzzy one that it standard on my '12 Fit gets in the way a little and I figure a bigger armrest would be worse.
The little "hole" right under the armrest, directly behind the e-brake... Is that a usable storage space (i.e. for coins or something like that)?
Thanks!
#110
I'm thinking about breaking down and buying this armrest, and I'm hoping someone out there who already has it in their car can answer a couple of things for me first...
Does anyone find that the armrest gets in the way of buckling your seat belt? I feel like the little fuzzy one that it standard on my '12 Fit gets in the way a little and I figure a bigger armrest would be worse.
The little "hole" right under the armrest, directly behind the e-brake... Is that a usable storage space (i.e. for coins or something like that)?
Thanks!
Does anyone find that the armrest gets in the way of buckling your seat belt? I feel like the little fuzzy one that it standard on my '12 Fit gets in the way a little and I figure a bigger armrest would be worse.
The little "hole" right under the armrest, directly behind the e-brake... Is that a usable storage space (i.e. for coins or something like that)?
Thanks!
that hole is useable. You do lose the rearmost hole, but not the farther forward one.
#111
Thanks for the info!
#112
Just installed it yesterday. As mentioned in an earlier post, using a long philips screw driver in the round hole of the ebrake bracket as leverage, makes putting in the bolts easy. Bolt threads where not damaged using this method.
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