2nd Generation (GE 08-present)The New Fit... Generation specific talk and questions here.
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wow that is cheap. I have been thinking about getting one too for a few months just haven't heard of anyone with one. They all seem legit.
I'm curious too.
thanks
Looks like junk to me... The factory console/armrest is very high quality and has a very solid mounting system. Any armrest that just drops into a cupholder with a screw or two to hold it in isn't anything I would trust.
As an example... I gave a friend a ride the other day. He's a pretty good sized guy, and when he got out of the car, he put his left hand on the console to help lift himself out of the car. Just looking at that armrest and how it mounts, I bet he would have snapped that thing right off, if not the first time, certainly after a few times.
as far as i can tell from the photo the mounting system is the same as the one on my honda armrest. It too screws with 2 bolts on the side that cant be seen easily (the are covered with rubber black seals). the honda part looks better for sure but with that price i think its a legitimate compromise.
Looks like junk to me... The factory console/armrest is very high quality and has a very solid mounting system. Any armrest that just drops into a cupholder with a screw or two to hold it in isn't anything I would trust.
As an example... I gave a friend a ride the other day. He's a pretty good sized guy, and when he got out of the car, he put his left hand on the console to help lift himself out of the car. Just looking at that armrest and how it mounts, I bet he would have snapped that thing right off, if not the first time, certainly after a few times.
Sounds to me your friend needs to learn how to get out of someones car. Any interior car part can easily break if a "pretty good sized guy" puts their weight on it. Even the stock flip down bar on the drivers seat isn't indestructible. Not to mention the door panels are pretty flimsy too. Remember the Fit is a ecobox not a heavy duty truck.
__________________ 09 SSM Fit Sport (DD)
07 GBM Acura TSX (Wifes DD)
01 NBP Acura CL-S (Sold)
Done: 35% Tint, Lowered (DF210's), Accord horn, LED interior lights, LED Parking lights and Fogs, Lower mesh grille, JDM Taillights, K&N Filter, Nokya Arctic White Headlight bulbs, Blacked out H emblems, Weathertech mats, Shorty antenna, Clear bra, Rear hatch applique, Bike rack hitch.
Yeah, don't be fooled at first. It is $60 after shipping.
$60 compared to $200 for OEM is still significant savings. I can't bring myself to spend $180 on OEM armrest that should have been standard equipment.
Exactly!
I've been wanting to get a center armrest for a while but didn't want to spend $180 + shipping. I just bought one from this seller. My total was $58 including shipping. It mounts the same as the OEM and very similiar to Zeta products. Who cars if its not the highest standard material. Have you looked at the interior of the fit? Its not the most expensive material. People we are talking about a Fit not a Lexus come on. I think this armrest looks d*mn good for $60 and it will do what I want...rest my arm and passenger arm and I will now be able to store stuff in that location without the world to see.
+rep for finding this..
P.S. I will let you guys know when I get it in and I will take pics.
__________________ 09 SSM Fit Sport (DD)
07 GBM Acura TSX (Wifes DD)
01 NBP Acura CL-S (Sold)
Done: 35% Tint, Lowered (DF210's), Accord horn, LED interior lights, LED Parking lights and Fogs, Lower mesh grille, JDM Taillights, K&N Filter, Nokya Arctic White Headlight bulbs, Blacked out H emblems, Weathertech mats, Shorty antenna, Clear bra, Rear hatch applique, Bike rack hitch.
Don't do it! I have one of these here for evaluation and there is no support whatsoever! The base does not fit snug in the cupholder and it flops all over the place.
The cheap armrest will ruin your console! They expect you to drive screws on the outside of the console for extra support. When the screws start to loosen up, the holes get bigger and the armrest becomes useless. That should take less than a month. We had this armrest here last year and it's not worth it.
Don't do it! I have one of these here for evaluation and there is no support whatsoever! The base does not fit snug in the cupholder and it flops all over the place.
of course says the competition
__________________ 09 SSM Fit Sport (DD)
07 GBM Acura TSX (Wifes DD)
01 NBP Acura CL-S (Sold)
Done: 35% Tint, Lowered (DF210's), Accord horn, LED interior lights, LED Parking lights and Fogs, Lower mesh grille, JDM Taillights, K&N Filter, Nokya Arctic White Headlight bulbs, Blacked out H emblems, Weathertech mats, Shorty antenna, Clear bra, Rear hatch applique, Bike rack hitch.
I'm just educating potential buyers of the cheap eBay armrest. Here are some images that seller does not show you.
There are 3 weak points where the armrest mounts to the console. 2 small screws in the front small cup holder and 1 screw a the back of the console. The part that goes inside the small cup holder is too small for the space and it is not the same shape. There is no support here.
Also, how the armrest mounts to the base is very weak. There are 2 small screws and 2 plastic tabs holding the whole thing together.
Thanks for the pics zeta. I look forward to hearing the other posters results. I really can't rationalize spending $100+ for something that should have been standard.
Exactly!
I've been wanting to get a center armrest for a while but didn't want to spend $180 + shipping. I just bought one from this seller. My total was $58 including shipping. It mounts the same as the OEM and very similiar to Zeta products. Who cars if its not the highest standard material. Have you looked at the interior of the fit? Its not the most expensive material. People we are talking about a Fit not a Lexus come on. I think this armrest looks d*mn good for $60 and it will do what I want...rest my arm and passenger arm and I will now be able to store stuff in that location without the world to see.
+rep for finding this..
P.S. I will let you guys know when I get it in and I will take pics.
Nope not yet. Hopefully today. Stuff that comes from Cali takes a while to get to Ohio sometimes. I got confirmation last tuesday that it was shipped. So I am hoping it is there when I get off work. I will take pics as soon as I install it.
__________________ 09 SSM Fit Sport (DD)
07 GBM Acura TSX (Wifes DD)
01 NBP Acura CL-S (Sold)
Done: 35% Tint, Lowered (DF210's), Accord horn, LED interior lights, LED Parking lights and Fogs, Lower mesh grille, JDM Taillights, K&N Filter, Nokya Arctic White Headlight bulbs, Blacked out H emblems, Weathertech mats, Shorty antenna, Clear bra, Rear hatch applique, Bike rack hitch.
Sorry guys..I missed the mail man dropping it off. I got a notice on the door to pick it up at the post office tomorrow. I will post pics when I install it tomorrow.
__________________ 09 SSM Fit Sport (DD)
07 GBM Acura TSX (Wifes DD)
01 NBP Acura CL-S (Sold)
Done: 35% Tint, Lowered (DF210's), Accord horn, LED interior lights, LED Parking lights and Fogs, Lower mesh grille, JDM Taillights, K&N Filter, Nokya Arctic White Headlight bulbs, Blacked out H emblems, Weathertech mats, Shorty antenna, Clear bra, Rear hatch applique, Bike rack hitch.
Cheap Ebay Armrest - Is it any good?
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