I assume you installed the console on a MT 09 Fit, correct? Can you PLEASE post a few pics of it, in relation to the shifter? Thanks!!!

 

My pic below shows the OEM armrest fully extended, the shifter is in the Neutral position. You can see the amount of clearance... It doen't get in the way of shifting at all...... if anything it gets a little in the way of the parking brake, but I got used to pulling it from the side.



Don't be confused by the custom leather on the armrest it's just a cover over the OEM armrest, made to look like the OEM top.

 

Thanks you! That's an 09 (2nd gen) right?

 

Yup.... 2009 GE8 with Navi..



and a couple of JDM interior parts

 

Manual 5sp with Navi? How sweet is that?! Good job on that combo

You've convinced me, Im buying the center console. It does swing up, right? Completely out of the way? Thanks!

 

Yeah it swings up and completely out of the way, but I almost never leave it up.


5MT w/ Navi.... I love it, but I had to wait 4 months for it ---> https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ould-i-do.html


Also check this thread for info on the custom armrest cover, and parking brake cover ---> https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ft-boot-3.html


thanks for the compliment, and I'm glad I could help.

 

Ugh. The 2009 arm rest looks horrible compare to the 2007-2008 JDM arm rest.

 

Does anyone know WHY there is step #15:
15. Remove the pocket from the center console.

I see no reason to have to do this... attempting install tomorrow afternoon.

 

I performed the Honda Console install today on my '09 5 sp Manual Transmission (GE8) Fit. Thanks to everyone for the tips... I managed to do the entire install without any issues whatsoever. Took me about 1h 10 mins, and I was going at a nice calm pace. Can be done in about 30 mins if you're in a hurry!

I wanted to chime in and say that this does NOT get in the way of shifting the manual stick on a 5sp manual transmission Fit. Furthermore, I slid the top armrest piece all the way forward, and even then I managed to shift rather easily. (I dont need it all the way forward though).

So bottom line is that if you were thinking about getting this for the 5sp manual '09, and had doubts about it, DON'T WORRY, it is absolutely perfect, and does not get in the way at all. I don't need to swing it up out of the way. (But thats an option if you really like to).