I was peeved that the 09 fit doesn't have center console for manual transmission. so i looked around this forum, which i am brand new too, and i saw that there was a jdm center console modification which was brilliant!

is there, or will there be an equivalent to the 09 models? does the 09 auto center console work for the manual? anyone know yet?!

 

According to the salesguy I test drove from, he said that the armrest is only not available for the manual for safety reasons. Something about people hitting their elbows shifting to 2nd or 4th gear or something like that. It might still fit, you just might have to install it yourself so they don't have to take liability.

 

Here's the verbiage for the center console from Honda's website. I think SheepNutz is correct in that it may interfere with shifting, but you can probably buy it and install it yourself (most likely not a difficult install).

Center Armrest
Add convenience and comfort to your Honda, with the armrest's multiple storage compartments and padded lid large enough to be used by both driver and passenger. It's completely adjustable to fit you perfectly, slides forward and backward for the best seating comfort. When not in use, the Center Armrest can be flipped up in vertical position out of the way. Not available if your vehicle has a manual transmission.

 

One more thought on this issue. Supposedly, the armrest can be flipped up when not in use, so if there is mild interference when shifting you can flip it up when around town, but for longer cruising you can put it down. You might want to call College Hillls Honda's parts department (888-244-6632) to get their opinion, as they test all the accessories in "real world" settings (though they may not yet have had a chance to do so on the '09).

 

Yes the center console flips up. I was going to install it last night but I had to work.
Maybe I will get to install it tonight.
Mark

 

Do you have an AT or MT? Keep us posted!

 

If you look at page 3 item #6 at http://www.collegehillshonda.com/ins...9/AII39836.pdf, It specifically shows instructions for installing the center console in a Fit M/T. I'm assuming that since these instructions are from Honda, it will work.

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2009 Fit Sport SSM M/T - ETA 9/5

 

I just got off the phone with College Hills parts department. I was informed that console will indeed work with a MT; however, for legal purporses, Honda is playing it safe. I'll be interested to hear if anyone installs one in a MT Fit, as I'd really like to have a functional center console. Now, if I could just get steering wheel mounted radio controls I'd be a happy camper.

 

Mine is a AT sport

 

Cool... I'll be waiting to hear how it goes. Good Luck!

 

Can you let us know how easy the install is and about how long it takes? I'm thinking about installing this myself instead of having the dealer do it, since I can get it so much cheaper at college hills.

 

College Hills has complete installation instructions and a video. A monkey could install the console. Other members did it in only about 20 minutes.

 

I installed the consol tonight. As some of you already know it is not hard. The directions are first class. The only thing I did different is I used a ¾” or 19 mm hole saw then trimmed the back of it with a razor blade. This is a big improvement I think the car should have came with it installed. It took about 15 min to do the install. I don’t think it is worth having the dealer install this.

 

 

Thanks for the install info and pics!

 

Dumb question, but it doesn't interfere with the rear seat (i.e. center headrest) folding flat does it?

 

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wow, thank you for all the great response! what a great forum.

 

nice...wondering how it would be with MT

 

Nice, that armrest is definitely the missing part in the 1st Gen.