Bernardi has them in stock finally, should be same day shipping. Now that dreaded install.

 

Confirmed -- I just stopped in at Bernardi at lunch today and they do have them. Unfortunately for me they charge full price at their store, so I'd have to order the console online and pay for shipping AND state sales tax. I'm better off waiting for College Hills to get them back instock.

 

By the way, has anyone with a MT installed one or plan on installing one? I've heard it should fit, but may impinge one's ability to shift.

 

Did you guys ever look up www.handaaccessories.com? I hope I am allowed to put that link in but anyway I noticed they are backorder for the armrest also but I saved a few bucks on shipping. I would love to actually see real pictures of an install for this. I am not quite sure I want to attempt it yet.

 

thanks for the link. didn't know this was offered. I'm glad that it is. thanks again

 

I'm not sure as I have an AT, but what I did notice is that the instructions specify to remove the shift knob if the car is MT, which to me means Honda Japan have installed this on both types.

 

Thanks for the information. Based on your findings, I would suspect that the center console will indeed work on a MT (wondering if it might get in the way slightly while in city driving).

 

From what I've read on other threads, people have installed the console with MT, and there is no clearance issue when shifting.
I believe its a matter of personal preference, because some people want more "elbow room", but the console does flip up though.


I will definately be installing the console, whenever my Fit arrives.

 

Good point about the console flipping up. If it does become bothersome in city driving it's a cinch to flip it up and out of the way. BTW, do you have a MT coming, and, if so, keep us posted after the install. Thanks!

 

i've considered the armrest, and it looks to be about the same height and length as the stock armrest (only wider and has a storage area). however it does that silly slide-forward thing which i would imagine would drive me CRAZY trying to use my M/T with that thing moving everytime i put my elbow on it. i do wish the stock armrest was a little longer and lower.

 

Just some quick points about the center console, as I installed one just a few days ago.

First, it's not hard to install, but it takes a little time (45 minutes.) For some reason, I had problems getting the two bolts back in to hold the floor bracket down. And although I have loads of metric wrenches, sockets, etc, I don't have any metric drill bits or hole saws. So I used a 5/16" drill bit in place of an 8mm bit and a 3/4" wood bore in place of a 20mm bit. The rubber bolt covers are a bit tighter squeeze with a 3/4" hole, but still go in fine.

The top of the console does slide forward/back, but it takes some muscle to move it - it will not move just from having one's elbow on it when changing gears on a MT. Finally, as far as it getting in the way of shifting, it's in about the same position as my armrest was in my Audi. If I was around town in my Audi, I just flipped the armrest up, and only really used the armrest when frequent gear changes weren't called for.

Some pics of my armrest right after install (Thur Oct 16):

 

I just installed mine the other day and it was very easy. The part did not include the instructions so I printed out from the net.

The 2 bolts holding down the bracket and the e-brake cable is under a slight load so that is why you had problems. All you had to do was put a flat head screw driver on the top bolt hole and line it up so you can put the bolt on the bottom bolt hole and then put the top bolt on.

All in all took me about 10-15 mins. Then I spent the next 20 mins admiring it

Since the armrest is leather I am now thinking about changing the shifter to the leather one(I got the AT) to match.

 

AWDTurbo, thanks for the photos... I've been wondering about the look and functionality of the console, particularly with a MT.

 

What size hole saw did you use? Most stores don't carry a 20MM, did you use a 3/4" as well?

 

I actually used a Uni-bit and drilled it to 13/16". It's slightly bigger but the rubber plug fits perfect with a little play.

 

I used a ¾ it worked fine.

 

Yeah my MT has been pushed back I was hoping to get it within 4 weeks, but it's gonna be atleast 6 weeks more waiting. Ehh, I've waited over 2 years already I can wait a few more weeks. If I'd opted for the Auto I could have driven it right off the lot with Navi. I will definately keep everyone updated.

I think there were pics in a different thread which showed the armrest with manual installed, but I cant remember which thread.

good pics @ AWD

 

[QUOTE=AWDturbo;467027]Just some quick points about the center console, as I installed one just a few days ago.

First, it's not hard to install, but it takes a little time (45 minutes.) For some reason, I had problems getting the two bolts back in to hold the floor bracket down. And although I have loads of metric wrenches, sockets, etc, I don't have any metric drill bits or hole saws. So I used a 5/16" drill bit in place of an 8mm bit and a 3/4" wood bore in place of a 20mm bit. The rubber bolt covers are a bit tighter squeeze with a 3/4" hole, but still go in fine.

The top of the console does slide forward/back, but it takes some muscle to move it - it will not move just from having one's elbow on it when changing gears on a MT. Finally, as far as it getting in the way of shifting, it's in about the same position as my armrest was in my Audi. If I was around town in my Audi, I just flipped the armrest up, and only really used the armrest when frequent gear changes weren't called for.

So you're saying that the armrest DOES alter your shifting positioning/action at least to a degree?

My RSX's aftermarket-but-made-for-RSX armrest completely alters shifting position. I got used to it, but favored my positioning without the armrest.

 

Well, I have an AT, but based on the positioning, I can see it getting in the way a little. It's probably a personal preference thing.

For years I drover around in my S4 with the armrest down and was fine with it. But then I had it up for a week or two a while back and when I tried going back to having it down all the time, it suddenly seemed like it was really getting in the way.

 

Sounds similar to my RSX, though to a much smaller degree. At $179 plus tax, shipping and install, I'm shying away from it. Good thing I have some kind of armrest.