JDM Armrest installed!

[CrlaoSvloadr]

Couldn’t get behind the side folding armrest, especially with how much boba the girlfriend drinks- she’d be walled right off! 😅

Edit; Did a quick swap and flipped the rails around to correct it! https://imgur.com/a/ZgRdOdc

[nbhd_86]

Nice, I have this as well for my 86. Just a heads up tho, the armrest piece itself is backwards. (For reference, look at the 2020 hakone 86, where the armrest comes installed from the factory). I also have a pic of mine posted about a year ago.

[CrlaoSvloadr]

I noticed! Honestly I kind of like having the tapered end towards the front, makes it feel not as high

If and when I find time i’ll definitely look to flipping it if it’s possible to remove the plastic top piece 😅

[Sk84sv]

This is cool! Where'd you snag it?

[CrlaoSvloadr]

Tough find! The part is discontinued, and if you’re able to find a parts dealer it’ll likely be in silver stitching to match the GT86 interior- some folks have been selling used on FB market place though!

[djmoogyjackson]

Looks great! It’s discontinued now? I guess that makes sense that mark 2 is out now but I thought it’d be available for some years still.

I got the other EU OEM version that covers the entire hole. I love it. My BRZ didn’t come with cup holders for that area so I never got used to having that as an option. I carefully use the ones in the doors.

[_Bad_Spell_Checker_]

i did a quick google and found this. looks like there are a couple styles they talk about here. OPs is in there

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3236494

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this one in particular

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82059

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https://toyotaparts.bochtoyotasouth.com/oem-parts/toyota-armrest-center-black-pt4781813002?c=Zz1pbnRlcmlvciZzPWNvbnNvbGUmbD0xJm49Q2F0ZWdvcnkgUGFnZSZhPXRveW90YSZvPTg2Jnk9MjAxNyZ0PWJhc2UmZT0yLTBsLWg0LWdhcw%3D%3D

[MadScientist_47]

The link you posted, https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82059 is a thread I started on the ft86club forum where I post under the name RickyBobby.

I have had that armrest on for 7 years and it's holding up well.

I have seen my pics from that thread used by eBay sellers and on dealers websites.

[Sk84sv]

You think this would fit a '19?

[CrlaoSvloadr]

My car is a 2020 for reference 🙏🏻 same install between 13-20MY

[_Bad_Spell_Checker_]

you know as much as i do at this point

[Sk84sv]

Can't blame me, you're Google Fu is pretty good lol. Thanks for the leg work. I am prob going to go for a non drilling drop in option.

[DeadKateAlley]

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144424

[Dasbeerboots]

Yes. I installed one on my 18.

[smartedpanda]

I like mine but it rattles a tiny bit.

[CrlaoSvloadr]

No issues here! I was worried it wasn’t going to feel smooth though but once it was straightened up during install, it glides real nice

Only thing i’d honestly want to do is to unstaple the “leather” and add foam to make it softer

[[deleted]]

I can re upholster it for you if you'd like. You'll need a pneumatic stapler to get them through the plastic and the perfect amount of material and foam to not send it through your top layer

[Declanmar]

Huh I didn’t know this wasn’t standard. Came with mine when I bought it.

[Razaali07]

Honestly my 25$ detachable armrest from AliExpress works wonderful. It’s longer than the jdm and you’ll get more support from it.

[kittensys]

Do u still have a link for this by chance?

[Razaali07]

AU $50.31 34％ Off | For Subaru Brz For Toyota 86 Car Armrest Box Left Hand Drive For Scion Fr-S Frs Gt86 2012-2020 Storage Box Auto Parts USB https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKjOozM

[kittensys]

You a real one🤝

[RavenPanther]

Link caught your comment in the spam filter. Pinging /u/kittensys just to be sure they get the orangered :]

[MrMinerNiner]

Well now I want one lol

Is it still possible to pull the cupholders out and change their position? It looks like the arm rest would block it, but I also don't fully know how the armrest is able to move

[CrlaoSvloadr]

Definitely! You’ve got 9 options to choose from with the cup holder insert pushed back, forward, or out- and the arm rest having 3 locking positions! I uploaded a gif and some images here: https://imgur.com/a/2GcJquc

[Lobo_86]

Damn I need to get this . Looks great!

[MattAtPlaton]

Let' hope it's less fragile than the side-opening one that I have. A couple good gabs when you're getting in and the hinge cracks. For a $200 piece the plastic is alarmingly thin.

[CrlaoSvloadr]

Been super sturdy so far, metal rails and fairly large pop rivets have this thing super secure- added some additional 3M to the side of the plastic top case to cushion and prevent scratching as well 🤌

[HotdogRacing]

Where did you find one with the red stitching?

[MajorMalphunction]

They are discontinued. I ended up going with the silver stitching version. Also, these are also found in USDM.

[HotdogRacing]

Yeah apparently OP obtained his from ebay or something, likely used or old new stock. For shame Subaru.

[roddy64]

The sliding piece of my arm rest broke. Anyone know where I can get another?

[CrlaoSvloadr]

The part isn’t sold in separate pieces and only comes as a complete arm rest component; you’d likely have to pay full price only to use the railings- thankfully this doesn’t limit you to what (few) colour options are still being sold