Armrest under $40!

[tishpit]

Not sure if this would fit on a Smart Fortwo... don't have one yet to see... maybe someone can check out the specs and see if it would work? The dealership wanted over $300 for a center console armrest!!! Yikes! This one looks as though it should work... see what you think:

PADDED & UPHOLSTERED CENTER ARMREST STORAGE CONSOLE : JC Whitney: Auto Parts & Accessories
[IMG]file:///H:/DOCUME%7E1/Sharyn/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg[/IMG]

[SubSlr88]

• Slips easily between your seats (needs 5" or wider space)
• Sturdy metal legs can be adjusted up to 6" apart and fit securely over OE console with sloped sides
• Won't interfere with brake lever, gear shift or seat belt operation

I think that first one is gonna keep us from using this on smarts.

[SunDiego]

No possible way there is a 5" wide gap between our seats!

[doogster]

I just went and measured between the seats... anywhere from a max of 3.5" to as little as 2", depending on the position of the seats... (there is more room between them if 1 seat is all the way back... but, seems like no way 5" will fit in there (that's what SHE said at the picnic!)

[BigWarpGuy]

Originally Posted by tishpit

Not sure if this would fit on a Smart Fortwo... don't have one yet to see... maybe someone can check out the specs and see if it would work? The dealership wanted over $300 for a center console armrest!!! Yikes! This one looks as though it should work... see what you think:

PADDED & UPHOLSTERED CENTER ARMREST STORAGE CONSOLE : JC Whitney: Auto Parts & Accessories

Even if it could fit, it might make shifting difficult since it could be in the way; especially if one uses the manual shift option.

Perhaps there are other options?

[rwjrn]

Perhaps there are other options?
[/quote]

There's one from armrest king in canada. I installed it and it works as a basic spot to put your elbow. The fit isn't great, and it's flimsy, but it does the job at a reasonable price.
armrest-autoaccessories.com - Home

You can see pics in my gallery

[yuckmoon]

Originally Posted by tishpit

Not sure if this would fit on a Smart Fortwo... don't have one yet to see... maybe someone can check out the specs and see if it would work? The dealership wanted over $300 for a center console armrest!!! Yikes! This one looks as though it should work... see what you think:

PADDED & UPHOLSTERED CENTER ARMREST STORAGE CONSOLE : JC Whitney: Auto Parts & Accessories
[IMG]file:///H:/DOCUME%7E1/Sharyn/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg[/IMG]

$300 ?????

They were selling them for $150 at the dealership in Alexandria, VA. I hope that price included installation at least.

[Da and Linda]

You know maybe the legs on this one from J.C. can be modified easily provided that the box it self in not 5” wide, I kind of looks like it may be but who knows? I am going to get an armrest; I want my cruise control first! I looked at the one from “autoaccessories.com” and I have read reports that it is “sturdy”, “Flimsy”, “easy to install”, and oh yea, “Not all that easy to install” I guess the only way to find out is to just get one and see.

[BigWarpGuy]

There were one arm rests shown for the Smart Fortwo;
2008 SMART FOR TWO 451 Armrest
TOTAL: $109.99 USD
It says shipping is free. I like free.
They also had one for the Forfour and the Roadster.

[JPaul]

Sorry, can't help it: it looks like a commode!