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Apr 15, 2014 | 12:38 AM

Dt86

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Center armrest

Ill be buying a new center armrest soon and wanted a color opinion as Im kinda partial to both. Leaning toward black a little. Original was saddle.

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Apr 15, 2014 | 02:15 AM

Lord.Baal

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i would go with black, nice contrast and it matches the rest of your console

Apr 15, 2014 | 06:04 AM

hcbph

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Cover color

I'd go with black also. In addition to looking good it should show dirt or grime as much as a lighter color would if you don't continually clean it.

Apr 15, 2014 | 06:26 AM

cohocarl

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I'd go with black also. In addition to looking good it should show dirt or grime as much as a lighter color would if you don't continually clean it.

Apr 15, 2014 | 07:55 AM

1bdvet

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Go with the black!

Apr 15, 2014 | 12:58 PM

Dt86

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Black it is. Thanks guys. I do like the contrast better and how it makes the dash and center console appear as one.
Now, anyone got a black armrest for sale? Lol

Apr 15, 2014 | 07:35 PM

oschlomer

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Black

Apr 15, 2014 | 07:40 PM

Niceun

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Definitely Black

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Apr 16, 2014 | 02:37 PM

mixalive

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I would like the vinyl part of the arm rest removed and re-installed correctly on the factory base as my RPO codes are on the base. Anyone know if that can be done?

Apr 17, 2014 | 08:29 AM

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AirForceOne!

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Ever consider a cover? I like my 2 tone cover from Corvette Mods!

Apr 17, 2014 | 02:49 PM

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Dt86

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Ever consider a cover? I like my 2 tone cover from Corvette Mods!

Looks good! I do like those. I will probably get one down the road.

Apr 17, 2014 | 09:28 PM

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AirForceOne!

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They do look great and they are very comfortable too!

Apr 18, 2014 | 12:08 AM

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Dt86

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Originally Posted by AirForceOne!

They do look great and they are very comfortable too!

How does it attach? Does it wrap around the armrest like a cover or does it sit on top?

Apr 18, 2014 | 07:34 AM

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AirForceOne!

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It wraps around the arm rest. kinda of a pain, but it is very secure! You have to remove it, unscrew the bottom plate, then it comes with 3M tape to help secure it, then replace the bottom plate.

Apr 18, 2014 | 09:06 AM

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cohocarl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AirForceOne!

It wraps around the arm rest. kinda of a pain, but it is very secure! You have to remove it, unscrew the bottom plate, then it comes with 3M tape to help secure it, then replace the bottom plate.

So it sounds like it would be a good fix for the curling up edges of the old one?

Apr 18, 2014 | 09:23 AM

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So it sounds like it would be a good fix for the curling up edges of the old one?

It helps. Ive been running the same one since 2006. Very happy with it. It attaches exactly as described above. Only draw back is you cant open the console door more than 60% as the topper hits the passenger seat. However thats really no big deal

Apr 18, 2014 | 10:26 AM

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beerme

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Picked my 2-tone up a week ago from Redline goods, it is red leather with black alcantara as is a "slip cover" in that is has elastic and fits over top of my black top lid.

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Apr 18, 2014 | 06:51 PM

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nicpete

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dt86

Ill be buying a new center armrest soon and wanted a color opinion as Im kinda partial to both. Leaning toward black a little. Original was saddle.

go with black

Apr 18, 2014 | 06:53 PM

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nicpete

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is that a steering wheel cover ? where did you get that

thanks

Apr 18, 2014 | 07:29 PM

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Elrick

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I have a graphite gray console pad that sits on top of the console cover. I forgot to give it to the guy I sold my car to but its brand new and really comfortable. The first thing I bought for my new vette was a console pad. I think they sell new for around $70. I am selling mine for $40. Its much cheaper than a new console cover. Think about it. good luck

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