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May 14, 2018 | 06:12 PM

sb66

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armrest saver?

hey everyone

I ran across the armrest saver from zip, Wilcox and ecklers and wondered if anyone has tried them and had any thoughts?

https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corv...989-31405.html

Wilcox

https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...st-saver-84-89

thoughts?

thanks

May 14, 2018 | 06:15 PM

confab

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I have Wilcox installed in mine..

Seems to work well. It really does feel like a hard yank on the armrest would break it, otherwise.

May 14, 2018 | 06:17 PM

confab

Melting Slicks

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PS: Thanks for taking the time for me when I PM'ed you about your wheels a year or so ago. Linking them and all that.

I ended up getting some just like them. PMD finish and all.

They look great!

May 14, 2018 | 06:24 PM

Mr. Peabody

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Of course if you had an OPTI-SPARK C4 you wouldn't need those braces.

OPTI-SPARK C4's came with much more robust arm rests

May 14, 2018 | 06:42 PM

sb66

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Quote:

Originally Posted by confab

PS: Thanks for taking the time for me when I PM'ed you about your wheels a year or so ago. Linking them and all that.

I ended up getting some just like them. PMD finish and all.

They look great!

that's great to hear - I am glad it helped!

May 15, 2018 | 09:06 AM

toddbvanslyke

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Forgot where I bought them but they seem to strengthen the armrest pretty dramatically. Had to ream out the screw holes to properly fit but that took only moments with a rasp.

May 15, 2018 | 09:12 AM

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If you remove the armrest, you could actually see where the plastic under the screws in that pocket was breaking up, leaving you to basically pull on the foam. Maybe it's wear or over tightening? But the supports helped.

May 15, 2018 | 11:31 AM

sb66

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thanks - found some and they are on the way - you can clearly see where the pad is starting to separate - perhaps a little glue in there -after the new support- will help

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May 15, 2018 | 12:48 PM

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Quote:

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thanks - found some and they are on the way - you can clearly see where the pad is starting to separate - perhaps a little glue in there -after the new support- will help

I had a set in my C4 for 20 plus years, you will notice immediately when you crap the door and pull to close, how strong your arm rest just became.
Simple installations, two screws if I remember!

That's one of the better mods to give your car!

Last edited by 1bdvet; May 15, 2018 at 12:49 PM.

May 15, 2018 | 01:37 PM

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biggiefl

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Anyone have a pic of this?

May 15, 2018 | 04:24 PM

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sb66

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I have a couple of links at the top for what the pieces look like but they are not installed

May 15, 2018 | 05:41 PM

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biggiefl

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Gotcha

May 16, 2018 | 07:30 PM

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1cooldaddyo

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My door panels were completely destroyed when I bought it, just held together by good thoughts.
I made some of these out of an old license plate and now the armrest/door pull is the most solid part of the whole thing.
I'm sure store bought ones are even better.

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