Removing C5 armrests ?

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Feb 12, 2012 | 11:48 AM

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They are mounted with double side tape. Easy to install.

Yeah, but how do I get the old ones off? Use a length of fishing line ?Use a heat gun ? Or . . .

Feb 12, 2012 | 01:10 PM

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Yeah, but how do I get the old ones off? Use a length of fishing line ?Use a heat gun ? Or . . .

If you know that's how the originals are mounted I would use fishing line. It works well for the outer emblems.

Feb 12, 2012 | 01:18 PM

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I've had them on mine for 3 years. They work great and look good.

Another great example of "less is more"! I like the black on black look.

Feb 12, 2012 | 01:39 PM

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Another great example of "less is more"! I like the black on black look.

I think I do as well, but I do wish I could get some with the corvette script embroidered on the them like the ones form Corvette America. But their's come with the flag and script, or nothing at all. I already have 3 flags and I think 2 more would start to look boogered up.

Feb 12, 2012 | 02:36 PM

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Which is why I asked them about flexibility with materials. I'd like to match the perf. leather I have for the center and the boots. Anyone know what the base (internal) material is made of?

Feb 12, 2012 | 02:43 PM

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Which is why I asked them about flexibility with materials. I'd like to match the perf. leather I have for the center and the boots. Anyone know what the base (internal) material is made of?

I don't know, it feels like half plastic and have rubber

I'm going to give them a call and talk to them about leaving off the emblem. I do like the emblem on them but like I said, I already have 3. But maybe it would be ok, what do I know.

Feb 12, 2012 | 04:13 PM

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I don't know, it feels like half plastic and have rubber

I'm going to give them a call and talk to them about leaving off the emblem. I do like the emblem on them but like I said, I already have 3. But maybe it would be ok, what do I know.

I have 3 also, and was wondering the same thing. I would really like to keep the perf. leather going.

Feb 12, 2012 | 05:37 PM

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fishing line and warm weather or hest gun ?

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If you know that's how the originals are mounted I would use fishing line. It works well for the outer emblems.

Well I don't know for sure, but I'm petting that they are attached the same. Some of the people are considering the armrests as a option ? All I know is my 2003 came from Bowling Green wit them. I'll get some fishing line next week and see If I can gently remove them.