Padded Leather Armrest
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From: EXETER NEW HAMPSHIRE
Padded Leather Armrest
does anyone know of a vendor who makes a PADDED leather console cover/armrest? i think the ones from RedLine are nice but on the website they don't appear to be padded.
Melting Slicks
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From: Visalia CA
I took mine to a local upholstery shop and had him add pad. He put in a 1/4" marine pad and was able to re-stretch the factory cover over it. A good option if you want to keep the sporty look but need a bit more pad for the elbow. Ran me $25.
Burning Brakes
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From: Dade City Florida
Racer
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From: Miami Florida
The one offered by Downsouthvettes is just fantastic. He uses very nice leather, and the color and stitching are perfect. Extremely comfortable and looks great.
A tremendous improvement over the stock hard rubber one.
A tremendous improvement over the stock hard rubber one.
Burning Brakes
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
I got mine from Corvette Central as I like the pleated padded look better than some of the other vendor's solid look - each to their own, but the one I have is padded and it really is great! Good luck on your choice! 
Pro
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From: San Antonio
Originally Posted by SteveTurner
A little expensive, but worth every penny.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
The one from Corvette Central took sometime to install, but I was careful and it came out great. I could see if you got into a hurry the edge would not line up right. Good luck on your decision..
Race Director
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From: Bay Shore, NY 11706 MILD2WILD (M2W)
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From: Randolph NJ
Got mine from Mid America, approx. $95.00. Installation was easy but you must take your time. If I had to do it again I would use an electric staple gun with very short staples (as the factory uses) in addition to the tape provided. The color match was perfect (titanium) and it looks as if it was factory done, which it should have been.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Safety Car
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From: Rockville Centre NY
Originally Posted by vette-oholic
Is it really that much more comfortable?
Melting Slicks
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From: Burlington County NJ
youre comparing concrete to plastic?!
very poor
very poor
Originally Posted by c5grandsport
Uhh, let's see...rest your elbow on a cinder block. Now rest it on your favorite comfy chair. Feel any difference?
