That's what I did. Gerardo does nice work.
Corvette Optional Armrest Accessory
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Corvette Optional Armrest Accessory
Does anyone know if the accessory armrest available from Chevy (the leather covered one with the C6 logo) is padded? I called two dealerships and they didn't know. If so, it looks like a decent deal for about $129. Thanks.
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I bought my console cushion from Mid America Motorworks for $100.
It's a do-it-yourself project.
You just take apart the console lid & install the leather cushion over the top of the original plastic one.
I like mine a lot.
It's a do-it-yourself project.
You just take apart the console lid & install the leather cushion over the top of the original plastic one.
I like mine a lot.
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Yea its not padded, although it is a little softer feeling than the stock piece. One thing though I have noticed with mine, is the logo that is sewn on itches my arm some. Reminds me of having a patch sewn on a jacket, mine is that rough.
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your's looks really good. it's the only i've seen, like that, that doesn't look like a DIY project.
i had dsvettes do mine.
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http://www.dsvettes.com if you want a really nice padded console cover,
I just installed mine with a ebony top and titanium sides and it looks great,
Gerardo was a pleasure to do business with and I will order more products soon !
Dan
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Although I've only had it for about a month.
I really worked at the leather top (and the vinyl sides) to stretch the material tight & give it a good fit.
I've seen some photos on CF of other Vettes that have the same cushions, and theirs didn't look as good.
I think it's real important to take your time & to make sure you get the best fit possible.
I also figured that if I stretched & softened up the material, it would be less likely to pull off the tape.
We'll see how it holds up.
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http://www.dsvettes.com if you want a really nice padded console cover,
I just installed mine with a ebony top and titanium sides and it looks great,
Gerardo was a pleasure to do business with and I will order more products soon !
Dan
I just installed mine with a ebony top and titanium sides and it looks great,
Gerardo was a pleasure to do business with and I will order more products soon !
Dan
How 'bout a couple foto's. Thanks
~AL~
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http://www.dsvettes.com if you want a really nice padded console cover,
I just installed mine with a ebony top and titanium sides and it looks great,
Gerardo was a pleasure to do business with and I will order more products soon !
Dan
I just installed mine with a ebony top and titanium sides and it looks great,
Gerardo was a pleasure to do business with and I will order more products soon !
Dan
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The GM accessory console cover isn't really padded any more than the OEM console cover. If you want padded, the best course of action is to send it to Gerardo at Down South Vettes and let him work his magic. While not the logo unit, here is my two tone red and black leather cover that Gerardo made for me alond with a side by side comparison with my OEM cover that I removed.
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I have the same Mid-America one in all ebony except purchased from Corvette Central. I agree DSVs is better but I was too cheap to spend that much money. Mine is just fine after a year. Just take your time putting the cover on and it will come out fine. If you have no patience then go with the DSV unit.