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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 01:03 PM
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Not perfect but attaches with elastic. Now I can place my elbow without the fear or a dent.
My local upholstery shop did it for 50 bucks.


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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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I've been looking for something along those lines. Have seen a variety of styles offered for the C6, but none so far for a C7. Think someone is missing a great marketing opportunity. I currently just place a multi-folded hand towel there. Protects the console cover, but really not a good solution.
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 03:09 PM
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Looks good, nice inexpensive solution.
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Sorry, I'm not feeling this item. I know you don't worry about your elbow, but I'm not fond of the look. The sewing looks very cheap and the fit and finish leaves a lot to be desired.

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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 10:06 PM
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I'm with Steven. Makes you wonder what kind of people were hired to sew that thing together.

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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Sorry, I'm not feeling this item. I know you don't worry about your elbow, but I'm not fond of the look. The sewing looks very cheap and the fit and finish leaves a lot to be desired.

pay that kind of money for the car and put that inside - just don't see it
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 10:32 PM
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The thought is great, but the product looks terrible to be honest.
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I have over 14,000 miles after 366 days of ownership. No dents or wear marks on my stock arm rest
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I like the idea, I'd just like to see the execution better.
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 11:57 PM
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Forum vendor Redline goods makes console covers that look pretty nice. If you get tired of that one, or want to add some variety, might be worth a look.
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Originally Posted by skipperC7
The thought is great, but the product looks terrible to be honest.
Well he did say it wasn't perfect. I agree the craftsmanship could be better, but for $50, what the heck. The concept is good, and it serves the purpose. I like that it can be easily slipped on or off. I'd only use it while on an extended drive, then slip it off.
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Just bought a black face towel which I fold down to about one quarter size, and lay on top of the console to rest my arm on.
It pads the top and absorbs any moisture when wearing short sleeves in summer... just wash it when needed. Works good enough.

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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Sorry, I'm not feeling this item. I know you don't worry about your elbow, but I'm not fond of the look. The sewing looks very cheap and the fit and finish leaves a lot to be desired.


Looks tacky, fit and finish is well, horrible.
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Old Mar 3, 2017 | 11:31 AM
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I agree on the good idea but lack of execution for this product.

I find it hard to believe markcz has no dents in his armrest. He must have one made of material different than the rest of us...
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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
Just bought a black face towel which I fold down to about one quarter size, and lay on top of the console to rest my arm on. It pads the top and absorbs any moisture when wearing short sleeves in summer... just wash it when needed. Works good enough.
Sounds like what I do as well. Wish someone made something similar, in a washable material (perhaps neoprene?) with about 1" of some sort of memory foam backing, that stretched to fit over the lid.
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same here looks tacky, sorry bro just not something i would do to my car
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Originally Posted by trivette
I agree on the good idea but lack of execution for this product.

I find it hard to believe markcz has no dents in his armrest. He must have one made of material different than the rest of us...
Mine is also dent-free.... (knock on wood)
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Old Mar 3, 2017 | 02:54 PM
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I like the looks of this one. Anyone have it?

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nsole-lid.html
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