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 Feb 27, 2005 - 5:34 PM
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Hey guys, long time lurker here. I bought my '95 Celica GT hatchback about two years ago from a dealership that was in excellent condition except for the arm rest. It had 3 large horizontal rips on it (presumably from the previous owners' elbow). I haven't bothered with it for all this time but want to get it fixed now (just for aesthetics).
 Sorry for the glare on that, I used my phone to take the picture. Anyways, someone told me about going to a Toyota junkyard and looking for a replacement armrest or something like that. What do you guys suggest I do to fix this? |
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Feb 27, 2005 - 5:54 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 12, '03 From Crestview, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
there should be another armrest under the ripped part. just take the top layer off.
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Feb 27, 2005 - 6:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 19, '04 From austin tx Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
My mom made a pretty new cover for me
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Feb 27, 2005 - 8:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '04 From Montgomery, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i recovered mine with speakers box carpet. looks sweeet and is soft now
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Feb 27, 2005 - 10:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '02 From Mammoth CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i never had the padded one, must have come off before i bought the celi
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Mar 8, 2005 - 11:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 11, '03 From Monterey, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That armrest addition was actually an optional accessory. They don't make them anymore, and last time I checked, there were none in stock. I'd say either find one in a junkyard, or re-upholster it yourself. That's what I'm gonna do...
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Mar 13, 2005 - 9:02 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
Yeah mine is ripped too.... I'd prolly just recomend re-upholstering up...
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Mar 14, 2005 - 6:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '05 From Louisville Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Mine ripped today gosh darnit
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Mar 14, 2005 - 6:49 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
You guys actually might like it more without the big padded armrest. I've driven a few sixth gens, and the padded armrest on one of them got in my way when shifting. Then again, I'm fairly short, so I sit pretty low in the seat. I bet taller people don't get bugged by the bigger, padded arm rest.
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Mar 14, 2005 - 8:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '05 From Louisville Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Coomer @ Mar 14, 2005 - 6:49 PM) You guys actually might like it more without the big padded armrest. I've driven a few sixth gens, and the padded armrest on one of them got in my way when shifting. Then again, I'm fairly short, so I sit pretty low in the seat. I bet taller people don't get bugged by the bigger, padded arm rest. [right][snapback]257289[/snapback][/right] Taller person I took the armrest off and I am going to see how it works tomorrow. |
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Mar 14, 2005 - 8:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 27, '05 From miami Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
eh mine is ripped too came like that when i bought it...didnt know about taking the padding off tho good info !
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Mar 14, 2005 - 10:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 14, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hmm when i got my car the padded armrest is ripped so i got another on ebay (mum paid for it) but tonight i tried the stock one and its err different. Its more comfortable cause it lets my arm go down all the way but its hard as a rock and until i get a short shifter i have to hold the knob at an angle but i still like it. Pity I have a near perfect padded one now.
Btw when I pulled the padded (plural cause i looked at the ripped one too) the one underneeath has indentions from where this rivets hold the padded one together and I want to know what you guys did to get rid of them? |
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Mar 14, 2005 - 11:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '05 From Louisville Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(SinisterWhisper @ Mar 14, 2005 - 10:49 PM) Hmm when i got my car the padded armrest is ripped so i got another on ebay (mum paid for it) but tonight i tried the stock one and its err different. Its more comfortable cause it lets my arm go down all the way but its hard as a rock and until i get a short shifter i have to hold the knob at an angle but i still like it. Pity I have a near perfect padded one now. Btw when I pulled the padded (plural cause i looked at the ripped one too) the one underneeath has indentions from where this rivets hold the padded one together and I want to know what you guys did to get rid of them? [right][snapback]257395[/snapback][/right] Mine has the indentions also, I was thinking they would eventually fix timeselves |
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Mar 16, 2005 - 11:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '04 From New York City Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
mine's padded. still not ripped yet. hopefully it doesn't anytime soon.. but i personally like the padded one.... feels more comfortable.. and it doesn't really affect my shifting. probably cause mine's not a short shifter.
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Mar 16, 2005 - 10:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 21, '04 From Fresno, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
funny cause after hearing you guys talk about this...i removed my top bigger one and found a smaller one on the inside of it...but yeah....it was pretty cool i think...
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