Armrest! Armrest! Armrest! Can I get an amen?

spacebug · 08-10-2006, 01:56 PM

After growing weary waiting for my ebay contact to build a prototype to fit the Insight, I finally took a chance on a used Civic armrest.

It is from a 92 - 95 Civic EX, it arrived today and it dropped right into the space occupied by the original little e-brake console.

I haven't bothered to screw it in yet as it sits there just fine and barely moves. The e-brake handle fits with no trouble and has full range of motion.

If you are a perfectionist, you may want to trim it a bit or make minor changes to make it look like a perfect factory fit. For me, it does the job I need it to do and it looks just fine doing it! Woo-hoo!

merigayle · 08-10-2006, 02:11 PM

can you post a picture of it in the car?

Insightful Trekker · 08-10-2006, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacebug

Can I get an amen?

Not quite an "amen" (from me FWIW).

But a hearty, "You go Bro

" is in order.

How about color match, front edge fit, and seat tilt interferance pics

(OK, now you know, I'm a perfectionist

)

spacebug · 08-10-2006, 03:29 PM

Color match is very close.

Front edge lays flat on carpet with a couple of inches free before you reach the lower edge of the AT console.

Am able to adjust seat tilt levers with little to no trouble

Rear edge has a space from back of console to rear wall behind seats, but you can't see it unless you are in the car and looking back there for it.

Pics at GH.

minako · 08-10-2006, 04:05 PM

I know this sounds like a dumb question, but it should fit just as well in the MT, right?

spacebug · 08-10-2006, 04:26 PM

Not sure on the length of the shifter console on the MT, but even if it were longer than the AT you could just trim the leading inch or two from the armrest console to make it fit.

As I mentioned earlier, it's not a perfect fit, but it is very functional and works for me.

HB · 08-12-2006, 01:48 AM

Does the top open to reveal a storage cavity?? My neon used to have that and it was a handy place to stuff receipts, etc.

HB · 08-12-2006, 01:56 AM

Do happen to know the Honda part number for the Civic armrest??

Lee · 08-12-2006, 07:21 AM

Quote:

I know this sounds like a dumb question, but it should fit just as well in the MT, right? Smile

Right. MT and CVT use the same console (part number is the same). Not a dumb q.

spacebug · 08-13-2006, 03:17 PM

Not sure of the part number, but you can find them on ebay with relative ease.

And yes, the lid does open to reveal a small storage cubby. Useful for sunglasses, coins, etc.

Not sure if other year armrests fit better, but as I've mentioned this fits the bill for me and after cruising about this weekend with my right elbow comfortably resting, I am very pleased.