Mk4 Golf GTI - Armrest?

Live4Ever

Hey Lads,

Just wondering if anyone has ever fitted one of these in their Golf / car?

http://www.micksgarage.ie/proddetails.aspx?pid=1110888&pk=8540D

If so, did it fit ok? Thinking about getting one, I have an '01 3dr GTI.

Thanks!

tossy

That looks like one piece of spurious tat OP save your money and pick up one in a scrappie,don't buy the cheap Asian ones on eBay either.

Live4Ever

Well, I said fcuk it and just bought it, it came yesterday. Seems to be of good quality, havent installed it yet, getting a drill after work, but I placed it on the centre console and it fit like a glove.

I will update later when I've installed and used it!

Live4Ever

Installed it last night.

The bracket fit the centre console perfectly, there wasn't a milimetre of extra space. I drilled holes first, using the bracket to line them up, then drilled in the screws. They also came with black cap covers which hide the screws.

It is the perfect height. It also feels very sturdy and I doubt it will break easily. The leather feels comfy and there is plenty space inside to leave clutter.

If you're looking for a cheap aftermarket armrest I would highly recommend it, I've seen a few posts with people asking the same question.

http://www.micksgarage.ie/proddetail...10888&pk=8540D

C4Kid

I'm thinking of fitting one to my car too. Just wondering how long it took? Did You have to remove the centre console to fit it?

Thanks;)

Live4Ever

C4Kid wrote: »

I'm thinking of fitting one to my car too. Just wondering how long it took? Did You have to remove the centre console to fit it?

Thanks;)

Took 10 minutes. No need to take the centre console out, just move the seats up / down so u can get a good angle with the drill. Literally drill four holes, screw them in (make sure you have the cap in the screw before screwing it in) and your done.

Also, it's a good idea to have your handbrake lifted fully up so you know it doesn't affect it using it!

C4Kid

I keep saying I'll get one put keep putting it off . Already looking up scrapyards at the moment !

Live4Ever

C4Kid wrote: »

I keep saying I'll get one put keep putting it off . Already looking up scrapyards at the moment !

I was the same man, kept putting it off when I was driving the astra, got a new car on Tuesday, had the armrest ordered and put it in. Very happy with it. The scrapywards were looking for E150 for an OEM amrest, imo the micksgarage once does the job perfectly!

C4Kid

Live4Ever wrote: »

I was the same man, kept putting it off when I was driving the astra, got a new car on Tuesday, had the armrest ordered and put it in. Very happy with it. The scrapywards were looking for E150 for an OEM amrest, imo the micksgarage once does the job perfectly!

Yeah crazy money altoghter for the OEM, micksgarage will do perfectly for what I want also, especially at that price with free postage:)

Live4Ever

C4Kid wrote: »

Yeah crazy money altoghter for the OEM, micksgarage will do perfectly for what I want also, especially at that price with free postage:)

Yeah exactly. I ordered at 12 noon on Monday it was delivered at 12:34 the next day! It's no hassle installing it! Go for it!

L-M

You would get a genuine one for that money if you looked hard enough, a friend of mine bought something similar to that and it lasted abotu 4 weeks before it just fell apart.

Live4Ever

Limerick man wrote: »

You would get a genuine one for that money if you looked hard enough, a friend of mine bought something similar to that and it lasted abotu 4 weeks before it just fell apart.

Yeah but it was probably a really scaldy one for a score? These ones look and feel like very good quality. I can't see it falling appart anytime soon!

L-M

Paid 80 odd euro for it + delivery IIRC.

Live4Ever

Limerick man wrote: »

Paid 80 odd euro for it + delivery IIRC.

Really? Fair enough.... Well if I have any trouble with mine I'll post in here so others will know if they're crap!

Live4Ever

Well it's been 3 months. No problems. Once you install it correctly (make sure the screws are tight).

Would recommend this as a cheap option to OEM armrests.