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Ozzie · Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 1:26 pm Post subject: Waddya think?

Had a little bit of MDF laying around so I decided to have a go at doing something with the small cassette holder which holds next to FA.
I gave it a light coat of black paint to give an idea of what it would look like with some black vinyl stuck on.

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flosho · Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 1:46 pm Post subject:

It looks a bit awkward, maybe a smidge too tall? or the fact that its not blended in to the hump itself.

I think it'll look good/oem if finished.
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Ozzie · Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 1:51 pm Post subject:

Feels comfy- like resting the arm on a window.
I need to add to the sides to blend a little before vinyl
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Ozzie · Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:32 pm Post subject:

Hopefully it will look a little like this.
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Lizard · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 1:51 am Post subject:

I have a solution that is 1000x better

not saying that yours is bad just this is massively improved upon

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=300511&highlight=armrest

follow the link and you can purchase these from Paul Champagne in the US
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Ozzie · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:05 am Post subject:

But if you read the posts it doesn't hold CD's. Looks real nice though.
Might do it in leather instead of vinyl.
Mine holds CD's, and while driving the arm is at the same height as the top of the gear stick and is more comfortable than I thought.
Early stages yet.
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Mike924 · Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 2601 Location: IoW UK

I hesitate to say this given Khal's and OOTB's altercation, but I don't like the look of it purely on aesthetic grounds (or the bright red seat covers for that matter...). I agree with Flosho's assessment.

But, it's your car, Ozzie and I defend your right to do with it as you please. The main thing is that you do a neat job and you're happy with it.

BTW - you mentioned CDs - make sure you list them on the "What music do you listen to" thread!
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Ozzie · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:33 pm Post subject:

Actually the wife needs her CD's in there.
Me, usually dont have the music on or just have it down as background noise and rarely hear it or listen to it.
Funnily enough, always been that way.
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Stampedetrail · Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 274 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska

Could you come up with a configuration that would let the CDs lie flat? This shouldn't be a big issue, just be creative.
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Ozzie · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:43 pm Post subject:

Shorter and wider would do it.
Its just a rough idea at the moment to guage reaction.
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Ozzie · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 5:38 pm Post subject:

I stuck with the same size and gave it a coating of vinyl after reshaping.
(And the seat covers are for protection while I work)

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