GENUINE CENTRE ARMREST MK1 Fabia

[daijohn]

This type of armrest is available on e-bay and fits my Mk1 estate very well

[Kevin_Mc]

They don't fit the SE due to the piping sadly or else i'd have one fitted already

[MattH]

I have one in my SE?

[MattH]

[Kevin_Mc]

Excellent, what is that from?!

[MattH]

It's not a genuine vw one. It's from eBay but it was only £30 ish for the leather one which is a decent match to the factory leather for the price.

[MattH]

See this thread for the one I bought.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/356172-help-with-arm-rest-install/#entry4289516

[Kevin_Mc]

cheers for the link

[Isaacsjames]

finally got the supporting brackets made, ill up load some pics before i attempt to install it. Fingers crossed 

[Isaacsjames]

 

needs to trim the end and drill a hole

Edited 4 July, 2015 by Isaacsjames

[Isaacsjames]

this is what im using as a model 

 

 

[Richard-vrs]

So were those hole points already in the chasis and you made the brackets to line up with them.

Did the centre console require some cutting or does the arm rest come out of the detachable tray where you asjust the handbrake cables?

[SkUG]

Gotta cut the useless cup holder out

The bolts that are in place are to hold the handbrake (remember to chock your car when removing the bolts as handbrake needs to be off) ideally you want to extend them all (the kit only supplies one extension so I made another) to get full purchase on the nuts

[alex_e3]

Good going that. I'll be doing something soon myself too.

 

How did you know the position and height to make the bracket? Have you already cut your drink holder out and mocked it up?

[SkUG]

if memory serves correct, I think i used chalk on the nubbins on the floor to help locate it, failing that you can always elongate the holes

[Isaacsjames]

The most recent pictures I posted are not my car or bracket. They are the model im using.

 

I have the brackets made and fitted to the armrest but I havent lifted the center console yet so im unsure if I will need to drill any holes into the chassis etc. I will fill you in once its in (in a week or 2).

[Kevin_Mc]

Just a note about the one posted by MattH in the above link. They are now fabric covered as the keatherette was discolouring and coming off. It's still advertised as leather so i bought one and had a fabric one sent to me.

I'm currently trying to get my money back

[Isaacsjames]

Tried and failed, the bracket needs more tinkering and I've lost the drive to finish it off, which is a shame as it would have looked good once fitted.

 

If anyone is interested in the bracket and armrest and feels they can make the final adjustments PM me.

 

 

Edited 25 August, 2015 by Isaacsjames

[pulse]

It does take a fair bit of tinkering doesn't it! I've finished my first bracket off, making another 3 to sell on with the surplus. Nearly done, just a couple more holes and smoothing on the smaller brackets needed then done. Don't think it's something I'll be making a habit of.

[Isaacsjames]

lol I can relate to that

[Hudson01]

Be-Jezus, i never would of thought a simple armrest would of caused such trouble. My 06 1.9TDI Elegance came with it when i bought it new, i love mine and use it all the time when driving but with thsi much hassle i don't think i would bother trying to retro fit one.

[SkUG]

what hassle? its a bent bit of angle with 3 holes drilled in it!

p.s. your brakes need adjusting :p

[SkUG]

https://www.facebook.com/TuningFabiaSkoda/photos/pb.515013165208209.-2207520000.1440540993./901846299858225/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xpf1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F11012083_901846299858225_211510310702148173_n.jpg%3Foh%3Db2c905c1f088f0f4f2b83644dc4eaaf1%26oe%3D5673879B&size=960%2C909&fbid=901846299858225

[Isaacsjames]

hahaha quality armrest there, all the mod cons eh

[SkUG]

For some reason it looks completely different colour, but is infact the same (to my eye) colour!