Centre armrest

[Mosquito]

Thinking about adding a centre armrest to my vRS. Looking at the armster (aftermarket) one or the proper Skoda item. Quite like the armster one, but not keen on drilling holes in the centre console and scared it might look a bit tacky. Can't for the life of me find a picture or desciption of how the Skoda one fits onto the centre console - I imagine it is neater ?.Could some kind person please provide me with a descipton of how the Skoda one fits,or even better a picture looking forwards from the back seat of the centre console with said armrest in place ??.Thanks in advance.

[DIZZY3]

I fitted the Armster in my previous Clio, I now have the Skoda factory fitted armrest in my Monte. Don't know how to retro fit Skoda, but it is far superior to tha Armster.

[Turbo Dezzel zz]

oem

[32KOFDATA]

Can't help with pics but the Skoda one gets fitted in place of the square space right in front of the back cup holder. No screws will be visible after installment and it is very easy to fit if you follow the manual. Did it myself and saved money and a trip to the dealers. It looks the best than any aftermarket.

[Mosquito]

Can't help with pics but the Skoda one gets fitted in place of the square space right in front of the back cup holder. No screws will be visible after installment and it is very easy to fit if you follow the manual. Did it myself and saved money and a trip to the dealers. It looks the best than any aftermarket.

Thanks for the info.

[VRS-Powered]

Will get some pics tomorrow for you mate

[curs]

Can't help with pics but the Skoda one gets fitted in place of the square space right in front of the back cup holder. No screws will be visible after installment and it is very easy to fit if you follow the manual. Did it myself and saved money and a trip to the dealers. It looks the best than any aftermarket.

how long did it take to fit

[32KOFDATA]

how long did it take to fit

30mins tops. until you figure out what the manual says and what tools are needed.

[VRS-Powered]

OK mine is the OEM one fitted by the dealer :

[biggy7]

I test drove a vrs with an armrest. Didn't like it. Got in the way of the hand brake.

[The PM]

I had the same problem in the Roomster... Mine's stayed in the up position for the past 3 years... Waste of space as far as I'm concerned... I've just tested a Golf and C'eed, both had them, the C'eed's was the same as the Roomster and got in the way, the Golf's was shorter and was fine...

Might be worth going into a showroom and trying one before spending the money as it seems to be a "marmite" fitting!

Edited 6 August, 2011 by The PM

[32KOFDATA]

I use it for long trips for which is perfect plus it is an extra storage space easy to access.

[Sandy 59]

I use it for long trips for which is perfect plus it is an extra storage space easy to access.

+1

[seboni121]

I had the same problem in the Roomster... Mine's stayed in the up position for the past 3 years... Waste of space as far as I'm concerned... I've just tested a Golf and C'eed, both had them, the C'eed's was the same as the Roomster and got in the way, the Golf's was shorter and was fine...

Might be worth going into a showroom and trying one before spending the money as it seems to be a "marmite" fitting!

I have 2 fabias i with and 1 without, marmite definate great on motorways or duals but get in the way when handbrake or gear change required, the superb I had was perfect just slid forward and never in the way, on the fabia its badly designed

[Mosquito]

OK mine is the OEM one fitted by the dealer :

I like that, thanks very much for taking the time to do pics. Defo going for the OEM one now, Skoda will be getting yet more of my money next week !!.

[Mosquito]

I test drove a vrs with an armrest. Didn't like it. Got in the way of the hand brake.

Would be a pain on a manual, but I've found I hardly use the handbrake with DSG/hillholder.

[biggy7]

Out of interest how much does the skoda one cost fitted?

[preston334]

Would be a pain on a manual, but I've found I hardly use the handbrake with DSG/hillholder.

I agree with you as well. Hill hold is great on the DSG. When at lights I just put it into P as it locks the wheels so never bother with the handbrake. As for the armrest I find it is good as I had a pacemaker fitted in feb so takes the strain when driving. To be honest you won't notice the arm rest getting in the way of the hand brake. I been looking at a few estate cars now for work and alot of the new cars the handbrakes are in a funny location/funny shape so I'm glad the fabia has got a good old fashioned hand brake

[The PM]

Yes I can see the logic there... With a manual its a real pain in town traffic though...

[Turbo Dezzel zz]

love the armrest have it in both cars only bring it up when it needs cleaning underneath

[MartynVRS]

I've ordered an armrest since most of the time I'll be using paddles to change and I really liked it in my parents Octy. Only pain in the arse with it was putting fishing rods in but its no problem with the estate

[mrgf]

Out of interest how much does the skoda one cost fitted?

Dunno 'bout fitted, but they are just under a hundred and forty of your earth pounds, to buy!

[Wibb]

£90 option for armrest at the time of my order :p

[RedSooty]

Had one like this in my old Mk1 Octy.

Would love one for the extra storage and long distance motorway armrest for my Furby Carlo.

The beauty is if you don't want to use it (or it's in the way) just stand it up - and as already stated it is extra hidden storage space

Mosquito - I don't suppose you have the part number and price ?

Ta

[Mosquito]

Had one like this in my old Mk1 Octy.

Would love one for the extra storage and long distance motorway armrest for my Furby Carlo.

The beauty is if you don't want to use it (or it's in the way) just stand it up - and as already stated it is extra hidden storage space

Mosquito - I don't suppose you have the part number and price ?

Ta

Part No DAO700001

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