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It looks to have two threaded studs. Did you remove them or just drill clearance holes, then use 3M automotive trim tape? Seems like that would work fine and negate removing console for install.
Im ordering one for my 11 , has any new people tried these ? one person said they are hard is that true ? cant be any harder than the plastic . Also how hard is it to add or do I have to drill holes or will tape work ?
Im ordering one for my 11 , has any new people tried these ? one person said they are hard is that true ? cant be any harder than the plastic . Also how hard is it to add or do I have to drill holes or will tape work ?
I'd like to know that too!! I think I came across few posts mentioning that it is not really supple but on the stiff side..
Even if they are fairly hard, it would be better then having just the plastic, which is narrower and has less surface space to rest your arm on. Plus, the aftermarket arm rest will probably break in after a while and get a bit softer.
I installed on one my 2011. It's not hard but it's not super padded either. The padding is minimal but it's definitely not leather over plastic. I like it and it took me maybe 5-7 minutes to install.
Amything has to be better than what's there now.....nothing
What parts will I hvae to tak off ? I'm a little worried just because I don't know what parts to remove , heard I drill a few holes
Chris
Do we know if this would fit on a face lifted CT that already has a pad but isn't stitched... this one that is stitched looks thicker and nicer... I just don't want to spend the $100 to replace something if it's not going to fit.
Do we know if this would fit on a face lifted CT that already has a pad but isn't stitched... this one that is stitched looks thicker and nicer... I just don't want to spend the $100 to replace something if it's not going to fit.
-Nigel
Hey Nigel, I had a spare center console Gen 1 with the stitched arm pad, the bolt pattern is actually different than our Gen 2 models w/o stitching
Hey Nigel, I had a spare center console Gen 1 with the stitched arm pad, the bolt pattern is actually different than our Gen 2 models w/o stitching
Much appreciated! I know the first gens the holes needed to be drilled which isn't an issue but the entire shape is different between the two. First gen the pad comes over on the drivers side and stops at the top of the console, The 2nd gen pad starts at the top of the console and extends into the cup holder area facing the passenger side. It's a shame we lost the stitched pattern on the 2nd gen. That would have been a nice little detail and the first gen pad looks more padded..lol
I was going to try and find a cheap first gen console and if it had the pad see if it could be retro fitted on the 2nd gen but doesn't seem worth it. I just looked up the 2nd gen pad and it's $112 so almost the same cost as the first gen pad option. Now I don't think it's worth the effort.
Yes
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