Front seat armrest for Palio

himanshugoswami · 11th July 2006, 13:40

Hi Folks,

Can anyone guide me where in Bangalore I can get one of those boxes that fit between teh front seats of the car with a cushioned top that doubles up as an armrest.

Read on the net that they can be adjusted to fit most cars.

I am looking for one for my Palio. I recently drove my friend's scorpio with the armrest and it makes a drive so much more comfortable.

An added advantage of teh box is that it can be used to store ur CDs!

Ketan · 11th July 2006, 15:12

Humm,,
thats a good idea!!
even I sometimes feel that I should have that armrest on my Palio D; specifically during the long trips or at the time when u enjoy the drive with just the right hand on the wheel. I sometimes use gear knob (thats lil far tho) and think of havin an armrest. However, not sure how does that look with Palio!! I have been with my friend on Scorpio, but never driven that.

Let us know if you get something at Bangalore; I'll let you know if I come across one

satish_appasani · 11th July 2006, 15:39

I too searched for center armrest for my Palio two years ago. The ones available could not be fitted between the seats.

The Hyundai Accent in US had a arm rest fixed to the side of drivers seat. It is like a small handle and can be foloded up and down. Very convenient. Don't know if anybody can custom make this.

himanshugoswami · 11th July 2006, 15:47

I remember reading in overdrive in teh classified sections about a year ago about this box cum armrest that could be adjusted to fit all Indian cars.

Anyone remember that? Anyone has old issues of OD. I wrote to OD but have not recieved any reply....as usual!

Ketan · 12th March 2007, 20:11

Folks,
Any update on this!

Ketan · 12th March 2007, 20:31

Something I just read....

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Well i found the front armrest for the baleno quite good actually , however at times while powershifting the elbow does get a good impact .. If u want an arm rest u could check with most of the shops at J.C.Road or contact Car Fancy next to koramangala fab mall .. Anwar should be able to fabricate one for u ..
============
If he is talking about Koramangala 1st block,, I know there is a shop,, I'll check with that guy and update this - In case anyone get a chance to go to JC Rd, please ceheck this out.

Ketan · 18th March 2007, 08:12

Hey Guys!
I went and enquired at Car Fancy in Koramangala 1st block.
This guy has got a arm rest and he had a look atmy car. He is saying that probably the one thathe has got (ready made) will block the seat reclining leavers - He confirmed that he is also doing some custom made stuff.
I have had a look at the ready - made one that he had; I was completely not impressed with it, it doesnt look nice from any angle - filmsy!! - He was selling that one for ~850
I asked him if he can get me a flexible one for driver seat!
He called someone and confirmed that the custom made he will provide you at ~2200; this will be similar thing what we have in Innova - the flexible one where a rod might been fixed within the seat itself.

Finally I thought of not going for it, the ready - made one is not worth going for and I dont want anyone doing dissection of my car with the later option.

netarchie · 18th March 2007, 13:00

you can take a look at the link here..
armrest-autoaccessories.com - FIAT BRAVO / BRAVA armrest bracciolo accoudoir

even i wanted one for my car, i had emailed the guy as the price is very expensive, he had said he may give discount for more orders.
if your car/similar car is listed and if you and others are interested we can maybe talk to the guy for a discounted price.

Ketan · 18th March 2007, 13:35

I did not find Palio D on their list. I have just sent an email to them, lets see what they have to say.

rishibravo · 21st March 2007, 14:39

Guys how about getting it done from a carpenter. wooden with the same design and totally covered with cushioned upholstery. I asked a carpenter about it and he said he will do it under 1000 Bucks.. I am planning to get it done. have to get the right upholstery and think thorughly about the design. will check a few cars and get inspired

. Will post pics when I am done with it.

rr_zen · 21st March 2007, 20:55

I wish I had one of those arm rests for my Esteem too. This stems from the fact that my Civic in the US has one and I find it so very comfortable especially on long drives. Adding to it is that it doubles up as a storage compartment which makes a lot of utility sense.

Ketan · 21st March 2007, 23:30

I got a response from armrestking folks.....
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Hi Ketan,
Thank you for your interest in my product.
Sorry but we don't have anything for Fiat Palio yet.
If you send me a picture of your center console and its width we can have a look at other models. Manufacturers very often use the same console for different models.
Best regards,
Witold Swirski
armrest-autoaccessories.com - Home

CARtik · 11th June 2007, 19:47

The carpenter would be able to create the arm rest, but how about fixing it to the seat in such a way that it can be folded up. The idea sure sounds good, but quite challenging...

Do let us know once ur thro with it...

Quote:

Originally Posted by rishibravo

Guys how about getting it done from a carpenter. wooden with the same design and totally covered with cushioned upholstery. I asked a carpenter about it and he said he will do it under 1000 Bucks.. I am planning to get it done. have to get the right upholstery and think thorughly about the design. will check a few cars and get inspired

. Will post pics when I am done with it.

sids911 · 1st July 2007, 12:31

BUMP!!

Anyone got around to getting it done somewhere?

I am looking for a armrest/Storage bin between front seats for my Black SX4.

rishibravo · 22nd August 2007, 18:36

Hey guy I took a long time to post this. I got this armrest for my Palio for 600 bucks. It has storage compartment as well.

11th July 2006, 13:40	#1
himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,303 Thanked: 2,619 Times	Front seat armrest for Palio Hi Folks, Can anyone guide me where in Bangalore I can get one of those boxes that fit between teh front seats of the car with a cushioned top that doubles up as an armrest. Read on the net that they can be adjusted to fit most cars. I am looking for one for my Palio. I recently drove my friend's scorpio with the armrest and it makes a drive so much more comfortable. An added advantage of teh box is that it can be used to store ur CDs!
	() Thanks

11th July 2006, 15:12	#2
Ketan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 442 Times View My Garage	Humm,, thats a good idea!! even I sometimes feel that I should have that armrest on my Palio D; specifically during the long trips or at the time when u enjoy the drive with just the right hand on the wheel. I sometimes use gear knob (thats lil far tho) and think of havin an armrest. However, not sure how does that look with Palio!! I have been with my friend on Scorpio, but never driven that. Let us know if you get something at Bangalore; I'll let you know if I come across one
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11th July 2006, 15:39	#3
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	I too searched for center armrest for my Palio two years ago. The ones available could not be fitted between the seats. The Hyundai Accent in US had a arm rest fixed to the side of drivers seat. It is like a small handle and can be foloded up and down. Very convenient. Don't know if anybody can custom make this.
	() Thanks

11th July 2006, 15:47	#4
himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,303 Thanked: 2,619 Times	I remember reading in overdrive in teh classified sections about a year ago about this box cum armrest that could be adjusted to fit all Indian cars. Anyone remember that? Anyone has old issues of OD. I wrote to OD but have not recieved any reply....as usual!
	() Thanks

12th March 2007, 20:11	#5
Ketan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 442 Times View My Garage	Folks, Any update on this!
	() Thanks

12th March 2007, 20:31	#6
Ketan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 442 Times View My Garage	Something I just read.... ========= Well i found the front armrest for the baleno quite good actually , however at times while powershifting the elbow does get a good impact .. If u want an arm rest u could check with most of the shops at J.C.Road or contact Car Fancy next to koramangala fab mall .. Anwar should be able to fabricate one for u .. ============ If he is talking about Koramangala 1st block,, I know there is a shop,, I'll check with that guy and update this - In case anyone get a chance to go to JC Rd, please ceheck this out.
	() Thanks

18th March 2007, 08:12	#7
Ketan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 442 Times View My Garage	Hey Guys! I went and enquired at Car Fancy in Koramangala 1st block. This guy has got a arm rest and he had a look atmy car. He is saying that probably the one thathe has got (ready made) will block the seat reclining leavers - He confirmed that he is also doing some custom made stuff. I have had a look at the ready - made one that he had; I was completely not impressed with it, it doesnt look nice from any angle - filmsy!! - He was selling that one for ~850 I asked him if he can get me a flexible one for driver seat! He called someone and confirmed that the custom made he will provide you at ~2200; this will be similar thing what we have in Innova - the flexible one where a rod might been fixed within the seat itself. Finally I thought of not going for it, the ready - made one is not worth going for and I dont want anyone doing dissection of my car with the later option.
	() Thanks

18th March 2007, 13:00	#8
netarchie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 397 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	you can take a look at the link here.. armrest-autoaccessories.com - FIAT BRAVO / BRAVA armrest bracciolo accoudoir even i wanted one for my car, i had emailed the guy as the price is very expensive, he had said he may give discount for more orders. if your car/similar car is listed and if you and others are interested we can maybe talk to the guy for a discounted price.
	() Thanks

18th March 2007, 13:35	#9
Ketan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 442 Times View My Garage	I did not find Palio D on their list. I have just sent an email to them, lets see what they have to say.
	() Thanks

21st March 2007, 14:39	#10
rishibravo BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 579 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Guys how about getting it done from a carpenter. wooden with the same design and totally covered with cushioned upholstery. I asked a carpenter about it and he said he will do it under 1000 Bucks.. I am planning to get it done. have to get the right upholstery and think thorughly about the design. will check a few cars and get inspired . Will post pics when I am done with it.
	() Thanks

21st March 2007, 20:55	#11
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,799 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	I wish I had one of those arm rests for my Esteem too. This stems from the fact that my Civic in the US has one and I find it so very comfortable especially on long drives. Adding to it is that it doubles up as a storage compartment which makes a lot of utility sense.
	() Thanks

21st March 2007, 23:30	#12
Ketan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 442 Times View My Garage	I got a response from armrestking folks..... ============== Hi Ketan, Thank you for your interest in my product. Sorry but we don't have anything for Fiat Palio yet. If you send me a picture of your center console and its width we can have a look at other models. Manufacturers very often use the same console for different models. Best regards, Witold Swirski armrest-autoaccessories.com - Home
	() Thanks

1st July 2007, 12:31	#14
sids911 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 389 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	BUMP!! Anyone got around to getting it done somewhere? I am looking for a armrest/Storage bin between front seats for my Black SX4.
	() Thanks

22nd August 2007, 18:36	#15
rishibravo BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 579 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Hey guy I took a long time to post this. I got this armrest for my Palio for 600 bucks. It has storage compartment as well.
	() Thanks