Fiat Linea front arm rest for Fiat Punto

myavu · 11th November 2010, 13:21

Pic please.

I wonder if we can fix Linea's rear AC setup in Punto with these kind of mods!

Cheers!

Vinu

NSK123 · 11th November 2010, 14:54

I will upload the pics by tomorrow.

Regarding the rear AC vents, I even checked it. It needs lot more changes/ spares to have additional opening for the AC blower. I think Fiat might have closed it with a plate for Punto.

NSK123 · 11th November 2010, 14:58

I bought it from Fiat. There was only one armrest & bracket readily available in Bengaluru and from 2 different dealers.

I could fit it myself so no additional charges.

asdon · 11th November 2010, 15:08

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Originally Posted by NSK123

I bought it from Fiat. There was only one armrest & bracket readily available in Bengaluru and from 2 different dealers.

I could fit it myself so no additional charges.

At which dealer you fitted the armrest?

NSK123 · 12th November 2010, 21:13

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Originally Posted by asdon

At which dealer you fitted the armrest?

I fitted it myself. All I needed was drilling machine & box spanner & could do it myself.

NSK123 · 12th November 2010, 21:22

Some images attached

The opening you see in the last image is for rear A/C vent. I am yet to close that.

MihirC · 18th November 2010, 11:59

This is simply great NSK 123, So all we have to do is to call the FIAT showroom and ask them for a linea handrest to be fitted on the Punto. Honestly I wouldnt even have thought. And that too factory fitted wow.

Can the rear AC vents be made operational by the Fiat guys??? Any possibility if that would void the warranty in anywhich ways??

MihirC · 18th November 2010, 12:08

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Originally Posted by ihrishi

Ok, finally managed to get the front arm rest installed on my Linea. Got it done at Fortune Cars, Powai.
Rajendra - who works there - was very kind to do the R&D required to get the part list, and order them from Fiat.
The spare parts cost comes to @2k only, and labour charge is @ 1.5K.

The armrest makes life so much easier, im loving it.

Hi Hrishi,

When you got the rear armrest fitted onto the punto, how was the rear vents issue taken care of. As far as I ve seen in my Linea, the armrest houses the rear ac vents as well? Can you post some pics from the front and rear. thanks.

Edit- Mods, apologies for back to back posts, can you please merge them. thanks.

NSK123 · 21st November 2010, 07:07

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Originally Posted by MihirC

Hi Hrishi,

When you got the rear armrest fitted onto the punto, how was the rear vents issue taken care of. As far as I ve seen in my Linea, the armrest houses the rear ac vents as well? Can you post some pics from the front and rear. thanks.

Edit- Mods, apologies for back to back posts, can you please merge them. thanks.

Hello Mihir,

I am Kiran not Hrishi. The rear AC Vent can also be fitted. But that involves lot of changes & the console around gear box to be opened & refitted. Since all these parts are made of plastic, I don't wanted to venture more. But I think it is possible. As per part list you need to get 2 ducts which connects the AC vents to the rear AC vent (pic of open AC vent is already posted).

Since I missed the bottle holder due to armrest, I am thinking of some modifications to the AC vent & use it as bottle holder (I am yet to work on that).

invidious · 27th July 2011, 13:55

another easy option is to do a search on Ebay for "universal arm rest" and you can get one for about $50 or so

Sunney · 5th August 2011, 20:10

Frankly speaking I didnt feel the driver left-armrest in my Linea much comfortable. for me it interfere with my left arm while gear shifting, so I use it as a shelf/pouch only.

But I hate any interference/obstruction while at wheels, physical or even 'interfering talks', must be fully free, except the belt...

I dont know how others feel, how they enjoy it...

Sunney · 5th August 2011, 20:18

I couldnt find a correct fitting Mobile charger for my Linea MJD. The only power outlet is Lighter. I tried 100s of different Charger Plugs, none fitting snugly, all are loose.

Any solution, pls

amit_mechengg · 6th August 2011, 01:02

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Originally Posted by Sunney

I couldnt find a correct fitting Mobile charger for my Linea MJD. The only power outlet is Lighter. I tried 100s of different Charger Plugs, none fitting snugly, all are loose.

Any solution, pls

same problem here. i cannot fit my car inverter, mobile charger or laptop charger properly , i hate the socket which is so shallow.

What you need it a extension which has small connector at one and and big socket at another. i have seen it in a shop. i am going to buy it soon.

invidious · 6th August 2011, 01:44

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Originally Posted by Sunney

I couldnt find a correct fitting Mobile charger for my Linea MJD. The only power outlet is Lighter. I tried 100s of different Charger Plugs, none fitting snugly, all are loose.

Any solution, pls

I had the same problem. My original Blackberry charger would not work in the Linea but would work in the other cars. I finally ordered one which works in my Linea - something like this -

USB CAR CHARGER iPHONE iPOD BLACKBERRY SAMSUNG PDA DITS | eBay

Sunney · 6th August 2011, 20:16

But mine is a Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini pro. I wonder it's usb socket too will snugly fit into...

11th November 2010, 13:21	#31
myavu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 1,730 Times	Pic please. I wonder if we can fix Linea's rear AC setup in Punto with these kind of mods! Cheers! Vinu Last edited by myavu : 11th November 2010 at 13:22.
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11th November 2010, 14:54	#32
NSK123 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 156 Thanked: 95 Times	I will upload the pics by tomorrow. Regarding the rear AC vents, I even checked it. It needs lot more changes/ spares to have additional opening for the AC blower. I think Fiat might have closed it with a plate for Punto.
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11th November 2010, 14:58	#33
NSK123 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 156 Thanked: 95 Times	I bought it from Fiat. There was only one armrest & bracket readily available in Bengaluru and from 2 different dealers. I could fit it myself so no additional charges.
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12th November 2010, 21:22	#36
NSK123 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 156 Thanked: 95 Times	Some images attached The opening you see in the last image is for rear A/C vent. I am yet to close that. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by NSK123 : 12th November 2010 at 21:23. Reason: Wanted to include some comments on the images attached
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18th November 2010, 11:59	#37
MihirC BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 534 Thanked: 71 Times	This is simply great NSK 123, So all we have to do is to call the FIAT showroom and ask them for a linea handrest to be fitted on the Punto. Honestly I wouldnt even have thought. And that too factory fitted wow. Can the rear AC vents be made operational by the Fiat guys??? Any possibility if that would void the warranty in anywhich ways?? Last edited by MihirC : 18th November 2010 at 12:17.
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27th July 2011, 13:55	#40
invidious BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 845 Thanked: 1,226 Times	Re: Fiat Linea front arm rest for Fiat Punto another easy option is to do a search on Ebay for "universal arm rest" and you can get one for about $50 or so
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5th August 2011, 20:10	#41
Sunney BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Itanagar Posts: 186 Thanked: 63 Times	Re: Fiat Linea front arm rest for Fiat Punto Frankly speaking I didnt feel the driver left-armrest in my Linea much comfortable. for me it interfere with my left arm while gear shifting, so I use it as a shelf/pouch only. But I hate any interference/obstruction while at wheels, physical or even 'interfering talks', must be fully free, except the belt... I dont know how others feel, how they enjoy it...
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5th August 2011, 20:18	#42
Sunney BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Itanagar Posts: 186 Thanked: 63 Times	Re: Fiat Linea front arm rest for Fiat Punto I couldnt find a correct fitting Mobile charger for my Linea MJD. The only power outlet is Lighter. I tried 100s of different Charger Plugs, none fitting snugly, all are loose. Any solution, pls
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6th August 2011, 20:16	#45
Sunney BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Itanagar Posts: 186 Thanked: 63 Times	Re: Fiat Linea front arm rest for Fiat Punto But mine is a Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini pro. I wonder it's usb socket too will snugly fit into...
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