Arm Rest...very uncomfortable - LotusTalk

bboersma · 09-23-2004, 07:58 AM

Anyone have plans to change out the "sill/armrest", the hard plastic is really uncomfortable, is this part leather in the touring package, it was the one thing I really didn't like on my test drive?

Both myself and my passenger didn't like it, maybe shorter people wouldn't have an issue but we are both 6'.

chotto · 09-23-2004, 08:05 AM

I noticed that too. The difficult part will be adding a pad that will not interfere with getting in and out of the vehicle.

perryeyges · 09-23-2004, 08:36 AM

If you look at S1 photos most of them have a padded leather cover with a storage pocket on the inside(next to your thigh). the pad covers some of the top for getting in and out as well as making for a nice arm rest, while the side padding is for cornering bracing.

zvezdah1 · 09-23-2004, 09:20 AM

www.eliseparts.com has a full leather sill piece that you could probably use in place of the plastic. I believe I posted a pic somewhere here last week. HTH

Chris

zvezdah1 · 09-23-2004, 09:57 AM

the pic

bboersma · 09-23-2004, 10:10 AM

Good to know, a must have!!

My girlfriend was B$#@ing about her arm after our five minute test drive, I thought it was pretty bad as well...that leather cover looks like it would do the trick.

I will have to start perusing the aftermarket parts world shortly, see how many more $$$s I will spend!!!

pinmagic · 09-23-2004, 10:20 AM

For a cheaper alternative, you could get a small piece of padding (pillow, etc.), and velcro it in place on the sill. That way, you could remove it to get in and out.

Not ideal, but cheaper, and something you can easily do in the short run, while you investigate alternatives.

roadrunner · 09-23-2004, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pinmagic
...while you investigate alternatives.

Investigation complete:

pinmagic · 09-23-2004, 10:40 AM

The "puffy shirt" lives!

Allan Gibbs · 09-23-2004, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by roadrunner
Investigation complete:

Does it act as an airbag also?

adamant · 09-23-2004, 12:27 PM

Yes, air flowing over the neckline inflates it for that Michelin man look

Oh

Randy Chase · 09-23-2004, 12:47 PM

Carry a towel.

Miguel · 09-23-2004, 01:04 PM

Don't know if they'll be a match for the 111R's and if they'll ship to the US.

http://www.hangar111.com/Shop/Limite...usTrimshop.htm

Elise Mk2 - Sill Plate Covers (Pair)

Finished in Leather £52.82

09-23-2004, 07:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
bboersma Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 356 Images: 5	Arm Rest...very uncomfortable Anyone have plans to change out the "sill/armrest", the hard plastic is really uncomfortable, is this part leather in the touring package, it was the one thing I really didn't like on my test drive? Both myself and my passenger didn't like it, maybe shorter people wouldn't have an issue but we are both 6'.

09-23-2004, 09:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
zvezdah1 eliseaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 6,773	www.eliseparts.com has a full leather sill piece that you could probably use in place of the plastic. I believe I posted a pic somewhere here last week. HTH Chris __________________ Chris Club111 #3 06 Solar yellow/Touring/Traction Ctrl/Blk Whl Pkg/Strshld

09-23-2004, 09:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
zvezdah1 eliseaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 6,773	the pic Attached Images __________________ Chris Club111 #3 06 Solar yellow/Touring/Traction Ctrl/Blk Whl Pkg/Strshld

09-23-2004, 10:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
pinmagic The Only Sane One Here Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Arlington, VA, USA Posts: 1,119	For a cheaper alternative, you could get a small piece of padding (pillow, etc.), and velcro it in place on the sill. That way, you could remove it to get in and out. Not ideal, but cheaper, and something you can easily do in the short run, while you investigate alternatives. __________________ My other car is an MR2 Spyder. My other other car is a Segway.

09-23-2004, 10:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
pinmagic The Only Sane One Here Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Arlington, VA, USA Posts: 1,119	The "puffy shirt" lives! __________________ My other car is an MR2 Spyder. My other other car is a Segway.

09-23-2004, 08:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
chotto vv My Awesome Wife vv Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 917	I noticed that too. The difficult part will be adding a pad that will not interfere with getting in and out of the vehicle.

09-23-2004, 08:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	If you look at S1 photos most of them have a padded leather cover with a storage pocket on the inside(next to your thigh). the pad covers some of the top for getting in and out as well as making for a nice arm rest, while the side padding is for cornering bracing.

09-23-2004, 10:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
bboersma Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 356 Images: 5	Good to know, a must have!! My girlfriend was B$#@ing about her arm after our five minute test drive, I thought it was pretty bad as well...that leather cover looks like it would do the trick. I will have to start perusing the aftermarket parts world shortly, see how many more $$$s I will spend!!!

09-23-2004, 12:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
adamant Time to DRIVE Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,313 Images: 2	Yes, air flowing over the neckline inflates it for that Michelin man look Oh __________________ 2006 Exige Chrome Orange

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09-23-2004, 01:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Miguel Finally Elise Driver! Join Date: May 2004 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,464	Don't know if they'll be a match for the 111R's and if they'll ship to the US. http://www.hangar111.com/Shop/Limite...usTrimshop.htm Elise Mk2 - Sill Plate Covers (Pair) Finished in Leather £52.82

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