Driver's Arm Rest

allan · 03-17-2012, 08:26 PM

I searched for a post but to no avail. Has anyone else wished they had a rest for their left elbow when driving? For me, the window sill is too high and the door rest is too low and I wanted to see if there were any solutions prior to my jumping in with a local upholsterer in coming up with something that wouldn't end up messing up the door panel. Sounds to me like I shouldn't be the only one (ok, maybe I am the only one) who would like a place to rest my arm when driving longer distances. H--E--L--P!!!!

ZCarMan · 03-17-2012, 08:36 PM

Personally it never has been an issue. I'm sure others may want it. Guess it all depends on the person driving the Z.

m4a1mustang · 03-17-2012, 09:03 PM

I don't know of anything that would help you, aside from getting something custom upholstered like you mentioned.

allan · 03-17-2012, 09:10 PM

Thanks zcarman and m41amustang, I appreciate the input. With luck someone else will see this and provide a solution I haven't thought of.

slo · 03-17-2012, 10:42 PM

I know what your talking about, would be convenient on long commutes to work.

LakeShow · 03-18-2012, 12:48 AM

Keep both hands on wheel, no time for resting!

Apoc370z · 03-18-2012, 01:35 AM

grow longer arms

ZInferno0248 · 03-18-2012, 10:12 AM

I agree (even with long arms, it's a stretch) but no suggestions for the left arm rest. Also, my right elbow constantly hits the open button on the center console lid when I'm shifting... it pops up, very annoying. Hopefully this doesn't happen to you too

allan · 03-18-2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZInferno0248

I agree (even with long arms, it's a stretch) but no suggestions for the left arm rest. Also, my right elbow constantly hits the open button on the center console lid when I'm shifting... it pops up, very annoying. Hopefully this doesn't happen to you too

Nope, lucky there. I like the idea of growing longer arms, but at 60 years old I'm shrinking, not growing! I guess I'll need to visit the upholsterer and see what can be done. Thanks for the suggestions.

03-17-2012, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
allan Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 19 Drives: United States Rep Power: 14	Driver's Arm Rest I searched for a post but to no avail. Has anyone else wished they had a rest for their left elbow when driving? For me, the window sill is too high and the door rest is too low and I wanted to see if there were any solutions prior to my jumping in with a local upholsterer in coming up with something that wouldn't end up messing up the door panel. Sounds to me like I shouldn't be the only one (ok, maybe I am the only one) who would like a place to rest my arm when driving longer distances. H--E--L--P!!!!

03-17-2012, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	Personally it never has been an issue. I'm sure others may want it. Guess it all depends on the person driving the Z. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

03-17-2012, 09:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I don't know of anything that would help you, aside from getting something custom upholstered like you mentioned. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-17-2012, 10:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
slo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: denver Posts: 240 Drives: 370, TBSS, ZX10r Rep Power: 13	I know what your talking about, would be convenient on long commutes to work. __________________ My introduction Thank you to my 2012 season motorcycle sponsors Colorado Powersports - TFOG Wheelsports - SIDI Boots - Scorpion Helmets TechSpec USA - HotBodies Racing - ASV Inventions

03-18-2012, 12:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Keep both hands on wheel, no time for resting! __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

03-17-2012, 09:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
allan Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 19 Drives: United States Rep Power: 14	Thanks zcarman and m41amustang, I appreciate the input. With luck someone else will see this and provide a solution I haven't thought of.

03-18-2012, 01:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	grow longer arms

03-18-2012, 10:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
ZInferno0248 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 154 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo SC'd Rep Power: 14	I agree (even with long arms, it's a stretch) but no suggestions for the left arm rest. Also, my right elbow constantly hits the open button on the center console lid when I'm shifting... it pops up, very annoying. Hopefully this doesn't happen to you too __________________ 2010 370Z Nismo, Silver / GTM Stage-1 SC / Custom Tune / GTM Oil Cooler / FI Resonated Test Pipes / FI CBE / Alpine HU / Focal's / JL AMP & Sub / AP Racing BBK / TTA TE-37's / RE-11's / KW V3's / SPC Camber Arms / Whiteline Sways Last edited by ZInferno0248; 03-18-2012 at 10:15 AM.

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