Leatherseats.com Armrest questions HELP!!

Dethred · 09-16-04, 02:01 PM

I got my leather kit the from Leatherseats.com and the center armrest cover does not fit over my armrest shell. I have tried everything to get it on and almost broke the shell of the armrest.

Its about an inch or two too thin and there is not section cut for the cupholder to come out.

I was wondering if anyone could explain if they've had a similar problem or know a solution so I can show Eric that I am really in need of an armrest here. The one I am using is a cheapo black vynyl fabric strip I ghetto rigged to cover the armrest till they sent the proper one. I've been waiting months for word from Eric and I have sent him a few emails and all I've gotten each time is a "I'll see what we can do"-type reply.

Please help me!

-Ryan

BuggyWu7 · 09-16-04, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dethred

I got my leather kit the from Leatherseats.com and the center armrest cover does not fit over my armrest shell. I have tried everything to get it on and almost broke the shell of the armrest.

Its about an inch or two too thin and there is not section cut for the cupholder to come out.

I was wondering if anyone could explain if they've had a similar problem or know a solution so I can show Eric that I am really in need of an armrest here. The one I am using is a cheapo black vynyl fabric strip I ghetto rigged to cover the armrest till they sent the proper one. I've been waiting months for word from Eric and I have sent him a few emails and all I've gotten each time is a "I'll see what we can do"-type reply.

Please help me!

-Ryan

yeah i feel your pain,they actually are a bit smaller than OEM size,dunno the reason why but the thing is that i had mines installed by professional installer where they actually tailored and made leather themselves....so they made an extension for me so that it'll fit...costed me $45 on top of the installation,but it looks great.

Dethred · 09-16-04, 06:18 PM

Well its impossible to get the thing on, and I heard that there was a different armrest for 91 legends without armrests. I have a base sedan so I think they might have thought I didnt have a cupholder.

Anyone else help?

Dethred · 09-17-04, 09:37 AM

^^^Bump^^^

***LegendGS*** · 09-17-04, 09:44 AM

If I'm not mistaken, it has something to do with the arm rest pattern being for one without the cup holder. I think that they've recently made a pattern for the cupholder arm rest though. Contact leatherseats.com to see if anything can be done.

I have one more kit that I have yet to install, and I think that I might come across the same problem with the cup holder issue. Problem is that I bought the kit quite a while back. :p

Dethred · 09-17-04, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by LegendGS

If I'm not mistaken, it has something to do with the arm rest pattern being for one without the cup holder. I think that they've recently made a pattern for the cupholder arm rest though. Contact leatherseats.com to see if anything can be done.

I have one more kit that I have yet to install, and I think that I might come across the same problem with the cup holder issue. Problem is that I bought the kit quite a while back. :p

I've emailed Eric like 4 or 5 times and he's practically ignoring me. Very poor business transaction. I'll be doing katzkins leather next time.

*stevieray* · 09-17-04, 12:28 PM

Ryan, when I did my armrest fron the first GB, that piece of leather was HUGE! Way more than enough for an armrest with a cupholder. I had mine done at an auto upholstery shop and he put a thick piece of plexiglass underneath for reinforcement. The fat ass that owned the car b4 me had actually cracked the plastic underneath the leather by leaning on it. Big 12-sandwich-eatin' MF---

Dethred · 09-17-04, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevieray

Ryan, when I did my armrest fron the first GB, that piece of leather was HUGE! Way more than enough for an armrest with a cupholder. I had mine done at an auto upholstery shop and he put a thick piece of plexiglass underneath for reinforcement. The fat ass that owned the car b4 me had actually cracked the plastic underneath the leather by leaning on it. Big 12-sandwich-eatin' MF---

You Ba**ard.

My dad cracked my console lid too... but he runs marathons at 52 y/o so he's not fat. I finally got word back from Eric saying he is having trouble finding the correct pattern they made to correctly fit the armrest. When I get it I definitely need to reinforce it.

*stevieray* · 09-17-04, 01:44 PM

Dad runs marathons at 52?

I am truly not worthy---

Ryan, you need to get your ass on a plane tomorrow, come down to NOPI and get f@#ked up with us.

*Avarice* · 09-17-04, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevieray

Ryan, when I did my armrest fron the first GB, that piece of leather was HUGE! Way more than enough for an armrest with a cupholder. I had mine done at an auto upholstery shop and he put a thick piece of plexiglass underneath for reinforcement. The fat ass that owned the car b4 me had actually cracked the plastic underneath the leather by leaning on it. Big 12-sandwich-eatin' MF---

Ditto I had the same problem too, what I did was cut it about 1/2" all the way around and just tucked everything in and used a whole lot of glue....

Dethred · 09-17-04, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevieray

Dad runs marathons at 52?

I am truly not worthy---

Ryan, you need to get your ass on a plane tomorrow, come down to NOPI and get f@#ked up with us.

My dad almost lost to Oprah when she ran her Marathon. She inspired him and his friend to keep going. Dude, I have literally 180 dollars to my name. I have to live off of this much money until early October. Next year I will for sure be coming down there with the Legend. We'll make it the biggest legend meet in History.

Ballistic · 09-17-04, 06:05 PM

i cracked my armrest plastic when i got pissed installing my CD player. Banged my elbow a little to hard.
Plexy Glass is a great idea. THANK YOU!!!

Volk Racing · 09-17-04, 11:04 PM

Dethred, was this from a groupbuy?

I was in the Leather Groupbuy II, and I had no problems with my center armrest. It had extra leather to it, but all I did was trim it down. BTW, my Legend has the cupholder too.

09-16-04, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dethred Hi! I'm Ryan. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 4,296 Car 1: 2008 Honda Civic Si Coupe Car 2: 92' Acura Legend 4DR iTrader: (2)	Leatherseats.com Armrest questions HELP!! I got my leather kit the from Leatherseats.com and the center armrest cover does not fit over my armrest shell. I have tried everything to get it on and almost broke the shell of the armrest. Its about an inch or two too thin and there is not section cut for the cupholder to come out. I was wondering if anyone could explain if they've had a similar problem or know a solution so I can show Eric that I am really in need of an armrest here. The one I am using is a cheapo black vynyl fabric strip I ghetto rigged to cover the armrest till they sent the proper one. I've been waiting months for word from Eric and I have sent him a few emails and all I've gotten each time is a "I'll see what we can do"-type reply. Please help me! -Ryan

09-17-04, 09:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
*LegendGS* GS Hog Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,014 Car 1: 1994 Legend GS-Auto Car 2: 1994 Legend GS-6 spd Car 3: 1993 NSX-6 spd iTrader: (2)	If I'm not mistaken, it has something to do with the arm rest pattern being for one without the cup holder. I think that they've recently made a pattern for the cupholder arm rest though. Contact leatherseats.com to see if anything can be done. I have one more kit that I have yet to install, and I think that I might come across the same problem with the cup holder issue. Problem is that I bought the kit quite a while back. :p __________________ Please read the Forum Rules and other announcements

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stevieray Swollen Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 7,588 Car 1: '95 LS Coupe Car 2: '91 LS Coupe Car 3: '97 NSX-T iTrader: (14)	Ryan, when I did my armrest fron the first GB, that piece of leather was HUGE! Way more than enough for an armrest with a cupholder. I had mine done at an auto upholstery shop and he put a thick piece of plexiglass underneath for reinforcement. The fat ass that owned the car b4 me had actually cracked the plastic underneath the leather by leaning on it. Big 12-sandwich-eatin' MF--- __________________ *"King of Kleen"* "Know this. Being able to purchase a Legend and being able to afford a Legend are two separate things. Realize nothing post-purchase is cheap." - LegendGS

09-17-04, 01:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
stevieray Swollen Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 7,588 Car 1: '95 LS Coupe Car 2: '91 LS Coupe Car 3: '97 NSX-T iTrader: (14)	Dad runs marathons at 52? I am truly not worthy--- Ryan, you need to get your ass on a plane tomorrow, come down to NOPI and get f@#ked up with us. __________________ *"King of Kleen"* "Know this. Being able to purchase a Legend and being able to afford a Legend are two separate things. Realize nothing post-purchase is cheap." - LegendGS

09-17-04, 11:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Volk Racing Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: here Posts: 2,868 Car 1: Gynomobile iTrader: (2)	Dethred, was this from a groupbuy? I was in the Leather Groupbuy II, and I had no problems with my center armrest. It had extra leather to it, but all I did was trim it down. BTW, my Legend has the cupholder too. __________________ 1994 GS (F:18 X 8.0 - R:18 X 9.0) RIMTUCK.com - Wheel fitment database

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09-16-04, 06:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dethred Hi! I'm Ryan. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 4,296 Car 1: 2008 Honda Civic Si Coupe Car 2: 92' Acura Legend 4DR iTrader: (2)	Well its impossible to get the thing on, and I heard that there was a different armrest for 91 legends without armrests. I have a base sedan so I think they might have thought I didnt have a cupholder. Anyone else help?

09-17-04, 09:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dethred Hi! I'm Ryan. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 4,296 Car 1: 2008 Honda Civic Si Coupe Car 2: 92' Acura Legend 4DR iTrader: (2)	^^^Bump^^^

09-17-04, 06:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ballistic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: socal Posts: 2,665 Car 1: 1988 944 Turbo iTrader: (7)	i cracked my armrest plastic when i got pissed installing my CD player. Banged my elbow a little to hard. Plexy Glass is a great idea. THANK YOU!!!

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