KTM 525 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Think it's a good idea? Comfy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Moved to Interior/Audio... Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTM 525 Posted October 30, 2004 Author Share Posted October 30, 2004 Sorry should have known to post this here in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzo Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 It's OK... doesn't interfere with shifting (I have the short shift kit installed). Doesn't really extend high enough, although if I lowered the seat it might be OK. As others have noted, it doesn't add any storage like the optional WRX armrest extension. Of the optional stuff that I put in, the short shifter was well worth it and the Homelink/compass/autodim mirror was worth it, but I don't think I would spend the money on the armrest extension if I had to make the choice again. Hope this helps, kenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I think it's worth having. Much better than NOT having it. I drove an outback without one, and I was so used to having it, it really sucked.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSattler Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I have the 5MT, not the short shifter, but I'm short (5' 6"). The armrest extension is in a great spot for me, doesn't interfere with shifting, worth every penny, much more comfortable when cruising on the highway. I do plan to get both the short shifter and the Homelink mirror soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Personally, I dont know why Subaru changed this feature from the very comfortable and functional unit found in the MY01 - MY03's. The feature they now have is very very similar to the M3 setup or BMW E46 range. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny_m Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 It isn't bad. When it is up, it can be tough to put stuff into the armreset. The latch is hidden more underneath. The rolltop for the cup holders can be tough to get at when the armreset is up and the rolltop is fully open. But you can put the armrest down and get to everything fine. I can live with it because I like to rest my elbows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I thought I really needed the extension....but now that I have it...it's still too far back for me use to rest my right elbow on while steering with that arm. Unfortunately it was an $185 option at the dealership.....doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 I am 6'1" and have my seat all the way back and tilted back a bit for better leg support on the lower cushion. After driving my car the last two days, I don't think I could live without the armrest extension. It is perfect for me. I had collapsed it to get something out of the storage below and forgot to raise it back. I defintiely missed it being there, and I have only had my car two days. My brother got an LLBean last night and he had the same comments about really liking the extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeydriver Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 It works ok, but man is it flimsy. I leaned on it a little hard the other day and broke the lower latch assembly clean off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edvig Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 [quote name='kenzo']As others have noted, it doesn't add any storage like the optional WRX armrest extension.[/QUOTE] Subaru UK offers one. [url]http://www.subaru.co.uk/IMGGB/WWW/Subaru_Accessories.nsf/WebInternetAccessories/0A6531D97290B09C80256E4A005C5A6E?Opendocument[/url] I just bought one from Cheam Motors, [url]http://www.cheammotors.co.uk/[/url]. I'll should have pics of it in the car by this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 [quote name='Edvig']Subaru UK offers one. [url]http://www.subaru.co.uk/IMGGB/WWW/Subaru_Accessories.nsf/WebInternetAccessories/0A6531D97290B09C80256E4A005C5A6E?Opendocument[/url] I just bought one from Cheam Motors, [url]http://www.cheammotors.co.uk/[/url]. I'll should have pics of it in the car by this weekend.[/QUOTE] Edvig - Are you in the US? If yes, how did they handle shipping? Fair price, or a bit expensive? I want to order the rain guards for an LGT, but don't want to wait on CC-B to get them back in stock [url]http://www.cheammotors.co.uk/products.php?productId=305[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edvig Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 [quote name='patagonianwrx']Edvig - Are you in the US? If yes, how did they handle shipping? Fair price, or a bit expensive? I want to order the rain guards for an LGT, but don't want to wait on CC-B to get them back in stock [url]http://www.cheammotors.co.uk/products.php?productId=305[/url][/QUOTE] Yup. I'm in the NYC area. I bought a few things from Cheam, including the rain visors. They basically overnighted the parts to me. I'd have to check my invoice, but I think my shipping was 55 pounds. I'm sure there is a cheaper way to ship. I had originally ordered visors through CC-B back in August and they never showed up. Eddy never gave me any updates so I canceled my order with CC-B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 Have you gotten the visors yet? I have had my car all of three days and it has rained every one of them. I realize what everyone has been talking about.....water drips right onto the seat when you open the door. I hope the visors will help channel the water away to the sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edvig Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 I got the visors earlier this week. Hopefully I'll have time tomorrow to put them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edvig Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Pics of everything is here... [url]http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4493&page=3[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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