Sliding Leather Console Lid. [Archive] - GRRRR8.net

Crazy Paul

09-22-2009, 12:44 AM

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/R1010034.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/R1010035.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/R1010036.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/R1010037.jpg

Deal 37
Airfreight delivery ETA 10 days.

beach

09-22-2009, 02:44 AM

Also recommended...this made a HUGE difference to the interior of my car, feels so much more solid and comfortable to my arm at the same time--and the sliding feature is very useful.

firstdue

09-22-2009, 05:08 AM

Man, I want one of these. But $300 is a little more than I want to spend on an armrest. Adding it to my Christmas list...lol.

rt66er

09-22-2009, 05:56 AM

I know it seems pricey but it really makes a big difference! The standard console lid looks and feels like something that would come in an Aveo. This was one of the first mods I made on my car...

http://forum.grrrr8.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=3492&stc=1&d=1253631165

bigtreepu

09-22-2009, 09:11 AM

Aveo's have leather?

sweetair

09-22-2009, 10:02 AM

rt66er

09-22-2009, 10:22 AM

Aveo's have leather?

No, they don't. And the G8, even with the premium package, has a console lid that is cheap plastic, not leather. Run a fingernail across it if you don't believe me. IMHO, it stands out like a sore thumb.

rt66er

09-22-2009, 10:25 AM

My wife's Saab has this feature. I do NOT like it. It is always moving forward or backward. Does the G8 one stay put or move around?? It looks like it is also covering the cup holders that get a fair amount of use in my car.

Thanks.

It locks into place forward or back. It does cover up the cup holders in the forward position. I really don't care about the sliding part, probably because I'm fairly tall and it isn't in the right spot for my elbow when it's slid forward anyway.

rez0nance

09-22-2009, 10:54 AM

Does this new lid get rid of any feature that the old lid had? I could swear when I first saw it I remember it did, but it might be that card/pen holder combo which isn't a big deal anyways...

kje141

09-22-2009, 10:58 AM

I am 6'4" my seat is all the way back and the arm rest is in a perfect position for me. Good thing too, I don't think I could part ways with 300 bucks for an arm rest.

firstdue

09-22-2009, 11:31 AM

I'm 5'8" and having the ability to slide it forward would be nice, it also looks like its slightly higher than stock lid.

sweetair

09-22-2009, 12:08 PM

Monty

09-22-2009, 12:25 PM

Next question-------with this "other"lid when it is open, does it just fall like the original or is there more pressure in the hinge that keeps it from doing this? That does annoy me. My Expedition's arm rest/bin cover will stay where it is placed.

It stays up but it dosen't have a locking pin. The weight is more to the back.

What I like is when it's slid forward you can't open it. When I go into a store I put my iPod in the cupholder and slide the lid forward....I guess I shouldn't have said that.

I didn't know Paul was selling them or I would have bought it from him.

OmahaGTP

09-22-2009, 12:52 PM

Ahh, nuts. Do want, but $300? It'll take a while to convince myself to spend it.

Though my father's Honda does this, and it is seriously the first thing I checked on the G8 when I sat inside of it. I was sad it didn't have it from the get go... I use both arm rests in most cars, but find both G8's fairly uncomfortable. This would give me one to lean on. Damn yous Paul.

GT-610

09-22-2009, 01:46 PM

300=intake not armrest

beach

09-22-2009, 04:06 PM

Seems like a lot, but still to me it's worth every dollar...feels 10x higher quality, is more solid, has an actual pleasant texture to it (my elbow was always "sticking" to the gooey rubber lid on the stock G8), it's a little firmer but still pliant (again, the old one that was squishy and thin wasn't great), and it is taller, just enough to be more comfortable and easier to rest on. I'm 6'-3" and just like it a lot more overall whether slid back & with a drink or slid forward with more to rest my arm on--it has detents so it doesn't just freely fall backwards & forwards, etc.

Again, not cheap, but a nice part and makes a huge improvement to the console and it actually now matches both the door panel material and the seats. I'm one of those who rate this higher than a CAI, for example, simply because my arm touches it and I see it everyday, so always in contact--and it made more of a change than a lot of things have.

So...recommending it, again. If you can afford it, get it. Otherwise, you're missing a nice piece that should have been in the car all along;)

rt66er

09-23-2009, 06:16 AM

I agree 100% with everything you said...!

Imalabil

09-24-2009, 04:42 PM

I want one of these. With the exchange rate between the Aussie and American $ going the way it is (strong Aussie $) can't we expect to see some price reduction?
Bill

Crazy Paul

09-24-2009, 04:45 PM

I want one of these. With the exchange rate between the Aussie and American $ going the way it is (strong Aussie $) can't we expect to see some price reduction?
Bill

No.
You need to be looking for a weak AUD.
The AUD is at a 13 month high right now, which is bad for you.

rez0nance

10-07-2009, 10:36 AM

I just got my console lid in the mail today. I had ordered it last week around Wednesday, that was fast! Thanks Paul!

Does anyone know where I can find some install instructions for this?

Crazy Paul

10-07-2009, 11:07 AM

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Instructions/console-armrest-lid-01_03.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Instructions/console-armrest-lid-02_03.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Instructions/console-armrest-lid-03_03.jpg

OmahaGTP

10-07-2009, 11:15 AM

I just got my console lid in the mail today. I had ordered it last week around Wednesday, that was fast! Thanks Paul!

Does anyone know where I can find some install instructions for this?

Pics when done, please. :woohoo:

GXPaycheck

10-07-2009, 02:49 PM

Got mine within a few days and it was a quick install. Hated spending the $$, but it does make long drives more comfortable!
Thanx again CP!!

BluYa76

10-07-2009, 07:42 PM

Got mine within a few days and it was a quick install. Hated spending the $$, but it does make long drives more comfortable!
Thanx again CP!!

Besides my GXP steering wheel the center console was a great addition to the interior! I use mine all the time on my longer trips.

GXPaycheck

10-08-2009, 06:33 AM

This is the way it should have come from the factory!

rez0nance

10-08-2009, 06:45 AM

Excellent, thanks for the instructions Paul!

Pics when done, please. :woohoo:

Will do. :)

Uhn_Tiss

10-08-2009, 08:50 AM

i would love to have this especially if it securely locked in place but i am too cheap to shell out for it. also the idea of protecting the controls from people would be nice :boxing:

being 6'5" the stock one is ok for me.

KaiserM715

10-08-2009, 10:05 AM

Paul, can you post a pic of the underside of the lid? Thanks!!

Crazy Paul

10-08-2009, 12:32 PM

Paul, can you post a pic of the underside of the lid? Thanks!!

It's plain. No pen-holder if thats what you're looking for.

HoldenMan21

10-08-2009, 06:51 PM

-Ray-

10-09-2009, 02:48 AM

Paul had already posted the install instructions.

MIEngineer

10-11-2009, 05:22 PM

I was in a car that had this in it recently. Great piece, really changes the interior! I plan to purchase one sooner than later.

firstdue

10-11-2009, 06:08 PM

Group buy, group buy, group buy....LOL.

Crazy Paul

10-11-2009, 06:33 PM

Group buy, group buy, group buy....LOL.

Unfortunately it wont help.
The price from Holden for the part is the overwhelming majority of the total price. Freighting 10 to one house and then 9 out to other houses is no cheaper than sending 10 individually to the people direct.

Maybe if the AUD-US exchange rate drops way below 90c I can look at doing something. Not now tho.

MIEngineer

10-11-2009, 06:35 PM

For reference, a friend looked into it for me and I couldn't touch it under $350 delivered, FYI.

This is cheap!

firstdue

10-12-2009, 02:17 AM

Thanks HSV-GTS-300 for looking into it!! I'm gonna get one of these eventually Got a few $$ to spend right now but the CAI has gotta come 1st.

rez0nance

10-12-2009, 11:16 AM

I put mine in my car last week (been extremely busy lately), and man what an AMAZING improvement. This is absolutely how the car should have come from the factory.

I took a few pics of the process, which is ridiculously easy and fast, yet the instructions make it seem more complicated and confusing than it is. Once you see pics and a summary of what it is you're doing though, it's a piece of cake. I'll try to post a thread about it as soon as I have the time.

beach

10-13-2009, 06:32 PM

Imalabil

10-13-2009, 06:52 PM

Hope mine clears customs OK!
Bill

Crazy Paul

10-14-2009, 12:15 AM

Paul, can you post a pic of the underside of the lid? Thanks!!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/P1010078.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/P1010079.jpg

TLS

10-20-2009, 12:00 PM

Am I missing where to order this sliding armrest from you Paul? I don't see it on your website.

Crazy Paul

10-20-2009, 01:50 PM

Am I missing where to order this sliding armrest from you Paul? I don't see it on your website.

I haven't updated my website to include it yet.

Just use Paypal to order.

Deal 37

Airfreight delivery ETA 10 days.

Edit........Holden have no stock till March 2010.
I have found a small number of sliding lids from not my usual supplier.
US$345 shipped.

Edit2.....Those @ US$345 shipped were all sold out. No more stock available for awhile.

TLS

10-20-2009, 02:32 PM

You've got mail!

Crazy Paul

10-20-2009, 04:45 PM

You've got mail!

Replied. There's a small problem with your other item + I just found out the armrest will take a couple days to get here to me, nil stock locally at the minute.

BeamMeUp

11-02-2009, 08:21 PM

Thanks Paul! Received the console lid Friday and installed it. As others have said it looks great and feels so much better than the stock piece. Not cheap but well worth it.

Also received the red/onyx steering wheel. It will definitely be an improvement over the stocker. Might be a little while before I get around to installing it though.

TLS

11-02-2009, 08:22 PM

Got mine too Paul....haven't had time to install yet.

djo165

01-08-2010, 12:04 PM

Hey Paul, do you still have some sliding console lids available? Still $295?

PMD G8

01-09-2010, 07:04 AM

Yeah, I'm in desperate need of one too.

Crazy Paul

01-11-2010, 07:35 PM

Hey Paul, do you still have some sliding console lids available? Still $295?

I sent you a PM.
I can't do them for that price any longer.
A small number are available now for US$345 shipped.
Once those are gone, Holden are currently saying March 2010 for the next batch of new stock.

djo165

01-12-2010, 07:18 AM

Ouch! Dang exchange rates.

But I'll do it anyway. Email sent.

Thx.

Crazy Paul

01-12-2010, 10:12 AM

SOLD OUT

Holden are saying no more available until March.

TurboMike

01-13-2010, 10:06 AM

How about the switch and lamp for this lid that comes on the Holden? Bolt on to the US console or are the mount points not there?

Crazy Paul

01-13-2010, 11:43 PM

How about the switch and lamp for this lid that comes on the Holden? Bolt on to the US console or are the mount points not there?

The lamp and switch can fit into your US console......it has nothing to do with the console lid at all.
Part Numbers are in this thread.
Your car body harness may not have the pair of wires required to power the console light.

http://www.forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=3558

TurboMike

01-14-2010, 07:54 AM

Yeah running a wire is cake (for me anyway), but I probably wouldnt bother trying to engineer a switch and bulb assembly. I've already searched here and g8board and have seen the part numbers in that thread. The part number for the console switch cant be found in the US and is a different number from the switch for the glove box. Its a Holden part number. The bulb assembly part number has a new part number assigned to it which is the same as the glove box assembly, so I assume those are the same and can just order two glove box units and pop one into the console. I cant find any info anywhere that the switches are the same.

My plan was to get the glove box parts, and take apart the console and see if the glove box switch is the same and fits. If not, I give up having a light in there (getting a bulb or LED mounted is easy, having a switch that will work forever is not) and just have a glove light.

So I was thinking since I'm doing all this taking apart of the console, its a good time to think about the very expensive leather cover you sell. I was hoping you knew about the switch. Then I could just order the cover from you and double lights and switches from a GM parts site, or if that switch is different and a Holden part maybe you could get it and sell it to me with my console cover.

I was also reading how the cover on the bulb assembly is dark and doesnt let much light through, and one post said the trunk light is the same assembly with a clear cover. So now I need to reseach that and see what I can come up with while I wait for your answer from Australian time. :)

Crazy Paul

01-14-2010, 01:34 PM

Glovebox and Console had the same lamp and switch part numbers up till 12/Nov/08. [92109218 & 90033510].

The switch for the glovebox had a part number change to 94580496, it's quite possible that the console switch part number has also changed.

Both parts are available shipped from Oz for less than total $20.

djo165

01-21-2010, 09:57 AM

Got my sliding armrest yesterday, and it looks very nice. Can't wait to get it installed this weekend.

Thanks Paul.

PMD G8

01-23-2010, 03:08 PM

Received mine today. Thanks Paul.

nils7

02-10-2010, 02:33 PM

Sorry to jump on this thread at a later stage but I have recently purchased a Holden SS VE Ute and am disappointed with the crappy plastic armrest and am in need of a sliding leather version.

I have read the fitting instructions for the JHP Sliding Armrest and notice that the armrest needs to be opened 180 degress to a horizontal position to remove.

Now in a ute I believe this is impossible due to the limited room behind the seats.

Does anyone know if the factory armrest can still be removed and the JHP sliding armrest can be fitted to a Holden VE Ute??

Any help would be appreciated.

JPEGXP

02-10-2010, 02:38 PM

This is definitely one item I'm interested in picking up in the future. Good thing I started working again.

DarkPhoenix

02-10-2010, 03:22 PM

I also plan to get one once paul gets them back in stock. Looks so much better than the crappy stock plastic one.
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Crazy Paul

02-10-2010, 04:27 PM

I have read the fitting instructions for the JHP Sliding Armrest and notice that the armrest needs to be opened 180 degress to a horizontal position to remove.
Now in a ute I believe this is impossible due to the limited room behind the seats.
Does anyone know if the factory armrest can still be removed and the JHP sliding armrest can be fitted to a Holden VE Ute??
Any help would be appreciated.

It's a Holden sliding armrest.
If a Holden Dealership can't tell you it's possible, then you may have to remove a larger section of the console and do the swap outside of the ute.

616 of 933

02-10-2010, 04:35 PM

can we get one with red leather in the middle?

Crazy Paul

02-10-2010, 05:18 PM

can we get one with red leather in the middle?
Not from Holden.
They only do Onyx (black) or Light Urban (sandy light brown).
There used to be a red available 92233364 but I don't think it was the sliding type, its showing as Obsolete. W427 had it.

616 of 933

02-10-2010, 05:54 PM

Can you get the red leather from the center of the seats?

Crazy Paul

03-04-2010, 12:57 AM

Can you get the red leather from the center of the seats?
I've had no luck here locally.
You could try these folks by e-mail
You'd be chasing Red Hot for a VE
http://www.proseat.com.au/index.html

Crazy Paul

03-04-2010, 01:01 AM

The Holden ETA of 1st March came and went for new stock of the sliding armrests.
The new ETA they've given today is 11th March (ex Melbourne, Aust).

I was reminded that this could just be another of those fluid dates that the Holden Parts computer spits out, to keep everyone but customers happy.
ie: Probably B/S.

616 of 933

03-04-2010, 04:48 AM

Thanks CP.

Crazy Paul

04-01-2010, 12:30 AM

The latest ETA from Holden for stock of the Sliding Armrest = "Mid April"

TurboMike

04-01-2010, 08:33 PM

Can you get the red leather from the center of the seats?

http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?16181-Custom-leather-center-console-lid-to-match-red-interior&p=237462#post237462

Crazy Paul

04-21-2010, 12:55 PM

The latest ETA from Holden for stock of the Sliding Armrest = "July 27th 2010"

markpetersonii

04-21-2010, 02:44 PM

Holy crap! That's a while down the road huh? Good thing I have nothing but time lol

Crazy Paul

05-11-2010, 11:58 PM

OK there's good and bad news.

The good news:
I put one sliding armrest on back order so I wouldn't have to keep checking availability every 2 weeks.
It showed up today. On further checking Holden have new stock on their shelves......I asked if they had 20. YES.

The bad news:
Holden have jacked the list price up 30% on the new stock.
I'll have to talk to some people and find out the best buy price I can get nowadays.
One thing is certain it will not be less than before.
(Still no circlips on the new stock from factory)

RJG8

05-12-2010, 12:53 AM

This is a must.

J Wikoff

05-12-2010, 05:37 PM

30%!?!?!? It's an armrest for crying out loud.

MongosG8

05-12-2010, 10:09 PM

Holy Shit! 450.00 ..for an armrest?
My own fault I didn't get it from you when it was 295.00 bucks ..shoot should of at 345.00.
Keep us posted Paul! Thanks!

Crazy Paul

05-13-2010, 12:44 AM

Holy Shit! 450.00 ..for an armrest?

Not necessarily.
Wait until I find out the best I can buy these for then I'll post up the new price.
I couldn't get onto it today.

MongosG8

05-13-2010, 12:47 AM

Looking forward to it. Thanks again!

Crazy Paul

05-13-2010, 10:54 PM

Sorry guys but the best I can do is US$390 total , shipped by Airfreight.

Edit--10th December 2010.
More price rises from the supplier and freight supplier. Bad exchange rate does not help either.
New price US$415 total shipped by Airfreight.

TireDoc

07-16-2010, 12:20 PM

Is this coming back anytime soon ? I've been saving my pennies !

Crazy Paul

07-16-2010, 03:35 PM

Yes it's available again now (see post #72)
It's more expensive than before (see post #78)

Executor999

07-19-2010, 09:03 AM

I ordered one! Couldn't resist after reading all the feedback. Expensive yes, and worth it! The stock rubber arm rest always sticks to my elbow and doesn't look right.

hartigan85

07-20-2010, 10:06 AM

That is a lot of money for an arm rest. I think i am gonna just get mine covered in leather at the local upholstery shop

MongosG8

07-20-2010, 04:16 PM

^ I was going to do the same thing and have the original one covered until they told me they can do it but it might not be able to close. and they wanted almost 150.00 bucks to do it at the place I went to. I ended up purchasing one from a member last week who sold his G8. It was worth the 300 bucks. Didn't realize how much of an improvement it was until I installed it.

hartigan85

07-20-2010, 07:55 PM

I will have to check and see how much the upholstery shop wants. I don't mind if it doesn't close as easily as long as i can get it to latch.

mtolivecracker

07-21-2010, 05:19 AM

does anyone have a picture of the armest slid back uncovering the cup holders? Does it still open normally(flip up)?

Crazy Paul

07-21-2010, 05:33 AM

does anyone have a picture of the armest slid back uncovering the cup holders?
I don't have the pics, but yes the cupholders are fully exposed when the sliding lid is fully back.

Does it still open normally(flip up)?
Yes, as per the stock lid.

Night Train

07-23-2010, 07:06 PM

does anyone have a picture of the armest slid back uncovering the cup holders? Does it still open normally(flip up)?

Yes, completely normal. I also like that I can use the slider to hide things in the cup holders (keys) when I'm out and about.

Executor999

07-28-2010, 06:52 PM

Someone asked for pics with the console lid in the both the default and forward positions, both open and closed, so here are pics. Just installed it tonight. Very easy, especially if you have the GM G8 repair manual on hand from Pace Performance. :)

Default Position - Closed
http://www.danielhower.com/g8/g838.jpg

Default Position - Opened
http://www.danielhower.com/g8/g839.jpg

Forwward Position - Closed
http://www.danielhower.com/g8/g840.jpg

Forward Position - Opened
http://www.danielhower.com/g8/g841.jpg

The console lid will NOT open in either the default or forward position unless you active the front lever. It is very snug when moving from the default to forward position and back again, so I doubt that it will ever get so loose that it slides back and forth on it's own.

EDIT: Okay so now that the console lid has settled in for a few days, I noticed that it will NOT open when in the forward position. Don't know why it did when I first installed it but noticed the change in behavior today.

mtolivecracker

07-29-2010, 04:20 AM

DAMN IT, more money going to leave my pocket.

MongosG8

07-29-2010, 09:08 PM

DAMN IT, more money going to leave my pocket.

Yeah but you are really going to like it.
I was one that hesitated and bitched & moaned about the the cost for something as a new counsel lid But...:thumbsup:
Your arm will not stick to it. its functional. raises your arm just enough so it feels more comfortable.
Hides shit in your cup holders.
This was a cheap way out on GMs part for not including it.

616 of 933

07-30-2010, 06:16 PM

i would really like to see it with red hot stripe in the middle

TurboMike

07-31-2010, 09:13 AM

I have the opposite:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4482789441_311e0f5ce9_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4482791697_9c0f128dc2_o.jpg

616 of 933

07-31-2010, 01:05 PM

That looks better. Where did you get the leather?

bonecrrusher

07-31-2010, 09:21 PM

Hmmmmm - i may have to pick one of these up....

DarkPhoenix

12-08-2010, 12:54 PM

Got mine today! Thanks for the great packing job (as usual) and the Holden Racing sticker!

Crazy Paul

12-08-2010, 01:12 PM

Got mine today! Thanks for the great packing job (as usual) and the Holden Racing sticker!

You're welcome. A little slower than normal but still 14days. Hope you enjoy the new armrest.

DarkPhoenix

12-08-2010, 05:48 PM

Thanks Paul! This should have come with the car, it is sooooooo much nicer than the stock plastic armrest.
Shipping was faster than the atari gauges I ordered with 2nd day air...

Mav

12-08-2010, 10:03 PM

Darn, I should have done this when I first saw this thread in '09. Sadness.

Crazy Paul

12-09-2010, 09:38 PM

10th December 2010.
More price rises from the supplier and freight supplier. Bad exchange rate does not help either.
New price US$415 total shipped by Airfreight.

r1owner

12-13-2010, 06:41 PM

10th December 2010.
More price rises from the supplier and freight supplier. Bad exchange rate does not help either.
New price US$415 total shipped by Airfreight.

You're breaking my heart over here! :(

DJ_JonnyV

12-13-2010, 07:25 PM

You're breaking my heart over here! :(

Yeah, that's a tough one. Always one of those mods you want to do, but there's all this other crap to do too.

Maybe we could get 2 shipped to the same address here in STL and save a few bucks on shipping....

r1owner

12-13-2010, 07:34 PM

I think it might be cheaper to buy a round trip ticket to Australia and test drive a new Calais and claim someone stole the lid! ;)

Crazy Paul

12-14-2010, 03:11 PM

Yeah, that's a tough one. Always one of those mods you want to do, but there's all this other crap to do too.
Maybe we could get 2 shipped to the same address here in STL and save a few bucks on shipping....

I think it might be cheaper to buy a round trip ticket to Australia and test drive a new Calais and claim someone stole the lid! ;)

The main thing to understand is that right now the US$ is on parity with the $AUD.
1:1 means your $US has no "purchasing power" when buying from Australia.
Trying to save $5 or $10 here or there by bulk buying or group purchase is more trouble than it's worth.
Look what happens to the price if the AUD drops to 75% of it's value against the greenback......US$415 suddenly becomes eg:US$311ish
Wait for that to happen. (75 to 80c is the long term average value).

r1owner

12-14-2010, 03:36 PM

Sorry Paul, I wasn't saying it is overpriced. It is what it is. I'd love to have one someday.

Crazy Paul

12-14-2010, 03:48 PM

Sorry Paul, I wasn't saying it is overpriced. It is what it is. I'd love to have one someday.
Well it is overpriced, but it's not me getting fat I can assure you.
:)

SS DAVE

12-14-2010, 08:11 PM

gee i just picked up one for a hundred bucks from a wrecker ,he has another one ,i might be able to get it if someone wants it

MongosG8

12-14-2010, 10:36 PM

The main thing to understand is that right now the US$ is on parity with the $AUD.
1:1 means your $US has no "purchasing power" when buying from Australia.
Trying to save $5 or $10 here or there by bulk buying or group purchase is more trouble than it's worth.
Look what happens to the price if the AUD drops to 75% of it's value against the greenback......US$415 suddenly becomes eg:US$311ish
Wait for that to happen. (75 to 80c is the long term average value).

Paul is exactly right in regards the way our dollar has been going against the AUD. No more bargain shopping.
I do not see the AUD dropping against the dollar anytime soon.
Our dollar is pretty weak ..The biggest gainers recently have been Australian & Canadian $$.

As for the sliding leather counsel lid. This is well worth it.. great addition to the interior. The slider is a great addition to the soft leather lid. You can feel the difference when you arm rests on it.

Greg@PacePerformance

12-15-2010, 09:47 AM

Hey Paul is the lid any longer than the stock one? My mom is short and she complains about the arm rest being too far back since she has to have the seat moved really far forward.

On another note: We have seen much more interest from international buyers now that our dollar has lost it value so it does have it's good and bad sides.

TLS

12-15-2010, 09:52 AM

Greg,
This unit isn't considerably longer, but because it slides forward, this would help a person that sits closer to the dash.

It fully covers your cup holders in the forward position, and slides back to emulate the position of the stock cover.

It is slightly taller than the stock cover as well, and a bit better padded.

Really matches the height of the door armrest.

Crazy Paul

12-15-2010, 02:37 PM

Hey Paul is the lid any longer than the stock one? My mom is short and she complains about the arm rest being too far back since she has to have the seat moved really far forward.

Yes it would be ideal for the situation with your Mom.
Without deploying the slider the sliding leather armrest position is the same as the original armrest.
When you firmly push the padded part horizontally forward, you can set the new armrest position anywhere up to max 85mm forward of the stock position. Friction in the slider mechanism holds the armrest in place anywhere from 0 to 85mm forward of the stock position.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Sliding%20Console%20Lid/R1010036.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Sliding%20Console%20Lid/R1010034.jpg

On another note: We have seen much more interest from international buyers now that our dollar has lost it value so it does have it's good and bad sides. Yes indeed, many a bed in Australia are becoming uncomfortable to sleep on due to the volume of US car parts jammed under them recently. The internet makes it easy for everyone to do their own Christmas and parts shopping from USA.
: )

DarkPhoenix

12-18-2010, 09:51 AM

Expensive, but soooooo worth it! It puts the crappy plastic/rubber stock one to shame!
I would like to take a trip to Australia to buy a bunch of cool car parts, only problem would be getting them back home :(

smtty025

01-09-2011, 10:20 PM

Anyone what to sell me there stock lid? One of my hinges broke on my stock lid and I'd love to get a nice sliding lid, but $415 is a lot of money for a console lid.

NC GXP

02-08-2011, 07:08 PM

Cool part!
Conrad

2intheshed

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