Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 29
Drivers Door Arm Rest Padding
Hi All,
Am I the only person suffering from the lack of padding on the Drivers Door Arm Rest?
I prefer the 'twenty to four' position whilst holding the steering wheel and rest my elbows on the arm rests, the left one is fine and well padded but the drivers door one is sooooo hard, has anyone found a practical and 'tasteful' solution or is there a retro fit?
I'm sure I didn't have this problem with my previous P38....... Mind you, it had plenty of other problems to keep my mind occupied!!
Skipy
24th Mar 2008 11:38 am
John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
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Totally agree. It's my only issue with the car. Love everything else.
When I had a FL2 on courtesy - noticed that they had a much softer rest.
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24th Mar 2008 12:17 pm
neophyteguy
Member Since: 30 Jan 2008
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I second this..............It is just a bit too thin (not wide enough) and suffers from a lack of paddingPicked up my new MY08 Stornaway TDV6 SE late Feb. FULLY STOKED! Thanks in advance for all the advice/tips you guys have shared on here!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I did the padding on the cubby box cover and looks great, I think it's possible to do the arm rest also.
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25th Mar 2008 6:59 am
John C
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That looks great - nice one - like it. I was actually thinking about the one actually on the driver's door though.2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
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25th Mar 2008 9:14 am
Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
Hi All,
I must admit to using the "10 to 2" position. I have never felt the need for armrests, when driving.
I suspect that there is an argument for a "lazy" driving position in the lower hand positions.
Best Wishes,
Peter
26th Mar 2008 8:03 am
John C
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My preferred position is 10 to 2, but with my elbow on the door - which isn't very comfy 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
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26th Mar 2008 9:28 am
norto
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Yeah......it makes my right
shoulder achePete
26th Mar 2008 10:24 am
TazDaz
Member Since: 07 May 2007
Location: South East Essex
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Re: Drivers Door Arm Rest Padding
skipyskiphire wrote:
Am I the only person suffering from the lack of padding on the Drivers Door Arm Rest?
Skipy
No, I'd like a padded armrest that side too ..
26th Mar 2008 10:35 am
John C
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...from your profile pic TazDaz, I'd say that a roof would probably be a greater priority... 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
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26th Mar 2008 10:39 am
TazDaz
Member Since: 07 May 2007
Location: South East Essex
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John C wrote:
...from your profile pic TazDaz, I'd say that a roof would probably be a greater priority...
roofs are good but very fast electric drivers door windows would be better in my case though
...but if you see, my profile pic renews each time you see it
26th Mar 2008 10:47 am
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26th Mar 2008 10:48 am
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
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its the hard plastic door handle that hurts my right knee. (it must be in just the right place to press on a nerve) I've a piece of pipe insulation that I keep in the door pocket, and slip over the handle on long journeys, makes it better.
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26th Mar 2008 11:31 am
skipyskiphire
Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
Location: Warwickshire
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al cope wrote:
I've a piece of pipe insulation that I keep in the door pocket, and slip over the handle on long journeys, makes it better.
Hhhmm..... Yes, this idea did cross my mind but with regard to my initial query..... Has anyone found a Practical and Tasteful Solution?
10 to 2, 20 to 4, surely our preferred driving position is irrelevant, it's an 'arm rest' a place to rest your arm, which in that respect, I suppose it does what it says on the tin, but we pay all this money for the car and then have to resort to a six inch length of pipe insulation for comfort??
I think not!!
Kepp thinking lads...... someone could be onto a winner here!
28th Mar 2008 10:41 am
Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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John C wrote:
My preferred position is 10 to 2, but with my elbow on the door - which isn't very comfy
Hi John,
In that case, I suspect that your seat is too close to the steering wheel.
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