[Gannu_1]

Originally Posted by rana_kirti

1. is it short in such a way where in a shorter person who has not pushed back his driving seat medium to way back won't be able to rest his arm on the armrest comfortably...?

2. Can the vento/rapid height-adjustable arm-rests be ordered from vw/skoda india or sourced from aliexpress or another place ? Did you try it ?

3. was browsing through aliexpress for polo armrest and saw some with the "front-aft movable padding". You think these might be more comfortable over the regular armrest just like the one in the golf gti which i suppose moves front/back and up/down ?

1. Not really. I was comparing it to the older aftermarket armrest which was extended towards the front. You can comfortably rest your arm on this one without worrying about the length.

2. No idea. VW/Skoda wouldn't sell the part separately AFAIK. The armrests on the Rapid/Vento additionally have an AC vent at the rear so this may be of no use on the Polo unless you find a way to route the vent duct.

3. Was this an OEM part or an aftermarket one? I don't suppose even the armrest on the Vento/Rapid moves back and forth.

[rana_kirti]

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

1. Not really. I was comparing it to the older aftermarket armrest which was extended towards the front. You can comfortably rest your arm on this one without worrying about the length.

2. No idea. VW/Skoda wouldn't sell the part separately AFAIK. The armrests on the Rapid/Vento additionally have an AC vent at the rear so this may be of no use on the Polo unless you find a way to route the vent duct.

3. Was this an OEM part or an aftermarket one? I don't suppose even the armrest on the Vento/Rapid moves back and forth.

1. thanks, then I'll just got with the oem armrest.

2. no point then.

3. was referring to some after market ones which have the armrest part moves back and forth. in some it moves side ways too with cigarette ashtray, cola can holder and what not.

[Hells_Fury]

@Gannu_1 Thanks to your detailed steps I was able to get my armrest installed without a fuss. I was planning to do it myself and even started off but then realized that I did not have the right tools for the job. My spanner would not fir into the tight space to tighten the bolts. Got it done at a nearby accessories shop for a 100 bucks.

[unknown]

hey gannu,

I faced problems in installing armrest as lhs side screw doesn't tighten inside the desired hole, so used a screw instead & tighten it.
I feel my armrest is tilted towards left side a bit, not straight, is this because of the screw i used instead of bolt ? or do you also feel the same.
Lastly rhs plastic cover not fitting properly (round part) has some gap in it, its not fully locked/tighten with armrest.

[Gannu_1]

Originally Posted by unknown

I faced problems in installing armrest as lhs side screw doesn't tighten inside the desired hole, so used a screw instead & tighten it.
I feel my armrest is tilted towards left side a bit, not straight, is this because of the screw i used instead of bolt ?

Why did you have to use a different screw? Did the bundled bolt not fit the internal threading on the foundation?

The tilt could be because the top part of the arm rest is misaligned with the foundation part which is bolted to the car’s structure. Please post some snaps of your current setup.

Originally Posted by unknown

Lastly rhs plastic cover not fitting properly (round part) has some gap in it, its not fully locked/tighten with armrest.

This happens if you do not align the locking tabs with the sockets on the RHS plastic piece. This is possible. Please try it again.

[unknown]

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

Why did you have to use a different screw? Did the bundled bolt not fit the internal threading on the foundation?

The tilt could be because the top part of the arm rest is misaligned with the foundation part which is bolted to the car’s structure. Please post some snaps of your current setup.



This happens if you do not align the locking tabs with the sockets on the RHS plastic piece. This is possible. Please try it again.

Reason for using other screw as supplied bolt wasn't going/fitting it into foundation.

could you check with your armrest whether yours is a bit towards left or not by pulling the handbrake up & see the difference ( see the armrest & handbrake lever) is it coming in centre, in my case its not half half.
I'll post pictures.

[rana_kirti]

Originally Posted by Hells_Fury

@Gannu_1 Thanks to your detailed steps I was able to get my armrest installed without a fuss. I was planning to do it myself and even started off but then realized that I did not have the right tools for the job. My spanner would not fir into the tight space to tighten the bolts. Got it done at a nearby accessories shop for a 100 bucks.

Originally Posted by unknown

hey gannu,

I faced problems in installing armrest as lhs side screw doesn't tighten inside the desired hole, so used a screw instead & tighten it.
I feel my armrest is tilted towards left side a bit, not straight, is this because of the screw i used instead of bolt ? or do you also feel the same.
Lastly rhs plastic cover not fitting properly (round part) has some gap in it, its not fully locked/tighten with armrest.

Originally Posted by unknown

Reason for using other screw as supplied bolt wasn't going/fitting it into foundation.

could you check with your armrest whether yours is a bit towards left or not by pulling the handbrake up & see the difference ( see the armrest & handbrake lever) is it coming in centre, in my case its not half half.
I'll post pictures.

gannu, hells fury, unknown,

guys can you please clarify about this supplied bolt not fitting the into the foundation as mentioned by unknown ? Did you face similar issues with your installation ? Do we have to specify some particular bolt for indian version polo. I'm keen to order from the same dealer but want to clarify this before going ahead with it.

thanks.

[Hells_Fury]

Originally Posted by rana_kirti

gannu, hells fury, unknown,

guys can you please clarify about this supplied bolt not fitting the into the foundation as mentioned by unknown ? Did you face similar issues with your installation ? Do we have to specify some particular bolt for indian version polo. I'm keen to order from the same dealer but want to clarify this before going ahead with it.

thanks.

As mentioned in the other thread, there is nothing wrong with the bolts, its just that they are longer than required. Just use a washer of sufficient thickness during the installation and it'll be fine.

[unknown]

Hi guys,

still unable to proper fix the lock of the plastic parts, have talked with seller.

here's how it looks -

[Kanasu]

The armrest arrived today via FedEx which was shipped on 12th. Tried to do it via DIY way, but fell short of the washer and the long fasteners. Went to a near by car accessories shop at WOC Road and got it done for 100 bucks

With me being on a shorter side and seats not pushed back to the full, the armrest feels short by few cms, but nothing major.

Total Damage - 7k.

Thanks to Gannu

[blr]

Hi Kanasu,

Which armrest did you buy? The Polo specific or the GTI one with the cup holder? And would you mind sharing the name of the accessories shop on WOC?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Kanasu

The armrest arrived today via FedEx which was shipped on 12th. Tried to do it via DIY way, but fell short of the washer and the long fasteners. Went to a near by car accessories shop at WOC Road and got it done for 100 bucks

With me being on a shorter side and seats not pushed back to the full, the armrest feels short by few cms, but nothing major.

Total Damage - 7k.

Thanks to Gannu

[Kanasu]

Originally Posted by blr

Hi Kanasu,

Which armrest did you buy? The Polo specific or the GTI one with the cup holder? And would you mind sharing the name of the accessories shop on WOC?

Thanks!

The Polo specific. I didn't think spending thousands more on a mere cup holder was worth it. I don't remember the name exactly but its just before the Variar Barkery signal when coming from Vijayanagara side. Its on the left side.

[KevinP]

Just got delivery of my armrest! Not really up to a DIY this weekend, hectic work week.

Anyone suggest a place who will install it for me around HSR?

[Kanasu]

Originally Posted by KevinP

Just got delivery of my armrest! Not really up to a DIY this weekend, hectic work week.

Anyone suggest a place who will install it for me around HSR?

Any auto shop will be able to do it. All thats required is a long fastener and a washer.

[KevinP]

Originally Posted by Kanasu

Any auto shop will be able to do it. All thats required is a long fastener and a washer.

Thanks mate, got it done on Saturday in Koramangala!