It is difficult to imagine a modern car without such a “little thing” as an armrest; its convenience and functionality have been proven by time. Many manufacturers have included an armrest in the list of mandatory equipment for their cars, but some companies still offer it only as an additional option.
Since AvtoVAZ positions the Lada Vesta as a modern and comfortable car, it would be a mistake to “forget” about the armrest for it. Therefore, AvtoVAZ people prudently thought through this issue. The company offers two options for installing the armrest, in a factory version, or the possibility of installing it separately after purchasing the car from an official dealer. Fortunately, the auto accessories market offers several types of armrests from different manufacturers.
Factory armrests in Lada Vesta: features and capabilities
AvtoVAZ produces Lada Vesta cars with comfortable driver's seats. However, only top models – Lada Vesta SV Cross – are equipped with standard armrests. In sedans, armrests are not included in the package - you pay extra for them as an additional equipment.
The elbow support allows you to:
- Relax your right arm in a horizontal position, give it rest on a long trip.
- Relieve tension from the shoulder girdle, reduce the load on the spine.
- Have the necessary little things placed in the box within reach.
A car accessory made of leather, plastic, wood or a combination of several materials gives the interior a stylish look. Functionality depends on the design. Inside the armrest box there are several compartments, a place for a glass and a bottle of water.
Vesta factory armrest
The lid can be folding or sliding: the latter, according to reviews from car owners, is more convenient. There are expensive modifications that give drivers the opportunity to control various electrical equipment of the car.
The box in sedans is attached to the seat and, no matter how it is adjusted, does not change its position relative to the driver. Standard armrests are made based on the interior design, taking into account human anatomy.
Armrest Alamar
The Alamar armrest is similar to the standard Vesta armrest, but it is wider, which allows the front passenger to use it. Except that it doesn't have tilt adjustment.
Pros:
- Not a high price (about 700 rubles);
- Leans back;
- Moves with the seat.
Minuses
- No storage space.
And if you want to change the standard armrest...
The installation of a new armrest on Vesta is often carried out as part of interior tuning. Another reason is the breakdown of factory equipment due to an accident or careless handling.
Where to buy a new element:
- From official dealers. You can also order professional installation of spare parts there for an additional fee.
- In the Aliexpress online store, where a model with a detailed description is selected from a photo. By catalog number, the part is written out as a whole or separately as components.
- In auto stores in large cities.
The article number of the Lada Vesta SW elbow stand is 8450031230. The assembled model costs from 10 thousand rubles.
Example No. 2 (2-2.5 thousand rubles)
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Required
:
- metal plate (in a hardware store)
- 8450103984 — Padding for the right back of the rear seat with a cutout for the armrest
- 8450109075 — Rear armrest cover.
- 8450013683 — Armrest with cup holder included.
I made a hole in the casing in the middle and glued the casing to the padding on the right and left sides. And I sealed the holes on the bottom and top of the armrest with black materials. All that remains is to make a cutout for the armrest in the seat cover, but I will take this work to the hotel, which was done according to Feng Shui.
Universal armrests from Russian manufacturers
Russian manufacturers have developed universal armrests that can be installed on more than 100 car models. The design provides access to the seat belt and vehicle control, since the dimensions of the console and standard seats are taken into account.
The best manufacturers:
- Hazard. The models of this brand are made of durable chipboard, which is covered with a leatherette cover. Inside there is a soft lining. The boxes are suitable for storing documents, cell phones, and wallets. The armrest can be installed without additional fasteners in the space between the front seats. The wear-resistant part is located so as not to interfere with the use of seat belts. Its price in auto stores is from 3,000 rubles.
- The cost of this model starts from 7,600 rubles. Distinctive features are a convenient box and a sliding lid, the ability to adjust the tilt. But the armrest leaves less legroom for rear passengers, and its color does not match the car’s tunnel. The Chinese equivalent is cheaper, but the quality of the finish is lower.
- Alamar. The standard armrests are a perfect copy, but the angle of inclination is not adjustable and there is no compartment for small items. The compact model is attached to the driver's seat. This armrest easily moves back when the driver adjusts the seat to suit himself. Price 700 rub. – an additional plus.
- Varta. The wooden body of the armrest is upholstered in leather. To install, just place the part on the console and press on top. This car accessory allows you to store many things. Price – about 2 thousand rubles.
Domestic station wagons are distinguished by ergonomics and beautiful design. The devices can withstand a force of 120 kg. Kit includes mounting hardware.
Armster analogue
The technology and design of the famous company were borrowed by Chinese manufacturers. As a result, you can find cheaper models of a similar armrest on the market (author of the photo).
Pros:
- Not a high price (from 600 rubles);
- Functional (has space for things and folds back);
- Not bad quality.
Minuses:
- The fastening needs to be improved.
Armrests from foreign cars that can be installed on Vesta
Tunnel-type armrests are included in the Lada Vesta SW equipment starting from 2022 models. Owners who purchased a car earlier find the required part at car wreckers. The way out is a used option (500-800 rubles) or a new stand from foreign cars (3,500 rubles).
Which armrest to put on Vesta
The configuration is suitable for a central armrest with a volumetric box for the Lada Vesta from the Iran Khodro Samand 2003 car. There is a power outlet inside the case; rear row passengers can use an ashtray and air deflectors.
The part is adjusted to its standard location by trimming the handbrake trim. Then the edges of the tunnels of the armrest and the car are connected with a soldering iron. Roughness is smoothed out using putty on the plastic. The aesthetics of the seam is added with primer-enamel from a can.
If the part sits too low, a block covered with leather or textile is placed under it.
Elbow rests from the Toyota, Volkswagen, BMW brands make the car exclusive. Accessories are placed in the tunnel, in the correct location relative to the handbrake. In rare cases, the lever is shifted from the center towards the driver. To do this, a cut is made in the lining: the modification does not affect the functionality of the brake system.
Universal accessories made in China
These are the most common armrests and can be produced under the names of many companies, such as, for example, Rex or Torino. They have the form of a box, which is installed in a regular place.
Peculiarities:
- Most often they have rich functionality and are equipped with cup holders.
- They are inexpensive; on average, such an armrest will cost you 600 rubles.
- The fastenings do not always fit; if the wrong choice is made, you will have to modify them and come up with a way to fix them.
- The volumetric box may interfere with the use of seat belts or the handbrake.
Installing an armrest on a Lada Vesta with your own hands
Standard handles - narrow and without niches - do not always suit drivers. Hence the desire to replace the armrest from a Lada Vesta with parts from foreign cars with your own hands.
How to remove the standard armrest
If the car owner has some metalworking skills, then the handle for the seat can be removed independently.
How to remove the armrest on Vesta:
- Unfasten and bend the cover to gain access to the fixing screw.
- Using a Torx 40 wrench, unscrew the fasteners.
- The armrest must be moved to the upper position, pulled towards you, and removed.
Sometimes only the cover is removed to change the casing if it has become unusable. The same need arises when replacing seat covers - in order to maintain a uniform interior style.
Video on how to remove the armrest cover on a Lada Vesta and change the upholstery:
Installation of the central armrest
The central armrest provides rest for the driver's arm, and the passenger can also rest on the wide one. There are many modifications of elbow supports; accordingly, installation methods vary. An illustrative example would be the installation of the ArSolid 2 central armrest on a Lada Vesta:
- Dismantle the floor tunnel lining by unscrewing 2 clips of the decorative trim.
- Use a 13mm wrench to unscrew 2 nuts.
- Install the metal bracket from the ArSolid 2 kit and screw it with two nuts.
- The handbrake lever is raised to the top position and inserted into a special hole in the armrest.
- The part has 2 fixing pins; they are inserted into the standard tunnel holes.
- The armrest is screwed inside the box with two screws.
The fastening points are covered with a decorative cover.
The rear armrest in Vesta is available in a folding version. There is no hatch behind this accessory, making it more convenient to transport long items.
The handle for the chair is modified precisely for this purpose. You need to cut out the plastic insert in the back and unfasten the upholstery. Then it is difficult to give the interior a neat look. Such tuning of the rear armrest in the Lada Vesta is irrational and does not justify the costs.
Installing door armrests
There is no support for the driver's left hand in the Vesta, so the elbow has to be placed on the hard plastic door handle.
Door armrests of Lada Vesta
You can make a simple design yourself:
- They make a drawing - apply paper to a pen, trace the outline, cut it out.
- A part is cut out from hardboard or fiberboard using a template.
- Cover it with foam rubber.
- Covered with leatherette.
- Glue in place with double-sided tape.
Both surfaces - the door and the fixture - are degreased with anti-silicone before joining. It takes 1.5 hours to complete the modification, and the costs are small.
Armrest of a foreign car
Installation and modification instructions.
Fans of using original parts should consider installing the standard Vesta armrest from the “luxury” version to the simpler “Classic” or “Comfort” configurations.
The armrest with a box on the floor tunnel is planned to be introduced on all trim levels of the Lada Vesta station wagon and its “cross” version, as well as partial use on the sedan in the Comfort and Luxe trim levels.
When choosing such an accessory, try to ensure that it fits into the interior of the car as much as possible, and does not stand out from the general background. Which armrest would you choose? What is more important to you, comfort and functionality or simplicity and originality? Help us make a choice, take part in surveys and leave your feedback and recommendations.
Where can I buy:
- in our online store (category armrests for Vesta)
- on AliExpress, armrests are in our selection of accessories.
Let us remind you that if you wish, you can make an armrest for Vesta with your own hands, modify a standard one or from a Lada Vesta SW.
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Chinese options for domestic cars
Products originating from the Middle Kingdom are traditionally characterized by their low cost. The most popular are the universal modifications from REX and TORINO. They are plastic boxes. Their installation may require modification of fasteners. The accessories are bulky and may cause inconvenience when using the handbrake lever or seat belt buckle.
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Example No. 3 (about 6 thousand rubles)
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Required
:
- Rear seat armrest (about RUR 1,670)
- Upholstery of the right back of the rear seat (about 3,000 rub.)
- 8450103984 Right seat back padding with cutout – RUR 990.
- 8450109075 Rear seat armrest cover – 289 rub.
It was decided not to order the frame of the rear sofa, but to make the fastenings ourselves.
Procedure
:
1.
Disassemble the rear seat down to the frame (instructions).
This is what the seat frame with armrest looks like:
It turns out that two brackets for the armrest and the spokes for fastening the armrest cover are missing.
2.
3mm thick blanks purchased from Leroy Merlin were used as mounting plates
3.
First, we make templates from thick cardboard to estimate the location of the armrest using clamps.
4.
We transfer the dimensions to the metal.
5.
Next is the usual metalworking. A hole in the form of an arc: first we drill holes, then we process it with a round file. We give the “Z”-shape of the bracket in a vice. We adjust the dimensions of the grooves and bend angles to fit everything in place. We try on, we sharpen, we try on, we sharpen, etc. As a result, we weld it to the frame and prime it.
6.
We make the knitting needles for holding the armrest cover from a 5 mm welding electrode (they fit perfectly). We do everything locally, focusing on the photo of the factory frame.
7.
Back assembly.
In order not to resort to welding, you can buy a frame for the right back of the rear seat under the armrest of the rear passengers.
Will you install an armrest in the back of the rear seats on a Lada Vesta?
