Armrest for a car from scratch: how to make it yourself and cover it with material

Armrest "Comfort"

Available colors: Grey, black.
Dimensions: Height - 280 mm, length 320 mm, width - 120 mm, box depth - 90 mm. The distance between the mounting legs is 115 mm.

Armrest "Premium"

Main differences from the “Comfort” version:

• Updated look
• Premium eco-leather
• Eco-leather-covered mounting legs
• The inner box is upholstered in soft fabric

Available Color: Black. Dimensions: Height - 330 mm, base length 350 mm, cover length 240 mm, width - 125 mm, box depth - 90 mm.

Front Armrest Features:

1. Driver's armrests are made individually for the Lada Granta car, according to the dimensions of the console of this particular car. Suitable for any modifications of Grants, including the new restyling (2018 - ...). Adjusted to the millimeter!

2. Installation takes no more than 1-2 minutes. All you have to do is point the armrest at the center console and push it in until it stops. No need to drill or use self-tapping screws!

3. Installs very firmly. Doesn't stagger or wander! Watch the video below - you will appreciate its stability!

4. Externally, the armrest looks stylish and modern. Again, you can see how it looks inside the car in the video below.

5. The voluminous inner box (bar) allows you to put a phone, wallet and even a small notebook inside.

6. The armrest does not interfere with using the handbrake, control buttons on the console, or fastening the seat belt.

Suitable for model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2022, 2022, 2022.

Suitable for modifications: Dorestyling (2011 - 2018), Restyling (2018 - ...).

Suitable for bodies: Sedan, Liftback, Hatchback, Station Wagon, Station Wagon Cross.

Guarantees: Payment upon receipt. 14 days for a refund for any reason. One year product warranty.

Delivery: Russian Post with payment upon receipt or with a discount for prepayment. Transport companies SDEK, PEK, KIT.

Details on characteristics and materials:

— The armrest frame is made of wood. Wood, unlike plastic, will not creak when driving. The frame is upholstered with a special material - eco-leather. Eco-leather is resistant to frost - it does not become harder, and your hand is comfortable when in contact with it: eco-leather “breathes” (and it is also perforated on top) - so your hand will not sweat.

— The armrest was tested for resistance to vertical loads - it could easily withstand a load of 70 kg.

Purchase and installation

You can purchase the armrest in question at the automotive retail chain. A “live” purchase will be slightly cheaper compared to ordering online. Before purchasing, you should make sure that the selected element is applicable specifically to your modification of the car. If this is neglected, then an unsuitable product can cause a lot of inconvenience. Here there may be difficulties in switching transmission steps or the armrest will touch the seat belt, etc. Therefore, we recommend that you take your time and carefully approach the choice of this interior element.

If the product has been successfully selected and purchased, then the next logical step will be its direct installation. Installing the armrest involves following this order.

1. We move the passenger seat as far as possible towards the dashboard of the LADA Granta, and the driver’s seat in the opposite direction.
2. We remove the element by which the angle of the chair is adjusted.
3. Unscrew the screw holding the decorative trim.
4. The next step is to unscrew the chair slide.
5. After this, we install the chair itself on the side.
6. We unscrew a couple of bolts, position the armrest approximately in the center (on the side), and screw the bolts into place.
7. We install the cover and return the fastening element (the so-called “lamb”) to the mounting socket.

The armrest installation is complete.

Armrest manufacturing process

Algorithm for creating an armrest for a car:

1. Take a ready-made drawing or draw your own, having first measured the space between the front seats.
2. Purchase or select the necessary tools and materials in the required volume.
3. Using a drawing, mark on the material with a pencil the required dimensions of the parts of the future product.
4. Cut out the required elements with a jigsaw.
5. Sand the parts with sandpaper to eliminate sharp corners and irregularities.
6. Mark with a pencil the joints of the elements, mark the internal space of the armrest, if there is a storage compartment in it.
7. Use a screwdriver and self-tapping screws to connect the parts to get the finished product.
8. Install hinges if a hinged lid is needed.
9. Cover the walls of the armrest with selected materials. Wooden or plastic panels can be coated with paint or varnish of a suitable shade.
10. Install it in the car. It must be attached to the seat belt buckle. To do this, you need to attach a fastener, for example, a rod, to the bottom of the product. It will be connected to the lock fastener with bolts.

How to make an armrest?

If, after long wandering around retail outlets and online resources, you are unable to find the required armrest, then we recommend using the presented technology for making it yourself. If you do everything carefully, the interior of your Lada Granta will immediately be rewarded with an aura of individuality and exclusivity. Can you imagine the faces of your friends already tormented by envy?

1. The first step will be creating a sketch of the future product. It is done on paper. The drawing assumes the presence of control dimensions taken in advance in the cabin.
2. Now is the time to select the material. In most cases, they resort to plywood, from which the bottom, sides and cover of the future armrest are cut out.
3. Upon completion of cutting the blanks, we proceed to the exciting stage of assembly. The elements are mutually fixed using ordinary self-tapping screws. If the goal is to make the product soft, then glue foam rubber or other material of a similar texture onto the surface of the lid.
4. Let's move on to the LADA Granta armrest upholstery. Here you can choose carpet or leather (natural or substitute - it doesn’t matter). If the integrity of the pieces of upholstery material is not enough, then we simply sew them together.

For owners who have chosen leather, we recommend warming up this material while stretching it onto the armrest frame. This way you can avoid wrinkles, especially in the corners. A hairdryer will help here. There is no need to be afraid of temperature deformation of the skin; on the contrary, it will acquire unprecedented elasticity. The main thing is to prevent the leather surface from melting. Don't overdo it!

Having a beautiful “box” will require some work to ensure that the lid can be opened. To do this, we purchase hinges from a construction trade and install them on the armrest. Now we proceed to install the product itself according to the scenario described here. Having completed the work, we rejoice at the updated interior of the LADA Granta with a twist of uniqueness, because even the maestro of AvtoVAZ does not have such a chic armrest.

Select materials and complete the work

To create the body and supporting parts, you can choose any wood-based material. Its thickness should be 8 mm. If there are no curves, you don’t have to limit yourself in the choice of material; otherwise, it’s better to go with plywood, which can bend under the influence of water vapor. To cut out the structural elements of the required shape, you need to have a hacksaw on hand, or even better, a jigsaw. Any material that you like is suitable for cladding. But remember that it must be resistant to wear, have a durable color and match the design of the car.

So, the parts are cut out and prepared for assembly. Make patterns in advance on paper for upholstery material. Using glue or fixing elements, we assemble our homemade armrest into the car. If no mistakes were made previously, then problems will not arise.

Using the previously made patterns, we cut out the elements for the upholstery and attach them using a furniture stapler or glue. We are working on the lid, which should be soft and slightly rounded. You will need foam rubber or regular dishwashing sponges. We place the selected material, glue and cut off unnecessary elements. Cover with felt, which we carefully glue along the edges. All that remains is to cover the finished armrest and admire your work.

To some, this work may seem difficult, impossible and very time-consuming, but it is difficult just to start, and then the work will begin to boil. Before you know it, your car will already have a brand new armrest with a universal design and organization of internal space. Try it yourself and tell your friends how to make an armrest for a car.

This article was written to help you choose armrests for your Lada Granta. This car was developed on the basis of the Lada Kalina model in 2011 and is successfully sold today in sedan and liftback bodies.

Summarize

A new armrest with your own hands will give your Lada Granta more comfort and design sophistication. Such a simple operation as manufacturing and installation can be done by most owners. If difficulties arise at a certain stage of installation, contact the service for advice, because their employees will not dare to refuse you.

As standard, the Lada Granta Liftback is not equipped with armrests. If necessary, the driver can install it himself, having previously purchased an armrest for the Grant Liftback in the store.

There are many modifications and configurations of armrests for the Lada Granta Liftback on sale. Let's look at the most popular ones.

TOP 5 armrests for Lada Granta. Comparison of prices and characteristics

Note to the driver!

The accessories below are interchangeable with Lada Kalina, Datsun, Renault Logan. Fastening elements and dimensions are completely identical to those of the Lada Granta.

*prices are current as of 10/04/18

The conclusion is as follows:

We install the armrest on the Grant Liftback to facilitate the process of driving a car over long distances, as well as for storing “small things”, a mobile phone;

Price: everyone chooses a model based on the size of the budget allocated for the purchase of accessories;

Material: the fabric surface wears out faster, but is less demanding to care for. Leatherette looks aesthetically pleasing, but requires daily maintenance.

Chinese armrests for Lada Granta

Products of this class are sold en masse at car markets, stores and other points of sale. For Chinese accessories:

• there is often no certificate of quality or standardization;
• The hole sizes do not always match;
• short service life.

The main feature that attracts most buyers is its low cost. There are no other advantages to such a purchase.

Armrest for Lada Granta from Priora

The accessory is compatible with Lada Granta Liftback. Fixation method:

• on a metal stand;
• on a metal support (leg).

The storage compartment is made in the shape of a rectangle. Material: polyvinyl chloride. Color: grey. Inside there is a storage compartment for storing documents, small items, and gloves.

Universal armrests for Grant

There are accessories that are made for other car brands, but their design is compatible with the Lada Granta. For example: glove box from Renault Logan, second generation Opel Astra, Datsun On-Do, Mi-Do. The manufacturing shape is typical: rectangular with a compartment inside for storing things.

Product delivery options

Note! Below are the shipping methods available specifically for this product. Payment options may vary depending on the delivery method.

Detailed information can be found on the “Delivery and Payment” page.

Parcel by Russian Post

Available payment methods:

• Cash on delivery (payment upon receipt)
• Using cards Sberbank, VTB, Post Bank, Tinkoff
• Yandex money
• QIWI
• ROBOKASSA

Shipping throughout Russia. Delivery time is from 5 to 12 days.

Parcel by Russian Post 1st class

Available payment methods:

• Cash on delivery (payment upon receipt)
• Using cards Sberbank, VTB, Post Bank, Tinkoff
• Yandex money
• QIWI
• ROBOKASSA

Shipping throughout Russia. Delivery time – from 2 to 5 days. More expensive than regular delivery by Russian Post, approximately 50%. Parcel weight up to 2.5 kg

Express Parcel EMS

Available payment methods:

• Cash on delivery (payment upon receipt)
• Using cards Sberbank, VTB, Post Bank, Tinkoff
• Yandex money
• QIWI
• ROBOKASSA

Shipping throughout Russia. Delivery time – from 3 to 7 days. More expensive than regular delivery by Russian Post, approximately 100%.

Transport companies

Available payment methods:

• Using cards Sberbank, VTB, Post Bank, Tinkoff
• Yandex money
• QIWI
• ROBOKASSA

Delivery is possible to any locality where there is a representative office of the transport company. Delivery time – from 2 to 10 days. Sending large parcels is approximately 50% more profitable than by Russian Post.

DIY armrest for Lada Granta Liftback

Car owners practice making accessories with their own hands, according to individual sizes. Not everyone likes the range of armrests on sale.

The manufacturing process consists of the following stages:

1. Taking measurements.
2. Making a drawing.
3. Preparation, cutting out components, parts, material, fabric.
4. Connection, welding of the frame, fixing the wooden cover, pasting with fabric material.
5. Installation in its original location completes the process.

In most cases, the armrests, one way or another, resemble the shape of an accessory from Priora. The only difference is the enlarged compartment for small items. And also lighting, a diode lamp, is not always present.

Materials for making an armrest

To make the product, it is better to use 8 mm MDF sheets and solid oak. But other materials can also be used. You can make the armrest entirely from wood, MDF or plastic.

Fabric, natural or artificial leather, and Alcantara are usually used for finishing. Most motorists use velor or artificial leather for this, as they are cheap and durable. These materials practically do not get dirty and do not require serious care.

It is advisable to stick a piece of foam rubber onto the armrest cover before covering it. This will make it much softer. The inside of the product can be finished with carpet or similar material.

Procedure for self-installation of the armrest on the Lada Granta Liftback

1. We place the car on a flat platform and provide unobstructed access around the perimeter of the doors.
2. We take priority safety measures: secure the rear wheels with wheel chocks and engage first gear.
3. We do not squeeze the parking brake lever, as it will interfere with the work when installing the accessory.
4. We push the front passenger seat as far forward as possible.
5. Pull the driver's seat back all the way.
6. We unscrew the “thumb” - the driver’s seat backrest tilt adjuster.
7. Remove the decorative plate from the side (two “14” bolts);
8. We attach the armrest and screw the metal plate back on.
9. We complete the assembly and level the seats.

In the case of installing an accessory with a glove box inside, like from Priora, we additionally fix the base to the sides of the slide.

Lada Vesta headrests adjustment

Lada Vesta. FRONT SEATS

Manual adjustment of the front seat in the longitudinal direction

To move the seat forward or backward:

— Pull up the slide release lever and hold it.

— Move the seat to the required position.

— Lower the lever and make sure that the seat is locked in its new position.

Adjust the seat position before driving.

Make sure the seat is securely locked by trying to move it without using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly.

It is prohibited to adjust the position of the driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat can

move suddenly, which will lead to loss of control over the car.

Seat backrest tilt

To change the seatback angle, follow these steps:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift the seatback angle adjustment lever.

2

Lean back carefully and adjust the seat back to the desired position.

3. Release the lever and make sure that the seat back is locked in the new position.

Seat height adjustment

To change the height position of the seat cushion, operate the lever located on the outside of the cushion. To lower the seat cushion, push the lever down several times. To raise the seat cushion, push the lever up several times.

To use the armrest, pull it down and select the most comfortable fixed position.

In the optional version, the front seats are equipped with electric heaters, which are turned on with switches 1 when the engine is running.

To turn on the left seat heating, press the left switch; to turn on the right seat heating, press the right switch. The heating is turned off

by pressing the switch again. The control light indicator located on the switch button will light during the entire time the heater is operating.

The driver and front passenger seats are equipped with headrests.

Height adjustment.

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position 2. To lower the headrest, press and hold the release button 1 on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position 3. The optimal position of the headrest is when its top edge is flush with the top If this is not possible, for very tall people the head restraint should be raised to its highest position, and for very short people it should be lowered to its lowest position.

Removal and installation.

To remove the head restraint, lift it to its maximum height, press the release button 2 and remove the head restraint from the seat back. To install the head restraint in place, insert the head restraint rods into the holes and press the release button 1. Then adjust the height of the head restraint.

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Conclusion The armrest in the Lada Granta is an indispensable thing for those who spend a lot of time behind the wheel and drive long distances. From time to time you can lean on your elbow and relieve the load on your spinal column. As for the price segment, we won’t recommend it here, since everyone has an individual budget.

Video - Lada Granta - installing an armrest.

Do you need an armrest in a car?

Some models of cars in the budget segment are sold without a special elbow rest. Drivers quickly get used to it and don’t even notice that their car is missing something. Therefore, a logical question arises: is there any benefit at all from the armrest?

In fact, there is, and it is quite noticeable. The armrest significantly reduces the strain on the arm and back muscles during frequent use of the gear lever. This is especially true in cars with a manual gearbox. When traveling long distances and even in regular traffic jams, the hand becomes tense and tired, in some cases the muscles begin to cramp, which can lead to an accident.

the armrest in the car significantly reduces the load on the muscles of the arm and back

Another nice feature is the ability to use the armrest as a place to store useful little things. A water bottle, wallet, car documents, sunglasses case and more can be placed inside and will always be at your fingertips (literally and figuratively). Expensive models often have armrests equipped with control buttons for some vehicle devices.

In addition, an ordinary armrest can create an atmosphere of home comfort in a car and make your stay in it more comfortable.

And I can’t imagine taxiing without an armrest, I’m so used to it. My right hand on the steering wheel didn’t work out for me - it’s uncomfortable and that’s it, it even seems to interfere, some kind of mismatch appears from both hands. In my case, the armrest is moved back and does not interfere with the use of the handbrake. Personally, I really need an armrest, and even when I sit in any other car and compare them, I pay attention not least to the convenience of the latter’s location.

AndRCZ

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