AvtoVAZ has equipped some Vesta configurations with an armrest, which is attached to the driver’s seat and has an angle adjustment. According to statistics, about 80% of owners are dissatisfied with this accessory and prefer the classic design (attached to a tunnel). Let's look at how to make an armrest for Vesta yourself.
Required:
- remove the standard armrest
- plywood 8 mm and 18 mm thick
- jigsaw
- furniture corners
- door hinge 125 mm – 2 pcs (for opening the armrest)
- guides 250mm long (so that the armrest can extend)
- material for upholstery
- glue or furniture stapler
The armrest is made of 8mm plywood, only the back wall is made of 18mm (for installing the hinge of the upper box).
Pieces of cardboard and a felt-tip pen were used to obtain dimensions. If you want to repeat the design, you can use the suggested dimensions of the armrest.
The door hinge was applied from the outside at the end. To prevent anything from sticking out, a rectangular recess was made. Similarly, install the second loop (for the folding part).
Instead of the removable part of the guides, a piece of board was installed. The guides are attached to M6 screws 20mm long, which pass through holes No. 2. The central hinge fastening screw (No. 1) is the guide travel limiter.
The insides of both boxes were covered with carpet. The armrest itself is covered with leatherette.
As a result, a homemade armrest has a number of advantages over a standard one:
- there are two boxes for storing things
- can be adjusted forward and backward
- designed for driver and passenger
Using similar materials, you can make an armrest similar to the one used in the extended Vesta (Signature), which we looked at in the review. Let us remind you that the standard Vesta armrest can be modified or an Alamar armrest can be installed.
The Lada Granta car has recently been in great demand among buyers. The car is reliable, has an attractive design, and the price is good. With a fairly large set of advantages, the Lada also has disadvantages. One of them is the lack of armrests. Yes, you won’t see them in the standard configuration. This flaw upsets car owners.
In fact, the armrest is a very practical and convenient detail that makes being in the car much more comfortable. During the trip, the driver can put his elbow on the “stand” and relax his hand. This will make the ride more comfortable. But if the Lada Granta is not equipped with this much-needed addition, then you can easily install (and even make) an armrest for it yourself.
TOP 5 armrests for Lada Granta: comparison of prices and characteristics
An armrest is a special part of a car seat on which you can rest your arms while driving. It helps relieve stress on the arm muscles during a trip and thus avoid premature driver fatigue.
Armrests for Lada Granta are manufactured by Armster, Alamar and Varta. There are also Chinese-made armrests for this car model.
Original armrests in their original place
The original armrests are made by Armster. They are functional and beautiful black models, with adjustable lift angle between the seats (maximum lift angle is 105 degrees), with a removable top cover and additional space under it, where you can store various travel items, and are also equipped with a pen holder. The main advantage of such an armrest is that it fits perfectly under the required console!
Price: from 3912 rubles - out of stock
Armrests Alamar
Alamar produces budget options for armrests for Lada Granta, which, despite fairly low prices, are of fairly high quality. Alamar armrests are equipped with a removable zippered cover, which is available in black and gray, matte or metallic. These armrests are only suitable for cars that do not have height adjustment!
Price : from 900 rubles - out of stock
Varta armrests
These handy armrests fit into the rear cup holder so you can use the handbrake with ease. They also have a removable cover made of high-quality leatherette, the so-called “eco-leather,” which is very pleasant to the touch, easy to clean and does not wear out over time. The armrest can withstand a vertical load of up to 80 kg!
Universal armrests
To be honest, in universal armrests, universality has only one name, based on which they should fit any car of any brand. But, unfortunately, this is not the case. Most often, there is a situation where a car owner who has bought such a “universal” armrest has to independently adjust it, tighten it, file it and try to fit it in its normal place. And such manipulations do not always achieve the desired result. Therefore, we strongly recommend not to purchase such armrests.
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.
- 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.
- We remove the element by which the angle of the chair is adjusted.
- Unscrew the screw holding the decorative trim.
- The next step is to unscrew the chair slide.
- After this, we install the chair itself on the side.
- We unscrew a couple of bolts, position the armrest approximately in the center (on the side), and screw the bolts into place.
- We install the cover and return the fastening element (the so-called “lamb”) to the mounting socket.
The armrest installation is complete.
Where to buy armrests for Lada Granta?
You can purchase armrests for the Lada Granta car by contacting our company! Call us - and we will be happy to help you choose a suitable armrest and give detailed explanations on its installation! Our company works directly with manufacturers of armrests, so we guarantee the quality of the products we sell and also offer prices that are almost no different from the factory prices! Our company also offers convenient conditions for delivery of goods throughout the Russian Federation!
Instructions: install the armrest for Lada Granta with your own hands!
- Remove the seat and tilt it to the left without removing it from the car;
- Unscrew the decorative plastic trims;
- Pull out the seat adjustment knob;
- Remove the M8 bolts securing the back of your seat;
- Install the armrest;
- Tighten the M8 bolts;
- Install decorative trims;
- Place the seat back into the car.
An armrest is one of the popular car accessories that is loved by all car enthusiasts.
The developers of the LADA Granta car did not provide for the presence of an armrest even in the Luxury configuration. And although many owners of this model have no questions about its absence, the majority of them would also like to install it in their car. After all, in general, an armrest is a fairly useful and functional accessory. Having it in the car allows you to keep the necessary things at hand and, in a sense, increases the comfort of the driver and front passenger, providing them with additional support for their hands.
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.
Lada Granta 2013
- Last night I decided to try installing the armrest. I wonder what it will look like))).
In anticipation of installation difficulties, I collected a bunch of tools, screwdrivers, chisels, drills and much more. Mentally prepared myself for drilling body panels.
And so I’m standing, looking at him, how can I position you now, you handsome Hungarian.
The armrest came with instructions and a mounting kit. That is, you don’t need to look for or buy anything.
The instructions are mainly provided with intuitive pictures; there is no descriptive part for installation.
I started doing everything according to the instructions, removed the handbrake cover, installed the base plate and started screwing it on, screwing it on. I put the armrest in place, but it doesn’t go into place. I can't understand for the life of me that this is not the case. I looked at the instructions more carefully and realized that I had tightened 2 screws in vain, I only needed to tighten 1, this is shown in the instructions, I didn’t understand why I decided to tighten everything.
I unscrewed the extra screws, installed the armrest, screwed these 2 screws, again there was some problem, the armrest tries to lift its nose up. What nonsense, thoughts began to creep in that the armrest did not suit Grant.
Review of existing models
The domestic market is filled with a wide variety of armrest models. At the same time, sellers offer a large number of inexpensive Chinese-made samples. As a rule, they are universal and of low quality. The appearance of parts made of cheap plastic cannot decorate the interior of the LADA Granta car. True, some car enthusiasts cover them with leather or cover them with carpet (non-woven material that is resistant to friction). They also paste it over the walls of the inner compartment of the armrest and then small things placed in the compartment do not jingle while the car is moving.
Reviews
| 2. | AR 902 “Comfort”: black, 140 x 250 x 65 mm. The covering is fabric, fleecy. Mounting method: on a metal leg. |
| 3. | AR 917 “Premium”: block – module. Black color. Method of fixation: on a support between the seats. Parameters: 138 x 230 x 450 mm. With an internal compartment for storing small items. Art. B56544 |
| 4. | VS BOX leatherette, fixation: on a metal support. Dimensions: 68 x 12 x 19 cm. Color: black |
| 5. | VS-AVTO premium armrest. Material leatherette, color black. Mounting: on a metal leg. Art. VAM5244 |
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.
DIY armrest
There is another option that will allow you to give the interior of the LADA Granta a unique individuality - make an armrest with your own hands.
To do this, having measured the dimensions of the space between the driver and front passenger seats, you need to:
- make a corresponding box from plywood and sheathe (cover) it with carpet (leather, leatherette, etc.);
- make metal fastening elements and a mechanism for tilting the box back;
- Using standard furniture hinges, close the box with a hinged lid. It must first be covered with foam rubber and covered with the same material as the box;
- Secure all metal parts to the box and install it between the chairs.
Sheathing
First you need to make the structure softer. To do this, you need to cut out pieces of foam rubber that will fit the upper parts of the armrest. It is not necessary to cover the areas that are attached to the seat with foam rubber; in the lower part the armrest comes into contact with the seat adjustment elements. If there is foam rubber in this place, it will quickly tear.
For upholstery you need:
- Apply glue to the places where the foam rubber will be and glue it.
- When the material sticks firmly, you can cover it with felt (this is optional).
- Cover the structure with velor or leather. It is best to use a construction stapler for this. If you use glue, then in the future the question may arise of how to tighten the material.
- Perform the same manipulations with the lid.
- Cover the inside of the armrest with fur or any other material.
- Install a furniture magnet. This is necessary so that when driving over bumps the armrest does not accidentally open. To do this, a magnet is installed on the cover of the product, and a metal element is installed in the armrest itself.
- Install the hinges, thereby connecting the lid and the main structure. Fastening is also carried out using small self-tapping screws.
Choosing a good armrest for Grant
You can purchase the element with different types of fasteners and covers. It is permissible to use products suitable for both Kalina and Granta. An excellent solution would be a universal model that can easily fit into any design.
You can buy a high-quality Grant armrest with a folding or retractable lid: the second type is more practical to use.
The main materials from which the add-ons are made are plastic and leatherette. But the leather armrest for the Lada Grant promises a longer service life.
The most expensive option will be a model made from a combination of wood, metal and leather. True, it looks rich and complements the interior design well.
The presence of several divided cells in the box will allow you to store much more small items, parts or keys. But a single space is suitable for transporting car documents, passports and other important small papers.
If necessary, the driver can easily remove them from the box. Such Granta armrests will be useful for employees of city delivery services or interregional transport: everything they need will always be at hand.
