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#1
06-22-2011, 10:39 AM
So, here are the details of my very first mod for our car.
Please don't laugh (lol) - [I just made myself laugh.]

Start with the material - 1 1/2" elastic, black to match the interior.
Twelve or thirteen inches long - depending on how tight you want it.
(disclaimer: this worked for my 2009; others could be similar)
[Image: CONSOLEMOD1.jpg]

Sew it with about a half-inch of overlap. (thanks Helen).
[Image: CONSOLELMOD2.jpg]

Remove the arm rest - four screws.
[Image: CONSOLEMOD3.jpg]

Remove the arm rest under plate - more screws (4).
[Image: CONSOLEMOD4.jpg]

Seperate the two pieces and slip the sewn elastic over the arm rest,
seam hidden. Position it properly to miss the screws.
Reinstall the under plate which keeps the elastic in place.
[Image: CONSOLEMOD5.jpg]

This is what mine looks like - seems useful so far.
No hacking, cutting, glueing.
Enjoy.
[Image: CONSOLEMOD6.jpg]
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#2
06-23-2011, 05:02 AM
Classy update from the elastic band that I currently have. Smile
2004 ZX5 Dark shadow grey.
Audio mods: front doors Rockford T1682, rear doors Rockford T1572.Subwoofer: 15" Rockford P3
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Waiting to be installed: custom made fibreglass 15" sub box
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06-23-2011, 07:47 AM
I should make one of those...only install it on the passenger side headrest to shut people up with.
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06-23-2011, 10:34 AM
Give me a clue... what is its purpose?
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06-23-2011, 11:11 AM
Probably to solve the same issue I have with my 02. Keep the arm rest closed while in the up position. Right?
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06-23-2011, 11:13 AM
(06-23-2011, 10:34 AM)dBlast Wrote: Give me a clue... what is its purpose?

It's a headband, silly!
2008 Fusion SEL MTX - DD1 * 2009 Fusion SEL - DD2 * 2007 Focus ZXW - R*I*P * 2004 Focus ZTW CD Silver - sold * 2004 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2003 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2001 Focus ZTW Gold - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Black - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Gold R*I*P

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06-23-2011, 01:34 PM
Whats its use??
Endless...
But for now...you cud probably use it to keep your girl cuffed to the car if she misbehaves.

Or maybe hold a pen...

(06-23-2011, 11:13 AM)ZTWsquared Wrote:
(06-23-2011, 10:34 AM)dBlast Wrote: Give me a clue... what is its purpose?

It's a headband, silly!

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06-23-2011, 09:39 PM (This post was last modified: 06-23-2011, 09:40 PM by ZTWsquared.)
(06-23-2011, 01:34 PM)arpaul15 Wrote: Whats its use??
Endless...
But for now...you cud probably use it to keep your girl cuffed to the car if she misbehaves.

Or maybe hold a pen...

(06-23-2011, 11:13 AM)ZTWsquared Wrote:
(06-23-2011, 10:34 AM)dBlast Wrote: Give me a clue... what is its purpose?

It's a headband, silly!

I guess it would have to be a pen for me ... my wife doesn't allow me to bring my girlfriend into the car anymore. Sad
2008 Fusion SEL MTX - DD1 * 2009 Fusion SEL - DD2 * 2007 Focus ZXW - R*I*P * 2004 Focus ZTW CD Silver - sold * 2004 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2003 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2001 Focus ZTW Gold - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Black - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Gold R*I*P

2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway

New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come

* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *
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06-23-2011, 11:34 PM
Hahaha!! Ken the girl use of that band would be eliminated in your case. But you could always ask your kids to pull that band, and not your hair, when they get frustrated in the car.
So Vince, it's purpose is highly versatile.

(06-23-2011, 09:39 PM)ZTWsquared Wrote:
(06-23-2011, 01:34 PM)arpaul15 Wrote: Whats its use??
Endless...
But for now...you cud probably use it to keep your girl cuffed to the car if she misbehaves.

Or maybe hold a pen...

(06-23-2011, 11:13 AM)ZTWsquared Wrote:
(06-23-2011, 10:34 AM)dBlast Wrote: Give me a clue... what is its purpose?

It's a headband, silly!

I guess it would have to be a pen for me ... my wife doesn't allow me to bring my girlfriend into the car anymore. Sad

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06-24-2011, 05:37 AM
What a guy.... He posts this up and leaves us hanging. I change my guess to noose if there was a rope attached.
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2008 Taurus X to be modded.
2002 ZX5 parted out. Forever known as the "SLOCUS".
2010 Dyno #'s 102.96HP/105.84TQ
2011 Dyno #'s 111.44HP/115.17TQ
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06-25-2011, 07:48 AM
you could put anything in there, pens, paper/notes, iphone, wallet even...

not so good for the stick shift guys tho
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