All 2GS guys looking to re-do their armrest? -- Don't buy these!
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I bought this armrest cover before I got my GS, I was buying all the normal maintenance parts etc. and figured since this was what some people bought I'd try it out.
Link: ebay link
Installed it at the beginning of this year, used staples and foam as the instructions suggested from the seller.
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I've emailed the seller through ebay and filed a dispute through paypal but because the transaction is outside of the 45 day window -- no dice.
Emailed the seller at both their aol email and via ebay twice already.
It's going to undoubtedly keep splitting, but it sucks that they don't at least tell you this beforehand that this might happen.
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I know its a sub $30 purchase, but its the principle of the matter -- stand by your product!
Link: ebay link
Installed it at the beginning of this year, used staples and foam as the instructions suggested from the seller.
![](http://i49.tinypic.com/1z6hb9g.jpg)
I've emailed the seller through ebay and filed a dispute through paypal but because the transaction is outside of the 45 day window -- no dice.
Emailed the seller at both their aol email and via ebay twice already.
It's going to undoubtedly keep splitting, but it sucks that they don't at least tell you this beforehand that this might happen.
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I know its a sub $30 purchase, but its the principle of the matter -- stand by your product!
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It's a bummer when these things happen but they do happen. (maybe you got an rough elbow and it cut thru the material... lol) For $30 I think that's a bargain. I can't tell what the finish looks like from that picture or how well it matched. It sucks it split, but how long did you have the cover? Is the car your daily and how much time have you spent in the cab since installing the cover, could it be that it is just normal wear and tear for a product that is not as good quality as OEM. It was only $30. Perhaps your expectations were set a bit high for this cover.
I recovered my armrest in CF vinyl and I know that it's not made to last forever and that most likely I will need to get replaced. I get my vinyl at wholesale @ $40+ a yard and even though you don't need that much it's still the minimum you must buy and then I had to wrap it myself. If the vinyl started splittin I in no way would say that 3M makes an inferior product. Just wear and tear.
I recovered my armrest in CF vinyl and I know that it's not made to last forever and that most likely I will need to get replaced. I get my vinyl at wholesale @ $40+ a yard and even though you don't need that much it's still the minimum you must buy and then I had to wrap it myself. If the vinyl started splittin I in no way would say that 3M makes an inferior product. Just wear and tear.
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did u get the vinyl like in the ad? I've seen a few people on here say the vinyl don't seem to stand up very well for long. I got the leather, which of course was a little more $40-50ish. seems to me to look like more of a furiture type leather. only had about a month so far but was better then the stock one that was almost worn through.
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i don't even agree that a principle is broken.
The item was received without the tears, and OP used it for a few months.
Obviously there was some physical contact that caused the tears, perhaps some buttons or zippers on a sleeve or something. The tears didn't come out of nowhere just sitting there.
It's just the OP's expectations for durability didn't match what the product delivered. But nowhere in the ad does it mention super durable or anything of that nature.
My expectations for a product this cheap would be low durability.
So no principles broken in my opinion, just a level of entitlement that you want high quality and ultimate customer satisfaction even for the cheapest of products.
I do appreciate the warning and review of the product. Now others know this specific item is not a very durable product...
The item was received without the tears, and OP used it for a few months.
Obviously there was some physical contact that caused the tears, perhaps some buttons or zippers on a sleeve or something. The tears didn't come out of nowhere just sitting there.
It's just the OP's expectations for durability didn't match what the product delivered. But nowhere in the ad does it mention super durable or anything of that nature.
My expectations for a product this cheap would be low durability.
So no principles broken in my opinion, just a level of entitlement that you want high quality and ultimate customer satisfaction even for the cheapest of products.
I do appreciate the warning and review of the product. Now others know this specific item is not a very durable product...
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For those considering, its stated in his description that he has OEM Lexus Leather available as well. I'd opt for that instead and pay just a little more. Vinyl just doesnt match with the real leather in our cars... just my opinion:
OEM Beige Lexus Leather
OEM Gray Lexus Leather
OEM Beige Lexus Leather
OEM Gray Lexus Leather
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I paid just under $55 for it.
I didn't post the correct link -- I wasn't able to find the exact link to the posts but I did know it was that seller. It was the only black one they had listed f/s. Obv. not going to post a beige link to a black pic. But I digress.
The one that Mr Jokster linked in his post is the auction I purchased. I can link my paypal account with it if people need to see that.
A+
I do use lotion and I can guarantee you that my elbows don't have saws in them.
You have pics of the carbon close up?
I linked the wrong auction, correct one has been relinked.
Nope I got the leather one. I linked the wrong ad.
Its the principle. I could go buy a nexen tire and have it blow out and it would probably still be my fault for not going with a michelin ps2? lol
Here's is broken down for you. I paid sub $55 for a product that gets USED by my elbow. I'm not sure how a button, zipper or a razor would get near that. I expected the product to stand some duration of use.
I guess I expect too much in regards to buying something and having it work for me the way it should be intended.
My bad.
If I went to the dealer I would expect the same quality.
L O L.
I did pay, and I got played.
I didn't post the correct link -- I wasn't able to find the exact link to the posts but I did know it was that seller. It was the only black one they had listed f/s. Obv. not going to post a beige link to a black pic. But I digress.
The one that Mr Jokster linked in his post is the auction I purchased. I can link my paypal account with it if people need to see that.
It's a bummer when these things happen but they do happen. (maybe you got an rough elbow and it cut thru the material... lol) For $30 I think that's a bargain. I can't tell what the finish looks like from that picture or how well it matched. It sucks it split, but how long did you have the cover? Is the car your daily and how much time have you spent in the cab since installing the cover, could it be that it is just normal wear and tear for a product that is not as good quality as OEM. It was only $30. Perhaps your expectations were set a bit high for this cover.
I recovered my armrest in CF vinyl and I know that it's not made to last forever and that most likely I will need to get replaced. I get my vinyl at wholesale @ $40+ a yard and even though you don't need that much it's still the minimum you must buy and then I had to wrap it myself. If the vinyl started splittin I in no way would say that 3M makes an inferior product. Just wear and tear.
I recovered my armrest in CF vinyl and I know that it's not made to last forever and that most likely I will need to get replaced. I get my vinyl at wholesale @ $40+ a yard and even though you don't need that much it's still the minimum you must buy and then I had to wrap it myself. If the vinyl started splittin I in no way would say that 3M makes an inferior product. Just wear and tear.
You have pics of the carbon close up?
did u get the vinyl like in the ad? I've seen a few people on here say the vinyl don't seem to stand up very well for long. I got the leather, which of course was a little more $40-50ish. seems to me to look like more of a furiture type leather. only had about a month so far but was better then the stock one that was almost worn through.
i don't even agree that a principle is broken.
The item was received without the tears, and OP used it for a few months.
Obviously there was some physical contact that caused the tears, perhaps some buttons or zippers on a sleeve or something. The tears didn't come out of nowhere just sitting there.
It's just the OP's expectations for durability didn't match what the product delivered. But nowhere in the ad does it mention super durable or anything of that nature.
My expectations for a product this cheap would be low durability.
So no principles broken in my opinion, just a level of entitlement that you want high quality and ultimate customer satisfaction even for the cheapest of products.
I do appreciate the warning and review of the product. Now others know this specific item is not a very durable product...
The item was received without the tears, and OP used it for a few months.
Obviously there was some physical contact that caused the tears, perhaps some buttons or zippers on a sleeve or something. The tears didn't come out of nowhere just sitting there.
It's just the OP's expectations for durability didn't match what the product delivered. But nowhere in the ad does it mention super durable or anything of that nature.
My expectations for a product this cheap would be low durability.
So no principles broken in my opinion, just a level of entitlement that you want high quality and ultimate customer satisfaction even for the cheapest of products.
I do appreciate the warning and review of the product. Now others know this specific item is not a very durable product...
I guess I expect too much in regards to buying something and having it work for me the way it should be intended.
My bad.
L O L.
I did pay, and I got played.
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