Elbow Support Arm Rest Extension

[anonymous-user]

Hi Folks,

I have noticed my left elbow is getting a bit sore as I dont have one of these in my car:

http://astonmartinbits.com/models/14-NEW-DB9-2-13-...

I *think* they were provided as a fix by AM to the poor ergo design of the centre console. Does anyone know if all cars (mine is a MY14) should have had them supplied by AM when new, or as a free 'solution', or if they were a purchase only option on the cars?

£153 seems a bit steep for a small piece of padding and leather, anyone got one spare they would like to sell, or have a nice DIY solution.

Thanks in advance for your replies.

[yellow_tang]

I would of thought a 14MY car should have one in it when new. Mines a 15MY and had one from new. Looks like someone must of taken it?
I know it was deleted, made an option along with other items at around when AMi II was introduced (16MY?)

Part number is 9G43-044J16-ABW and is a special order item (I presume for the colour of the leather) so made to order.

Edited by yellow_tang on Thursday 18th October 11:26

[rovcallum]

I made my own with a block of wood, padding and a matching piece of black leather off ebay. Total cost £5
It actually fits the entire space as well. I put up a thread on this a while ago, somewhere on here.

[Zod]

That raised bit of centre console is such a rubbish retrograde design change, particularly for manual cars. You can see why they went back. The cupholders are pretty useless, although I do use the passenger side on for my morning coffee and have so far managed not to upset it when changing gear.

[AMVSVNick]

Zod said:

The cupholders are pretty useless

The rear one is perfect for a Crunchie McFlurry and the front one ideal for Regular Fries

[Zod]

AMVSVNick said:

Zod said:

The cupholders are pretty useless

The rear one is perfect for a Crunchie McFlurry and the front one ideal for Regular Fries

You torturer of children! I decided my DB9 was too small for them when the elder pair were 2 and 5! I'm 6'2" though.

[HBradley]

AMVSVNick said:

The rear one is perfect for a Crunchie McFlurry and the front one ideal for Regular Fries

Lovely photo Nick, but McDs in an Aston..... with Creme Truffle seats ?!!! How are you not going out of your mind!!!

[AMVSVNick]

Zod said:

I'm 6'2" though.

I'm not

6 & 7 in the back.

[AMVSVNick]

HBradley said:

Lovely photo Nick, but McDs in an Aston..... with Creme Truffle seats ?!!! How are you not going out of your mind!!!

[anonymous-user]

My sprogs are 6 & 10, I will stop feeding them soon so they wont grow and I keep the car . Win win. They never get to eat in my car though, I am not that brave.

Those cup holders are near useless, actually I find all the storage compartments near useless. Everything is just that bit too shallow or small, whoever did the interior compartment design nailed it in terms of impractical sizing. Amazingly there is one exception, my iphone fits perfectly in the smaller centre slot with the quadlock case on, so clearly some forward thinking going on there.

Thanks for the replies. The previous owner must have been tighter than a knats chuff to take it out of the car. I will not waste the cost of a phone call to the dealer as I know what the answer will be. Going to go down the DIY route most likely.
Thanks again.

[B4rnst4ble]

6&7 are Funny names for your kids nick 😀

[AMVSVNick]

B4rnst4ble said:

6&7 are Funny names for your kids nick ??

10 in the front

[66MK]

B4rnst4ble said:

6&7 are Funny names for your kids nick ??

[Zod]

soofsayer said:

My sprogs are 6 & 10, I will stop feeding them soon so they wont grow and I keep the car . Win win. They never get to eat in my car though, I am not that brave.

Those cup holders are near useless, actually I find all the storage compartments near useless. Everything is just that bit too shallow or small, whoever did the interior compartment design nailed it in terms of impractical sizing. Amazingly there is one exception, my iphone fits perfectly in the smaller centre slot with the quadlock case on, so clearly some forward thinking going on there.

Thanks for the replies. The previous owner must have been tighter than a knats chuff to take it out of the car. I will not waste the cost of a phone call to the dealer as I know what the answer will be. Going to go down the DIY route most likely.
Thanks again.

Apparently, the new Vantage is worse for interior storage. Nothing though could compare with the R8 convertible I had for a couple of enjoyable weeks as a courtesy car. Apart from the absurdly tiny boot, all it had was a tiny cubby in the rear bulkhead, big enough for a pair of sunglasses. No door pockets or glovebox!

[Gettoff]

AMVSVNick said:

B4rnst4ble said:

6&7 are Funny names for your kids nick ??

10 in the front

He stopped naming them after 5, too difficult to remember

[B4rnst4ble]

Like when he has a drink he only has four no matter the amount

[V8V Pete]

soofsayer said:

The previous owner must have been tighter than a knats chuff to take it out of the car.

................ Going to go down the DIY route most likely.

When your kids ask you the definition of irony

[anonymous-user]

V8V Pete said:

soofsayer said:

The previous owner must have been tighter than a knats chuff to take it out of the car.

................ Going to go down the DIY route most likely.

When your kids ask you the definition of irony

Guilty as charged.