How to install a Tracer/ZX2 armrest w/pics

[The_underclassman]

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[dareall]

look at step 8, ............................look at it.





look at it.........................





look at it :vit:

[dogyouare]

^^ ok what about?

[Shadowen925]

Oh's No's. It's like your avatar!!

[The_underclassman]

Oh's No's. It's like your avatar!!

I'm still lost. Step 8 even gets more detailed in the page above it for the sight impaired.

[pissdrunx16]

He is just saying there is supposed to be a bracket.
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[dareall]

I'm still lost. Step 8 even gets more detailed in the page above it for the sight impaired.

step 8 may only seem confusing because the later cars used philips head screws to support this part rather than 12mm nuts. These instructions are for an early version of the armrest, which is why it only lists 3 colors. If you don't yet have this installed, I can help you out with this.



He is just saying there is supposed to be a bracket.
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WINNER!!! someone doubting the existence of this part and then coming to this site and getting laughs from everyone when I mentioned this part was the reason for my first posts. To all of them, PWNAGE!!

[The_underclassman]

Not lost anymore; thanks. Hope this helps for anyone that happens to grab an armrest from the junkyard. Mine is already installed on the S/R.

[el sid]

Way cool, I'll have to keep my eye out for one

[EnergyBlue98]

oooooooooooo thats what your avatar is.. wait.. but why??

[dareall]

oooooooooooo thats what your avatar is.. wait.. but why??

about a year ago there was one for sale on ebay and this is the kind of remarks that were being said about it:
http://teamzx2.com/showpost.php?p=73058&postcount=11

http://teamzx2.com/showpost.php?p=73065&postcount=13

this one is even funnier: :wacko:

http://teamzx2.com/showthread.php?t=4940&highlight=armrest

this is why I use it as my avatar :dance:

[texaszx2]

so for this part id have to buy an early model armrest from a tracer? or am i wrong?

[JohnP]

The armrest came out as an Option in late '96 for the ' 97 model year for the Escort/Tracer Sedan's and wagons . The ZX2 uses the same rear console so it was a natural to fit , it wasn't a listed option for the Z . There is no early or late model armrest , by the time the Z came out most were gone from dealer stock , only left overs . The bracket has to be there to attach the console.

[ZX2Piotr]

I desperately need an armrest for mine.

Any possibility of me finding a random armrest at a scrapyard and improvising?

[Alwayssideways]

the junk yard would be your best bet

[dareall]

if you can't locate an escort armrest, you could always use a focus armrest :shrug:

[ZX2guy19]

I desperately need an armrest for mine.

Any possibility of me finding a random armrest at a scrapyard and improvising?

Why do you desperately need one? So you can get your pimp lean on?

[pissdrunx16]

There is one listed on eBay right now! I think dareall could link ya up ;)
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[xj bmx]

Soo, any one got pictures of this installed? I'm really missing havening an armrest but if it looks to out of place i may skip it.

[pissdrunx16]

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu283/pissdrunx16/New%20ZX2%20Pics/zx2310.jpg

here is one

[JonsZX2SR]

step 8 may only seem confusing because the later cars used philips head screws to support this part rather than 12mm nuts. These instructions are for an early version of the armrest, which is why it only lists 3 colors. If you don't yet have this installed, I can help you out with this.

WINNER!!! someone doubting the existence of this part and then coming to this site and getting laughs from everyone when I mentioned this part was the reason for my first posts. To all of them, PWNAGE!!

I have one of these in my '97 'scort and it has the bracket. In fact without the bracket the whole assembly would be somewhat floppy. Eventually I plan to move the armrest to the Zx2 S/R when I get rid of the 'scort next August.

[DOUGIESTYLE]

The one that came in my 98 didn't have the bracket. I've since put it in my SR, and yeah, I don't push on it side-to-side, but it's not floppy. I just don't wanna rip any of the fasteners loose. If the bracket is in there, it makes removal of the center console a PITA.

[pissdrunx16]

A bracket would be pretty easy to fab up. Mine has one and it is sturdy as a rock.