[inthewoods]

Here we go... the EG arm rest "how to". :wink:

First off you're going to need an arm rest from a EG (92-95) Civic and a CRX e-brake cover:

You're going to need to make some cuts:

When you make the cut on the arm rest make sure to leave enough material to make little angle notches

It's probably not necessary but I also notched the back of the arm rest:

On the e-brake cover you can see the cuts:

See how the rear was shortened and cut... note the mounting tabs are still intact:

Now lets put the two together... see how the little angle notches lock on the e-brake cover:

Drill some holes and use zip ties to attach them together:

Here are some photos if the clearance issues:

And one of the front:

All installed:

Sorry if I'm not super descriptive. Hopefully the pictures tell the story... if not just ask. b

 

[ScottMog]

even though i love the ek way more then the eg, this is a great freaking write up!

 

[inthewoods]

HAHA Thanks... The only thing I don't like about the EK arm rest is how the front pocket meets up with the CRX center consul. Other then that yeah they are nice. b

 

[JDMCrx91]

Nice write up.

 

[Baker]

Instead of using the zip ties, you could always use screws and plastic expansion nuts to give it a more factory look.
Good write up though.

 

[inthewoods]

The zip ties work, and they are not noticeable once installed.

 

[arrow_runner]

Does either the EK or EG armrest have a cup-holder in the top?

 

[inthewoods]

No cup holders on the EG

 

[ScottMog]

No cup holders on the EG

In the optional HOP one there is

And guess what! Ill be taking my Ek out tomorrow and putting this one in using your writeup. Hopefully it looks nice

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42618

 

[jesse918]

Instead of using the zip ties, you could always use screws and plastic expansion nuts to give it a more factory look.
Good write up though.

X2

dam I kinda wished this how to for eg was here I probably would of went with this one rather than doin it with the ek. . . over all good job sir.

 

[joey f.]

Great work! The EG armrest is like 1000 times stronger than the EF armrest lol.. I may have to do this soon!

 

[ScottMog]

Just did this in my car with the cup holder eg6 optional armrest

with the guidance I got I was able to have zero fitment issues. Nice and sold, unlike the ek armrest the back is mounted also so it doesnt shake

 

[inthewoods]

^^^ photos or it didn't happen :wink:

 

[ScottMog]

^^^ photos or it didn't happen :wink:

ya >< i did it like 5 minutes before work started so I had to run to the time clock and punch in @@

ill get some after.

 

[ScottMog]

I ended up cutting the back up pretty much to the ashtray, I didnt have any clearance issues at all.

Zip ties in front, I'll be getting plastic push pins later to make it look nicer.

Zip ties in back, I'll be getting plastic push pins later to make it look nicer.

The cup holder that holds a bottle of water or an occasional oreo cookie shake from carls jr or jack in the box

My previous cup holder, its strange how great it actually worked LOL

 

[inthewoods]

Good job! b Do you have a link to where people can buy that fancy arm rest?

 

[ScottMog]

Good job! b Do you have a link to where people can buy that fancy arm rest?

Sure do.

Hmotors is located in LA.
http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/whatsnew.php
EG6 Optional Arm Rest - Brand New OEM Honda Arm Rest $125.00

Yes 125 is steep, but when you see what people are paying for good condition used ef8 armrests its usually around 200. 200 Bucks gets u a weak armrest without a cup holder lol. It doesnt even have any of those removable button things. Ill probably put my power windows switches into my armrest also.

 

[eundaddy]

I ended up cutting the back up pretty much to the ashtray, I didnt have any clearance issues at all.

Is that the Mugen shift knob from the Fit?

 

[ScottMog]

I ended up cutting the back up pretty much to the ashtray, I didnt have any clearance issues at all.

Is that the Mugen shift knob from the Fit?

No its just some random one I got for free.

This is the mugen shift knob, dmlemus on crxcommunity has one of these in his car.

 

[zrickety]

i grabbed this console on a whim, but i'm glad to see it works! b