Has anyone installed the GM accessory center armrest on a 5 speed Cobalt SS? Does this work ok? This setup is not a option from the factory, so there must be reason.

I just bought a stage 2 kit, 2-Pass Intercooler End Plate, and the center arm rest. Does the arm rest get returned?(other stuff stays) …

 

i can't imagine why not, my '08 LE5 sport came with one, and to the best of my knowledge there's nothing different about the cars that would cause this to be an issue.

 

i have one installed on my ss.sc its fine no problems not in the way of anything

 

My 5 speed came from the factory with an armrest

 

I got the dealer to throw in an armrest with my car. No fitiment problems, nothing. I don't know how you could live without it. And the extra storage is great!

 

does it getin the way when you have to use the e-brake?

 

only the SCs didn't come with one as an option, no one seems to know why other than it can be in the way slightly if down while driving. mine is up most of the time.

that too.

 

It folds up out of the way if you have to use it. I'm 6'3" with long arms, and i don't have problems with it. Its down all the time, until i have to use the e brake. Then it just flips up.

 

is that your car in the sig?
i thought those rims were just on the concept ones....

 

Those are the GM Accesories 18" rims for 5lug Cobalts.

 

ohhh

 

yes it does

 

not by much though. never bother flipping mine up. can't stand not having it there.

 

just like cc08 say's yes it get's in the way of your e brake , but you wont be driving your car with the e brake up any way , it's nice to have if you will be driving long distance's , i had it on my 06 lt and im glad it was there , plus it has a small storage space in it for insurance card's and etc !!

 

armrest is not in the way of the ebrake when i use it. lift up on it with out the button. then to release, lift up slightly, push button, then set it back down. if you just try to push the button then it is hard to get it to release with the armrest down. the lifting up slightly before pushing the button makes it easer to release.

 

if you order a arm rest make sure you get the one in the accessory book and t=not just a replacement one i got mine yesterday and it was 125$ cheaper from the accessory book and its the same item

 

Does anyone with Recaro's have one? Does it rub on the on the sides of the seats?

 

I guess when GM was testing the SS/SC they decided that during full track racing/driving it "could" get in the way of some drivers while shifting, that is why it was not an available option. (I asked one of the GMPP engineers, lol)

As for it being in the way of the e-brake... ummm no, I've never had to lift mine to raise/lower the brake handle.