Cheap plastics... - Toyota Yaris Forums

TimWithNumbers · 02-10-2011, 07:43 PM

I've got big plans for my 4dr this coming summer. I've come to terms with the fact that getting the car to look the way I want it to is going to be a long, arduous process (New England is not kind to car interiors, and I'm a bit of a slob, too), but I'm already hashing out some plans for what I want done.

I can't help but notice the plastics/polys on the interior seem really cheaply made - the plastic backing behind my rear seats is cracked, and the center armrest is starting to split up front. Anyone know where I'd be able to locate a replacement armrest, and how invasive of a replacement is that?

Altitude · 02-11-2011, 04:14 AM

I happen to have the armrest I removed from my hatchback - is it the same as the one in the sedan?

swidd · 02-13-2011, 04:34 PM

See http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33184

As for for plastic... painting it black might make it look cooler?

fnkngrv · 02-13-2011, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altitude

I happen to have the armrest I removed from my hatchback - is it the same as the one in the sedan?

Nope

fnkngrv · 02-13-2011, 05:13 PM

I guess I am confused. I have an 07 sedan and my interior dealt with 4 New England winters and taking 3 dogs even on rides all the time. My interior is still in excellent condition. Are you still under warranty? Have you attempted to address your cracking, etc with Toyota themselves? I would think that those that live in the south would have more of an issue with that. Do you not ever condition your interior panels? What is it that you are looking to do with your interior?

02-10-2011, 07:43 PM	#1
TimWithNumbers Drives Little Cars Drives: '08 Sedan Base Flint Mica Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4	Cheap plastics... I've got big plans for my 4dr this coming summer. I've come to terms with the fact that getting the car to look the way I want it to is going to be a long, arduous process (New England is not kind to car interiors, and I'm a bit of a slob, too), but I'm already hashing out some plans for what I want done. I can't help but notice the plastics/polys on the interior seem really cheaply made - the plastic backing behind my rear seats is cracked, and the center armrest is starting to split up front. Anyone know where I'd be able to locate a replacement armrest, and how invasive of a replacement is that?

02-13-2011, 05:13 PM	#5
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	I guess I am confused. I have an 07 sedan and my interior dealt with 4 New England winters and taking 3 dogs even on rides all the time. My interior is still in excellent condition. Are you still under warranty? Have you attempted to address your cracking, etc with Toyota themselves? I would think that those that live in the south would have more of an issue with that. Do you not ever condition your interior panels? What is it that you are looking to do with your interior? __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

02-11-2011, 04:14 AM	#2
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	I happen to have the armrest I removed from my hatchback - is it the same as the one in the sedan?

02-13-2011, 04:34 PM	#3
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	See http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33184 As for for plastic... painting it black might make it look cooler?