Fitting armrests

[Lotus Boy]

Hi all,

What type fixings are used to attach the armrest to the sidescreen?

Assume it is some sort of plastic/nylon bolt as per the current strap?  Anyone have a link to what I would need?

Also how many bolts are used to fix the armrest?

Thanks

David

 

[Mrp]

Hi David

Yes three black plastic screws and a sort of socket on the inside, I would give Thundersport a ring I'm sure they can supply them

Regards

Mrp

[Lotus Boy]

Thanks Mrp - Thundersport very obligingly popped some in the post next day.

Second question - when fitting the escutcheons, should I use aluminium rivets or can I use steel.  I understand why I use ali ones on the bodywork but these rivets won't be in contact with the ali skin. (You've guessed it, I have steel ones at home but no ali ones at present).

Also, what length - will 0.47" (11mm) be enough or should I use longer bearing in mind it goes through the side skin, rubber, sill protector and chassis?

Thanks,

David

[Mrp]

Hi Lotus Boy

To be honest my side panels were so tight I just drilled the (fitted the armrest so the pin aligned with existing rivet) hole for the pin and gently tapped the plate in without rivets, its been like that for 4 years without problem.

Regards

Mrp