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How to build an arm and leg rest.

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Coreyart, Jun 1, 2017.

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  1. Coreyart

    Coreyart Junior Member

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    Buy some thick foam at a yardage shop. Buy some fabric at the same place. One yard should do.

    Cut the foam (I use huge scissors), and mess around trying it out over and over until it feels right.

    Then wrap the fabric, and hot glue it to the foam. I'm a horrible gift wrapper as you can see from
    the photos. (I used to pay my daughter to wrap Xmas presents for me).

    In hindsight, I might have lowered the area where my elbow rests. You could go crazy and build a real
    high one so your hand is in steering positon... Hmmmmm. Scroll down for all 6 photos.
    rest 1 copy.jpg rest 2.jpg rest 3.jpg rest 4.jpg rest 5.jpg rest 6.jpg
     
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    Neat! For cutting foam rubber (or even Styrofoam) an electric kitchen knife works wonders.
     
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    do you have a torn labrum or rotator cuff?
     
    #3 bisco, Jun 1, 2017
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    Possibly, probably happened back in the 70's when I was pole vaulting. I still play tennis and racquetball every week, so it's no big
    deal for me...
     
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    Pretty neat! Don't be surprised if some fellow PC members ask you for one! (y)

    For me, I need that extra seat room - could even use extra! But what I need is a pad to rest my elbow on the door while steering. After awhile, my boney elbow gets sore.
     
    #5 KCobby, Jun 3, 2017
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    Yea, I built one on the left side as well, just didn't take a pic of it.
     
    #6 Coreyart, Jun 4, 2017
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