Metro273

For those of you that have one in your Box, do you like it? What are the positives and the negatives about it? I want one but I'm unsure at this time only because I have a manual trans and I think it might get in the way. Any info would greatly be helpful...

Tango

Hi Emilio. I have the Boomerang in my xB and it's also a standard. It does not get in the way at all. It's very sturdy....I braced myself on it one day to get something out of the glove compartment. I thought it would brake, but no it didn't. I love the storage for my CDs.

Metro273

I guess only one person on here has the armrest...

wholeflaffer

I got the regular armrest from McGeorge. It's more basic, but cheaper (under $80, shipped), and works just fine for me. No fancy storage bins or anything like that, though.

Sciond

I have the Boomerang wiht a 5spd..it works great no problems so far....my only wish was that it was taller..but all in all I think it is the best armrest out there

Newtmaker

I have one also, with the automatic. My wife loves it, HOGS it!! I like it most for the cd storage, BUT, since I got XM radio, I don't play as many CD's anymore! LOL.
I also find it sturdy, but I had to modify the installation by trimming the shim pads they provide. No big deal.

Walt

Box916

I have the Boomerang and I have a manual, mine isn't sturdy

It's great with the exeption it isn't sturdy...

Tango, did you install yours or have it installed?

Box916

Ahhh, maybe I should try this....did your shims get in the way of one of the bolts and the e-brake?

matt_a

I have the Boomerang in my xA, and the OEM rest from McGeorge in my wife's xB. They are both good rests. I like the Boomerang's storage and it mounts pretty solid. The only "play" I notice with it, seems to be more in the lid shifting slightly from side to side. The base is very solid. If you go with the Boomerang, I highly recommend spending a little extra and get the leather top. It looks 1000 times nicer than the black rubber top it comes standard with. The rubber will start getting a chalky white look to it. The leather looks awesome.
The OEM rest in our xB is a great rest too. It is totally rock-solid, looks factory, and was alot cheaper. It also has a rear cupholder to replace the one it takes up which is nice. There is plenty of room for the extra cupholder in the xB, but if I put the OEM rest in my xA, that cupholder might get in the way for the backseat passengers.
Either one would be a good way to go, but when you factor in the price and the extra cupholder, I'd say get the OEM for a xB. It's nothing fancy, but it does it's job quite well.

Newtmaker

Box 916, yes, that was the problem. I simply cut about 1/4 inch off the bottom of both shims and pulled them as far rearward as possible. I have been happy so far.
As to the chalky appearance, yes it does, but a little armorall fixes it for another 4 or 5 weeks.

Walt

Box916

Thanks! I'll take care of it at work today and let ya know how it turns out!


lol armorall gettt'eerrrr dunnn

FosBox

xx

shorberg

chalky pad and sturdy here

matt_a

Like I said earlier, when you get tired of the chalky rubber, spend a little more and get the leather top for it. You'll love it. I'm glad I did it. I still have the old rubber top if anyone needs a spare.