Hello from Daytona Beach, FL
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From: South Daytona, Florida
Hello from Daytona Beach, FL
Just purchased a 2015 thunder grey F56 S. First MINI and having lots of fun. Been into antique, classic, muscle and VW air cooled cars for 20+ years. Just decided to step out and do something different for that special driver! Pretty well equipped but doesn't have a center armrest 
! Dealer quoted $860.00 for a retro-fit 
! Has anyone seen or has the aftermarket one that's made in Italy? It sells for $219.00 and would be a quick install! Just wondering on the quality.
! Dealer quoted $860.00 for a retro-fit ! Has anyone seen or has the aftermarket one that's made in Italy? It sells for $219.00 and would be a quick install! Just wondering on the quality.
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From: Fuquay Varina, NC
Welcome to NAM.
If you have not already done so, can I suggest you check out the Gen3 section to see if there is any talk on the arm rest? I did not have one in my R53 but do have one in my R52 (same basic interior). On the R53 I rolled up some towels, sowed them shut and away I went. Function over form and worked quite well for a daily driver.
If you have not already done so, can I suggest you check out the Gen3 section to see if there is any talk on the arm rest? I did not have one in my R53 but do have one in my R52 (same basic interior). On the R53 I rolled up some towels, sowed them shut and away I went. Function over form and worked quite well for a daily driver.
Welcome to NAM! Big fan of Thunder Grey! If you ever need anything for your MINI please don't hesitate to let me know. 
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Thank you for the welcome! I'm going to pm you a few questions.
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check out the FB Group Sunshine MINIS
there's a bunch of 'local' groups in Florida as well but this is a decent starting place.
for historical data see http://www.sunshineminis.org/forums/index.php
I've done MINI 101 for many new owners if you want to take a drive to I-95 exit 188
there's a bunch of 'local' groups in Florida as well but this is a decent starting place.
for historical data see http://www.sunshineminis.org/forums/index.php
I've done MINI 101 for many new owners if you want to take a drive to I-95 exit 188
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Just purchased a 2015 thunder grey F56 S. First MINI and having lots of fun. Been into antique, classic, muscle and VW air cooled cars for 20+ years. Just decided to step out and do something different for that special driver! Pretty well equipped but doesn't have a center armrest ! Dealer quoted $860.00 for a retro-fit ! Has anyone seen or has the aftermarket one that's made in Italy? It sells for $219.00 and would be a quick install! Just wondering on the quality.
! Dealer quoted $860.00 for a retro-fit ! Has anyone seen or has the aftermarket one that's made in Italy? It sells for $219.00 and would be a quick install! Just wondering on the quality.
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From: South Daytona, Florida
check out the FB Group Sunshine MINIS
there's a bunch of 'local' groups in Florida as well but this is a decent starting place.
for historical data see http://www.sunshineminis.org/forums/index.php
I've done MINI 101 for many new owners if you want to take a drive to I-95 exit 188
there's a bunch of 'local' groups in Florida as well but this is a decent starting place.
for historical data see http://www.sunshineminis.org/forums/index.php
I've done MINI 101 for many new owners if you want to take a drive to I-95 exit 188
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Just a thought (my 2 cents worth). Had a center rest on my 07 MCS vert and hated it. Had to prop it up with a couple of books after it lost its "support." Now have an 016 MCS with JCW exterior and interior. "Had" to get center armrest in order to get other options I really wanted. The day my Mini came in and I took delivery, the first thing I did was raise the armrest up level with the seatbacks and never looked back. Like the cockpit without the armrest showing...and the armrest interferes with the **** controlling the center display screen.