2015 Aftermarket Armrest
I bought a one-owner 2015 F56 with a manual transmission that does not have an armrest and would like to know if anybody has any experience (good, bad) with aftermarket ones.
Thanks. |
There is one, but you can also install the oem one.
I can't find it now, so I will see if I can find it later, and I will add it here. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINI-F55-F56-3d-generation-from-2014-Adjustable-Armrest-Premium-storage-/321851891021?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 this is the link to the one I found earlier, it is made in Italy but I still can't find the name of the company. http://www.car-accessories-italy.com...egory=14098111 |
Originally Posted by DunkM
(Post 4189473)
There is one, but you can also install the oem one.
Also: As I have a manual, does it get in the way when shifting? Thanks again. |
Originally Posted by rphox2003
(Post 4189590)
In my neck of the woods, the OEM is close to $1000 (installed). That's why I'm looking aftermarket. I found one (about $120) that is attached to the rear of the center console with four screws. Just wondering if it is sturdy enough and won't damage the console over time.
Also: As I have a manual, does it get in the way when shifting? Thanks again. I cannot comment on aftermarket armrest, but I love the way the oem armrest sits as it can be angled downward, and I have the pistol grip carbon fiber jcw shift knob. Don't know if I am a good test on the subject as I seem to be the literal dimensions the Germans design all their cars around, 6 ft and 165 lbs. So everything fits just so for me. My girl on the other hand is a few inches shorter and is very curvy, and she finds the sport seats restricting when driving, (it's alright as passenger) and her arm rest at a slightly weird angle with same set up. It also depends because I grew up with a armrest in my 94 manual 325iC, so I am used to it, people with different life experience will give you totally different views. |
For the center console diagram see here :
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_9672 DIY here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-part-1-a.html https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...bd9d6455d6.jpg |
Thanks DunkM. That one looks pretty good as it installs via the rear cupholder. I found a similar one for around $200.
I was looking at this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Cooper-...-/391379404967 I looks a little nicer, not as boxy. But I don't like the fact that you have to drill holes in the console. So, if I want to remove it in the future, it will leave holes. Thanks again. |
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