Hi all, has anyone removed the handbrake grip on an f56? I'm having a play with a couple of ideas and want to remove it to try something.

 

I would guess that it's the same as an R56.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...GL-YrzgFsg/pub

 

Has anyone tried to make their handbrake shorter? When you pull up the handbrake it interferes with the armrest, forcing it up, so every time I get in my car I have to readjust the armrest. It only takes a few seconds to reposition but it's a pain in the ***. I don't know how MINI engineers missed this flaw when designing the interior.

 

bump has anyone took off the ebrake grip as I need to remove the gaiter to get alcantara ones made?

Design is different to r56 so not sure if it comes off the same. Had a quick try and doesn't seem to work

 

There is excess plastic under the armrest I guess at least 1/2" to play with
Worth some dremmel time before messing with anything else

I would look here 1st