F55/F56 Armrest Removal (Pics) Part 1
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Placerville, CA (Gold Rush country)
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We are both tall, and our elbows hit the armrest in both the up and down positions. So we definitely didn't want to have an armrest. But...when we went to order the navigation system, it automatically put in the armrest. Dealer called Mini, and we couldn't get the navigation system w/o the armrest. We're ticked off. So many additional pieces of crap added, that we didn't want, but apparently navigation is lumped in with the phone docking station that's inside the armrest. Can't have one w/o the other. Just not right, HAVING to add in other things you don't want, just to get a basic thing you do. They also couldn't find a way to remove the armrest when it was delivered, or a way to plug the hole, so we didn't get it. That's the problem with ordering new generation, so new, staff doesn't have answers for everything. HOWEVER, we can't wait until it gets here, in California, on June 26! Woo hoo. Thanks for the post.
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Adding armrest
I had my 2014 Hardtop in for some recall work last Friday and the loaner was a 2014 Hardtop, but it had an automatic transmission and the armrest. I really liked the armrest but did not have to shift since it was an automatic. Mine is a manual.
I was looking and it seems that I can purchase the parts and install it myself with some hidden trimming on the console plastic.
I am not that tall overall, 5'10", and my seat is pulled forward more than shown in the photos on this thread. Perhaps it will not be an issue with me, and if it is it will probably be okay when the armrest is up. Anyone else around 5'10" have issues with armrest clearance when shifting?
I was more concerned about operating the parking brake with the armrest down. Can anyone comment on this?
Thanks for the removal info.
I was looking and it seems that I can purchase the parts and install it myself with some hidden trimming on the console plastic.
I am not that tall overall, 5'10", and my seat is pulled forward more than shown in the photos on this thread. Perhaps it will not be an issue with me, and if it is it will probably be okay when the armrest is up. Anyone else around 5'10" have issues with armrest clearance when shifting?
I was more concerned about operating the parking brake with the armrest down. Can anyone comment on this?
Thanks for the removal info.
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The armrest comes up when you pull up the brake lever. There's about four or so adjustment stops you can select lowering the rest down, but it doesn't lock going up. I always use the lowest position and like it, but have to lift it to latch the safety belt.
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I ran my car without the armrest for a year. I never got around to figuring a way to plug the hole it left. It would be possible though. A piece of textured black plastic bent to the right shape. Unfortunately they never made the console for a loaded car with the armrest. Although there was a part number....
I'm getting a manual JCW next week - job one pull the arm rest!
I'm getting a manual JCW next week - job one pull the arm rest!
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Looks like the delete option on the website is only available for the new Clubman.
The armrest on that build has the armrest as standard and under Interior you can delete it.
In the JCW Hardtop build, if you try to delete arm rest, you must delete the entire package.
Looks like the options are changing as a result of customer feedback.
The armrest on that build has the armrest as standard and under Interior you can delete it.
In the JCW Hardtop build, if you try to delete arm rest, you must delete the entire package.
Looks like the options are changing as a result of customer feedback.
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Anyone else have any luck on this? I ordered a 2016 JCW without any of this malarkey, but it ended up getting bumped to a 2017 and includes (no choice) the color screen and armrest now. Reading through this, it seems like there is some sort of European unicorn that can accommodate the controls for the screen but without the armrest hole. Anyone ever have any luck finding it or something to fill that hole?
I'm 5'7" with big arms, and I've never encountered an armrest that hasn't gotten in the way. My current R56 has one and it's definitely in the way, but fortunately this one is an auto....JCW not so much though.
--Matt
I'm 5'7" with big arms, and I've never encountered an armrest that hasn't gotten in the way. My current R56 has one and it's definitely in the way, but fortunately this one is an auto....JCW not so much though.
--Matt
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Anyone else have any luck on this? I ordered a 2016 JCW without any of this malarkey, but it ended up getting bumped to a 2017 and includes (no choice) the color screen and armrest now. Reading through this, it seems like there is some sort of European unicorn that can accommodate the controls for the screen but without the armrest hole. Anyone ever have any luck finding it or something to fill that hole?
I'm 5'7" with big arms, and I've never encountered an armrest that hasn't gotten in the way. My current R56 has one and it's definitely in the way, but fortunately this one is an auto....JCW not so much though.
--Matt
I'm 5'7" with big arms, and I've never encountered an armrest that hasn't gotten in the way. My current R56 has one and it's definitely in the way, but fortunately this one is an auto....JCW not so much though.
--Matt
I've been driving my JCW with the armrest up. It pinches my skin on the back of my arm and the odd time someone has put it down it has scratched the hand brake.
It is IMHO a bad idea for a manual transmission car.
MINI's the completely customisable car should have the part number we mentioned available for the standard transmission cars. It just makes sense.
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It must have something to do with whether or not your car has the visual boost radio or not. I opted to not get the visual boost on my 2015 JCW so I don't have the control on the center console...just a spot to lay my key fob or nothing....my arm rest is perfect not a problem whatsoever! There are advantages to going Spartan with gadgetry....hidden compartment, side visor, std radio with HK Sound, armrest....Perfect! ;-)
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It must have something to do with whether or not your car has the visual boost radio or not. I opted to not get the visual boost on my 2015 JCW so I don't have the control on the center console...just a spot to lay my key fob or nothing....my arm rest is perfect not a problem whatsoever! There are advantages to going Spartan with gadgetry....hidden compartment, side visor, std radio with HK Sound, armrest....Perfect! ;-)
--Matt