If anyone finds out wether or not they're starting to carry these at the dealers, could they let me know please, I definately want to pick one of these up. Thanks

 

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Thanks for the pictures, guys. Unfortunately, they convinced me that I don't want this armrest.

First reason is that it doesn't extend any further forward than the one I have now (Wood Company). I'm 5'7" and need my seat moved forward such that only the tip of my elbow would be supported by this armrest.

Second reason is that I really don't like the way the support brackets look in the back seat.

The MINI-FINI armrest extends further forward and doesn't have brackets like that (I don't mind losing the rear cup holder), so I'll probably get that one someday.

 

Will the armrest fit a 2004 or is it 2005 model specific?

 

Yes I'm interested to see what this rumored problem is.
Mine seems fine except for the occasional spontaneous combustion...

bigpmj there is a pic of it opened here:
http://motoringfile.com/pictures/armrest/armIII.jpg

 

Hello All,

This is my first post on NAM. I just wanted to let you know that I just ordered the new 2005 MINI armrest part number 52 12 0 154 307 for $156.00. I ordered the armrest from Classic Auto Campus in Mentor, Ohio. The units were suppose to be released on 10-19 but BMW has pulled the release date. I spoke with Steve at Classic and he thought the picture on supply might improve next week.

Phone:
440.205.6404

Email:
bmwparts@classicautocampus.com

Address:
Classic BMW
6951 Center Street
Mentor, Ohio 44060

Bob

 

Some bad news and some good news...

From my dealer:
Then from Alex:

 

ooo....details, pleeeaase

 

Oh ya, i'm in for $154! Can't beat that with a stick!

 

I would also like details fo the new armrest buy opportunity!

 

I too am interested in the group-buy.

 

I'm in....

 

I put my name over on motoring file too but just make sure I get in I am posting here, I am interest too . Nathan

 

I would like to add my name to any new armrest group buy!

 

message edited on 10/28/04 8:47 AM:

I originally wrote:

I've added my name to the list, too, but it seems like Alex isn't interested in doing it again.

There seems be an alternative, though - buy the armrest from Classic MINI in Mentor, OH. With the discount they offer NAM members, it sounds to me like we'd end up paying about the same price. Without having to wait for enough people to sign up for a group order, no foreign exchange rates and shipping, and no trying to decipher web sites in German!

It looks like I'm going to be picking Tillie up in Cleveland in about 5 weeks. (She's on the docks in Southampton right now.) I haven't told Julie, my MA, which accessories I want yet, but I definitely plan to ask her about the armrest.

...before I read everything in this thread. Where did jwardell get the message from Alex? I've signed up as interested in a few different MINI sites (including the German one) but I haven't heard from him. Alex - if you're reading this, please count me in!

Thanks!

 

Will this armrest work on pre 05 mini's I have a 2003.. I looks liike it shoudl work, considering how simple of a design it is.. but I was jsut wondering befeor I plunk down the moeny to buy one.

 

Yes, The Mini armrest will fit on pre '05 Minis. Just received and installed on my '02 Mini & it looks great with my Lapis blue/Panther Black Leather interior. Will post pictures this week-end.

Nice

Ps It will stink if US Minis will not have this option

 

Could you elaborate on Classic MINI's information? Their pricing/discount/location/availability?

Thanks much

 

I also would love to have one of these armrests to replace the one I have installed. I like the one I currently have, but this Mini one looks much better.
Someone please tell us how to get one.

 

does teh armrest give any? i'm a big guy who tend to put a lot of pressure on the armrest's in cars... I was goign to buy the outmotoring armrest but I thoguth that it might bounce or bend under my arm... this one look fairly sturdy, but coudl soemone post a picture with their arm puttign some light pressure on it?

 

Alex's email is info@rp-mini.de

chollomo it is the sturdiest of all mini armrests, thanks to the steel legs that bolt under the sear rails.

 

I don't want to bombard Alex with e-mails, so I will post here.

Alex, if you read this, please include me in your group buy if you do it. I'll go check out the german site again also.

Thanks

Butch

 

Sup? I thought someone said Alex isn't interested in doing this again. Is he or isn't he?

 

Does anyone know why this would be?

The armrest design is almost exactly the same as was in my VW Jetta and what's in my wife's VW New Beetle, so the design must be capable of meeting US safety standards.

I don't know about you guys, but I'm getting pretty tired of the seemingly arbitrary method that BMW/MINI uses to determine which options/parts/accessories they allow for sale in the US.

 

New snaps of the official but not approved for the US armrest in Lapis Blue/Panther Black interior color scheme.






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