R56 Center Armrest - yes/no
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Center Armrest - yes/no
I am putting together a "want" list and believe it or not - Can decide on the armrest - tried a search and could not find what I was looking for... So, I ask here - For those of you that have the armrest - is it a good add/on or just another thing you would not do again?? Thanks
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I don't like the factory arm rest.
This one was a cinch to install; just needed a T-40 bit.
The advantage to this type is that it opens clamshell fashion rather than slide fashion. Therefore it doesn't open unintended while shifting, etc.
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This one was a cinch to install; just needed a T-40 bit.
The advantage to this type is that it opens clamshell fashion rather than slide fashion. Therefore it doesn't open unintended while shifting, etc.
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Last edited by Arnbut; 08-22-2007 at 08:34 AM.
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when i test drove an 07 i found the thing opened way to easily. like if you lean back and your elbow moves on it at all it opens. and it totally blocks the seat controls. i hated it with only 15 minutes in the car. but i can't imagine having a car with no arm rest either.
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Thanks to all that posted so fast here - really do appreciate your advice and It really goes to show - Users do have the best "real life" answers
and BTW - the post below gave me a good laugh - this is the same thing I said about "wife #1" right before I filed for divorce...lol
and BTW - the post below gave me a good laugh - this is the same thing I said about "wife #1" right before I filed for divorce...lol
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For me, it gets in the way of shifting and hand brake when down. To make it worse, it doesn't fold up far enough to get completely out of the way. It is also useless for Bluetooth because BMW provides cradles for only a very few outdated phones.
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that made me laugh, too, espech when I looked back at what I wrote:
"looked "cheap". I don't think I'll miss it."
Last edited by XOXO888; 08-22-2007 at 09:11 AM. Reason: brevity
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Not not not not not not...
For me, it gets in the way of shifting and hand brake when down. To make it worse, it doesn't fold up far enough to get completely out of the way. It is also useless for Bluetooth because BMW provides cradles for only a very few outdated phones.
For me, it gets in the way of shifting and hand brake when down. To make it worse, it doesn't fold up far enough to get completely out of the way. It is also useless for Bluetooth because BMW provides cradles for only a very few outdated phones.
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Yes, but, it is too far down to be usefull to lean on and that's a good thing, because it isn't sturdy enough to lean on.
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I had the Mini aftermarket one installed by the dealer when I picked up the car. It lasted about two days before I had them take it out. It's in the way of shifting and the hand brake. I doesn't hinge up all the way and won't stay in that position by itself. The vinyl on the top surface irritated my arm as well.
I wish someone made a good option but I'm not aware of one.
I wish someone made a good option but I'm not aware of one.
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Guess I'll voice my opinion. I have an automatic so room for shifting is not an issue. I had MINI install one before I picked my car up so it's not the factory model that I've heard so many complaints about. It holds a lot of little things and my arm is usually on it whether driving or in the passenger seat. I wouldn't be without it.
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Guess I'll voice my opinion. I have an automatic so room for shifting is not an issue. I had MINI install one before I picked my car up so it's not the factory model that I've heard so many complaints about. It holds a lot of little things and my arm is usually on it whether driving or in the passenger seat. I wouldn't be without it.
Which one is it?
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