DIY: Split Armrest Install

Sedan_Clan · 09-01-2006, 09:49 AM

I haven't forgotten about you guys. I took the picture yesterday, but I wasn't able to upload it last night due to work. I'll get on it sometime today.

hkj · 09-03-2006, 12:50 PM

pics???

-hkj

Ryan 330i · 09-03-2006, 02:22 PM

okay so i like the looks of it, but what is the advantage of it? i mean do they open sepratly? is that the perk?

bavarian19 · 09-03-2006, 05:38 PM

Is it more cushier??? It looks like there is more padding beneath the leather. That might be one huge advantage instead of the regular rock solid armrest...

whippersnapper · 09-03-2006, 08:35 PM

I think I'll be skipping this one, too much of a broken pencil lead for me

aztec · 09-03-2006, 09:26 PM

PicTuReS!!!

ZuerstBMW · 09-03-2006, 10:16 PM

I was lucky enough to win one on German Ebay for 75.00 shipped. I will let you know when I receive it, cant wait.

Sedan_Clan · 09-04-2006, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hkj

pics???

-hkj

Here it is:

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Originally Posted by Ryan 330i

okay so i like the looks of it, but what is the advantage of it? i mean do they open sepratly? is that the perk?

No, it is just my humble opinion that it is more visually appealing than the North American stock unit. The driver's side slides as well (..see pic).

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

Is it more cushier??? It looks like there is more padding beneath the leather. That might be one huge advantage instead of the regular rock solid armrest...

Yes, it has more cushion.

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

I was lucky enough to win one on German Ebay for 65.00 shipped. I will let you know when I receive it, cant wait.

Congrats! You'll love it.

hkj · 09-04-2006, 04:46 PM

Nice pics. Is that the extend it will slide forward? Doesn't seem that much...

-hkj

Sedan_Clan · 09-04-2006, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hkj

Nice pics. Is that the extend it will slide forward? Doesn't seem that much...

-hkj

It slides forward approximately 2". It's a pretty significant distance if you examine the pictures.

bavarian19 · 09-04-2006, 07:51 PM

Sorry about the one bajillion questions....

Does it hold or click into position? I just wonder how easily it moves back and forth. I dont want it sliding back and forth as Im driving... Only when I want to move it...

Sedan_Clan · 09-05-2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

Sorry about the one bajillion questions....

Does it hold or click into position? I just wonder how easily it moves back and forth. I dont want it sliding back and forth as Im driving... Only when I want to move it...

Yes, it kinda clicks into position at full extension.

BzsBimmer · 09-06-2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

I was lucky enough to win one on German Ebay for 65.00 shipped. I will let you know when I receive it, cant wait.

Send us the link so we can see if there are more

thd13 · 09-06-2006, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Send us the link so we can see if there are more

+1

Damn this mod bug thingie-majig!!!

BMW335PA · 09-06-2006, 07:22 PM

I was really into getting this, UNTIL I saw those last pics. I have Terra leather, so when its extended forward, that means the 'black' plastic it slides on, is going to stick out like a sore thumb....damn.

Sedan_Clan · 09-07-2006, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW325

I was really into getting this, UNTIL I saw those last pics. I have Terra leather, so when its extended forward, that means the 'black' plastic it slides on, is going to stick out like a sore thumb....damn.

I don't personally think that it will look bad.

BMW335PA · 09-07-2006, 10:28 AM

maybe, but cheapest I can find for Terra is about $300. Thats alot to me, esp. not knowing it wont look funny.

ZuerstBMW · 09-07-2006, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Send us the link so we can see if there are more

Here is the link where I won mine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1

DesiInCT · 09-25-2006, 08:28 AM

Great DIY. Thanks.

ZuerstBMW · 09-25-2006, 08:53 AM

I got mine, but still need to install.

Sedan_Clan · 09-26-2006, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DesiInCT

Great DIY. Thanks.

Anytime!

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

I got mine, but still need to install.

Get on it bro!

bavarian19 · 09-26-2006, 05:16 PM

Mine is in route... Got my tracking information today...

maybe this weekend I can do the armrest and rear power outlet mods...

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09-03-2006, 12:50 PM	#46
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09-03-2006, 05:38 PM	#48
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09-04-2006, 04:46 PM	#53
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09-04-2006, 07:51 PM	#55
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Sorry about the one bajillion questions.... Does it hold or click into position? I just wonder how easily it moves back and forth. I dont want it sliding back and forth as Im driving... Only when I want to move it...
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09-06-2006, 07:22 PM	#59
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09-26-2006, 05:16 PM	#66
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