Cutting Corners

creepy coupe · 08-31-2011, 07:02 AM

While trying to stop a rattle at the weekend thought I'd lower the rear centre armrest. Shocked to find that is was some micky Mouse piece of crap.

The pad section is attached by a flap of skin and the boot divider is some nasty drop out section, so no more nice hinged armrest with cup holders.

Together with the front sun blinds in shiny plastic instead of material matching the head lining, COME ON BMW FFS

gaza01 · 08-31-2011, 07:30 AM

lol! I think the same thing.

Baby Dave · 08-31-2011, 07:45 AM

That's very poor on a £55k motor

KadeSdad · 08-31-2011, 07:53 AM

weight saving

creepy coupe · 08-31-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KadeSdad

weight saving

I'm trying, must be my new Jeans, thanks

JJD · 09-01-2011, 07:55 AM

WTH are BMW thinking!! Especially in a 4 seater ffs...

ed335d · 09-01-2011, 08:57 AM

Thought mine was broken when I first picked it up

xenon · 09-01-2011, 09:05 AM

that looks crap. I'm going outside to see if it's the same in the F10.

Boyd1963 · 09-01-2011, 09:43 AM

FFS that is sh*t!

youngnastyman · 09-01-2011, 09:46 AM

yea i know what a bunch of crap. i thought my armrest was broken and took it to the dealer and they said thats how its meant to be... WTF !!!

i wonder if we can somehow retrofit the hinges from the 4dr M3 or maybe a 2dr 335?? would def be interested in something like that.

TMP · 09-01-2011, 02:05 PM

The LCI shortcuts really are pap...

chris330D · 09-01-2011, 02:21 PM

Totally agree. The sunblinds just feel cheap now when the were really nice to touch before. Also the ali trim is plastic on the doors now not metal.

scottc · 09-02-2011, 03:02 AM

It is poor esp a car at that price, I really hope BMW pull their finger out in the F32 otherwise it will be going in the same direction Merc went...

Chris100 · 09-03-2011, 01:31 PM

Have to agree, unless BMW seriously up their game with the new model my E92 will be replaced with either an Audi or a Porsche.

08-31-2011, 07:02 AM	#1
creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1818 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	Cutting Corners While trying to stop a rattle at the weekend thought I'd lower the rear centre armrest. Shocked to find that is was some micky Mouse piece of crap. The pad section is attached by a flap of skin and the boot divider is some nasty drop out section, so no more nice hinged armrest with cup holders. Together with the front sun blinds in shiny plastic instead of material matching the head lining, COME ON BMW FFS
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08-31-2011, 07:30 AM	#2
gaza01 Colonel 105 Rep 2,692 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London iTrader: (3)	lol! I think the same thing.
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Baby Dave Lieutenant Colonel 25 Rep 1,872 Posts Drives: E90 320d m sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sunny Lancs iTrader: (0)	That's very poor on a £55k motor __________________ E90 Msport, black leather, front seat heating,6Fl, bluetooth,sun protection glass,Alpine upgrade,non rft's
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KadeSdad Colonel 134 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: E350 CDI Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (3)	weight saving
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JJD Lieutenant 8 Rep 436 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central Scotland iTrader: (0)	WTH are BMW thinking!! Especially in a 4 seater ffs...
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ed335d Major General 141 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (3)	Thought mine was broken when I first picked it up __________________ E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile
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xenon Major General 1440 Rep 8,168 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	that looks crap. I'm going outside to see if it's the same in the F10. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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09-01-2011, 09:43 AM	#9
Boyd1963 Major 30 Rep 1,301 Posts Drives: 2011 320d e92 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bournemouth iTrader: (0) Garage List Sep 2011 E92 [0.00]	FFS that is sh*t!
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youngnastyman Major 221 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	yea i know what a bunch of crap. i thought my armrest was broken and took it to the dealer and they said thats how its meant to be... WTF !!! i wonder if we can somehow retrofit the hinges from the 4dr M3 or maybe a 2dr 335?? would def be interested in something like that.
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TMP Brigadier General 350 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	The LCI shortcuts really are pap... __________________ M2 Arrived! Family 5er
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09-01-2011, 02:21 PM	#12
chris330D Major 37 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	Totally agree. The sunblinds just feel cheap now when the were really nice to touch before. Also the ali trim is plastic on the doors now not metal.
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scottc Lieutenant Colonel 704 Rep 1,651 Posts Drives: Mercedes E350 Cpe Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It is poor esp a car at that price, I really hope BMW pull their finger out in the F32 otherwise it will be going in the same direction Merc went...
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09-03-2011, 01:31 PM	#14
Chris100 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport Highline Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: N.Ireland iTrader: (0)	Have to agree, unless BMW seriously up their game with the new model my E92 will be replaced with either an Audi or a Porsche.
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