Split Center Armrest

rlc · 03-14-2007, 10:29 AM

I finally got my split armrest installed. Very easy install thanks to the excellent DIY.

I'm pretty happy with it - a little more comfortable rest for the shifting arm. Also, the armrest comes with a spring mechanism so it opens slowly when the latch is released and stays open - no more slamming closed. Got it at Crown for $245 shipped.

longtran · 03-14-2007, 10:44 AM

hey captain, how you've been??? awesome mod. i need one of those..

ksfrogman have one too.

rlc · 03-14-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by longtran

hey captain, how you've been??? awesome mod. i need one of those..

ksfrogman have one too.

Long,

Thanks. That center console has been modded to the max. I think that completes the mods for me (except maybe the sway bars).

Time for another drive - I may try to go to Bimmerfest this year.

Say hi to Jen!

longtran · 03-14-2007, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rlc

Long,

Thanks. That center console has been modded to the max. I think that completes the mods for me (except maybe the sway bars).

Time for another drive - I may try to go to Bimmerfest this year.

Say hi to Jen!

what about SLO meet??? bimmerfest for sure.

how about an mtech kit??? you wil lbe the one and only with your color.

ZuerstBMW · 03-14-2007, 11:29 AM

I love mine as well. Its perfect for resting my elbow.

ksfrogman · 03-14-2007, 11:37 AM

You know Capt., I never added that little spring in. Maybe I should. Sounds like it works very nicely.

rlc · 03-14-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

You know Capt., I never added that little spring in. Maybe I should. Sounds like it works very nicely.

Yeah, Michael its an easy add-on. Only drawback I can see is the armrest will not stay down unless latched so it could be a problem for those who are running cables out of the center storage for an iPod, phone, etc..

///M3NACE · 03-14-2007, 12:42 PM

thats so sexy

rlc · 03-14-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by longtran

what about SLO meet??? bimmerfest for sure.

how about an mtech kit??? you wil lbe the one and only with your color.

What SLO meet?
What's in the mtech kit?

I saw this MSport in HNL on the lot one day. I'm not sure I like the front - I like the stock look. Like I told Ryan, Barrique Red IS a mod in it's own right.

txusa03 · 03-14-2007, 12:57 PM

that is the mtech kit on that BR car. Nice arm rest plit btw.

rlc · 03-14-2007, 01:12 PM

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that is the mtech kit on that BR car. Nice arm rest plit btw.

OK, I was wondering if the MSport kit and the MTech kit are the same thing.

longtran · 03-14-2007, 06:18 PM

thats hAWT!!! get it captain. that is super one of a kind man...

montreal_bimmer · 03-14-2007, 09:45 PM

i always wanted to get the split armrest, i may really consider it now

looks great and the fact that it has the spring that opens the armrest makes me want it more.

i hate the stock one, if you accidentaly let go of it, it slams, and sounds like it may break

BayernMuenchen · 03-15-2007, 12:11 PM

just my 2 cents, i installed it on my 335 Coupe... the installation on the coupe is a pain in the arse... starts with removing the backseat and slowly terrorizes every component on the way forward to the armrest. Just be forwarned, doable, but work intensive and time consuming.

But damn that spring was necessary... no more slamming.

KL2DC · 03-15-2007, 12:14 PM

Nice...

Btw RLC you're STILL the Barrique Red Ambassador!

ibd12nv · 03-15-2007, 03:19 PM

Humm, saw one at the dealer here in Germany....no spring. I'll have to take another look.

longtran · 03-15-2007, 10:14 PM

SLO is san louis obispo meet. socal/norcal meet? you game???

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longtran Lieutenant General 1499 Rep 16,625 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	thats hAWT!!! get it captain. that is super one of a kind man...
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 184 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	i always wanted to get the split armrest, i may really consider it now looks great and the fact that it has the spring that opens the armrest makes me want it more. i hate the stock one, if you accidentaly let go of it, it slams, and sounds like it may break
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BayernMuenchen Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Encinitas, CA iTrader: (0)	just my 2 cents, i installed it on my 335 Coupe... the installation on the coupe is a pain in the arse... starts with removing the backseat and slowly terrorizes every component on the way forward to the armrest. Just be forwarned, doable, but work intensive and time consuming. But damn that spring was necessary... no more slamming. __________________ 2007 335i Coupe
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