Armrest delete panel 3D printing

IlovemyM5 · 07-28-2026, 05:58 AM

Anyone ever try 3D scanning the armrest delete panel? Seems like something you could print, clean up, and maybe paint depending on print texture. I think the bracket is pretty cheap from what I see, but over 100 dollars for a stupid little piece of plastic is crazy

aznbo187 · 08-01-2026, 10:50 AM

Bracket is like $60 and panel is like $120. Kinda annoying that it's so expensive lol, but at that price unless you have a printer and experience, I think the time saved for an OEM textured piece makes it not worth my time. I mainly don't like how noisy it is. Like, it's an arm rest, why are you making noise!

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IlovemyM5 New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: '12 E82 128i, '88 E28 M5 Join Date: Mar 2025 Location: Westchester NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M5 [0.00]	Armrest delete panel 3D printing Anyone ever try 3D scanning the armrest delete panel? Seems like something you could print, clean up, and maybe paint depending on print texture. I think the bracket is pretty cheap from what I see, but over 100 dollars for a stupid little piece of plastic is crazy
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aznbo187 Lieutenant 126 Rep 419 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| E82 135 DCT \| I3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Bracket is like $60 and panel is like $120. Kinda annoying that it's so expensive lol, but at that price unless you have a printer and experience, I think the time saved for an OEM textured piece makes it not worth my time. I mainly don't like how noisy it is. Like, it's an arm rest, why are you making noise! __________________ PULLUP.LA \| LA's car events & meets
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