So I removed my armrest.....

2010AW135i · 01-08-2010, 12:29 AM

neat mod for someone who cant get the arm rest to stop rattling =p

Yvette · 01-08-2010, 02:28 AM

unique but making it look cheap

DaveSakky135 · 01-14-2010, 06:10 PM

not bad, but i use my arm rest way to much!

Mega Man · 01-14-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010AW135i

neat mod for someone who cant get the arm rest to stop rattling =p

+1

cagekicker · 01-14-2010, 08:31 PM

shiiiit not me!

SlickShift · 01-15-2010, 09:27 AM

I use my armrest every time I drive. Hmm....and you seriously need to pony up the dough and buy some OEM rubber mats. Those rubber Walmart ones look like absolute sh1t.

chris82 · 05-16-2014, 02:14 PM

I'm resurrecting this thread! I bought the cover today. Can't wait to get rid of that armrest. It gets in my way when I shift as I'm 6'3".

I remember when I had an old E36 318 as a loaner. It didn't have an armrest and I liked it.

bmw1racer · 05-16-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisar82

I'm resurrecting this thread! I bought the cover today. Can't wait to get rid of that armrest. It gets in my way when I shift as I'm 6'3".

I remember when I had an old E36 318 as a loaner. It didn't have an armrest and I liked it.

+1... Never had an armrest ever and I don't need one now.

I'm 6-1 and I always have the armrest tilted up 'cause it bugs the hell out of me.

greg135is · 05-20-2014, 01:01 AM

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Let's see, plastic floor mats, grease on the driver's seat and now no armrest. You're moving downscale fast here.

Priceless

Epic

JimD · 05-20-2014, 07:22 AM

If the arm rest is in the way shifting, try raising the seat. I'm 6'2" with long, 36 inch sleeve length, arms and I like the arm rest. But I don't have the seat all the way down either. And I don't have it leaned WAY back. Seems like the arm rest being in the wrong position is an indicator of a seat height or angle issue. But to each his own.... I also have BMW floor mats and no water or grease on my seat - at least most of the time.

kobeballer96 · 05-21-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by semaj

Thank you JiveTurkey for posting this mod!

I find the armrest to be of nuisance when rowing through the gears. This mod should solve that problem.

Or you just can't drive! LOL

ilikebmxbikes · 05-21-2014, 12:14 PM

I deleted my armrest. Made the car a lot quieter and shed a few lbs. The armrest is actually quite heavy.

chris82 · 05-27-2014, 07:12 PM

OP how did you remove your arm rest? I can remove the entire assembly but don't think that is ideal as there are some wire that snap on to it. Can you remove the arm rest and hinges for it only?

darkrom · 05-30-2014, 07:48 AM

OP sell me the arm rest you hate for cheap enough, and I'll try some crazy stuff on it. I don't feel like cutting open and hacking up my stock one.

BBursey · 08-31-2014, 12:43 PM

I just removed the armrest in my car as well. I installed the fill piece underneath the cover to secure the centre console to the floor. It took some pulling and bending of the plastic, but it all came together nicely.

Cheers,
Bryan

spangler · 08-16-2016, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BBursey

I just removed the armrest in my car as well. I installed the fill piece underneath the cover to secure the centre console to the floor. It took some pulling and bending of the plastic, but it all came together nicely.

Cheers,
Bryan

I just installed mine, Felt I was missing something. What is this fill piece you're talking about?

snub-nose 28 · 08-29-2016, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

+1... Never had an armrest ever and I don't need one now.

I'm 6-1 and I always have the armrest tilted up 'cause it bugs the hell out of me.

Resurrecting an old thread... the logic of this made sense to the OP in 08/09/010 and still makes sense IMHO.

Mine's in the basement. The finisher 'end cover' is a $15 dealer item.

Minimalism rules.

Or just get a 840i vert...

chadillac2000 · 09-14-2016, 11:14 AM

Deleted mine recently as well. So much better in many ways...

Dylanize · 09-15-2016, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by chadillac2000

Deleted mine recently as well. So much better in many ways...

Damn, that actually looks really nice.

You make a tempting argument even tho I'm DCT.

snub-nose 28 · 09-17-2016, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chadillac2000

Deleted mine recently as well. So much better in many ways...

I (after a big order with ECS Tuning this morning) logged on, noticing you did the AR delete - nice pix! You have the handbrake and wheel trim 'Alcantara' set to go with the SSK. Those two I ordered earlier; I may install the BMWP SSK w/ Alcantara boot today if I have time...

Just LOVE the AR delete, more should do it. Clearly it's the 'interior' equivalent of the CDV delete IMO.

chadillac2000 · 09-19-2016, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by snub-nose 28

I (after a big order with ECS Tuning this morning) logged on, noticing you did the AR delete - nice pix! You have the handbrake and wheel trim 'Alcantara' set to go with the SSK. Those two I ordered earlier; I may install the BMWP SSK w/ Alcantara boot today if I have time...

Just LOVE the AR delete, more should do it. Clearly it's the 'interior' equivalent of the CDV delete IMO.

Very nice. I am loving the setup with all the alcantara and the AR delete. Unfortunately I do not have the SSK, but was still able to source the ZHP knob, OEM performance handbrake, and OEM performance boots and steering wheel trim through ECS. I think about adding a SSK frequently though, might add one soon.

Here are a few more shots after adding the Koomus CD phone cradle and going completely wireless with a hidden charger when the iPhone 7 battery gets low. All the input connections are plugged in, but fully hidden away under the center console so no wires are showing.

crowtrobot · 12-19-2016, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by e34_spangler

I just installed mine, Felt I was missing something. What is this fill piece you're talking about?

Bit of necro-threading, but I just did this on my car and thought something is missing too.

Went on realoem and found you need part 51167135455 - Console Insert, rear for the cover plate to anchor in (Part 14 on the diagram). Otherwise the cover just kind of floats and gets pushed out by the carpet.

Happy with the mod. Looks clean and the squeaking is gone!

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