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08-10-2008, 12:48 PM | #1 |
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Let's Remove the Armrest
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Well, they aren't "useless bins" if you have a phone. In mine, the plastic comes out of one of the bins and is replaced by the mounting for my phone, which is then charged and connected to the shark fin.
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I think the two small storage areas in the armrest are very useful, many of the things i use everyday fit snug in there with no problem...wouldnt you have things rolling around on sharp corners in the large storage compartment?
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08-10-2008, 04:56 PM | #6 | |
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The toolbox liner on the bottom keeps stuff from sliding around. |
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08-12-2008, 06:22 AM | #8 |
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Andy, do you have a part number for the Euro arm rest? I am trying to see if I can get the center storage bin (on the dash where the iDrive would be if I had it) and the wallet holder but my dealer is closed until the 25th of this Month. If you have the part number, I'll see if I can get that too.
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08-12-2008, 07:04 AM | #9 |
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CAMike, look at part number 2 in this diagram. There's different part numbers for different color interiors.
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09-07-2008, 10:41 PM | #11 |
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So, Andy, where can I buy the large compartment armrest? I checked the link larryn provided, but when I tried to enter the part numer I got a message saying that it is not available from Bimmerspecialist.com.
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09-08-2008, 07:30 AM | #12 | |
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I don’t know what Bimmerspecialist.com is. You can order it through your BMW dealer’s part’s counter. |
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09-08-2008, 09:56 AM | #13 |
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Thanks for the reply. Bimmerspecialist is the site that larryn's link in post #9 goes to. It appears to give 51167143596 as the part number. Do you know if this is correct?
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09-15-2008, 08:52 PM | #14 |
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Hi Andy, I'm keen to purchase this part through my dealership, however my car has the preparation for Bluetooth, meaning there is a cradle in the armrest, although I have no plans to use it.
Do you know if I'll be able to change to the one with the bigger storage bin? The cradle is not in use, but I don't know if it has anything to do with the Bluetooth functionality that I do use. Also, is the new arm rest you fitted any shorter than the original? ie: does it enable the use of the one remaining cup holder (if you have iDrive)?
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Talk to your dealer with the part number from RealOEM, and they should be able to help you. |
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09-15-2008, 10:21 PM | #17 | |
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I do not have any experience with the bluetooth items. I suspect that it will not work as the phone requires a cradle that fits in the stock slot. The height is the exact same size/height as the 2 slot one. |
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09-15-2008, 10:57 PM | #18 | |
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Can anyone answer this question? Also, could you please tell me if the new arm rest is any shorter in length than the factory one, and if it will, as a result, make it easier to use the cup holder?
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09-15-2008, 11:27 PM | #20 |
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Thanks mate. A shame, as I was hoping I might actually be able to use my one remaining cup holder!
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Great post!
How much should we expect to pay for the replacement bin? I don't see any prices on the pages linked above. |
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09-22-2008, 07:44 AM | #22 |
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Dunno what it costs in the States, but it was close to $750 Down Under!
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