What arm rest

[Sean d]

I need an arm rest, its my wifes biggest gripe about the Z, What do I need guys, been looking around and its a bit confusing so not sure what to get, cheers

 

[littlefeller]

doesnt southerboy do them?

 

[t-tony]

@Southernboy arm rests?

Tony.

 

[littlefeller]

guess i cant spell, i should have put a @ in front like tony

 

[miller1098]

+1 @Southernboy

 

[Brian4]

Home made

 

[Antm72]

This is one of @Southernboy arm rests in my zed

 

[miller1098]

Plus it has a nifty little fold out cup holder hidden underneath

 

[Sean d]

So guys, If I buy the SB one will it go straight in or do I need the oem cup holder, just that I read that somewhere

 

[t-tony]

If I remember right Steve @Bozzy bought the one from my Z3.

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

So guys, If I buy the SB one will it go straight in or do I need the oem cup holder, just that I read that somewhere

I used the type which requires the OEM cup holder Sean. These are still available from BMW as far as I know. Was about £50.

Tony.

 

[Antm72]

Mine is without the oem holder he does 2 versions mine has brackets.

 

[Sean d]

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This is one of @Southernboy arm rests in my zed

Your interior looks fab, great job on the seats

 

[Antm72]

Thanks Sean was worth the effort thats for sure just popped out heres the pics.
Brackets


And the cup holder...

The whole thing hinges up for access under.

 

[Southernboy]

Thanks for the tag guys...
Hi Sean...I've just posted off 3 armrests yesterday to 3 members here... Same style as Antm above. You don't need the OEM cup holder with that style. If you want the one with the OEM cup holder, you will need to get one from BMW or off eBay. Prbably cheaper from BMW as most of the eBay jobs are from USA or not very good condition. If you're interested let me know.
Cheers - Barry

 

[Low Rider]

Here's my passenger's arm rest

 

[stevie_a]

Another modified one bought for £10 e-bay

 

[Southernboy]

Pretty good looking ! But why is the elbow rest pad back of the seat bolster ? It appears it needs to be moved forward at least half it's length to be properly functional...although that wouldn't allow the hand brake to be applied I suppose... But surely could be moved forward at least somewhat to avoid using the cup holder as the elbow resting point and have use of the padded sections ??
I take it you don't make use of the switch facility at the back end of the console or can the unit hinge up to allow access there?

 

[stevie_a]

it actually sits nice on the arm , i don't have any switches under the arm rest, just blanks ( manual roof ) but yes it hinges up i now have it carpet lined inside

 

[Southernboy]

Neat job ! how have you fixed it to the console ?