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retrofit front armrest on e46 coupe

  • 04-02-2009 8:39am
    #1
    jon1981
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,359 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    does anyone know anywhere i can retrofit a front arm rest in a 3 series coupe? Its looking alittle bare up front and i like the comfort on long drives, so wouldnt mind getting one fitted if i could


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  • #2
    david
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,691 ✭✭✭david


    If it has mounting points on the driver's seat then you could source one from a breakers. If not then you're looking at finding a whole new seat with armrest


  • #3
    jon1981
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,359 ✭✭✭jon1981


    david wrote: »
    If it has mounting points on the driver's seat then you could source one from a breakers. If not then you're looking at finding a whole new seat with armrest

    oh right, i thought it would be a case of replacing the rear ashtray and mounting it there or something...


  • #4
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Its mounted from the centre console, not the drivers seat. A breakers should have one or else ebay etc. Just dont get a non original one. They just dont fit right usually


  • #5
    Mac 3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 538 ✭✭✭Mac 3


    These can be expensive at a main dealers, I priced one a few years ago for an E36 and it was coming in around €400. Got one from a breaker for €80 in perfect condition.

    These are easy enough to fit but just make sure to get all the bits and clips when you get the arm rest and console, eg,ashtrays can be a little different .

    Wyse motors in Clogheen break mainly beamers,

    Frankie Wyse in Clogheen, Tipperary 052-65239

    if the search has to go further afield, try

    http://www.fabdirect.com/. They'll deliver to Ireland no problem.
    or http://www.quarrybmwspares.co.uk/


  • #6
    milltown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,618 ✭✭✭milltown


    I put one in mine. If memory serves, the retrofit kit was about €150 - €200. Ring a dealer with your chassis number and they'll price the exact kit you need.

    Here's what you need:
    http://bmwfans.info/original/E46/Cou/320Ci-M54/ECE/R/N/2002/10/mg-51/ill-51_3968/

    If you're any way comfortable with basic tools you'll struggle to take more than an hour to fit it.


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