Comments on: Official MINI Armrest Reviewed http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Centre armrest - MINI2 - MINI Forum http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-277933 Centre armrest - MINI2 - MINI Forum Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:44:49 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-277933 <p>[...] (and I replaced the matching leather cover with WetOkole seatcover material over Memory Foam). HERE is a MotoringFile Review of it. I bought an R56 version of it last year and love it. Two sources [...]</p> [...] (and I replaced the matching leather cover with WetOkole seatcover material over Memory Foam). HERE is a MotoringFile Review of it. I bought an R56 version of it last year and love it. Two sources [...]

]]> By: Jeff http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-53261 Jeff Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:35:51 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-53261 <p>Is this unit still available?</p> <p>If so, what can I expect to pay for it?</p> Is this unit still available?

If so, what can I expect to pay for it?

]]> By: Aquasar http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12292 Aquasar Fri, 24 Jun 2005 20:52:41 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12292 <p>EJ Is there any way to get the part number of that armrest you have?</p> EJ Is there any way to get the part number of that armrest you have?

]]> By: EJ http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12291 EJ Thu, 31 Mar 2005 15:55:53 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12291 <p>I just bought the armrest while I was in Italy. Perhaps the one I purchased has already been redesigned, shortened, because mine does not at all touch the handbrake and doesn't interfere with the safety buckles. It fits the interior of my cars design. It does fold up and stay up, it doesn't go straight up, but almost. Point being it doesn't interfere with my driving if it is stowed up. It is in the way of the seat back adjustment but my seats are already set for my driving comfort, so no big deal. And it is out of the way of my rear cupholder. I just love it.</p> I just bought the armrest while I was in Italy. Perhaps the one I purchased has already been redesigned, shortened, because mine does not at all touch the handbrake and doesn’t interfere with the safety buckles. It fits the interior of my cars design. It does fold up and stay up, it doesn’t go straight up, but almost. Point being it doesn’t interfere with my driving if it is stowed up. It is in the way of the seat back adjustment but my seats are already set for my driving comfort, so no big deal. And it is out of the way of my rear cupholder. I just love it.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12290 Gabe Wed, 09 Mar 2005 20:46:11 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12290 <p>The armrest reviewed in this article wasn't approved for sale in the US. The armrest that will be available can be found here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed">motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the<em>official</em>mini<em>armrest</em>revealed</a></p> The armrest reviewed in this article wasn’t approved for sale in the US. The armrest that will be available can be found here: motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/theofficialminiarmrestrevealed

]]> By: Deb http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12289 Deb Wed, 09 Mar 2005 19:31:48 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12289 <p>I just tried to order the armrest from my dealer in Indianapolis and he told me they would never be available in the U.S. Where can I order the armrest? I want the new model with the storage compartment(part number 52 12 0 154 307).</p> <p>Also, does anyone know where you can get rear mudflaps for the 2005 Cabrio?</p> I just tried to order the armrest from my dealer in Indianapolis and he told me they would never be available in the U.S. Where can I order the armrest? I want the new model with the storage compartment(part number 52 12 0 154 307).

Also, does anyone know where you can get rear mudflaps for the 2005 Cabrio?

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12288 Gabe Mon, 28 Feb 2005 05:22:21 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12288 <p>The 05's do indeed have a storage compartment: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed">http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the<em>official</em>mini<em>armrest</em>revealed</a></p> The 05′s do indeed have a storage compartment: http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/theofficialminiarmrestrevealed

]]> By: John Lefcourte http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12287 John Lefcourte Mon, 28 Feb 2005 05:16:08 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12287 <p>If there is a group buy or someone who can translate German I'd like to get one of the one's originally reviewed. The '05s don't seem to have the storage compartment.</p> If there is a group buy or someone who can translate German I’d like to get one of the one’s originally reviewed. The ’05s don’t seem to have the storage compartment.

]]> By: Ken http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12286 Ken Wed, 23 Feb 2005 17:12:59 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12286 <p>Is there a way to get a pre '05 factory armrest that has the storage compartment</p> Is there a way to get a pre ’05 factory armrest that has the storage compartment

]]> By: muggsy http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12285 muggsy Mon, 14 Feb 2005 21:04:44 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12285 <p>Hello,</p> <p>I'm not a MINI owner, so don't throw anything at me for asking this question, but do you think one of these would fit in a toyota Echo? I looked at the interior of the MINI and they seem similar</p> <p>If not do you have any idea where I could get some information about an armrest that would fit in an Echo.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> Hello,

I’m not a MINI owner, so don’t throw anything at me for asking this question, but do you think one of these would fit in a toyota Echo? I looked at the interior of the MINI and they seem similar

If not do you have any idea where I could get some information about an armrest that would fit in an Echo.

Thanks!

]]> By: Chuck(minicar3) http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12284 Chuck(minicar3) Tue, 18 Jan 2005 00:30:10 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12284 <p>Hi, I have seen these on ebay for about $195., 2 weeks ago.</p> Hi, I have seen these on ebay for about $195., 2 weeks ago.

]]> By: Ken BMW http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12283 Ken BMW Sun, 16 Jan 2005 22:33:17 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12283 <p>Since the Dealers still don't know anything about the armrests as of 01/15/05, can they still be ordered through the group buy?</p> Since the Dealers still don't know anything about the armrests as of 01/15/05, can they still be ordered through the group buy?

]]> By: Aaron Sahlstrom http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12282 Aaron Sahlstrom Wed, 12 Jan 2005 20:13:49 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12282 <p>There is another great armrest on the market for the MINI Cooper. The matching leather pad adjusts forward and back, it also has a storage compartment and internal cup holder. It is in stock and available from www.qualityautointeriors.com</p> There is another great armrest on the market for the MINI Cooper. The matching leather pad adjusts forward and back, it also has a storage compartment and internal cup holder. It is in stock and available from http://www.qualityautointeriors.com

]]> By: frank ralph http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12281 frank ralph Mon, 10 Jan 2005 22:17:20 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12281 <p>Alex, Are there any arm rests available? If not will there be another order? Put me on the list if so. Thanks</p> Alex, Are there any arm rests available? If not will there be another order? Put me on the list if so. Thanks

]]> By: TheAsp http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12280 TheAsp Fri, 03 Dec 2004 15:37:36 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12280 <p>I have heard that the reason for the US delay is that the US DOT disapproved the "Old" Design as being too long, I.E.; it hits the eBrake. So it is being shortened by an inch or two before offical release. Personally, They could just move it back, I only use the rear drink holder to hold an air freshener.</p> I have heard that the reason for the US delay is that the US DOT disapproved the “Old” Design as being too long, I.E.; it hits the eBrake. So it is being shortened by an inch or two before offical release. Personally, They could just move it back, I only use the rear drink holder to hold an air freshener.

]]> By: Norms http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12279 Norms Fri, 03 Dec 2004 00:29:24 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12279 <p>I got mine from Alex and I didn't order a second one. It is brand new never installed.</p> <p>I do not want to hassle him with a return since I am sure a NY, NJ, PA or CT person would love to have it.</p> <p>Mine is available for $175 here only (firm) and it is only for NJ pickup - cash only since I already had to pay my visa bill on it.</p> <p>email me at njnorm@earthlink.net if you want one right away.</p> I got mine from Alex and I didn't order a second one. It is brand new never installed.

I do not want to hassle him with a return since I am sure a NY, NJ, PA or CT person would love to have it.

Mine is available for $175 here only (firm) and it is only for NJ pickup – cash only since I already had to pay my visa bill on it.

email me at njnorm@earthlink.net if you want one right away.

]]> By: Jim http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12278 Jim Thu, 02 Dec 2004 03:41:25 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12278 <p>Man, the silence is deafening.:^( From, my PMs to various of you, it seems that the latest group buy may be a myth. If anyone who has lately obtained one of these armrests is lurking, can you please provide some help to those of us have tried to place an order, but can't seem to make contact with Alex or whomover (at least in some way understandable)?</p> Man, the silence is deafening.:^( From, my PMs to various of you, it seems that the latest group buy may be a myth. If anyone who has lately obtained one of these armrests is lurking, can you please provide some help to those of us have tried to place an order, but can't seem to make contact with Alex or whomover (at least in some way understandable)?

]]> By: Jim http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12277 Jim Sun, 28 Nov 2004 21:03:13 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12277 <p>I, too would like to order the armrest, but I am not fluent in German. Please PM me as well with assistance. Thanks.</p> I, too would like to order the armrest, but I am not fluent in German. Please PM me as well with assistance. Thanks.

]]> By: Jeff Blumenthal http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12276 Jeff Blumenthal Thu, 18 Nov 2004 18:30:04 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12276 <p>by the way, my e-mail is schmuelkof@hotmail.com for the info I requested. Please let me know.</p> by the way, my e-mail is schmuelkof@hotmail.com for the info I requested. Please let me know.

]]> By: Jeff Blumenthal http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/22/official_mini_armrest_reviewed/comment-page-2/#comment-12275 Jeff Blumenthal Thu, 18 Nov 2004 18:21:03 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/22/#comment-12275 <p>I got to the link and tried to follow the instructions, but couldn't figure out how to send it to you. Please advise.</p> I got to the link and tried to follow the instructions, but couldn't figure out how to send it to you. Please advise.

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