Comments on: The Official MINI Armrest Revealed http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/ 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: John G http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-246908 John G Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:52:47 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-246908 <p>For $195.00 this is a piece of junk! The armrest is too small, very weak (I feel that just putting my arm on the cheap plastic thing will break it) and it cannot stay horizontal. It keeps going down, down, down till it seems as if my right arm will be resting on the floor! I have to warn my kids to not touch the support arms in the back as i am afraid they will break it. I tried to contact Mini to see if my armrest is defective but the customer service people either can't or will not help, belying their cute and helpful ads.</p> For $195.00 this is a piece of junk! The armrest is too small, very weak (I feel that just putting my arm on the cheap plastic thing will break it) and it cannot stay horizontal. It keeps going down, down, down till it seems as if my right arm will be resting on the floor! I have to warn my kids to not touch the support arms in the back as i am afraid they will break it. I tried to contact Mini to see if my armrest is defective but the customer service people either can’t or will not help, belying their cute and helpful ads.

]]> By: 2 Gen Armrest - MINI2 http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-106758 2 Gen Armrest - MINI2 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:20:46 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-106758 <p>[...] tell me which one you think is correct ? http://accessories.mini.com/internet...imageVersion=5 MotoringFile » Archive » The Official MINI Armrest Revealed i can see this is going to be a hard one to solve. Attached Thumbnails   [...]</p> [...] tell me which one you think is correct ? http://accessories.mini.com/internet…imageVersion=5 MotoringFile » Archive » The Official MINI Armrest Revealed i can see this is going to be a hard one to solve. Attached Thumbnails   [...]

]]> By: The Latest Mini Armrest - Instructions not included - Anyone help please? - MINI2 http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-88201 The Latest Mini Armrest - Instructions not included - Anyone help please? - MINI2 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:22:54 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-88201 <p>[...] The Latest Mini Armrest - Instructions not included - Anyone help please? My GF bought me an official Mini armrest, and all of the parts are there except for the fitting instructions. Incase I've not been too clear on which one I have, it's this one: MotoringFile » Archive » The Official MINI Armrest Revealed for my MCS Convertible. I've found a few PDF's of the old fitting instructions, but not a set for the new armrest (as above). Please could someone post me a link, or email me a set of instructions to: danhearn@gmail.com Thanks for any help!! Cheers [...]</p> [...] The Latest Mini Armrest – Instructions not included – Anyone help please? My GF bought me an official Mini armrest, and all of the parts are there except for the fitting instructions. Incase I’ve not been too clear on which one I have, it’s this one: MotoringFile » Archive » The Official MINI Armrest Revealed for my MCS Convertible. I’ve found a few PDF’s of the old fitting instructions, but not a set for the new armrest (as above). Please could someone post me a link, or email me a set of instructions to: danhearn@gmail.com Thanks for any help!! Cheers [...]

]]> By: Don http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16508 Don Sun, 18 Sep 2005 15:33:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16508 <p>Do you know where I can find the instalation instructions for the official mini armrest on line?</p> Do you know where I can find the instalation instructions for the official mini armrest on line?

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16507 Gabe Wed, 03 Aug 2005 21:12:09 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16507 <p>We posted the retro-fit information last June with part numbers: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/06/20/official_mini_armrest_retrofit">motoringfile.com/2005/06/20/official<em>mini</em>armrest_retrofit</a></p> <p>Enjoy!</p> We posted the retro-fit information last June with part numbers: motoringfile.com/2005/06/20/officialminiarmrest_retrofit

Enjoy!

]]> By: DSJ http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16506 DSJ Wed, 03 Aug 2005 21:02:40 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16506 <p>I like the "new" armrest and would like to order one but my dealer in Oakville, Ontario, CANADA said he has never heard of it. I had to print our the photo's and show them!!</p> <p>Any idea what the part # is so they can look it up?</p> <p>A very happy '03 Mini owner.</p> I like the “new” armrest and would like to order one but my dealer in Oakville, Ontario, CANADA said he has never heard of it. I had to print our the photo’s and show them!!

Any idea what the part # is so they can look it up?

A very happy ’03 Mini owner.

]]> By: debbie http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16505 debbie Thu, 21 Jul 2005 03:22:47 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16505 <p>I am thinking of purchasing a mini. Do you think it would be wise to wait and purchase a 2006 model?</p> I am thinking of purchasing a mini. Do you think it would be wise to wait and purchase a 2006 model?

]]> By: C. Tate http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16504 C. Tate Sat, 16 Apr 2005 20:36:10 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16504 <p>Gabe,</p> <p>Do you (or anyone else, I suppose) happen to know a part number or part numbers for this armrest and/or other reuqired bits to install it? My MINI is an 03.</p> Gabe,

Do you (or anyone else, I suppose) happen to know a part number or part numbers for this armrest and/or other reuqired bits to install it? My MINI is an 03.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16503 Gabe Wed, 06 Apr 2005 21:41:42 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16503 <p>You can order it at any MINI dealer including Patrick MINI - a sponsor of MotoringFile.</p> You can order it at any MINI dealer including Patrick MINI – a sponsor of MotoringFile.

]]> By: Juantia Woodworth http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16502 Juantia Woodworth Wed, 06 Apr 2005 21:35:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16502 <p>I have a 2005 Mini Cooper and I want the arm rest. I called my dealer and they checked my last 7 Vin number and it will fit, but all the parts add up to $346.52 That is a lot. Is there anywhere else I can order it?</p> I have a 2005 Mini Cooper and I want the arm rest. I called my dealer and they checked my last 7 Vin number and it will fit, but all the parts add up to $346.52 That is a lot. Is there anywhere else I can order it?

]]> By: Michael De Stefano http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16501 Michael De Stefano Tue, 08 Mar 2005 21:19:32 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16501 <p>Have an '03 Cooper and have been looking at ALL the aftermarket arm rests. My one concern; I'm a compact-American and move the seat closer to the wheel than some of you 6' 4" guys. How far forward do the competing armrests go? It's not an armrest for me, if my arm doesn't get to rest on it.</p> Have an ’03 Cooper and have been looking at ALL the aftermarket arm rests. My one concern; I’m a compact-American and move the seat closer to the wheel than some of you 6′ 4″ guys. How far forward do the competing armrests go? It’s not an armrest for me, if my arm doesn’t get to rest on it.

]]> By: Ed Wynn http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16500 Ed Wynn Mon, 28 Feb 2005 03:43:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16500 <p>My 3" X 3" MINI Brochure says center armrest comes standard. My MA says it's about $400 installed. My MINI is on the way.</p> My 3″ X 3″ MINI Brochure says center armrest comes standard. My MA says it’s about $400 installed. My MINI is on the way.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16499 Gabe Fri, 18 Feb 2005 23:09:38 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16499 <p>It's really not that bad in person.</p> It’s really not that bad in person.

]]> By: MiNiGuY http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16498 MiNiGuY Fri, 18 Feb 2005 23:06:27 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16498 <p>The picture shows a terrible misfit between the upper and lower silver mouldings. The paint finish looks standard MagnaKansei also which means that the thing will be covered in scratches within a couple of weeks just as the silver downtubes on MINI end up.</p> The picture shows a terrible misfit between the upper and lower silver mouldings. The paint finish looks standard MagnaKansei also which means that the thing will be covered in scratches within a couple of weeks just as the silver downtubes on MINI end up.

]]> By: Fab http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16497 Fab Tue, 15 Feb 2005 11:52:27 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16497 <p>Between 2 weeks i'll be in Geneve Auto Show, and i'll see if some Mini have the same armrest of Chicago! If you wont Gabe, i'll make a photo and i ask the correct number to order it. by from Italy</p> Between 2 weeks i’ll be in Geneve Auto Show, and i’ll see if some Mini have the same armrest of Chicago! If you wont Gabe, i’ll make a photo and i ask the correct number to order it. by from Italy

]]> By: karatay http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16496 karatay Tue, 15 Feb 2005 09:23:47 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16496 <p>hi there!! i wanna know this units part number?? i think that now i like one of these armrests:) gabe!! please help me!!</p> hi there!! i wanna know this units part number?? i think that now i like one of these armrests:) gabe!! please help me!!

]]> By: RHT3 http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16495 RHT3 Mon, 14 Feb 2005 23:04:32 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16495 <p>Hi all,</p> <p>Regarding armrest retrofit, it looks to my eye that '03 and earlier cars will require the center console pieces and brake lever boot to make the armrest work. Not a bad thing to upgrade to, but that makes the total about $350. The dealership had no idea about how this would all work, so I made assumptions based on diagrams and made a parts list.</p> <p>I'm going to pass on this upgrade until MINI makes one with storage.</p> Hi all,

Regarding armrest retrofit, it looks to my eye that ’03 and earlier cars will require the center console pieces and brake lever boot to make the armrest work. Not a bad thing to upgrade to, but that makes the total about $350. The dealership had no idea about how this would all work, so I made assumptions based on diagrams and made a parts list.

I’m going to pass on this upgrade until MINI makes one with storage.

]]> By: Fab http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16494 Fab Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:11:44 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16494 <p>Hi! Attention that the number 52 12 0 154 307 is NOT the for the armrest showned at the Chiaco Auto Show! i control this number with my dealer in Itlay last saturday and if yuo order this number arrived another armrest! Bye </p> Hi! Attention that the number 52 12 0 154 307 is NOT the for the armrest showned at the Chiaco Auto Show! i control this number with my dealer in Itlay last saturday and if yuo order this number arrived another armrest! Bye

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16493 Robert Sun, 13 Feb 2005 03:30:51 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16493 <p>Any official BMW/MINI part number for this item?</p> Any official BMW/MINI part number for this item?

]]> By: RaiderZA http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/02/09/the_official_mini_armrest_revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-16492 RaiderZA Fri, 11 Feb 2005 19:50:13 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/02/09/#comment-16492 <p>I got the original official armrest from Alex, and it's great. This one, although more stylish, does seem a bit obtrusive from the rear. Now if only one of you bright sparks will come up with a 'mod' for hiding the metal arms (legs?) on the original, THAT version would get more style point. Perhaps a stick on padding on the metal legs much like that pad i saw for the drivers side knee bolster?? Any handy person out there? </p> I got the original official armrest from Alex, and it’s great. This one, although more stylish, does seem a bit obtrusive from the rear. Now if only one of you bright sparks will come up with a ‘mod’ for hiding the metal arms (legs?) on the original, THAT version would get more style point. Perhaps a stick on padding on the metal legs much like that pad i saw for the drivers side knee bolster?? Any handy person out there?

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