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Wooly · Aug 18th, 2007, 01:57 PM

So ive just ordered the mini armrest yesterday. Has anyone fitted it after you got the car, is it easy to attach yourself?

popey · Aug 18th, 2007, 04:59 PM

I think you will also need a new "center thing" with the holes to mount it to, could be wrong tho,

However I have the arm rest and its a total pain on the bum and is made for about 50p and looks it, I would pay to have mine removed if I wasnt so tight.

Wooly · Aug 19th, 2007, 11:42 AM

Lol, well i only need it to lean me arm on.

Does it looks bolted into the floor, or attached to the center console. Im hoping i do not have to rip it out

CC07ERS · Aug 19th, 2007, 01:03 PM

the arm rest is very tacky ditto popey

popey · Aug 19th, 2007, 01:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wooly (original)

Lol, well i only need it to lean me arm on.

Does it looks bolted into the floor, or attached to the center console. Im hoping i do not have to rip it out

Its mounted to the center console. Have a look at this:

RealOEM.COM * Part Category Selection.

From what I can see you might need to change a few parts

.

118 · Aug 19th, 2007, 02:25 PM

I got one from my dealer a couple of months ago - it sits either side of the centre console if its the same as mine. just undo the bolt at the back of each seat rail (nearest the centre console

) and as you lift the rail up, push the armrest legs underneath - the seat rail will drop into a coupld of holes when you've got it in right and then just bolt the rails back down again. takes a bit of effort but it is easy!

valk009 · Aug 20th, 2007, 03:19 AM

I could be wrong but I thought there are two types of arm-rest. The one is the factorty fitted option and the second is the aftermarket version.

Both are oem Mini parts, cost you and arm and leg and does not do much. I have the factory fitted one an whenever I place my arm/elbow on it and not with much force, it alreay feels as if it will snap any second. The armrest is fairly cheap made and unless you are dying for it I would suggest you to spend the money elsewhere!

moog5 · Aug 20th, 2007, 04:26 PM

I have to agree with the opinions above - I specced quite a lot of extra stuff, and just chucked the armrest in without giving it a lot of thought. Now I never use it, and its the one extra I wish I hadn't bothered with...

Arnbut · Aug 20th, 2007, 04:55 PM

This one was a cinch to install; just needed a T-40 bit.
The advantage to this type is that it opens clamshell fashion rather than slide fashion. Therefore it doesn't open unintended while shifting, etc.

click photo for link:

Lordy · Aug 21st, 2007, 08:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Arnbut (original)

This one was a cinch to install; just needed a T-40 bit.
The advantage to this type is that it opens clamshell fashion rather than slide fashion. Therefore it doesn't open unintended while shifting, etc.

click photo for link:

are you sure this one fits the R56 seats ?

118 · Aug 21st, 2007, 11:23 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lordy (original)

are you sure this one fits the R56 seats ?

yeah it does, thats the one I have

Benny No.1 · Aug 21st, 2007, 01:17 PM

Got some pictures of it installed 118?
How mush did it cost you? was it from the States?

Arnbut · Aug 21st, 2007, 02:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lordy (original)

are you sure this one fits the R56 seats ?

It's in my R56 now...
I'll try to remember to take a picture.
Great place for sunglasses and it doesn't ruin the cup-holder. It's just a scootch too far forward for me, but I'm really tall.
Don't lean too hard on it until you tighten the two torx bits in back of it.

118 · Aug 21st, 2007, 03:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Benny No.1 (original)

Got some pictures of it installed 118?
How mush did it cost you? was it from the States?

I don't at the mo, but I'll try and get some later if I can

I think it was about £80 which I was chuffed with, as they told me it was about £99 when I phoned up to ask - I ordered it through my dealer

118 · Aug 21st, 2007, 03:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Arnbut (original)

It's in my R56 now...
I'll try to remember to take a picture.
Great place for sunglasses and it doesn't ruin the cup-holder. It's just a scootch too far forward for me, but I'm really tall.
Don't lean too hard on it until you tighten the two torx bits in back of it.

do you mean the torx bits for the seat rails, or have I missed some?!

Arnbut · Aug 22nd, 2007, 02:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 118 (original)

do you mean the torx bits for the seat rails, or have I missed some?!

There's two holding screws in the back of it that weren't tight. When I leaned on it, ker-plop it went. It's a simple torx screw into a backing plate that I'd suggest you tighten straight away before installing the unit.
Nothing tragic; just one of those boy-howdy surprises...

Benny No.1 · Aug 22nd, 2007, 06:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 118 (original)

I ordered it through my dealer

What is the part no.?

118 · Aug 23rd, 2007, 02:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Arnbut (original)

There's two holding screws in the back of it that weren't tight. When I leaned on it, ker-plop it went. It's a simple torx screw into a backing plate that I'd suggest you tighten straight away before installing the unit.
Nothing tragic; just one of those boy-howdy surprises...

aaaah cool. yeah just checked and mine are ok

thanks

118 · Aug 23rd, 2007, 02:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Benny No.1 (original)

What is the part no.?

umm not sure at the mo - will try and remember to have a look when I get home!

Arnbut · Aug 23rd, 2007, 11:49 PM

Pics:

Aug 18th, 2007, 01:57 PM	#1
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 12:32 AM Posts: 1,054 Offline	Armrest So ive just ordered the mini armrest yesterday. Has anyone fitted it after you got the car, is it easy to attach yourself?

Aug 19th, 2007, 01:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 1,788 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Wooly (original) Lol, well i only need it to lean me arm on. Does it looks bolted into the floor, or attached to the center console. Im hoping i do not have to rip it out Its mounted to the center console. Have a look at this: RealOEM.COM * Part Category Selection. From what I can see you might need to change a few parts.

Aug 19th, 2007, 02:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
118 growl like a tiger..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Over Thuuuuure Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 21,174 Offline	I got one from my dealer a couple of months ago - it sits either side of the centre console if its the same as mine. just undo the bolt at the back of each seat rail (nearest the centre console ) and as you lift the rail up, push the armrest legs underneath - the seat rail will drop into a coupld of holes when you've got it in right and then just bolt the rails back down again. takes a bit of effort but it is easy! clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

Aug 20th, 2007, 04:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Arnbut Manic Hill-Dweller Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canton, Georgia Local Time: 07:32 PM Posts: 205 Offline	This one was a cinch to install; just needed a T-40 bit. The advantage to this type is that it opens clamshell fashion rather than slide fashion. Therefore it doesn't open unintended while shifting, etc. click photo for link: Safety fast, Bill Last edited by Arnbut : Aug 22nd, 2007 at 04:31 PM.

Aug 21st, 2007, 11:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
118 growl like a tiger..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Over Thuuuuure Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 21,174 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lordy (original) are you sure this one fits the R56 seats ? yeah it does, thats the one I have clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

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Aug 18th, 2007, 04:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 1,788 Offline	I think you will also need a new "center thing" with the holes to mount it to, could be wrong tho, However I have the arm rest and its a total pain on the bum and is made for about 50p and looks it, I would pay to have mine removed if I wasnt so tight.

Aug 19th, 2007, 11:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 12:32 AM Posts: 1,054 Offline	Lol, well i only need it to lean me arm on. Does it looks bolted into the floor, or attached to the center console. Im hoping i do not have to rip it out

Aug 19th, 2007, 01:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 2,718 Offline	the arm rest is very tacky ditto popey

Aug 20th, 2007, 03:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
valk009 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 07:32 AM Posts: 85 Offline	I could be wrong but I thought there are two types of arm-rest. The one is the factorty fitted option and the second is the aftermarket version. Both are oem Mini parts, cost you and arm and leg and does not do much. I have the factory fitted one an whenever I place my arm/elbow on it and not with much force, it alreay feels as if it will snap any second. The armrest is fairly cheap made and unless you are dying for it I would suggest you to spend the money elsewhere!

Aug 20th, 2007, 04:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
moog5 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 01:32 AM Posts: 33 Offline	I have to agree with the opinions above - I specced quite a lot of extra stuff, and just chucked the armrest in without giving it a lot of thought. Now I never use it, and its the one extra I wish I hadn't bothered with...

Aug 21st, 2007, 08:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lordy I'm Behind YOU !! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ormskirk Local Time: 12:32 AM Posts: 329 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Arnbut (original) This one was a cinch to install; just needed a T-40 bit. The advantage to this type is that it opens clamshell fashion rather than slide fashion. Therefore it doesn't open unintended while shifting, etc. click photo for link: are you sure this one fits the R56 seats ?

Aug 21st, 2007, 01:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
Benny No.1 Boosted My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 382 Offline	Got some pictures of it installed 118? How mush did it cost you? was it from the States? .: R56 Cooper S : Dyno'd 192bhp :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Discs : Forge BOV : Alta CAI :.

Aug 21st, 2007, 02:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Arnbut Manic Hill-Dweller Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canton, Georgia Local Time: 07:32 PM Posts: 205 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lordy (original) are you sure this one fits the R56 seats ? It's in my R56 now... I'll try to remember to take a picture. Great place for sunglasses and it doesn't ruin the cup-holder. It's just a scootch too far forward for me, but I'm really tall. Don't lean too hard on it until you tighten the two torx bits in back of it. Safety fast, Bill

Aug 21st, 2007, 03:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
118 growl like a tiger..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Over Thuuuuure Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 21,174 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Benny No.1 (original) Got some pictures of it installed 118? How mush did it cost you? was it from the States? I don't at the mo, but I'll try and get some later if I can I think it was about £80 which I was chuffed with, as they told me it was about £99 when I phoned up to ask - I ordered it through my dealer clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

Aug 21st, 2007, 03:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
118 growl like a tiger..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Over Thuuuuure Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 21,174 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Arnbut (original) It's in my R56 now... I'll try to remember to take a picture. Great place for sunglasses and it doesn't ruin the cup-holder. It's just a scootch too far forward for me, but I'm really tall. Don't lean too hard on it until you tighten the two torx bits in back of it. do you mean the torx bits for the seat rails, or have I missed some?! clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

Aug 22nd, 2007, 02:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
Arnbut Manic Hill-Dweller Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canton, Georgia Local Time: 07:32 PM Posts: 205 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 118 (original) do you mean the torx bits for the seat rails, or have I missed some?! There's two holding screws in the back of it that weren't tight. When I leaned on it, ker-plop it went. It's a simple torx screw into a backing plate that I'd suggest you tighten straight away before installing the unit. Nothing tragic; just one of those boy-howdy surprises... Safety fast, Bill

Aug 22nd, 2007, 06:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
Benny No.1 Boosted My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 382 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 118 (original) I ordered it through my dealer What is the part no.? .: R56 Cooper S : Dyno'd 192bhp :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Discs : Forge BOV : Alta CAI :.

Aug 23rd, 2007, 02:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
118 growl like a tiger..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Over Thuuuuure Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 21,174 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Arnbut (original) There's two holding screws in the back of it that weren't tight. When I leaned on it, ker-plop it went. It's a simple torx screw into a backing plate that I'd suggest you tighten straight away before installing the unit. Nothing tragic; just one of those boy-howdy surprises... aaaah cool. yeah just checked and mine are ok thanks clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

Aug 23rd, 2007, 02:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
118 growl like a tiger..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Over Thuuuuure Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 21,174 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Benny No.1 (original) What is the part no.? umm not sure at the mo - will try and remember to have a look when I get home! clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

Aug 23rd, 2007, 11:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
Arnbut Manic Hill-Dweller Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canton, Georgia Local Time: 07:32 PM Posts: 205 Offline	Pics: Safety fast, Bill

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