got a new armrest :)

[KooperCrazy]

I bought a new armrest for my Mini, the installation requires me drilling it into the back cup holder do you think this would hurt my Mini ?


-KooperCrazy

[Paul]

Yep. Poor thing.



Wont do any long term harm, think of it as a piercing.

[KooperCrazy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Yep. Poor thing.



Wont do any long term harm, think of it as a piercing.

well i did it and it looks great !

its great for those long drives and your in 5th gear and cant rest your hand on the shift knob. i bought it from woodcompanyusa.com if anyone is looking for one they shipped it pretty quickly.

-KooperCrazy

[scooterboy]

I have one of those I'd love to sell if anyone wants one for a lot less than retail.

[KooperCrazy]

Quote: Originally Posted by scooterboy

I have one of those I'd love to sell if anyone wants one for a lot less than retail.

why do you want to sell it ?

[scooterboy]

When fully open, it still isn't quite long enough for me to rest much more than the tip of my elbow on it. It's because I'm not tall (5' 7"), so my seat is positioned relatively close to the steering wheel. I thought I'd be satisfied with that, but I'd really like one that's longer.

The only one I've seen that looks like it extends further than this one is the mini-fini armrest. It's pricy though, so I'd like to sell the one I have before trying that one.

For someone taller than me (who would have their seat further back), it would work great. It's a fine product - no complaints about the quality.

Here's pics of it and my install: LINK

[KooperCrazy]

Quote: Originally Posted by scooterboy

When fully open, it still isn't quite long enough for me to rest much more than the tip of my elbow on it. It's because I'm not tall (5' 7"), so my seat is positioned relatively close to the steering wheel. I thought I'd be satisfied with that, but I'd really like one that's longer.

The only one I've seen that looks like it extends further than this one is the mini-fini armrest. It's pricy though, so I'd like to sell the one I have before trying that one.

For someone taller than me (who would have their seat further back), it would work great. It's a fine product - no complaints about the quality.

Here's pics of it and my install: LINK

Thats the one that i got, it was a little more pricey but yes the top slides forward and im able to use it as an 'arm'rest and when sliding it forward you can use the inside for storage.. i will post pics later today of it installed

-KooperCrazy

[KooperCrazy]

Quote: Originally Posted by KooperCrazy

Thats the one that i got, it was a little more pricey but yes the top slides forward and im able to use it as an 'arm'rest and when sliding it forward you can use the inside for storage.. i will post pics later today of it installed

-KooperCrazy

got some pics of the armrest
Check out my gallery i have them uploaded in there

its really nice to lean on when im driving my 110mile round trip a day. It folds upward in between the seats when im doing city local driving and dont need it.

-KooperCrazy

[KooperCrazy]

i didnt want to waste a whole new thread on this, if anyone comes accross this one might know..

Does the MINI have a factory alarm system?

-KooperCrazy

[Olly.]

Quote: Originally Posted by KooperCrazy

i didnt want to waste a whole new thread on this, if anyone comes accross this one might know..

Does the MINI have a factory alarm system?

-KooperCrazy

Yeah I do, any reason you want to know

[scooterboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by KooperCrazy

Does the MINI have a factory alarm system?

It really should be in its own thread just so the topic title accurately reflects the contents.

That said, it actually shouldn't be in its own thread because the subject has been covered so many time before. The Search function is your friend.

That also said, every MINI has an engine immobilizer which will keep the engine from starting unless a genuine key is near the ignition. The MINI alarm (siren, motion sensor, tilt sensor) is a separate option.

[KooperCrazy]

Quote: Originally Posted by scooterboy

It really should be in its own thread just so the topic title accurately reflects the contents.

That said, it actually shouldn't be in its own thread because the subject has been covered so many time before. The Search function is your friend.

That also said, every MINI has an engine immobilizer which will keep the engine from starting unless a genuine key is near the ignition. The MINI alarm (siren, motion sensor, tilt sensor) is a separate option.

i figured it was talked about to death,
so the alarm is a separate feature, but by default it has an engine shutdown feature

Thanks
-KooperCrazy