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ned78 · Nov 30th, 2007, 09:28 AM

Hey guys,

Thought you might be interested in this. I just retrofitted an armrest into my 2005 R53 works, and had the Alpine IDA-X001 headunit, plumbed into my HK system using Mikey's HK enabler. The iPod cable that comes with the headunit is very very long, so I decided to run it up to the armrest, and let the iPod live inside where no one sees it, and it doesn't take up a cup holder, or need a no-holes mount. I've since replaced the silver cupholder/gearstick trims with leather JCW ones.

118 · Nov 30th, 2007, 10:18 AM

excellent idea

..Blackadder.. · Dec 2nd, 2007, 07:43 AM

Very nice just out of interest is that an oem armrest?

Pobsey · Dec 2nd, 2007, 08:07 AM

I've done the same thing with the icelink plus cable, but you have to mount the icelink electrics under the gear stick gator

ned78 · Dec 2nd, 2007, 10:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ..Blackadder.. (original)

Very nice just out of interest is that an oem armrest?

Yup, I ordered up all the bits to retrofit it, I did have the option of the armrest that just bolts under the seats, but I preferred the option of the original.

Cooper-G · Dec 2nd, 2007, 09:31 PM

When you ordered the arm rest, do you also get that extra center console bit or was that already on your car?

My Feb 2004 MCS doesn't have that lovely looking center console bit and would like to add it because the coin tray area would be a prime place to mount my input device for the Nokie CK-20W Car Kit.

I too have the Alpine iDA-X001 so would probably put my iPod in it too

If the Center Console bit doesn't come with the arm rest, any ideas where I can get that bit from too, I trust all I need to do is relocate the tyre pressure reset switch thingy.

ned78 · Dec 2nd, 2007, 10:22 PM

All the console comes, but if you choose, you can order the facelift console without the armrest too!

..Blackadder.. · Dec 2nd, 2007, 10:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper-G (original)

When you ordered the arm rest, do you also get that extra center console bit or was that already on your car?

My Feb 2004 MCS doesn't have that lovely looking center console bit and would like to add it because the coin tray area would be a prime place to mount my input device for the Nokie CK-20W Car Kit.

I too have the Alpine iDA-X001 so would probably put my iPod in it too

If the Center Console bit doesn't come with the arm rest, any ideas where I can get that bit from too, I trust all I need to do is relocate the tyre pressure reset switch thingy.

Or you check out the classifieds page 2 one for sale for £15

Cooper-G · Dec 3rd, 2007, 12:45 PM

How brilliant of you to point that out!!

One question though, I have a Feb 2004 Pre-facelift R53 MCS tin top. The seller advertises it to fit 2004 - 2006 convertible, so will it fit mine? Have people upgraded their non-facelift center consoles to facelift center consoles before? Is there any difference between the convertible center console and the tin top console?

ned78 · Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:21 PM

Absolutely no difference whatsoever, you'll be grand!

Pobsey · Dec 3rd, 2007, 05:48 PM

the convertable centre console is shorter than the hard top

Cooper-G · Dec 3rd, 2007, 07:17 PM

Totally confused now

One says it fits, t'other says it doesn't

Anyone else want to comment?

G.

ned78 · Dec 4th, 2007, 01:06 PM

Just checked the part numbers for the retrofit kit for the armrest for the R52 Cooper S Cabrio, and the R53 Cooper S Hatch, and they're the same, so you shouldn't have an issue Cooper G.

Nath316 · Dec 4th, 2007, 05:13 PM

Lateral thinking well done

'COOPERMAN' · Dec 8th, 2007, 11:23 AM

Where would i get one of these armrests from?

'COOPERMAN' · Dec 16th, 2007, 02:24 PM

Anybody?!
Will the centre console be the same for my 2002 Mini Cooper aswell as the Cooper-S and convertible?

How hard is it to change the centre console over, are there any guides?!

ned78 · Dec 16th, 2007, 10:58 PM

Cooperman, if you read the few posts above you, there's a wealth of information in them.

Nov 30th, 2007, 09:28 AM	#1
ned78 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cork, Ireland Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 290 Offline	iPod install into armrest Hey guys, Thought you might be interested in this. I just retrofitted an armrest into my 2005 R53 works, and had the Alpine IDA-X001 headunit, plumbed into my HK system using Mikey's HK enabler. The iPod cable that comes with the headunit is very very long, so I decided to run it up to the armrest, and let the iPod live inside where no one sees it, and it doesn't take up a cup holder, or need a no-holes mount. I've since replaced the silver cupholder/gearstick trims with leather JCW ones. MINI Club of Ireland - Modern MINI Magazine's UK and Ireland Club of the Year 2007

Nov 30th, 2007, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
118 KitKat Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 19,304 Offline	excellent idea * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

Dec 2nd, 2007, 10:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
ned78 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cork, Ireland Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 290 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ..Blackadder.. (original) Very nice just out of interest is that an oem armrest? Yup, I ordered up all the bits to retrofit it, I did have the option of the armrest that just bolts under the seats, but I preferred the option of the original. MINI Club of Ireland - Modern MINI Magazine's UK and Ireland Club of the Year 2007

Dec 2nd, 2007, 10:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
ned78 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cork, Ireland Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 290 Offline	All the console comes, but if you choose, you can order the facelift console without the armrest too! MINI Club of Ireland - Modern MINI Magazine's UK and Ireland Club of the Year 2007

Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
ned78 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cork, Ireland Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 290 Offline	Absolutely no difference whatsoever, you'll be grand! MINI Club of Ireland - Modern MINI Magazine's UK and Ireland Club of the Year 2007

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Dec 2nd, 2007, 07:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 867 Offline	Very nice just out of interest is that an oem armrest?

Dec 2nd, 2007, 08:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 3,150 Offline	I've done the same thing with the icelink plus cable, but you have to mount the icelink electrics under the gear stick gator

Dec 2nd, 2007, 09:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cooper-G MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Derby Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 24 Offline	When you ordered the arm rest, do you also get that extra center console bit or was that already on your car? My Feb 2004 MCS doesn't have that lovely looking center console bit and would like to add it because the coin tray area would be a prime place to mount my input device for the Nokie CK-20W Car Kit. I too have the Alpine iDA-X001 so would probably put my iPod in it too If the Center Console bit doesn't come with the arm rest, any ideas where I can get that bit from too, I trust all I need to do is relocate the tyre pressure reset switch thingy.

Dec 2nd, 2007, 10:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 867 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper-G (original) When you ordered the arm rest, do you also get that extra center console bit or was that already on your car? My Feb 2004 MCS doesn't have that lovely looking center console bit and would like to add it because the coin tray area would be a prime place to mount my input device for the Nokie CK-20W Car Kit. I too have the Alpine iDA-X001 so would probably put my iPod in it too If the Center Console bit doesn't come with the arm rest, any ideas where I can get that bit from too, I trust all I need to do is relocate the tyre pressure reset switch thingy. Or you check out the classifieds page 2 one for sale for £15

Dec 3rd, 2007, 12:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cooper-G MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Derby Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 24 Offline	How brilliant of you to point that out!! One question though, I have a Feb 2004 Pre-facelift R53 MCS tin top. The seller advertises it to fit 2004 - 2006 convertible, so will it fit mine? Have people upgraded their non-facelift center consoles to facelift center consoles before? Is there any difference between the convertible center console and the tin top console?

Dec 3rd, 2007, 05:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 3,150 Offline	the convertable centre console is shorter than the hard top

Dec 3rd, 2007, 07:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cooper-G MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Derby Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 24 Offline	Totally confused now One says it fits, t'other says it doesn't Anyone else want to comment? G.

Dec 4th, 2007, 01:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
ned78 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cork, Ireland Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 290 Offline	Just checked the part numbers for the retrofit kit for the armrest for the R52 Cooper S Cabrio, and the R53 Cooper S Hatch, and they're the same, so you shouldn't have an issue Cooper G. MINI Club of Ireland - Modern MINI Magazine's UK and Ireland Club of the Year 2007

Dec 4th, 2007, 05:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Nath316 I'm avin 'oops Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rugby Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 937 Offline	Lateral thinking well done More Air + More Fuel = More Power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dec 8th, 2007, 11:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
'COOPERMAN' MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Shire (Wilts) Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 140 Offline	Where would i get one of these armrests from?

Dec 16th, 2007, 02:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
'COOPERMAN' MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Shire (Wilts) Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 140 Offline	Anybody?! Will the centre console be the same for my 2002 Mini Cooper aswell as the Cooper-S and convertible? How hard is it to change the centre console over, are there any guides?!

Dec 16th, 2007, 10:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
ned78 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cork, Ireland Local Time: 11:18 PM Posts: 290 Offline	Cooperman, if you read the few posts above you, there's a wealth of information in them. MINI Club of Ireland - Modern MINI Magazine's UK and Ireland Club of the Year 2007

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