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'COOPERMAN' · Dec 8th, 2007, 11:20 AM

Hey all,

I was just wondering if anybody on here knew where i could get a cheap armrest from for my 2002 mini? I was hoping to buy the model which i could store items in!

Will any armrest fit or will i have to get one specific to my model, year etc....

I was hoping to purchase one for christmas so a won't to get one in the next week or so.

Thanks

KEL

mikbmini · Dec 8th, 2007, 11:27 AM

I think the genuine one is £100 or so, but it depends on what you call cheap I guess. If you want a quality one I would steer clear of the universal ones as I guess they won't be the best. If you went for the genuine one I think that the lead time would be 3 days or so from BMW if they order it in.

'COOPERMAN' · Dec 8th, 2007, 06:10 PM

Thanks, anybody with any comments on the aftermarket mini rests?

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Dec 10th, 2007, 07:36 AM

I'm not too sure I'd want to fit a "cheap" armrest in mine

I'd rather do without and save the cash!

At the other end of the spectrum there's always:

GT TUNING PERFORMANCE Posh Mini Styling

I've never tried an armrest in a MINI, but I'd be concerned that it would get in the way of gearchanges and the hand brake....

Tigger.

MINI-Bob · Dec 10th, 2007, 05:25 PM

Why do you need a penknife in your tool kit? Surely that counts are a deadly weapon. As would the maglite if it was of the larger variety!

NeuroBeaker · Dec 10th, 2007, 05:34 PM

Hmmm... I too would be worried about gear changes and handbrake accessibility when fitting an armrest in a car as small as the MINI.

Best to drive enthusiastically enough to keep booth hands busy at all times.

I'm pretty sure the police with be none-too-happy with the penknife. As for the MagLight, I've got a full-sized version in my glovebox.

Ramon · Dec 10th, 2007, 05:43 PM

I've had one fitted as an option when I ordered new. Its too far back to interfere with either gear stick or handbrake.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Dec 10th, 2007, 05:43 PM

Anything can be classed as an offensive weapon - it's the intent that's important. Depending on what you were planning on doing with it, a tea spoon, or even a pencil sharpener, could be classed as an offensive weapon! I always carry a decent penknife with me in the car and it's used (legally) daily...

I once asked a Hells Angel why he carried an axe with him on his bike and he said it was for chopping fire wood while camping, apparently

....

NeuroBeaker · Dec 11th, 2007, 10:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

I once asked a Hells Angel why he carried an axe with him on his bike and he said it was for chopping fire wood while camping, apparently

....

LOL!

Yep, and those red stains on the blade were from... erm... red sycamore trees?

Or squirrels that got in the way?

ScottyBoy · Dec 11th, 2007, 11:00 AM

How about these few, fairly cheap....

MINI COOPER ARMREST Accoudoir Armlehne Apoyabrazos on eBay, also Centre Consoles Dashboards, Interior Styling, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 23-Dec-07 03:06:56 GMT)

An armrest for a Mini MINI from 2001 on eBay, also, Mini, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 13-Dec-07 09:16:26 GMT)

You get what you pay for though i guess!

Scott

'COOPERMAN' · Dec 15th, 2007, 04:36 PM

Has anybody got either of the above in their mini, if so how easily were they fitted and are you pleased with them?!

MINI-Bob · Dec 15th, 2007, 10:00 PM

Not got any feedback as i don't have one, but this link might give you an idea of how to fit them.

http://motoringfile.com/files/mini_armrest.pdf

Think from this MINI reckon it's a 10-15min job.

Randall Raines · Dec 16th, 2007, 12:34 AM

If you do get one off eBay or secondhand make sure it's out of an R50 or R53 solid roof (sunroofs included) as I had one at the side for ages out of a R52 or R53 soft top and when I went to fit it into an R50 for the other ½, the base / centre console is about 1 inch / 20cm shorter

, this was a genuine OEM one though, you can get others that fasten to the seat base's and some are universal. ie fit hard tops & soft tops.

This will also apply vice-versa to anybody reading this thread

.

'COOPERMAN' · Dec 16th, 2007, 02:19 PM

Cheers matey!!

I won't mind getting a cheaper one, but then my mum always tought me 'You get what you pay for?!' and i think this may apply here?!?

Randall Raines · Dec 17th, 2007, 02:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 'COOPERMAN' (original)

Cheers matey!!

I won't mind getting a cheaper one, but then my mum always tought me 'You get what you pay for?!' and i think this may apply here?!?

When you think back, mum's are always right in the end, even if you didn't think so at the time

.

The genuine ones are good & good quality, the cheaper universal ones, you don't know what your getting until it arrives, some can be quite good and others are absolutely rubbish, some people probably don't even fit them, they will all be on eBay as unwanted Christmas presents in the New Year

.

I have seen some genuine used ones, not even complete, do stupid money on eBay from time to time just because they're quite rare

.

'COOPERMAN' · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:04 PM

Yeh, may have to to risk it for a biscuit!! Another one of me mums sayings are 'You never know, until you try'
Not sure which of the 2 I should listen most too?!

Where would the best (and cheapest) place to get an Genuine rest from (except mini of course?!)

Dec 8th, 2007, 11:20 AM	#1
'COOPERMAN' MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Shire (Wilts) Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 140 Offline	A cheap Arm Rest Hey all, I was just wondering if anybody on here knew where i could get a cheap armrest from for my 2002 mini? I was hoping to buy the model which i could store items in! Will any armrest fit or will i have to get one specific to my model, year etc.... I was hoping to purchase one for christmas so a won't to get one in the next week or so. Thanks KEL

Dec 10th, 2007, 07:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 4,512 Offline	I'm not too sure I'd want to fit a "cheap" armrest in mine I'd rather do without and save the cash! At the other end of the spectrum there's always: GT TUNING PERFORMANCE Posh Mini Styling I've never tried an armrest in a MINI, but I'd be concerned that it would get in the way of gearchanges and the hand brake.... Tigger. May 08: No longer posting on Mini2. In future I can always be contacted HERE

Dec 10th, 2007, 05:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 5,756 Offline	Hmmm... I too would be worried about gear changes and handbrake accessibility when fitting an armrest in a car as small as the MINI. Best to drive enthusiastically enough to keep booth hands busy at all times. I'm pretty sure the police with be none-too-happy with the penknife. As for the MagLight, I've got a full-sized version in my glovebox. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

Dec 10th, 2007, 05:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 4,512 Offline	Anything can be classed as an offensive weapon - it's the intent that's important. Depending on what you were planning on doing with it, a tea spoon, or even a pencil sharpener, could be classed as an offensive weapon! I always carry a decent penknife with me in the car and it's used (legally) daily... I once asked a Hells Angel why he carried an axe with him on his bike and he said it was for chopping fire wood while camping, apparently .... May 08: No longer posting on Mini2. In future I can always be contacted HERE

Dec 11th, 2007, 10:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 5,756 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) I once asked a Hells Angel why he carried an axe with him on his bike and he said it was for chopping fire wood while camping, apparently .... LOL! Yep, and those red stains on the blade were from... erm... red sycamore trees? Or squirrels that got in the way? * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

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Dec 8th, 2007, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
mikbmini No MINI no more :( My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tunbridge Wells Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 245 Offline	I think the genuine one is £100 or so, but it depends on what you call cheap I guess. If you want a quality one I would steer clear of the universal ones as I guess they won't be the best. If you went for the genuine one I think that the lead time would be 3 days or so from BMW if they order it in.

Dec 8th, 2007, 06:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
'COOPERMAN' MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Shire (Wilts) Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 140 Offline	Thanks, anybody with any comments on the aftermarket mini rests?

Dec 10th, 2007, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
MINI-Bob I want that one! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ont 'thmoors Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 126 Offline	Why do you need a penknife in your tool kit? Surely that counts are a deadly weapon. As would the maglite if it was of the larger variety!

Dec 10th, 2007, 05:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ramon MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Madeira Island: Local Time: 12:58 PM Posts: 81 Offline	I've had one fitted as an option when I ordered new. Its too far back to interfere with either gear stick or handbrake.

Dec 11th, 2007, 11:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 2,873 Offline	How about these few, fairly cheap.... MINI COOPER ARMREST Accoudoir Armlehne Apoyabrazos on eBay, also Centre Consoles Dashboards, Interior Styling, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 23-Dec-07 03:06:56 GMT) An armrest for a Mini MINI from 2001 on eBay, also, Mini, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 13-Dec-07 09:16:26 GMT) You get what you pay for though i guess! Scott

Dec 15th, 2007, 04:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
'COOPERMAN' MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Shire (Wilts) Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 140 Offline	Has anybody got either of the above in their mini, if so how easily were they fitted and are you pleased with them?!

Dec 15th, 2007, 10:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
MINI-Bob I want that one! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ont 'thmoors Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 126 Offline	Not got any feedback as i don't have one, but this link might give you an idea of how to fit them. http://motoringfile.com/files/mini_armrest.pdf Think from this MINI reckon it's a 10-15min job.

Dec 16th, 2007, 12:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
Randall Raines MINI & other ½ both whine Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Messing with a MINI Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 521 Offline	If you do get one off eBay or secondhand make sure it's out of an R50 or R53 solid roof (sunroofs included) as I had one at the side for ages out of a R52 or R53 soft top and when I went to fit it into an R50 for the other ½, the base / centre console is about 1 inch / 20cm shorter , this was a genuine OEM one though, you can get others that fasten to the seat base's and some are universal. ie fit hard tops & soft tops. This will also apply vice-versa to anybody reading this thread . Destined to live life £5 behind. Disclaimer

Dec 16th, 2007, 02:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
'COOPERMAN' MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Shire (Wilts) Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 140 Offline	Cheers matey!! I won't mind getting a cheaper one, but then my mum always tought me 'You get what you pay for?!' and i think this may apply here?!?

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Dec 17th, 2007, 02:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
Randall Raines MINI & other ½ both whine Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Messing with a MINI Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 521 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 'COOPERMAN' (original) Cheers matey!! I won't mind getting a cheaper one, but then my mum always tought me 'You get what you pay for?!' and i think this may apply here?!? When you think back, mum's are always right in the end, even if you didn't think so at the time . The genuine ones are good & good quality, the cheaper universal ones, you don't know what your getting until it arrives, some can be quite good and others are absolutely rubbish, some people probably don't even fit them, they will all be on eBay as unwanted Christmas presents in the New Year . I have seen some genuine used ones, not even complete, do stupid money on eBay from time to time just because they're quite rare . Destined to live life £5 behind. Disclaimer

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
'COOPERMAN' MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Shire (Wilts) Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 140 Offline	Yeh, may have to to risk it for a biscuit!! Another one of me mums sayings are 'You never know, until you try' Not sure which of the 2 I should listen most too?! Where would the best (and cheapest) place to get an Genuine rest from (except mini of course?!)

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