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del115 · Feb 9th, 2008, 09:25 PM

Love it or hate, seems opinion is devided although I must admit that when I first saw it out of the box the name 'Heath Robinson' did spring to my mind.
Well now it is fitted and it doesn't look too bad.
What it has done is got rid of the ache I experienced in my left lower back after journeys of 50 miles or more.
Guess I must slouch but having my elbow resting on something has done the trick.

So is it worth it -- @ £120 fitted probably not
Does it look good -- see pics, not bad down but a bit silly in the raised position imho
Other issues -- renders the handbrake unusable when in the down position

As I said love it or hate it

Del

KPKalle · Feb 9th, 2008, 09:36 PM

I ordered bluetooth with my R56 S. That gave me MFSW and the armrest (docking bay for the mobile). I don't use any of those functions lol .... there's no docking option for my mobile - Samsung- and cruise isn't needed in the UK in my opinion.

Anyway I don't like the armrest .... seems pointless to me. I drive with both hands on the steering wheel and don't need to lean my arms on anything

118 · Feb 9th, 2008, 10:05 PM

I fitted the arm rest in my R56 S and couldn't be without it now!

del115 · Feb 9th, 2008, 10:09 PM

Must be an age thing.
Senior Clubber say it all, I was very nearly old enough to drive when the original Mini came out.

Del

Yellow/Black OneD · Feb 10th, 2008, 08:34 PM

Im 24 years old (Suppose that is quite old) and would not be without my arm rest for 1 minute, I love it!

Also love how the silver bit around the armrest glows with the mood lights

clubmanlover · Feb 11th, 2008, 09:52 AM

Ok -- I was following the conversation fine until the "im 24, suppose that is quite old" part --- just keep that kind of thing to yourself whipper-snapper!!!

Yellow/Black OneD · Feb 12th, 2008, 09:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by clubmanlover (original)

Ok -- I was following the conversation fine until the "im 24, suppose that is quite old" part --- just keep that kind of thing to yourself whipper-snapper!!!

Sorry.............I have got the odd grey hair apperaing now though

bob corbishley · Feb 12th, 2008, 02:22 PM

How tall are you guys?

I had one of these armrests fitted last week and had to have it taken out immediately. I could neither pull the handbrake with it down, nor could I reach the gearlever with it up?

I'm 5'11" and have the seat quite far back (about 2" between the seat back and the rear seat base). When I raise the armrest it just sat pointing vertically a long way forward of the seat back so it was right where my left elbow wanted to be.

Feb 9th, 2008, 09:25 PM	#1
del115 Senior Clubber Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Carmarthenshire Local Time: 03:46 AM Posts: 37 Offline	Centre Armrest -- Fitted Love it or hate, seems opinion is devided although I must admit that when I first saw it out of the box the name 'Heath Robinson' did spring to my mind. Well now it is fitted and it doesn't look too bad. What it has done is got rid of the ache I experienced in my left lower back after journeys of 50 miles or more. Guess I must slouch but having my elbow resting on something has done the trick. So is it worth it -- @ £120 fitted probably not Does it look good -- see pics, not bad down but a bit silly in the raised position imho Other issues -- renders the handbrake unusable when in the down position As I said love it or hate it Del Attached Thumbnails Del

Feb 9th, 2008, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 03:46 AM Posts: 21,177 Offline	I ordered bluetooth with my R56 S. That gave me MFSW and the armrest (docking bay for the mobile). I don't use any of those functions lol .... there's no docking option for my mobile - Samsung- and cruise isn't needed in the UK in my opinion. Anyway I don't like the armrest .... seems pointless to me. I drive with both hands on the steering wheel and don't need to lean my arms on anything Global Moderator

Feb 9th, 2008, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
118 KitKat Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 03:46 AM Posts: 19,306 Offline	I fitted the arm rest in my R56 S and couldn't be without it now! * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

Feb 9th, 2008, 10:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
del115 Senior Clubber Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Carmarthenshire Local Time: 03:46 AM Posts: 37 Offline	Must be an age thing. Senior Clubber say it all, I was very nearly old enough to drive when the original Mini came out. Del Del

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Feb 10th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Yellow/Black OneD Clubman D Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 03:46 AM Posts: 1,312 Offline	Im 24 years old (Suppose that is quite old) and would not be without my arm rest for 1 minute, I love it! Also love how the silver bit around the armrest glows with the mood lights

Feb 11th, 2008, 09:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
clubmanlover MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 14 Offline	Ok -- I was following the conversation fine until the "im 24, suppose that is quite old" part --- just keep that kind of thing to yourself whipper-snapper!!!

Feb 12th, 2008, 09:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Yellow/Black OneD Clubman D Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 03:46 AM Posts: 1,312 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by clubmanlover (original) Ok -- I was following the conversation fine until the "im 24, suppose that is quite old" part --- just keep that kind of thing to yourself whipper-snapper!!! Sorry.............I have got the odd grey hair apperaing now though

Feb 12th, 2008, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
bob corbishley MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 03:46 AM Posts: 138 Offline	How tall are you guys? I had one of these armrests fitted last week and had to have it taken out immediately. I could neither pull the handbrake with it down, nor could I reach the gearlever with it up? I'm 5'11" and have the seat quite far back (about 2" between the seat back and the rear seat base). When I raise the armrest it just sat pointing vertically a long way forward of the seat back so it was right where my left elbow wanted to be.

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