Centre Console Arm Rest

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Post Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:11 pm

I'm sure this is a topic that's been discussed on here before,but I want to fit an arm rest to my Tourer and I'm stuck.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to where to start ?Has anyone modified one from another model or manufacturer that can point me in the right direction ?
I find myself leaning on the passenger seat while driving and it's a little uncomfortable.
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Post Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:48 am

an E30 is available but costs stupid money and are available from the manufacturer in Germany (they were made by a 3rd party for BMW and offered as an optional extra), better off fitting one from an E36 or an even cheaper universal one.
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Post Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:55 am

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Post Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:07 am

and have a look at this one ..

http://www.woodcompany.com/bmwpage30.htm

someone bought one I think sometime ago and loved it

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ight=woods
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Post Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:06 pm

now that one from the wood company doesn't seem half bad, no prices for it though.
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Post Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:08 pm

i've just mailed them and asked about UK distribution, we'll see what i get back.
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Post Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:17 pm

If you read my other link it says about €110
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Post Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:40 pm

Thanks for the info.
All things considered I've gone for the universal fit with the intention of having the plastic padded top refitted with black leather to match the rest of my interior.
Will attempt to post a couple of pics when I get it fitted.