Centre Armrest + Tweeters OPTIONAL?

[Gibson]

erm.... are they? and does this mean the front or rear armrest? and where are the tweeters located if they are standard because mine has a little pair on the rear shelf which i presumed where an addition by the previous owner....

[Sanchez]

the tweeters are on the inside of the wing mirrors.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-e30- ... 0260677644

dont think BMW did a center armrest for the front.

[Gibson]

I think i have those... and i have a rear centre armrest that was an option?

i didnt think they did a front one either but i had to ask... its beginning to look like my car had some good options for a 320

[lowey]

dont think BMW did a center armrest for the front.[/quote]


They certainly did!! Do a search on here, will throw some pics up.

These are NLA from BMW now, they come up on Ebay from time to time...there is 1 on American Ebay @ $300 I think.

[Dan318-is]

dont think BMW did a center armrest for the front.

They certainly did!! Do a search on here, will throw some pics up.

These are NLA from BMW now, they come up on Ebay from time to time...there is 1 on American Ebay @ $300 I think. [/quote]

I have one for sale

[cypriot_boy_2k7]

how much dan?

[Dan318-is]

Not sure, its going on ebay i will post a link up as & when. Offers by Pms i suppose!

I think the armrest may have been standard in some models in the US but it wasnt standard in anything over here.

[Cabgirl]

The tweeters retailed at 27.66 exclusive VAT less 10% discount



The armrest retailed at £125.48 excl VAT less discount £132.69



I've got these in my car. They were extras. Very nice extras, hence why I got them.

[lenny-d]

The tweeters retailed at 27.66 exclusive VAT less 10% discount



The armrest retailed at £125.48 excl VAT less discount £132.69



I've got these in my car. They were extras. Very nice extras, hence why I got them.

What's the switch behind the gear stick for never seen that before or is it something to do with the cab

[Cabgirl]

It's to do with my Pioneer hifi system. It's a voice recognition gadget.

[gazza]

the armrest is deffo still available at the dealers but the price has not dropped much

[Cloggy Saint]

I'd like an arm rest but really don't like the look of the BMW centre arm rest. The bracket that fixes it to the console just looks too non oem. I'd prefer to have the grandad style E34 retractable ones. Are they a feasable retro-fit to E30 sports seats?

[lenny-d]

I'd like an arm rest but really don't like the look of the BMW centre arm rest. The bracket that fixes it to the console just looks too non oem. I'd prefer to have the grandad style E34 retractable ones. Are they a feasable retro-fit to E30 sports seats?

My thoughts exactly, that arm rest looks like an after thought.

[jbh]

What's the switch behind the gear stick for never seen that before or is it something to do with the cab

are you talking about the sport box switch?

[RICKESH]

does the armrest pictured have cupholders??

any info greatly apprciated !!! pm me please as im about to place an order


regards

[B7]

I don't like those arm rests. They look like a halfords bolt on from the 70's to me.

[frogman]

i don't think the armrest is original bmw. It is made by someone else specifically for e30s (correct me if i'm wrong?). You have to drill holes in the centre console and bolts are visible afterwards. It doesn't look like a factory job...

[Bally]

Hi they are made by bmw and sold by dealers and they also have a slide out for 2 cup holders ,

[B7]

i don't think the armrest is original bmw. It is made by someone else specifically for e30s (correct me if i'm wrong?). You have to drill holes in the centre console and bolts are visible afterwards. It doesn't look like a factory job...

They are a BMW option. Thats what surprised me when I first saw one. I think they look a bit Chad Valley to be honest.

[frogman]

you'd have thought that they could have made a better effort than that!


The tweeters are nice though, are rear tweeters available also? What was the best factory sound system available? There is a top class harmon/kardon optional system in the e36 that could wake the dead!

[Ziggy]

I think they look a bit Chad Valley to be honest.

Too true!

E36 might be an option... I've not looked at it in any detail though. E34 ones would be great.

[Morat]

I take it the tweeter pods are NLA? My last lot ended up in the crusher :/

[B7]

I think they look a bit Chad Valley to be honest.

Too true!

E36 might be an option... I've not looked at it in any detail though. E34 ones would be great.

Another option are e34 arm rests. One on each seat. Not a hard job I hear. Problem I have though is how many e34 front arm rests do you see in Indigo Just my luck to choose a rare colour trim.

[Daryll]

I've got an X type jag armrest that is the perfect fit for the E30 but I'm just not sure about putting someting non BMW in there. Can't deceide whether it should go in or not.

I've got the tweeters, but I was never prepared to pay £130 for an armrest that frankly looks pony.

[bss325i]

I take it the tweeter pods are NLA? My last lot ended up in the crusher :/

99% sure they are as i asked the dealer last year and they were then although some things that are NLA become availabe again but i would say tweeter pods being unlikely.

[Litespeed]

I have ione of those arm rests, they make look "Chad Valley" , but they are bloody comfortable after being so used to one in an e36!!!

[B7]

I have ione of those arm rests, they make look "Chad Valley" , but they are bloody comfortable after being so used to one in an e36!!!

Looks over practicality? Always a difficult one. All three of my 5 series had armrests and so does my e36 cab and i agree. They were confortable.

But I still wouldn't screw one of these in my beloved e30. Personal choice I suppose.

[daimlerman]

How tricky is E34 armrests into E30? My E34 breaker has them and I am a grandad so therefore qualify...

[B7]

As far as i know malc it's a case of stripping the side bolster down to the frame. I'm not 100% sure but I think the hole to mount the arm rest is already there. It's just a case of fitting the mount and retrimming the bolster and fitting the armrest when it's back together. Don't hold me to it though. I've never done one but have studied the parts and I reckon it's a goer. Lets face it, e34 sports seats had them most of the time.

Will Malc give it a go. They are nice thee34 ones as they hinge back and sit adjacent to the bolster. Plus as theres 2, if the passenger don't want his, he don't have to have it

[daimlerman]

If I get time I will have a look,but I enjoyed smokin round in the 525 with both elbows at rest...