CS Owners - Is the lack of center armrest annoying?

[mpizutti]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I actually prefer it that way, without the armrest. While the lack of storage is a little drawback, the improved elbow room to handle the steering wheel is very welcome. The same holds true for the much smaller door armrest on the M4cs. It makes for a better driving environment.

I now use the small cubby below the headlight switch to store wallet, keys and phone.

my gun fits it there perfect

[SD ///M4]

Originally Posted by M3GymNut

You can say either or. Stop trying to deviate from the purpose of the thread. At the end of the day don't make assumptions from the OP's question by throwing out all of this unnecessary jargon to show you obey all these rules when you yourself have broken rules before.

Wow! Do you use steroids?

[jmg]

I have to admit that I immediately missed the armrest. I didn't really know how much I used it until it was gone. Granted, I've only driven my M3CS once, and I'm sure I'll just get used to it.

[UltraMagneticAL]

Originally Posted by itrocks4u

picture please.

don't mind the steering wheel trim. i was just trying to see if i liked it. (i didn't)


i don't really mind the missing arm rest.

[Mr. Wilson]

This was a great question OP. The first time I sat in one I was immediately taken by the delete. I had an opportunity to purchase one and trade in my CP but with the mods I have done power is similar and I am not a track rat. After depreciation I just don't see the worth of purchasing such a car for my needs. Beautiful car though. Love the interior. I figure the reality is that for most guys who track the car once a year the CP is far more capable then the driver and the CS is made for those at a much higher level. As a DD I need an arm rest but I can see why the delete in a more track ready car.

The 3 and 9 o'clock argument full time is pretty funny......

[Maitre_Absolut]

Anyone making an argument for an arm rest is just pretending to making excuses not to buy one.

If you are serious about it you won't give a shit about the armrest. I didnt even notice it.

[Maitre_Absolut]

Originally Posted by UltraMagneticAL

don't mind the steering wheel trim. i was just trying to see if i liked it. (i didn't)
i don't really mind the missing arm rest.

I know you said don't mind it but something looks off. MPerformance badge looks to big and sticks out. Seems to be matte carbon instead of glossy but I think thats an option.

I went with carbon steering wheel trim and matching shift surround. Interior needs carbon to go with alcantara.

[M88Ca]

Armrest?? Never even thought about it. Do any performance focused cars have them? Gt3 doesn't, and I've never seen anyone complain. I certainly don't care.

[M88Ca]

Originally Posted by Maitre_Absolut

Anyone making an argument for an arm rest is just pretending to making excuses not to buy one.

If you are serious about it you won't give a shit about the armrest. I didnt even notice it.

[Ex_Stig]

I don't miss the armrest. Also...

I don't subscribe to the "9 & 3" driving positions at all times. Pushing it on others is a little anal retentive. [/sarcasm] Besides, how can I hold at 9 & 3 when I am texting with one hand and holding a cigarette out the window with my other?" [/sarcasm]

Finally, it is moot point, not mute point. Sorry, I'm on your side of the argument here, but he is right about this part

[M3GymNut]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

Wow! Do you use steroids?

Huh? No, do you use cocaine?

[UltraMagneticAL]

Originally Posted by Maitre_Absolut

I know you said don't mind it but something looks off. MPerformance badge looks to big and sticks out. Seems to be matte carbon instead of glossy but I think thats an option.

I went with carbon steering wheel trim and matching shift surround. Interior needs carbon to go with alcantara.

it came from my m2 electronic wheel so it's dry carbon. I'm sure wet carbon looks better in the m3

[Fender150]

There was a purple m3cs at my dealer, and a ymb m4 cp, i made no excuses, i know its a track oriented car, but i needed my climate control and arm rest sorry. There are a bunch of real performers with those options, porsches and lambos

[minn19]

No shock, but this has turned into another who is the bigger purist contest. I love the M3 and M4 CS look/performance, but I would miss the armrest and I'm not a fan of alcantara. That plus no manual means I never looked at one seriously. And I track my cars as well. Different flavors for different needs, wants likes etc.

[Maitre_Absolut]

Originally Posted by Fender150

There was a purple m3cs at my dealer, and a ymb m4 cp, i made no excuses, i know its a track oriented car, but i needed my climate control and arm rest sorry. There are a bunch of real performers with those options, porsches and lambos

BS on purple CS. Not aware of any individual color M3 CS. It does have climate control, just not dual for that one time in your life your wife wants it at 23 and you 22. Nothing is preventing you from resting your arm where the official "arm rest" would be if you are unable to hold it up.

Originally Posted by minn19

No shock, but this has turned into another who is the bigger purist contest. I love the M3 and M4 CS look/performance, but I would miss the armrest and I'm not a fan of alcantara. That plus no manual means I never looked at one seriously. And I track my cars as well. Different flavors for different needs, wants likes etc.

The manual argument is the only valid point here.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by Maitre_Absolut

The manual argument is the only valid point here.

To you maybe.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by Fender150

There was a purple m3cs at my dealer, and a ymb m4 cp, i made no excuses, i know its a track oriented car, but i needed my climate control and arm rest sorry. There are a bunch of real performers with those options, porsches and lambos

I actually find the climate control much easier to work with than the dual climate. I hated the dual climate because you can't sync them. I just want a dial for temperature, and a fan speed. That's it! The armrest is a valid point, so is the manual. However, you aren't going to get a new Porsche or Lambo for the same price as a CS.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by jmg

I actually find the climate control much easier to work with than the dual climate. I hated the dual climate because you can't sync them. I just want a dial for temperature, and a fan speed. That's it! The armrest is a valid point, so is the manual. However, you aren't going to get a new Porsche or Lambo for the same price as a CS.

I honestly can't stand the feel of alcantara either. So much so that I got a custom all leather steering wheel for my GT350. I could do the same with a CS, but add it all up and it is a deal breaker for somebody like me. It sucks because I really like the M3CS, especially at the discounts dealers are giving for them. If they offered a manual I would've done a leather steering wheel retrofit and just done without the armrest or tried to find something to replace it. Either climate control would be fine as I just set it at 70 or 71 and mess with the center dial.

Agreed on the Porsche/Lambo, but I don't think that was their point.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by minn19

I honestly can't stand the feel of alcantara either. So much so that I got a custom all leather steering wheel for my GT350. I could do the same with a CS, but add it all up and it is a deal breaker for somebody like me. It sucks because I really like the M3CS, especially at the discounts dealers are giving for them. If they offered a manual I would've done a leather steering wheel retrofit and just done without the armrest or tried to find something to replace it. Either climate control would be fine as I just set it at 70 or 71 and mess with the center dial.

Agreed on the Porsche/Lambo, but I don't think that was their point.

Tidbit: since the CS has a single zone climate system, there’s no “Center dial” temperature mixer for the dash vents.

[DML]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

Why are you resting your arm on the center console when you're driving? Your right hand should be on the steering wheel, at the 3 o'clock position. Your left hand should be on the steering wheel, at the 9 o'clock position. Arm rests are for arm chairs, in your house. The seat in your car is not for lounging, it's for holding you in the correct position while you're driving.

I've never rested my arm on the center console while driving, in any car.

I'll assume that you positively never drink coffee or bottled water while doing your "travels" after all, you're consistently @ 3 & 9

[minn19]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Tidbit: since the CS has a single zone climate system, there’s no “Center dial” temperature mixer for the dash vents.

That does kind of suck. Sounds dumb, but I’ve loved that feature in all of my BMWs.

[shortseller]

Not for the one armed man from “The Fugitive” I suspect.