DIY: M Performance Arm Rest Install

braunthalf · 02-23-2017, 12:25 AM

Thank you, Just got done installing mine. Your instructions helped me a lot!

HKMP7 · 02-23-2017, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by braunthalf

Thank you, Just got done installing mine. Your instructions helped me a lot!

No problem glad I could help.

Aztecspec · 05-19-2017, 12:52 PM

I just installed mine and this made it really easy. Thanks!

HKMP7 · 05-19-2017, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Aztecspec

I just installed mine and this made it really easy. Thanks!

No problem
You're welcome

MSCD · 06-23-2017, 06:25 PM

OP thanks again for this - installed my Father's Day present today! Goes nicely with my shifter and surround! Wish I could find the insert for the steering wheel in the same style carbon!

Icaro · 11-05-2017, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Thanks for the DIY...just installed mine on my F30...

thanks to Desborough for the arm rest!

It´s very difficult change only the carbon piece??

ImGoingPlaces · 11-07-2017, 02:53 PM

looks really nice i think i want this. we have the same exact set up in our interiors

BIGW0RM · 11-07-2017, 03:29 PM

I hate mine. I wish I had the stock leather one. I just like how the leather feels.

If anyone in SOCAL wants this for your stock RED one. I will trade. Your's must be NEW or like new. Mine has 8K on it.

THEROK · 11-29-2017, 08:18 PM

This was a 3 out of 5 difficulty for me. Lol

Took me a solid 20 minutes. Thanks for the instructions.

HKMP7 · 11-29-2017, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by THEROK

This was a 3 out of 5 difficulty for me. Lol

Took me a solid 20 minutes. Thanks for the instructions.

No problem glad I could help

Tommy L Garage · 02-07-2018, 09:23 AM

This was super helpful. Thanks OP.

I made a how to video based on your instructions:

HKMP7 · 02-07-2018, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tomedkaz

This was super helpful. Thanks OP.

I made a how to video based on your instructions:

Awesome thanks!
That will help a lot of people.

smashgordon123 · 03-28-2018, 10:34 PM

10 minutes in and out for me... no problems.

well worth it.

LukeM15 · 07-16-2018, 07:14 PM

Bmw quote me 80.00 to Install

Mandi90TT · 07-18-2018, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LukeM15

Bmw quote me 80.00 to Install

That doesn't surprise me.

louielouie · 07-18-2018, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by smashgordon123

10 minutes in and out for me... no problems.

well worth it.

That's what she said.

Ian1973 · 07-19-2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HKMP7

It's a M4 do they have heated seats in the rear?
I have them in the front

Drrrr... Didn't think of that.

maniz · 07-20-2018, 01:30 PM

Ah dammit. Now I've gone and ordered one as well. ~$240 from a BMW dealership's eBay store; not bad! I think I had bought the matching MPerf ebrake handle/boot from them too.

These instructions will be quite handy. Thank you OP!

HKMP7 · 07-20-2018, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by maniz

Ah dammit. Now I've gone and ordered one as well. ~$240 from a BMW dealership's eBay store; not bad! I think I had bought the matching MPerf ebrake handle/boot from them too.

These instructions will be quite handy. Thank you OP!

No problem glad I could help.

cionide · 04-04-2019, 07:53 AM

I know this is an old thread - but just wanted to say thanks for the guide. Took me about 15 minutes for both the console and the e-brake boot, out of which 10 was trying to get that fucking spring back on (nightmare...). Other then that, fairly painless and the whole thing can be done with a flathead and a pair of pliers

HKMP7 · 04-04-2019, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cionide

I know this is an old thread - but just wanted to say thanks for the guide. Took me about 15 minutes for both the console and the e-brake boot, out of which 10 was trying to get that fucking spring back on (nightmare...). Other then that, fairly painless and the whole thing can be done with a flathead and a pair of pliers

No problem glad you found it helpful.

FIN_Nole · 04-04-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by momo3605

Guys...I broke the little gear/sprocket...

What do I do!?

I did too. I installed my armrest just a few minutes ago in the dark with a flashlight. The little sprocket is immaterial to the overall operation of the armrest. I wouldn't worry about it. I saved the sprocket in case I get bored and decide to fiddle with it. I couldn't quite see what it was attached to.

I broke the little sprocket also. Was worried it would be an issue but even after months of use, I cannot tell any difference in the way it opens/ closes or slides forwards/ backwards from original. Definitely don't sweat it.

02-23-2017, 12:25 AM	#23
braunthalf Private 96 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Torrance iTrader: (0)	Thank you, Just got done installing mine. Your instructions helped me a lot!
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Aztecspec New Member 5 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 50i, 2017 M3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	I just installed mine and this made it really easy. Thanks!
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06-23-2017, 06:25 PM	#27
MSCD Brigadier General 3185 Rep 4,031 Posts Drives: 328i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 328i F31 S ... [0.00] 2012 BMW 328i E93 C ... [0.00] 2010 Subaru Legacy [0.00]	OP thanks again for this - installed my Father's Day present today! Goes nicely with my shifter and surround! Wish I could find the insert for the steering wheel in the same style carbon! Attached Images __________________ 2012 BMW 328i E93 \| Deep Sea Blue Metallic - 2015 BMW 328i F31 MSport Sports Wagon \| Alpine White - BMW CCA DelVal
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11-07-2017, 02:53 PM	#29
ImGoingPlaces First Lieutenant 185 Rep 379 Posts Drives: AMG GTS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	looks really nice i think i want this. we have the same exact set up in our interiors
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11-07-2017, 03:29 PM	#30
BIGW0RM You got my money? 3090 Rep 4,628 Posts Drives: Ice Cream Truck Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ///OC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 [9.50]	I hate mine. I wish I had the stock leather one. I just like how the leather feels. If anyone in SOCAL wants this for your stock RED one. I will trade. Your's must be NEW or like new. Mine has 8K on it. __________________ 2022 G80 M3 Competition X / 2020 Range Rover Sport P525 / 2023 Ford Raptor
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11-29-2017, 08:18 PM	#31
THEROK Major 1268 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: Genesis GV80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gangnam District iTrader: (0)	This was a 3 out of 5 difficulty for me. Lol Took me a solid 20 minutes. Thanks for the instructions.
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02-07-2018, 09:23 AM	#33
Tommy L Garage Colonel 2514 Rep 2,079 Posts Drives: 2017 YMB M3 6MT CP EP VP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (2)	This was super helpful. Thanks OP. I made a how to video based on your instructions:
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03-28-2018, 10:34 PM	#35
smashgordon123 Private First Class 78 Rep 131 Posts Drives: f80 m3 & mclaren 570s Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: mar vista , california iTrader: (0)	10 minutes in and out for me... no problems. well worth it.
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07-16-2018, 07:14 PM	#36
LukeM15 Captain 560 Rep 991 Posts Drives: M3 G80 Comp Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (4)	Bmw quote me 80.00 to Install
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07-20-2018, 01:30 PM	#40
maniz Assistant TO the Regional Manager 617 Rep 728 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Ah dammit. Now I've gone and ordered one as well. ~$240 from a BMW dealership's eBay store; not bad! I think I had bought the matching MPerf ebrake handle/boot from them too. These instructions will be quite handy. Thank you OP! __________________ 2018 M4 Coupe. 6MT. Der stärkste buchstabe der welt
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04-04-2019, 07:53 AM	#42
cionide Second Lieutenant 141 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2019 M4 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wroclaw, Poland iTrader: (0)	I know this is an old thread - but just wanted to say thanks for the guide. Took me about 15 minutes for both the console and the e-brake boot, out of which 10 was trying to get that fucking spring back on (nightmare...). Other then that, fairly painless and the whole thing can be done with a flathead and a pair of pliers __________________ 2019 M4 ZCP / Yas Marina Blue M-Performance Front Splitters / M-Performance Rear Spoiler / Rieger Tuning Side-skirt Extensions / Carbonwurks Rear Diffuser / Alcantara M-Performance Interior Accessories
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