F80: Alcantara Arm Rest (Slimmed down)

te37 · 07-18-2016, 08:55 PM

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds

Asking Price:

USD 180.00

Location:

✓ Will Ship

Item Interest

They are all sold, thanks! For those few of you that have them...ENJOY!

Well, by popular request some people have shown interest in the armrest "delete" I made a while back. I have whipped up a batch of them and after a full 18 hours of work I think this might be all I make. I might make more if I get deposits down the road and people show more interest. These are made of MDF, 1/2in foam, time all wrapped in Jet Black Alcantara, yes the real stuff not Walmart suede. This Alcantara matches my M-Performance steering wheel perfectly so I can only image it would match other BMW Alcantara bits.

Your current armrest must be removed and this unit is friction fit into the cubby hole underneath. It can be removed easily and will not fall out, you will have to use force to get it out. It does not flip up like the OEM unit. It fits my F80 so I can only image an M4 would have the same center console, not sure though will need to double check that.

Here is a quick install document I made: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2...jJ6TnFtRTJRZGc

I have a total of 5 available. If you like to drive aggressively or just keep smashing your elbow when trying to shift, this is for you. I am not a professional upholstery guy but I did take a lot of time wrapping these to make sure there were no creases around the corners and it is all stretched nicely.

Thanks,
Nick
They are 180 shipped mainland US.

dzvero · 07-18-2016, 09:45 PM

Man, are you working for free? That is cheap imho.

doctorford · 07-19-2016, 11:07 AM

I'll buy the first one.

te37 · 07-20-2016, 10:22 AM

Thanks for the support guys! Three of them are sold, I have two left.

F80Dreamer · 07-20-2016, 10:26 AM

Looks like a very nice piece, great workmanship!!

mdefalco25 · 07-21-2016, 08:15 AM

Well done sir! Nice alternative for those looking to switch things up!

Jeffe · 07-22-2016, 10:20 AM

Mine should arrive today. I'll put it together after work today. I'll let you know what my thoughts are!

Jeffe · 07-23-2016, 08:16 AM

So I just installed mine last night, with a grand total install of about 9 mins.

Seriously love this. I drove 250 miles on the first night with it and I loved the fact that my elbow wasn't hitting the armrest the whole time.

Obviously, it doesn't have the same functionality as the original armrest, but it works for me MUCH better. I recommend this for anyone who drives manual aggressively.

In short: I LOVE IT!

te37 · 07-23-2016, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffe

So I just installed mine last night, with a grand total install of about 9 mins.

Seriously love this. I drove 250 miles on the first night with it and I loved the fact that my elbow wasn't hitting the armrest the whole time.

Obviously, it doesn't have the same functionality as the original armrest, but it works for me MUCH better. I recommend this for anyone who drives manual aggressively.

In short: I LOVE IT!

Thanks for review! Glad you are enjoying it, keep on rowing your own gears

p.s. Just sold another one, so I have one arm rest left for sale!

Jeffe · 07-23-2016, 08:37 AM

Some more pictures:

te37 · 07-23-2016, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffe

Some more pictures:

Do you think that the foam padding underneath is enough for good elbow support?

Jeffe · 07-23-2016, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by te37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffe

Some more pictures:

Do you think that the foam padding underneath is enough for good elbow support?

Absolutely. You made it seem like it was a small amount. It's actually a decent amount of foam padding without compromising the actual height of the armrest.

te37 · 07-23-2016, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffe

Absolutely. You made it seem like it was a small amount. It's actually a decent amount of foam padding without compromising the actual height of the armrest.

Good to hear

humbertin0 · 07-28-2016, 09:55 AM

Nice! Free bump.
I respect the creativity & craftsmanship te37. If I had ordered a MANual I would have purchased one of these from you.

te37 · 07-28-2016, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humbertin0

Nice! Free bump.
I respect the creativity & craftsmanship te37. If I had ordered a MANual I would have purchased one of these from you.

Thanks man!

zackf80m · 08-18-2016, 09:05 PM

Any still available?

hockey21 · 08-19-2016, 08:35 AM

does it slide back and forth like the OEM one? pretty cool! nice work! would look great with matching alcantera for MT

te37 · 08-19-2016, 08:42 AM

It does not slide like the oem, just simply a cover that fits where the poem would be.

P.s. they are all sold, thanks! For those few of you that have them...ENJOY!

aBMWfan · 10-27-2016, 04:41 PM

Putting mine up for sale, still brand new!

Brake_Late · 10-05-2018, 09:42 AM

Much want. Any chance of these surfacing again ?

07-18-2016, 08:55 PM	#1
te37 Major 545 Rep 1,132 Posts Drives: F80 SS/SO 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	F80: Alcantara Arm Rest (Slimmed down) BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: USD 180.00 Location: ✓ Will Ship Item Interest They are all sold, thanks! For those few of you that have them...ENJOY! Well, by popular request some people have shown interest in the armrest "delete" I made a while back. I have whipped up a batch of them and after a full 18 hours of work I think this might be all I make. I might make more if I get deposits down the road and people show more interest. These are made of MDF, 1/2in foam, time all wrapped in Jet Black Alcantara, yes the real stuff not Walmart suede. This Alcantara matches my M-Performance steering wheel perfectly so I can only image it would match other BMW Alcantara bits. Your current armrest must be removed and this unit is friction fit into the cubby hole underneath. It can be removed easily and will not fall out, you will have to use force to get it out. It does not flip up like the OEM unit. It fits my F80 so I can only image an M4 would have the same center console, not sure though will need to double check that. Here is a quick install document I made: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2...jJ6TnFtRTJRZGc I have a total of 5 available. If you like to drive aggressively or just keep smashing your elbow when trying to shift, this is for you. I am not a professional upholstery guy but I did take a lot of time wrapping these to make sure there were no creases around the corners and it is all stretched nicely. Thanks, Nick They are 180 shipped mainland US. Last edited by te37; 08-19-2016 at 08:43 AM..
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07-20-2016, 10:22 AM	#4
te37 Major 545 Rep 1,132 Posts Drives: F80 SS/SO 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the support guys! Three of them are sold, I have two left.
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07-21-2016, 08:15 AM	#6
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07-22-2016, 10:20 AM	#7
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07-23-2016, 08:16 AM	#8
Jeffe Second Lieutenant 200 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2019 Carrera T 7MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: United States- Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	So I just installed mine last night, with a grand total install of about 9 mins. Seriously love this. I drove 250 miles on the first night with it and I loved the fact that my elbow wasn't hitting the armrest the whole time. Obviously, it doesn't have the same functionality as the original armrest, but it works for me MUCH better. I recommend this for anyone who drives manual aggressively. In short: I LOVE IT! Attached Images __________________ Current: 2020 M2 Comp (AW) 6MT Previous: 2018 Mini Cooper S (F56) (grey/black)6MT 2015 NC Miata club PRHT 6MT 2007 911 Carrera 2 (black/tan) 6MT 2017 Grand Sport (blue/white/red) 7MT 2015 BMW M4 (BSM/SS) 6MT 2011 C63 AMG (black/black) 7A
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te37 Major 545 Rep 1,132 Posts Drives: F80 SS/SO 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	It does not slide like the oem, just simply a cover that fits where the poem would be. P.s. they are all sold, thanks! For those few of you that have them...ENJOY!
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