CS Owners - Is the lack of center armrest annoying?

xsracer · 03-19-2019, 04:06 PM

I'm pulling the trigger on m3 cs. Pretty sure I won't miss armrest. Keep coins and tire gauge there. No biggie.

Comfort access - not so sure it's a big deal either. Drove 1 series (hatchback) on vacation in Italy for 11 days. Was just like that - can't unlock the door but can start without a key. Annoyed me a few times but not to the point where I couldn't live with it if I had to.

elisiX · 03-20-2019, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HRE_Wheels

NO, you do not miss the armrest.

YES, I do miss comfort access (probably perpetuated by the fact I have an X5 I've been driving for years which does).

This.

Wolverine M3 CS · 03-21-2019, 12:45 AM

I tried today a small square cushion, and it worked perfectly once I got tired of it I tossed back, cheap fix, what I do miss is the leather cushion by the right knee.

paliknight · 03-22-2019, 12:43 AM

My only issue is after owning 5 F80/F82s, I keep walking up to the car door and pulling the door handle expecting it to unlock and open

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xsracer · 03-22-2019, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by paliknight

My only issue is after owning 5 F80/F82s, ...

How? Do you replace them one a year?

paliknight · 03-22-2019, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by xsracer

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Originally Posted by paliknight

My only issue is after owning 5 F80/F82s, ...

How? Do you replace them one a year?

No lol. I get one, family member starts wanting it so I give it to them. But they stay in the family and I still have access to them and drive them.

Kief · 03-22-2019, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by xsracer

How? Do you replace them one a year?

I do...

Parabolica · 03-22-2019, 09:38 AM

Tanzanite looks the best.

JimBean2014 · 03-22-2019, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Parabolica

Tanzanite looks the best.

Yep.. tanzanite followed by white CS

Kief · 03-22-2019, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Parabolica

Tanzanite looks the best.

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Originally Posted by JimBean2014

Yep.. tanzanite followed by white CS

I loved my previous Tanzanite Blue, but nothing compares to my current San Marino Blue CS

amzbimmer · 04-25-2019, 12:21 PM

Anyone know if you can retrofit an aftermarket armrest? Such as the ones made by the site sponsors (ie IND)?

Also, anyone know if the tires that fit on the CS are the same at the regular m3? I'm wondering in terms of getting a winter wheel set.

02M3ForMe · 04-25-2019, 12:29 PM

Don't miss it at all. It may be slightly more comfortable (no more shifting armrest cover).

Andrae26 · 04-25-2019, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kief

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Originally Posted by xsracer

How? Do you replace them one a year?

I do...

Damn Kief you have me beaten by one 😑. Know what else is crazy?.We have 3 of the same colors haha.

NYG · 04-25-2019, 02:22 PM

I thought it would annoy me but it's not a bother at all. Sometimes I'll try to rest it out of habit and realize it's not there.

Typeslice · 04-25-2019, 09:19 PM

I’ve hated the armrest since the day I got my f82 (6sp). Could never justify purchasing the gts center console; but now my CS gets delivered next week. Can’t wait!

dezzracer · 04-26-2019, 03:41 AM

The only creature comfort or safety feature I miss most is blind spot warning. My Grand Cherokee has an excellent one and when activate the turn signal if there's anything close over there it beeps at you.

Kief · 04-26-2019, 11:39 AM

Here we go again about that damn armrest (and the price of admission)
https://jalopnik.com/when-lightweigh...far-1834280856

Tall Tom Cruise · 04-26-2019, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kief

Here we go again about that damn armrest (and the price of admission)
https://jalopnik.com/when-lightweigh...far-1834280856

"I’ll also say that I don’t think Alcantara belongs on a steering wheel unless it’s a racecar where you’re wearing gloves. There’s just no way to keep the oils in your hands from deteriorating them in street use. And, if I wanted to take my right-hand off the wheel to preserve said Alcantara, or to simply relax, I’d really like to rest this arm somewhere. This creates a Ricky Bobby “I’m not sure what to do with my hands” scenario, since there’s no freaking armrest."

nickl630 · 04-27-2019, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kief

Here we go again about that damn armrest (and the price of admission)
https://jalopnik.com/when-lightweigh...far-1834280856

It's a valid argument. The missing armrest is almost a deal breaker. I really miss mine.

02M3ForMe · 04-27-2019, 09:33 AM

Alcantara may get dirty, but it doesn't deteriorate like a typical leather surface. I have purchased a few used cars with 'never-cleaned' matted-down dirty Alcantara wheels; I have been able to restore them to practically new 100% of the time with a microfiber towel and plain warm water.

BMW M Power Mexico · 04-27-2019, 09:56 AM

It annoyed me for the first week or so.

omaralt · 04-27-2019, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kief

Here we go again about that damn armrest (and the price of admission)
https://jalopnik.com/when-lightweigh...far-1834280856

I mean it is a valid concern. What is the purpose of a lack of armrest? Weight savings? Really?? Really? Get the new owner a Jenny Craig diet plan and you'll be better off 😂

03-19-2019, 04:06 PM	#89
xsracer Private 18 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I'm pulling the trigger on m3 cs. Pretty sure I won't miss armrest. Keep coins and tire gauge there. No biggie. Comfort access - not so sure it's a big deal either. Drove 1 series (hatchback) on vacation in Italy for 11 days. Was just like that - can't unlock the door but can start without a key. Annoyed me a few times but not to the point where I couldn't live with it if I had to.
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03-21-2019, 12:45 AM	#91
Wolverine M3 CS Private 32 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS, 2016 M4 ZCP Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I tried today a small square cushion, and it worked perfectly once I got tired of it I tossed back, cheap fix, what I do miss is the leather cushion by the right knee. __________________ 2018 M3 CS,2016 BMW M4 ZPC sold, 2016 BMW M235I,
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03-22-2019, 12:43 AM	#92
paliknight fuck this field 2192 Rep 2,605 Posts Drives: 18 F80 CS/18 F80 ZCP/19 M2C Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: everywhere iTrader: (1)	My only issue is after owning 5 F80/F82s, I keep walking up to the car door and pulling the door handle expecting it to unlock and open : __________________ BMW family... for now.
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03-22-2019, 09:38 AM	#96
Parabolica Major 581 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: '18 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Tanzanite looks the best.
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04-25-2019, 12:21 PM	#99
amzbimmer First Lieutenant 300 Rep 312 Posts Drives: G80 comp San Marino Status 112 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bethlehem, PA iTrader: (1)	Anyone know if you can retrofit an aftermarket armrest? Such as the ones made by the site sponsors (ie IND)? Also, anyone know if the tires that fit on the CS are the same at the regular m3? I'm wondering in terms of getting a winter wheel set.
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04-25-2019, 12:29 PM	#100
02M3ForMe Lieutenant Colonel 4257 Rep 1,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Don't miss it at all. It may be slightly more comfortable (no more shifting armrest cover).
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04-25-2019, 02:22 PM	#102
NYG Brigadier General 10580 Rep 3,643 Posts Drives: Corvette Z06 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	I thought it would annoy me but it's not a bother at all. Sometimes I'll try to rest it out of habit and realize it's not there.
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04-25-2019, 09:19 PM	#103
Typeslice Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I’ve hated the armrest since the day I got my f82 (6sp). Could never justify purchasing the gts center console; but now my CS gets delivered next week. Can’t wait!
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04-26-2019, 03:41 AM	#104
dezzracer Major 1183 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: The Great Mojave Desert iTrader: (0)	The only creature comfort or safety feature I miss most is blind spot warning. My Grand Cherokee has an excellent one and when activate the turn signal if there's anything close over there it beeps at you.
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04-26-2019, 11:39 AM	#105
Kief Major General 4428 Rep 5,724 Posts Drives: '24 iX50; '23 i4 M50 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika iTrader: (26)	Here we go again about that damn armrest (and the price of admission) https://jalopnik.com/when-lightweigh...far-1834280856 __________________ __________________ '24-I20 iX 50; '23-G26 i4 M50; '22-G82 M4Cx;20-G05 M50i; '20-F82 M4CS; '18-F80 M3CS; '18-F80 M3CS; '18-F85 X5M; '18-G01 X3M40i; '18-F80 M3ZCP; '17-F80 M3ZCP; '15-F15 X5; '15-F82 M4; '12-E92 335is; '11-E70 X5d; '11-E89 Z435is;'09-E89 Z435i; '08-E92 335i; '06-E90 330i; '05-E83 X3; '04-E83 X3; '03-E46 325Ci* *retired
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04-27-2019, 09:33 AM	#108
02M3ForMe Lieutenant Colonel 4257 Rep 1,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Alcantara may get dirty, but it doesn't deteriorate like a typical leather surface. I have purchased a few used cars with 'never-cleaned' matted-down dirty Alcantara wheels; I have been able to restore them to practically new 100% of the time with a microfiber towel and plain warm water.
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04-27-2019, 09:56 AM	#109
BMW M Power Mexico First Lieutenant 455 Rep 377 Posts Drives: E60M5,E821M,F15X5V8 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South iTrader: (0)	It annoyed me for the first week or so.
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