Center armrest help (E90 Sedan)

Delta-V · 12-26-2011, 06:04 PM

The center armrest hits my elbow in exactly the wrong spot. Like, right in the 'funny bone' spot. I can't get my arm back far enough to actually use it as an armrest, so I end up in an uncomfortable position. My shoulder's already got problems, so it makes long drives pretty painful.

Any one else with a similar problem found a solution? Will the split armrest help, perhaps?

Chrispy650 · 12-26-2011, 06:12 PM

I assume the only solution would be the split arm rest. It looks nice at least!

fdriller9 · 12-26-2011, 06:12 PM

I think the split armrest is the same size.

Thumperx · 12-26-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by *********

I think the split armrest is the same size.

I too had your problem, and I scored the split armrest. There's a DIY thread with a video (towards the end of thread) showing step by step instructions. One of the best and easiest mods I so far done.

NoMods · 12-26-2011, 08:27 PM

are you under 5 foot tall?

kstone · 12-26-2011, 10:23 PM

I have the same problem, only option is the split armrest so I'll order one soon.

armoredsait: im 6 ft tall and have a 6MT...

gds52 · 12-27-2011, 03:13 PM

I moved from Lancer to BMW stick shift, and I had the same problem. Somehow, I managed to change my style of shifting and now I find it more confortable.
I was not aware of this split armrest, sounds good to me.

Thumperx · 12-28-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gds52

I was not aware of this split armrest, sounds good to me.

FYI, here what it look like...

eppisgood · 12-28-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumperx

I too had your problem, and I scored the split armrest. There's a DIY thread with a video (towards the end of thread) showing step by step instructions. One of the best and easiest mods I so far done.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28555

rote · 12-29-2011, 12:12 AM

Delta-V, I had the same problem. Actually, my elbow didn't even reach the original armrest. The split armrest definitely helps - it slides forward approx. 2.5 inches maybe. My elbow rests on it now, though it's not a full flush rest, more like at the elbow point. Overall imo, it's worth the $160 (for the imitation leather). It looks cool too. Lastly, for what it's worth, I have an auto.

Thumperx · 12-29-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by eppisgood

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28555

That's a good thread, but the video i'm referring to is this one:

eppisgood · 12-29-2011, 02:18 PM

That is a great video, don't have to take out the climate controls from the back seat.

Nalod · 12-29-2011, 02:50 PM

Im 5'9 and don't have T-rex arms........

Never noticed my elbow being a problem.

I'll check it. Now I'll get bugged out!

Looks like a nice mod. My 530i was split and it was nice.

eppisgood · 12-29-2011, 03:04 PM

One of my favorite parts of the mod is how nice the leather looks.

Delta-V · 12-30-2011, 05:40 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone. Looks like I'll be ordering the split armrest soon.

For the record, I'm 5'10", but short-legged. Shifting's not a problem (6M), but just finding a position to rest my arm that doesn't aggravate my shoulder is impossible at the moment.

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Delta-V New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wichita, KS iTrader: (0)	Center armrest help (E90 Sedan) The center armrest hits my elbow in exactly the wrong spot. Like, right in the 'funny bone' spot. I can't get my arm back far enough to actually use it as an armrest, so I end up in an uncomfortable position. My shoulder's already got problems, so it makes long drives pretty painful. Any one else with a similar problem found a solution? Will the split armrest help, perhaps?
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Chrispy650 Lieutenant 57 Rep 559 Posts Drives: E92 LCI Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal (Irvine) iTrader: (2)	I assume the only solution would be the split arm rest. It looks nice at least!
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12-26-2011, 06:12 PM	#3
fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	I think the split armrest is the same size.
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12-26-2011, 08:27 PM	#5
NoMods Colonel 1110 Rep 2,327 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (10) Garage List 2022 M5 [10.00]	are you under 5 foot tall?
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12-26-2011, 10:23 PM	#6
kstone New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem, only option is the split armrest so I'll order one soon. armoredsait: im 6 ft tall and have a 6MT...
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12-27-2011, 03:13 PM	#7
gds52 Colonel 886 Rep 2,720 Posts Drives: BMW Z4M Coupe, BMW 328i E93 Co Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I moved from Lancer to BMW stick shift, and I had the same problem. Somehow, I managed to change my style of shifting and now I find it more confortable. I was not aware of this split armrest, sounds good to me.
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12-29-2011, 12:12 AM	#10
rote Enlisted Member 0 Rep 45 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Delta-V, I had the same problem. Actually, my elbow didn't even reach the original armrest. The split armrest definitely helps - it slides forward approx. 2.5 inches maybe. My elbow rests on it now, though it's not a full flush rest, more like at the elbow point. Overall imo, it's worth the $160 (for the imitation leather). It looks cool too. Lastly, for what it's worth, I have an auto.
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12-29-2011, 02:18 PM	#12
eppisgood Private First Class 14 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	That is a great video, don't have to take out the climate controls from the back seat.
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Nalod Major 79 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NorthCarolina iTrader: (0)	Im 5'9 and don't have T-rex arms........ Never noticed my elbow being a problem. I'll check it. Now I'll get bugged out! Looks like a nice mod. My 530i was split and it was nice.
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eppisgood Private First Class 14 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	One of my favorite parts of the mod is how nice the leather looks.
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12-30-2011, 05:40 PM	#15
Delta-V New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wichita, KS iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies everyone. Looks like I'll be ordering the split armrest soon. For the record, I'm 5'10", but short-legged. Shifting's not a problem (6M), but just finding a position to rest my arm that doesn't aggravate my shoulder is impossible at the moment.
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