1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Armrest replacement

Out of curiosity, did you have any luck with the dealer replacing the sliding armrest under warranty?

Mine is wearing out and I just wondered what I should expect when I take it to the dealer.

 

My R56 is the same way... I hate that thing. I hit the gas with even a little enthusiasm, and it slides open, that and it is so shallow, it really doesn't hold anything anyhow. Really poor design. :frown2:

 

In my opinion the European designed MINI armrest is the best for the 2nd Generation and the Outmotoring designed armrest is best for the 1st Generation.

 

Yup. Lid lifts up rather than slide back. We keep the Garmin in ours when not using it.

Mark

 

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I'll take pics when I get home next week, but I did find this. It looks pretty much like the sliding one, except the lid lifts.

Mark

 

Here's a link to the 2nd generation European Mini armrest MINI Cooper Armrest with Fliptop Storage Compartment

and here is the link to the Outmotoring 1st generation armrest MINI Cooper Out Motoring ARC Armrest

I believe the European MINI armrest will also work in a 1st generation car, but that needs to be confirmed.

 

Our dealer gives our club members 20% off retail, or 20% over dealer cost, whichever is less. We got ours for $120.

Mark

 

The euro works fine in 1st gen cars as well. Got mine from either OM or Pete at Mymini back when.