11-17-2020, 04:03 PM | #1 |
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What are you doing for an armrest?
I am REALLY going to miss creature comforts such as Comfort Access, Digital Car Key, heated steering wheel, Top View Cameras, and the HUD. But I think I may have a really hard time getting over NOT having an armrest.
As you can see in this video (at 10:03), the vlogger mentions how many times he's mistakenly engaged iDrive when going into 6th... This would drive me crazy. I don't plan on doing much long-distance driving but it still makes me wonder how inconvenient this might end up being. I've heard of people fold up a towel and place it on top of the center console but that seems kinda janky. What is everyone's thought on this? |
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I don't see all the fuss. I fold the armrest up in my 1M and leave it that way. Prefer it without it, but maybe that's just me?
Concerning that review, I've spent enough time in a 6MT M2C and can't see how you could accidentally have that problem...unless you have really long arms? I dismissed it as it seemed like looking for faults. I'm also not bothered about the rest of the features you mention with the exception of Comfort Access, that one would have been nice. At the end of the day I'm sure they will all be forgotten once behind the wheel!
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I don't think you want a M2CS if the arm rest is a deal breaker...
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I really enjoy new tech in cars but I understand why they did not bring those options to a lightweight model. Comfort Access and Top View camera (fear of curbing my wheels) are the 2 options I'll really miss the most. I get that this isn't the car to want unnecessary features on. Oh, it's certainly not a dealbreaker. Just bringing to light something I'm sure will (but hopefully won't) bother me. |
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I doubt there will be aftermarket versions *with* armrests, most of the existing aftermarket stuff has been trying to get rid of the armrest as opposed to spruce it up: - Lightweight Performance: https://www.gmpperformance.com/produ...center-console - M235iR: https://www.apmotorsport.co.uk/produ...centre-console And based on those, they won't be cheap (though it's not the 3k for the M2CS pieces). Might be easier to retrofit the existing M2 parts (the main pieces should come to < $1000, plus some new upholstery), since I'm pretty sure the center console parts are the same shape. |
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I test drove an M3cs last week and must have unconsciously went to rest my arm on the arm rest at least a half dozen times....
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Many thanks for the feedback guys. Very helpful!
The shame of asking for an armrest is upon me. I don't deserve the M2 CS. Lol |
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I have a standard centre console complete with blue-stitched armrest going spare?
The one in the car is constantly in the up position so I can put my hand on the gear lever (6MT) without having to stick my elbow out to clear the armrest. Had I ordered the DCT it might not have got in the way. Have you considered the Bently Flying Spur as a purchase better aligned with your preferences? Likely to be much more exclusive too... Last edited by M Fifty; 11-18-2020 at 06:53 AM.. |
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I went from an M3 to an M3CS and had no issues with the lack of the arm rest. You will be surprised how quick its importance fades as you own the car. I was very worried about this but ended up being better in my opinion. Only down fall is if you have a lot of things to store.
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11-18-2020, 09:27 AM | #18 |
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I'll say it, I miss having the armrest, especially when my left arm has one. I like to be symmetrical when I drive with both arms on an armrest and it just feels weird with my other arm just hanging there. Probably just need to get used to it though.
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I was concerned at first but it actually works perfect for me. If you're a taller individual with where you can have the seat height, the center console is at a comfortable position for your arm to rest on straight to the stick. Granted its not padded but the angle my arm is on it, its not an issue as my elbow isn't digging down or anything.
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Found something for those of you missing an armrest.
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Arm rest issue
So who's working on a fix/part to fix this one and only weakness that every reviewer continues to point out?
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