Armrest - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Drk280 · 11-17-2012, 09:13 PM

For those that haven't noticed the padded part of the console armrest slides forward to give you a more comfortable armrest.

CKau · 11-18-2012, 12:29 AM

I didnt know. Pity the height is not adjustable.?. Or is it?

Sephanite · 11-18-2012, 12:59 AM

the slide has scratched the plastic underneath. enjoyed this feature too much

David328M-Sport · 11-18-2012, 01:30 AM

I have it forward and almost every time I lift it open, I inadvertently press the back button with my knuckle.

dcg71 · 11-18-2012, 02:44 AM

I don't think I've ever moved it back since owning the car. I remember hating the armrest position on my first test drive. It felt quite uncomfortable compared to the e92... until I realised it slid foward (just like the e92).

FreoGuitar · 11-18-2012, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Drk280

For those that haven't noticed the padded part of the console armrest slides forward to give you a more comfortable armrest.

Great tip. Just tried it.

jctg · 11-18-2012, 04:57 AM

Yeah thanks for the tip. Much more comfortable now.

J1n · 11-18-2012, 07:42 AM

:O Your dealers should have told u this upon delivery... I'm curious to find out how much time dealers spend with you when you pick up your car. They used to be very good ages ago goin through every detail with a new BMW customer.

F30AM · 11-18-2012, 03:00 PM

The front sliding armrest is an option at £120 on the UK BMW Configurator for the M Sport. Did you specifically order yours or is it part of the BMW Oz package?

dcg71 · 11-18-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by J1n

:O Your dealers should have told u this upon delivery... I'm curious to find out how much time dealers spend with you when you pick up your car. They used to be very good ages ago goin through every detail with a new BMW customer.

That's true. They definately should give you a decent run down if you're a new BMW customer.

Personally I just want to take my gift and the car and get out on the road and enjoy.

J1n · 11-18-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

The front sliding armrest is an option at £120 on the UK BMW Configurator for the M Sport. Did you specifically order yours or is it part of the BMW Oz package?

Comes standard for us

J1n · 11-18-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dcg71

That's true. They definately should give you a decent run down if you're a new BMW customer.

Personally I just want to take my gift and the car and get out on the road and enjoy.

I know exactly what you mean.. they used to spend like an hour + with each customer, I remember when I first got my 320 e90 they did a pretty good job.

Sherweeeny · 11-19-2012, 12:00 AM

mine didnt tell me either, and said my voice control button wouldnt work because i didnt have voice control. I was happy to find out later in my own time that the arm rest moved and that I could converse with my car.

Thats the thing with new models, you learn at the same pace as the salesguys

11-17-2012, 09:13 PM	#1
Drk280 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 F30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia - NSW - Central Coast Posts: 207 iTrader: (0)	Armrest For those that haven't noticed the padded part of the console armrest slides forward to give you a more comfortable armrest.
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CKau Second Lieutenant Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: sydney, australia Posts: 258 iTrader: (0)	I didnt know. Pity the height is not adjustable.?. Or is it? __________________ 328i aus spec \|M adaptive suspension\|sunroof\|sport seats\|self parking\|extended display

11-18-2012, 01:30 AM	#4
David328M-Sport Brigadier General Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 3,177 iTrader: (0)	I have it forward and almost every time I lift it open, I inadvertently press the back button with my knuckle. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect. Last edited by David328M-Sport; 11-18-2012 at 06:40 PM.

11-18-2012, 02:44 AM	#5
dcg71 Captain Drives: F30 335i Sport BSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 724 iTrader: (2)	I don't think I've ever moved it back since owning the car. I remember hating the armrest position on my first test drive. It felt quite uncomfortable compared to the e92... until I realised it slid foward (just like the e92). __________________ ------------------------------ 2012 F30 335i Sapphire Black Sport Line \| ///M Performance Exhaust \| H&R Sport \| ///M Performance 405M Wheels \| ///M Performance Grilles 2006 E92 325i Titan Silver 2000 E46 318i Cosmos Black

11-18-2012, 03:00 PM	#9
F30AM Major Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,382 iTrader: (0)	The front sliding armrest is an option at £120 on the UK BMW Configurator for the M Sport. Did you specifically order yours or is it part of the BMW Oz package? __________________ F30 EBII 330d M-Sport/Red Hippo Hide Heated Chairs/18"/Aluminium Hex+Black Trim/Smart Door Mirrors/Cunning Xenons/Clever Suspenders/Electric Back Help/DAB/HK/New Pro Media/Extra Coded Immobiliser/Ciggy Pack/Booty Net/Memory Cushion for Bony Posterior!/5 Year Service Pack A TRULY WONDERFUL CAR. Had Baggy Red Hippo Hide Chairs. Fixed at my expense. Mean BMW refused to help

11-18-2012, 12:59 AM	#3
Sephanite First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 321 iTrader: (0)	the slide has scratched the plastic underneath. enjoyed this feature too much

11-18-2012, 04:57 AM	#7
jctg Private First Class Drives: F30 328i Sport BSM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 123 iTrader: (0)	Yeah thanks for the tip. Much more comfortable now.

11-18-2012, 07:42 AM	#8
J1n Major Drives: F30 328 MSport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,256 iTrader: (0)	:O Your dealers should have told u this upon delivery... I'm curious to find out how much time dealers spend with you when you pick up your car. They used to be very good ages ago goin through every detail with a new BMW customer.

11-19-2012, 12:00 AM	#13
Sherweeeny New kid on the block Drives: 325ci Sport, Civic Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 266 iTrader: (0)	mine didnt tell me either, and said my voice control button wouldnt work because i didnt have voice control. I was happy to find out later in my own time that the arm rest moved and that I could converse with my car. Thats the thing with new models, you learn at the same pace as the salesguys __________________

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