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      07-27-2017, 10:43 PM   #1
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Leather Z removal

Looking for a bit of guidance.. Picked up a beautiful '06 Z4MR just a few weeks back.
I can't make up my mind if I like the leather Z armrest that came with the car.
So I'm considering taking it out.
Is the armrest screwed in or just held in place with double sided tape?
Can I just start lifting it to come off?
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      07-28-2017, 10:33 AM   #2
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Usually double sided tape, but the really strong 3M stuff that is a bitch to remove.

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      07-28-2017, 11:17 AM   #3
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Usually double sided tape, but the really strong 3M stuff that is a bitch to remove.

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Thank you, I'll take a closer look this weekend
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For a center armrest, if you have carbon leather trim, I don't recommend removing the armrest.
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For a center armrest, if you have carbon leather trim, I don't recommend removing the armrest.
Second this. The armrest that came in my M tore the carbon leather apart. Fortunately I was replacing the trim anyway.
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Congrats on the car. I have one in my car and would not be without it, though I'm tall so it doesn't get in my way. I know for shorter people, it can get in the way when shifting. However, it you really want to remove it, use a heat gun on a low, far way from the taped area so soften the glue, then use some dental floss to saw through the double sided tape. I believe it's at the 4 corners.
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+1 on leaving the armrest in place.
Or at least living with it for a while.

If you must remove it, I would make my first attempt on a very hot day. Work one corner at a time.
Goo Be Gone is excellent at loosening adhesive without damage.
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For a center armrest, if you have carbon leather trim, I don't recommend removing the armrest.
I appreciate the heads up... I have standard silver trim.
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I just purchased the ZHP knob, will test and see. I'm 6' tall but sometimes the armrest is in the way.
It's a weekend car so it comes out for a good spirited Saturday morning fun.
I'll keep you guys updated
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I'm 5ft 7. I have the leather z armrest, zhp knob AND rogue shifter and I have never had a problem shifting. I was really nervous when I ordered it but there is no way I would ever get rid of it now.
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I'm 5ft 7. I have the leather z armrest, zhp knob AND rogue shifter and I have never had a problem shifting. I was really nervous when I ordered it but there is no way I would ever get rid of it now.
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quick update.. no issues with the ZHP knob. I will keep the armrest in place for the time being. Thanks everyone.
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It's good it worked for you with the shorter ZHP knob. It's hit or miss with the Leather Z armrest depending on the person.

I went with the M5 shift knob. Very close the the ZHP but with LED lighting and much nicer leather boot than stock.

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It's good it worked for you with the shorter ZHP knob. It's hit or miss with the Leather Z armrest depending on the person.

I went with the M5 shift knob. Very close the the ZHP but with LED lighting and much nicer leather than stock.

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M5 shift knob is what I would like to do to my.
Looks great with the M5 leather trim.
I did the M performance one with the alcantara trim to my Roadster and love it a lot. But I wanna try something different on the Coupe.
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