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07-19-2015, 05:01 PM | #1 |
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Armrest, center console replacement
My center armrest / e-brake boot (p/n 51167114362) are looking tired. Has anyone replaced the leather only, and was it difficult? I have the interior apart for my gauge install anyway. The OEM part is $300, but leather only from an aftermarket company is $40-50. Thoughts on which way to go?
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07-19-2015, 05:42 PM | #2 |
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Not sure I would tackle the reupholstering myself, but a decent auto trim shop should be able to a good job.
In all likelyhood you will be into the same price anyway.
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Thanks. Here's the part I was looking at. The English isn't good, so it makes me hesitant.
http://www.aaaupholster.com/bmw-z4-e...620032008.html Has anyone done something different? Alcantara, etc.?
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07-19-2015, 06:16 PM | #4 |
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FWIW, if it would take an additional two hours and a set of skills or tools I do not possess, I would rather buy OEM.
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Have you looked into the leatherZ armrest? It covers the factory one, adds easier to access storage and is a lot more comfortable.
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I have. I'm concerned that I'm a larger guy, and this will further reduce the interior room. I sat in my car last night specifically to feel out where the arm rest would be and whether it would be beneficial. I take it you're happy with yours?
I guess I could always sell it if I decide that it's in the way, and it's probably an easier install than pulling out the old leather armrest and putting a new one in. I don't possess the magic touch when it comes to interior trim removal.
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Josh. from what I remember from my interior R&R, the OEM armrest has a plastic ring that snaps into the console. The leather is glued to that plastic ring.
It is a very doable DIY only requiring a box cutter,contact cement and maybe acetone for clean up. If I had known about the option of buying just the leather I would not have forked over the 300 duckets for the OEM piece.
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I dont see it being that difficult to cut a piece of leather to the dimensions of the top piece, stiching it over and the cutting or glueing the excess. It wont look perfect but probabkly better than it is.
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