"NEW" Z3 CENTER ARMRESTS....

[Southernboy]

Just want to thank the guys that have ordered these new center armrests from me. I can say that to date 8 have been ordered, and consequently, I've just ordered parts for another 10 more. The first complete kits will be ready for posting off on saturday...Fortunately, one will be black leather with black anodised parts, and the other will be black leather with silver anodised parts...this means I'll be posting pics of both options with the same leather finish which will provide a neat comparison.... Also, they will have been throught the full process of bead blasting prior to anodising so you'll be able to see the "finished" look....
Anyone wanting to place an order now, the expected production time will be around 10 days, plus aprox 6 days in the post. They are currently at a really good price...£.87.00 excluding postage....(Postage is £.18.00). This compares favourably to the £145.00 incl for the OEM cupholder/armrest from Roadster Solutions.
If you want to see some pics of this item, check out my previous post "10am....Saturday 29th" where I posted pics of the armrest fitted into my car...albeit in a somewhat unfinished state.

[Southernboy]

Update.....
here is a pic of the side brackets and the cupholder in both black and silver anodised finish.... I'll be collecting the nuts, washers etc on tuesday which are being "treated" to make them black TOO. I'll post a couple of pics of the fully assembled kit (uninstalled) so you guys can get an idea of the final assembled look...



.....and a pic of the "new style trimmed" finish armrest. The bottom of this armrest is trimmed so that the finish is professional and complete. The underside is perfectly flat which also allows the fold-away cupholder to be moved unhindered....

[Southernboy]

.... the first batch of the new armrests will be posted off tomorrow....
I assembled one for those of you who may be interested in seeing what it looks like....

[sirius-c]

Looking forward to receiving mine

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[Mint]

Looking forward to receiving mine

And me

[Southernboy]

All posted this morning.... 6 - 10 days... everyone has a PM with parcel details...

[alec.m]

and me

[Southernboy]

...those guys that bought and paid for already have aquired a bargain at the price!! I was somewhat taken aback this morning when I went to post them off...The parcel weight packed came in at just on a kilo...and that attracted a higher rate by those few extra grams.... So, for those who may be buying in future, the price is now £. 125.00 incl postage...
Anyhow, it's still a very good price for the quality and comfort as well as the fact that it doesn't restrict the access to the OEM storage, and still provides the facility of a cup holder....I'll be interested to hear the "responses" from those that have bought it, and those who will no doubt see it at various meets over there....

[Southernboy]

...... I have been PM'd by one of the buyer's that he has received his kit already !! So, those other guys, your armrests should be there in the next day or two...

[miller1098]

...... I have been PM'd by one of the buyer's that he has received his kit already !! So, those other guys, your armrests should be there in the next day or two...

Arrived and fitted today.sweet!looks and feels really good .For me the cup holder could be a few mm bigger but it looks so good I'll find a smaller cup lol

[Southernboy]

Thanks for the heads-up Hugh... "Cup size" used to be a woman thing....how times change....

[miller1098]

Thanks for the heads-up Hugh... "Cup size" used to be a woman thing....how times change....

I know it sounds superficial but I've always been interested in cup sizes

[Southernboy]

Nice thought... cups...

I'll be doing ONE "super, highly polished, silvery ally set over this weekend....also, I will be having the tops of the side brackets engraved with the "roadster" type style...the engraving will be individually done to both brackets so that it is legible correctly when seated in either the driver or passenger seat...the engraved "logo" will be in black.
Anyone interested in this "one off" version can PM me...

[sirius-c]

Just a quick post to let you know that I'm very happy with the quality of this arm rest and Its a thumbs up from me..
I've not fitted as yet as I'm doing a bit of rewiring

[Southernboy]

.... thanks for that... You'll like it even more when you have it fitted..

[sirius-c]

I'm sure

While I'm here, have you any 3m di noc carbon fibre vinyl wrapping tips? Got a feeling I'm gonna make a mess!

[alec.m]

Armrest fitted today, looks great but I`m going to have to get some new gaitors for the handbrake and gear lever now. They look shabby against the new armrest. Elbow rests in just the right place, very comfy. Thumbs up from me . Thanks Barry

[Southernboy]

.... good man, and thanks mate... how long did it take to fit ?

[alec.m]

Half an hour, tops. Thought I would have problems with slip nuts but when I stuck screwdriver in them and waggled it they disappeared who knows where!

[Mint]

Yes, mines in as well. An excellent piece of kit, my elbow rests on it just right. Thanks Barry.

[Southernboy]

..... thanks Dave... Pity I couldn't give you a 100% match on "Orchid white"... but I'm sure you'll fix that easily...

[Boysie]

I would like to see one fitted to a car

[Mint]

Boysie, here's mine fitted. The colour of the leather in the photo isn't the right white (it's too white) but since I took the photos I've re-dyed with a cream(ish) dye we had used on some furniture which looks better. I'll see how it goes but may have to get some real Lotus White leather dye.







The instructions Barry provides are very comprehensive and it took me about 30 minutes to fit.

An excellent addition to any Zed

[Boysie]

The armrest looks good
Regarding the colour
I had my tonneau spray matched to my seats, get a professional to do it
You will be pleased

[Mint]

I had my tonneau spray matched to my seats, get a professional to do it. You will be pleased

Agreed Boysie, I used Bespoke Leathering in B'ham to do the seats a couple of years ago. May have to pop in to see John, see what he can do.

[Southernboy]

.... I have a couple of black anodised / black leather armrests ready to go... takes 6 10 days airmail.... so if you want one before you go off to your next meet / cruise...PM me...

[alec.m]

My armrest and new handbrake gaiter.

[Southernboy]

..... so, how does driving feel to have an armrest to use on the left??

[alec.m]

It`s great Barry, just what you need for a long drive on the motorway. I love the look and the fact that the tray underneath is still easy to get at.

[resunoiz]

I'm making a big advertising campaign to you here in italy, hope someone will contact (or copy ) you!

[Southernboy]

..... Thanks good man.... and nice to see you're still missing the Z3 !!

[resunoiz]

..... Thanks good man.... and nice to see you're still missing the Z3 !!

not missing, remembering it as a very good thing. that's different!

no remorses, only memories

and, effectively, I did not abandoned BMW (and my italian club )

[Southernboy]

......... Now that the weather is good for top down driving, and you guys are all doing various meets / drives and getting away... you really should have the best drive comfort you can...
I have a few armrests still available at short notice....

[Southernboy]

........ Leather upholstered center armrest with integrated cup holder...???

BTW. if you prefer the OEM cupholder set-up, let me know, I can supply these upholstered armrests to fit to that cup holder too....