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PSDesigns BMW M3 GTS Style Arm Rest Delete
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Here in the UK there is a shining star in the way of PSDesigns who is designing and manufacturing some awesome parts for the E9X range of cars. He has been focusing on the E46 but with the rising popularity of the E9X range, he has been developing more awesome parts Have you ever dreamt of have the arm rest delete just like in the GTS but looked at the huge price and thought better of it? Well now is your chance to get this arm rest delete and really finish off your interior. The stylish yet versatile genuine Alcantara trimmer piece is available in both left and right hand drive orientations so it’s not just a uk only piece. Even better, it is suitable for all E9X 3 series models. The BMW E92 M3 GTS are now very elusive and if you are to find a genuine piece in a garage you are looking at oem prices of around $1500. Well here is the amazing news, for just £175 ($231 as of 21st October 2017) plus shipping you can have this in your car in no time at all. Give your car the finishing touch it deserves. Following this link, it will take you through direct to the website where you can order. http://www.psdesignsglobal.com/produ...m-rest-delete/ You can also contact Pete direct at sales@psdesigns.global or go straight to his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PSDesigns.global/?fref=ts Anyway, time for the good bit. The pictures!
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So I love this idea and saw one at Performance Eurowerks here outside of Chicago. The quality looked great.
Honest question, can this be covered in anything other than alcantara? I want one, but let's face it, most of our cars have zero alcantara in them. How about a matching black novillo leather or pebbled vinyl like the stock armrest? I'm just looking for something that matches the stock interior. |
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In my case, I grabbed an armrest off a 335i (lower profile, no split) and had that re-done in black novillo. But a novillo delete would be great, too. |
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In regards to going for Novillo leather, he hasn’t done a leather finish before, but he is looking into this. It’s a good idea though and has peaked his interest And as for a group buy, he is going to see about going for a leather version and will update there. He is now a member of the forum, but if more people show an interest, I’m sure that will help influence a group buy. Get telling people
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How is this piece installed?
Remove the old and then snap in the new or does it have to be put on with tape?
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I had it, now ebisu8 has it, lol. I wish the foam part was formed / placed more like the factory part instead of the layout it has. (Factory: longitudinal, PS: transverse)However. at 17% the cost of the OEM part (reference price from IND). It's damn good for the money.
The piece just sits in place or the armrest and the foam keeps it snug. I wish they compensated for longitudinal movement (ebisu8 you shouldn't have that problem. that is why the rubber pads are there so it doesn't slide back and forth.) Its not a huge issue, even velcro can solve this problem. This piece really helped me as shifting a 6MT is very awkward for me with the armrest in place. |
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Unfortunately the GTS piece is the same, no latch or hardware. |
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To answer the issue of the item folding, we looked at producing a folding version and decided that the cost implications were too great, not to mention that the OE arm rest hinge (on the non-GTS part, the GTS part as mentioned doesn't hinge as per our part) is very bulky abs plastic, this means that the minimum thickness of the arm rest would be about 1.5" which total negates the purpose for having a GTS style arm rest (ours is only 5mm (13/64) thick. If you want a folding Alcantara Arm rest I would suggest having the OE item retrimmed. The majority want it to remove the obstacle it causes when shifting in anger so to speak, or like the cosmetic enhancement of a GTS style part. If anyone would like an arm rest feel free to contact us, I believe our contact details are in the initial post on this thread, as a non forum sponsor I don't want to commercially advertise and get banned before I have had a chance to contribute! |
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Not a problem, glad the response was useful. |
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I'd be interested if it comes in leather. I don't have any Alcantara to tie it in with.
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Did we ever get a group buy going for these?
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Ill be in for the group buy.
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I'd love a leather variant as well. I'm a big boy and my sweaty arm would ruin the alcantara in no time.
How difficult is it to remove the armrest? I use the charger in the arm rest on occasion so being able to use that would be nice. |
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It perfectly aligned my elbow with my arm for shifting. Ergonomically it's much better. I agree, I consider a leather variant to be a preferable given sweat and that very few of our cars have Alcantara in them. Seems like an oversight that PS was looking into but never provided a option for.
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