2011 E90 armrests too high?

Guitarist · 07-02-2013, 07:57 AM

Why are the armrests (middle and door) so high on the E90? I find myself resting my arms on the wings of the seats most of the time.

The armrests feels like they are on an annoying angle and you're forced to raise your seat unnecessarily high. Because the E90 already has little headspace with a sunroof, it becomes a choice of headroom or armrest comfort.

Help.

pup73 · 07-02-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Guitarist

Why are the armrests (middle and door) so high on the E90? I find myself resting my arms on the wings of the seats most of the time.

The armrests feels like they are on an annoying angle and you're forced to raise your seat unnecessarily high. Because the E90 already has little headspace with a sunroof, it becomes a choice of headroom or armrest comfort.

Help.

hmm. i've never noticed that; i usually keep two hands on the steering wheel.

-c

MrPig · 07-02-2013, 08:48 AM

I think you're too short .. The centre console arm rest is perfect for me.

AzureHaze · 07-02-2013, 08:53 AM

Well, the bimmers in the US don't have the Euro spec armrests so they're pretty much useless.

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