Locking the center armrest in place

Neckbeardz · 10-08-2014, 09:41 PM

This is really the only tiny little thing that bothers me about the car. Everything else is perfect or damn near close.

Has anyone figured out a way to lock the armrest of the center console in place so that it can't shift forwards and backwards? I just want it to always be in the normal position, that is not shifted forward. I find mine moves around whenever I'm parallel parking which is quite often and quite annoying.

Brenzo · 10-08-2014, 09:49 PM

I don't know if it's the fact that I literally took possession of my car today or if I just don't really dig my arm into it, but I've found that it doesn't move without at least a little bit of effort.

Does yours move or slide barely touching it?

Neckbeardz · 10-08-2014, 09:58 PM

No, there is definitely resistance, but I tend to shift my entire body around whenever I'm looking behind me while backing up into a spot, so it always moves.

deathsliver · 10-08-2014, 10:06 PM

I have this issue as well. My dog likes to stand on it and locking it in place would be better when driving around town.

HX_Guy · 10-08-2014, 10:16 PM

Heh, I'm the opposite...I like to have it forward all the time and it actually stays there pretty well, but it does move backwards every now and then.

///MCFC · 10-09-2014, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Neckbeardz

This is really the only tiny little thing that bothers me about the car. Everything else is perfect or damn near close.

Has anyone figured out a way to lock the armrest of the center console in place so that it can't shift forwards and backwards? I just want it to always be in the normal position, that is not shifted forward. I find mine moves around whenever I'm parallel parking which is quite often and quite annoying.

my armrest moves around if you so much as breathe on it. this and the useless sun visors are my 2 biggest complaints.

Peter-K · 10-09-2014, 08:47 AM

Nobody have an issue with the absence of a slot to lead a USB cable out?

Neckbeardz · 10-09-2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter-K

Nobody have an issue with the absence of a slot to lead a USB cable out?

If it weren't for the thick USB cable I have snaking out of there that jams it up a bit, there would be even less resistance and the armrest would be even more movable. When I bring the car in for my first service I'm going to ask if they can permanently jam it somehow.

2+3=5 · 10-09-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Neckbeardz

If it weren't for the thick USB cable I have snaking out of there that jams it up a bit, there would be even less resistance and the armrest would be even more movable. When I bring the car in for my first service I'm going to ask if they can permanently jam it somehow.

Thats what she said

horsepower_and_hounds · 10-09-2014, 10:15 AM

No locking device just a indent that causes some resistance to keep it from sliding back n forth to easily....

ska///235i · 10-09-2014, 11:00 AM

Its like a pussy, the more you jam it the looser it gets

pikcachu · 10-09-2014, 11:12 AM

glue it

Neckbeardz · 10-09-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ska///235i

Its like a pussy, the more you jam it the looser it gets

I wish this was reddit so I could upvote you.

Sir Loin · 10-09-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Neckbeardz

I wish this was reddit so I could upvote you.

Yes you can upvote here

Demetrius Joel · 10-09-2014, 05:21 PM

I have the same problem. Noticed it within the first two days of picking it up. Very annoying.

ska///235i · 10-09-2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Neckbeardz

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska///235i

Its like a pussy, the more you jam it the looser it gets

I wish this was reddit so I could upvote you.

My street cred just went up

GranSkyline · 10-09-2014, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter-K

Nobody have an issue with the absence of a slot to lead a USB cable out?

I've never had any trouble with leading a wire out of the center console. My iPhone cable is thin enough to fit between the lid and the console.

bladeomatic · 10-09-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GranSkyline

I've never had any trouble with leading a wire out of the center console. My iPhone cable is thin enough to fit between the lid and the console.

Ditto

2+3=5 · 10-10-2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bladeomatic

Ditto

same

NRR · 10-10-2014, 09:42 AM

Mine is able to feed between the lid and the actual console, however it is incredibly tight. I've noticed that with the cable moving that it is rubbing the white rubber material of the (iPhone) cable. There's traces of it in the gap where the console and lid meet and there's a noticeable divot in the cable. Still works but I just ordered a braided cable to be on the safe side.

NRR · 10-10-2014, 09:44 AM

Side note, I like the lid forward because I have a MT and I'm constantly resting/leaning on it in between shifts. However, when I yank the E-brake up to park, it actually makes contact with the lid and opens the console. It's forced me to be a little more careful when engaging the E-brake when parking to not yank, frustrating.

SteveSFO · 10-10-2014, 06:05 PM

I noticed the armrest thing for the first time today when I had to exit the vehicle and the thing slid back. I just figured it's going to be a characteristic thing. I understand how you feel about having some sort of lock. I know other cars where they offer a sliding center armrest, you have to squeeze.

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Neckbeardz Enlisted Member 9 Rep 47 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: North iTrader: (0)	Locking the center armrest in place This is really the only tiny little thing that bothers me about the car. Everything else is perfect or damn near close. Has anyone figured out a way to lock the armrest of the center console in place so that it can't shift forwards and backwards? I just want it to always be in the normal position, that is not shifted forward. I find mine moves around whenever I'm parallel parking which is quite often and quite annoying.
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Brenzo Private First Class 10 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I don't know if it's the fact that I literally took possession of my car today or if I just don't really dig my arm into it, but I've found that it doesn't move without at least a little bit of effort. Does yours move or slide barely touching it?
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10-08-2014, 09:58 PM	#3
Neckbeardz Enlisted Member 9 Rep 47 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: North iTrader: (0)	No, there is definitely resistance, but I tend to shift my entire body around whenever I'm looking behind me while backing up into a spot, so it always moves.
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10-08-2014, 10:06 PM	#4
deathsliver Private First Class 13 Rep 113 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have this issue as well. My dog likes to stand on it and locking it in place would be better when driving around town.
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HX_Guy Captain 119 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M235i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	Heh, I'm the opposite...I like to have it forward all the time and it actually stays there pretty well, but it does move backwards every now and then. __________________ 2014 BMW M235i 6MT 2012 Mercedes E350 Bluetec
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horsepower_and_hounds Brigadier General 1836 Rep 4,203 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	No locking device just a indent that causes some resistance to keep it from sliding back n forth to easily....
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ska///235i ***** noob 1370 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Its like a pussy, the more you jam it the looser it gets __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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pikcachu Major General 1403 Rep 5,262 Posts Drives: M235i (F22 Red angel) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: undisclosed iTrader: (1)	glue it
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Demetrius Joel First Lieutenant 56 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2014 BSM/CR M235i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DC Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M235i [0.00]	I have the same problem. Noticed it within the first two days of picking it up. Very annoying.
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NRR New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 228i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 228i M-Sport [0.00]	Mine is able to feed between the lid and the actual console, however it is incredibly tight. I've noticed that with the cable moving that it is rubbing the white rubber material of the (iPhone) cable. There's traces of it in the gap where the console and lid meet and there's a noticeable divot in the cable. Still works but I just ordered a braided cable to be on the safe side.
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NRR New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 228i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 228i M-Sport [0.00]	Side note, I like the lid forward because I have a MT and I'm constantly resting/leaning on it in between shifts. However, when I yank the E-brake up to park, it actually makes contact with the lid and opens the console. It's forced me to be a little more careful when engaging the E-brake when parking to not yank, frustrating.
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SteveSFO Enlisted Member 15 Rep 35 Posts Drives: '18 M2 Long Beach Blue Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I noticed the armrest thing for the first time today when I had to exit the vehicle and the thing slid back. I just figured it's going to be a characteristic thing. I understand how you feel about having some sort of lock. I know other cars where they offer a sliding center armrest, you have to squeeze.
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