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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT Will either of these? Yes, I did do a search of this forum but I can't find detailed info on what exactly the OEM armrest for the 318ti is like. I want one bad... can someone send me a link to the OEM one, or a picture of how it connects? Thanks... __________________ Silver 98 318ti Standard trans, Sport Package: 16" Stock Wheels, Foglamps, Sunroof, Heated Leather Seats, Bilstein performance shocks, OEM Sach's clutch kit, Dunlop SP Sport A2 225/50/16 tires, Alpine CDA 7894, Dual Rockford Fosgate 12" subs, Rockford Fosgate Amp, Leather Armrest, Replaced M44 engine with only 40k on it!
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I showed pics of how I installed mine awhile back. I'll try to find the pics. If I remember, the arm rest, as in the parts you seeing for sale on Ebay are the same. The difference is in the bottom tray that sits under the arm rest. Quote: Originally Posted by evalha007  | __________________ 
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 10-12-2006, 05:30 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 |
Yes, they will both fit
You will need this from the dealer 51-16-0-136-398 Arm rest kit __________________  | | | | | 10-12-2006, 07:35 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 247 |
So I have to change out the whole console from the gearshift back... and lose my cupholders... ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/bmw-e...36742288QQrdZ1 Seems like this would be the part I need ..? This one looks great, but they say it won't fit a 318ti... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT __________________ Silver 98 318ti Standard trans, Sport Package: 16" Stock Wheels, Foglamps, Sunroof, Heated Leather Seats, Bilstein performance shocks, OEM Sach's clutch kit, Dunlop SP Sport A2 225/50/16 tires, Alpine CDA 7894, Dual Rockford Fosgate 12" subs, Rockford Fosgate Amp, Leather Armrest, Replaced M44 engine with only 40k on it!
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Quote: Originally Posted by evalha007 | Actually, you do not have to lose you cup holders. You can reuse the ti cup holder by remounting it and doing a little cutting and shaping of the front of the holder to clear the gear shift console. There will be some gaps on the sides near the front where the new console dips down, but not too hard to fabricate covering plated with some plastic or CF. http://bimmerboard.com/members/clex2/IMG_1280.JPG http://bimmerboard.com/members/clex2/IMG_1281.JPG http://bimmerboard.com/members/clex2/IMG_1282.JPG -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- __________________
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Quote: Originally Posted by evalha007 | None of those will fit the ti. I bought one thinking it would, but the base part is ti specific. L8, do you agree? __________________ | | | | | 10-12-2006, 09:09 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 |
Correct, the base part is TI specific Quote: Originally Posted by Platanos None of those will fit the ti.
I bought one thinking it would, but the base part is ti specific.
L8, do you agree? | __________________
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 10-13-2006, 05:04 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 247 |
http://leatherz.com/Merchant2/mercha..._Code=Interior I'm going to try this one out; I says it is two inches above the normal console area, so that should be just right for my arm. The complaint about that one is that it is too low, but I am over 6'... Looks just like the OEM too, but is cheaper and eaiser to install. THANKS! __________________ Silver 98 318ti Standard trans, Sport Package: 16" Stock Wheels, Foglamps, Sunroof, Heated Leather Seats, Bilstein performance shocks, OEM Sach's clutch kit, Dunlop SP Sport A2 225/50/16 tires, Alpine CDA 7894, Dual Rockford Fosgate 12" subs, Rockford Fosgate Amp, Leather Armrest, Replaced M44 engine with only 40k on it!
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Here is a picture of the complete 318ti arm rest kit. Quote: Originally Posted by evalha007 | __________________
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 10-16-2006, 10:17 PM | #11 | | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 27 |
Check out my pics and see if they are any help | | | | | 10-16-2006, 10:36 PM | #12 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
I have a Leatherz Mark IV armrest that i bought used from a member on bf.c and i love it. You still can use the cupholders and imo it's the perfect fit. There are pics of it in my gallery. The main cup holder is accesable and if u need the 2nd one justy tilt the armrest open. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds 
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Mine should be coming in any day now, I will post a review once I get it installed and tested!! __________________ Silver 98 318ti Standard trans, Sport Package: 16" Stock Wheels, Foglamps, Sunroof, Heated Leather Seats, Bilstein performance shocks, OEM Sach's clutch kit, Dunlop SP Sport A2 225/50/16 tires, Alpine CDA 7894, Dual Rockford Fosgate 12" subs, Rockford Fosgate Amp, Leather Armrest, Replaced M44 engine with only 40k on it!
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