[BMW DIY Guy]

Anyone know if these are the same? The realoem part pictures are IDENTICAL but the part numbers are different.

I have line on an alcantara armrest out of an M4, and can't figure out if it will actually fit.

Thanks!

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

Anyone know if these are the same? The realoem part pictures are IDENTICAL but the part numbers are different.

I have line on an alcantara armrest out of an M4, and can't figure out if it will actually fit.

Thanks!

Yes, they are the same physically. Only difference is the covering.

I would note that all F80/F82 Armrests slide iirc and only some F30/F32 armrests do.

As a reminder, do NOT use realoem parts diagram as gospel as to appearance. They use generic parts drawings among all models that leave out small details. Better to look for actual photos via Google Search on sites like ECS.

I could give countless examples of this.

[HybridAWD]

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

Anyone know if these are the same? The realoem part pictures are IDENTICAL but the part numbers are different.

I have line on an alcantara armrest out of an M4, and can't figure out if it will actually fit.

Thanks!

what have you been seeing price wise for a replacement armrest? I need to replace mine as well in my F32.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by HybridAWD

what have you been seeing price wise for a replacement armrest? I need to replace mine as well in my F32.

The replacements are not that much. New F3x slightly under $200, F8x around $250 and F8x Alcantara around $325 iirc.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=03_1826

[HybridAWD]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

The replacements are not that much. New F3x slightly under $200, F8x around $250 and F8x Alcantara around $325 iirc.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=03_1826

Any idea if there is limitation on adding the sliding armrest to an F32 that didn't come with that option? I'd imagine it's only the bracket that makes the difference.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by HybridAWD

Any idea if there is limitation on adding the sliding armrest to an F32 that didn't come with that option? I'd imagine it's only the bracket that makes the difference.

It's part of the Armrest unit.

[louielouie]

No difference for fitment. I just upgraded from the F32 nonsliding to the M alcantara sliding with fitment issues.

It may be just me, but the spring doesn't seem to respond as well to the added weight. It feels like the armrest doesn't stay upright as well.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by louielouie

No difference for fitment. I just upgraded from the F32 nonsliding to the M alcantara sliding with fitment issues.

It may be just me, but the spring doesn't seem to respond as well to the added weight. It feels like the armrest doesn't stay upright as well.

That would be an install issue on your end.

The spring is essentially left over from your Armrest that must be reused and tensioned correctly. And yes, it's tricky.

[Broose21]

So does the F8x alcantara armrest part no. 51162405919 fit a F32 without issues? BMW site says only M3/M4. Has anyone installed one?

[DJSF3014]

Originally Posted by Broose21

So does the F8x alcantara armrest part no. 51162405919 fit a F32 without issues? BMW site says only M3/M4. Has anyone installed one?

Yes it does there was just another thread about this.

[smrtypants44]

I have a f8x nappa sliding armrest with carbon trim in my f32. It fits just fine.

[amancuso]

I bought a sliding one for my F32 as it didn't have one. Installation was not difficult at all.

[Broose21]

Thanks guys. Good to know. What about the alcantara hand brake (part no. 34402358363) and illuminated shift knob and alcantara gaiter (part no. 25112413885)? Has anyone installed all 3? Has anyone done wiring modifications for the illumination gear shift knob?

[DJSF3014]

Originally Posted by Broose21

Thanks guys. Good to know. What about the alcantara hand brake (part no. 34402358363) and illuminated shift knob and alcantara gaiter (part no. 25112413885)? Has anyone installed all 3? Has anyone done wiring modifications for the illumination gear shift knob?

I don't know about the shift knob but it will fit as well as the e brake. I don't know about the illumination part.

[Broose21]

Originally Posted by DJSF3014

Yes it does there was just another thread about this.

Are you able to provide the info regarding the other link?

[Broose21]

Has anyone actually installed these parts in their f3x? Any pics or comments about fitment or installation challenges?

[StraightF]

Originally Posted by Broose21

Has anyone actually installed these parts in their f3x? Any pics or comments about fitment or installation challenges?

A lot of YouTube videos go over the full installation process. Kies has a good video with the OEM one that works for F80 and F30 alike, so I assume F8x and F32 armrests would work interchangeably with one another.

[Onizukachan]

Originally Posted by Broose21

Has anyone actually installed these parts in their f3x? Any pics or comments about fitment or installation challenges?

yeah, I bought an entire center console for $300 and swapped the sliding armrest and top plate with knee bolster into my f31. And I have a bunch of spare parts now as well like a back up set of rear sear heater switches, etc.

PNP amigo as above indicated repeatedly to your numerous repetitions of the same question.

at some point you’ve got to either shit or get off the pot, so go spend the 15 minutes swapping them out. Yes. 15 minutes. That’s all it takes to swap them out even the first time.