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      10-12-2024, 03:08 AM   #1
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Any suggestion on a cushion/comfort solution/padding for the area where the thigh hits the console.
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      10-13-2024, 12:59 PM   #2
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I use a piece of foam pipe insulation for this very problem in my firms van, the side of my knee used to get sore.
It looks rubbish, but it is a work vehicle so it doesn't matter. I've no idea how you can make it look nice in your beemer.....
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      10-13-2024, 01:12 PM   #3
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I use a piece of foam pipe insulation for this very problem in my firms van, the side of my knee used to get sore.
It looks rubbish, but it is a work vehicle so it doesn't matter. I've no idea how you can make it look nice in your beemer.....
I'll try getting one tomorrow. I'm not too bothered by looks comfort is priority
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      10-13-2024, 01:18 PM   #4
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I can't recommend any cushions, but have you considered getting a microfibre cloth...??
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I can't recommend any cushions, but have you considered getting a microfibre cloth...??
Harsh. Very harsh.
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      10-14-2024, 10:23 AM   #6
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Harsh. Very harsh.
An inconvenient truth
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      10-14-2024, 10:30 AM   #7
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What are you guys talking about. I don't get it. I don't think a microfiber cloth has much cushioning.
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      10-14-2024, 11:27 AM   #8
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A cloth. For cleaning.
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Here you go :https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/10050...yAdapt=glo2bra

Or just buy an M4 as the thigh pad is a standard fit.

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Here you go :https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005005520455402.html?src=google&src=google&albch= shopping&acnt=494-037-6276&isdl=y&slnk=&plac=&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_shop ping&aff_platform=google&aff_short_key=UneMJZVf&gc lsrc=aw.ds&albagn=888888&ds_e_adid=&ds_e_matchtype =&ds_e_device=c&ds_e_network=x&ds_e_product_group_ id=&ds_e_product_id=en1005005520455402&ds_e_produc t_merchant_id=749952135&ds_e_product_country=GB&ds _e_product_language=en&ds_e_product_channel=online &ds_e_product_store_id=&ds_url_v=2&albcp=178595003 89&albag=&isSmbAutoCall=false&needSmbHouyi=false&g ad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgrO4BhC2ARIsAKQ7zUm95IeU u16u7LaUUdsi-C3vwEsTRCNPF8Elsc35ZIV4OeYeFUdy0kQaAmPBEALw_wcB&ga tewayAdapt=glo2bra

Or just buy an M4 as the thigh pad is a standard fit.

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Get a pair of motorcycle leathers. Knee slider gives perfect protection here
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      10-18-2024, 01:24 PM   #12
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You can get knee pads on eBay around £7.
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Have a look at the centre console off an M- car. I know the F series had padding for the knee area, fitted one to my F series, as I managed to get a recycled one. Dare say brand new would be an arm and a leg.
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      10-23-2024, 04:03 AM   #14
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You can get these OEM ones which fit a selection of the G series but doubt they would fit a GO7.( I'll edit that after a better look...they definately will not)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genui...EaAkL3EALw_wcB

Maybe check with the dealer and see if they actually do them for your car otherwise you may end up with a stick on pad and while cheap, will do nothing for the look of your expensive machine

If BMW don't do them have you thought of going to a car trimmer who could likely make you something that would look like its supposed to be there??

Bit like these... same as in link above but better pics.

https://www.motechperformanceshop.co...uMNTdWZTum2e0n

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      10-24-2024, 08:38 AM   #15
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I thought I was the only one that had that problem!

I tried a small keyboard wrist rest velcroed to the console but it looked naff, so I just repositioned my leg and used the, erm, dead pedal instead, lol.
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Elbow supports with adhesive pads £7 for 2 amazo. Thanks for the ideas.
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