+1 - Specced my S4 with one and only used it in the same circumstances as Dave. Glad I went without for the RS...PetrolDave wrote:You sure you want one?
I spec'd it as it was a no-cost option but only use it for a few hours a year when cruising on the French autoroutes as it gets in the way of the gear lever so you can't change gear with it down (unless you're double jointed), and you can't get to the handbrake with it down either.
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Anyone who can't change gear with the arm rest down needs to resit their driving test.....how can I drive around the 'ring in anger with the arm rest down and another man not even change gear with it down?
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Nope, because it would leave a damn great hole in the centre console, and like I said it is handy for storing a few small things like an iPhone charger lead.AdrianD wrote:Wanna sell me yours then Dave?
It's just NBG as an armrest IMHO.
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Maybe you have double jointed wrists or have a technique that involves coming down on the gear lever from above?HYFR wrote:Anyone who can't change gear with the arm rest down needs to resit their driving test.....how can I drive around the 'ring in anger with the arm rest down and another man not even change gear with it down?
I was taught, by a Group C driver, to always guide the gear lever from the same level rather than holding it or forcing it - and you just can't use that technique with the armrest down.
You're entitled to your opinion, but you're not entitled to criticise my driving unless and until you've seen me drive.
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Genuine LOL! Great choice of words there!PetrolDave wrote:Maybe you have double jointed wrists or have a technique that involves coming down on the gear lever from above?HYFR wrote:Anyone who can't change gear with the arm rest down needs to resit their driving test.....how can I drive around the 'ring in anger with the arm rest down and another man not even change gear with it down?
Not sure how I change gear but I know in other cars having an arm rest there annoys me.
Will see how I am doing it when I get back although silently praying I will not have to use the above 'Ring Insertion' technique mentioned above......
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+1 could not live without mineSurrey Sam wrote:I love mine and never find the arm rest bothers me when changing gear. Must have small arms I guess
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I thought it might cause some amusementcoffey555 wrote:Genuine LOL! Great choice of words there!
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Adrian, what do you have to cover the armrest hole... some sort of blanking plate?
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I don't have an armrest, mine was specced without one from the factory..JLW_RS4 wrote:Adrian, what do you have to cover the armrest hole... some sort of blanking plate?
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I too find it doesn't really get in the way of shifting. It's great for long journeys on the motorway.
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I am after a spare one as well, let me know if you manage to source one.
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