The central armrest lid locking mech/ spring broke on mine.
Ordered 3 from China which arrived today. Because they were cheapish I ordered 3.
So have two spare
If anyone wants one just let me know.
Central armrest.
Re: Central armrest.
Awesome/ 
Have you fitted it? They are a bit of a biatch to dismantle.
Have you fitted it? They are a bit of a biatch to dismantle.Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
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"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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steve2003rs6
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Re: Central armrest.
Hi Shop. Not fitted just yet. Only arrived this morning.
Looked at a video of how to do it. Yes looks a bit of a pain. But if it’s broke fix it if you can ???
Lived with mine for ages.
Now have the time to sort a few things out.
Regards Steve.
Looked at a video of how to do it. Yes looks a bit of a pain. But if it’s broke fix it if you can ???
Lived with mine for ages.
Now have the time to sort a few things out.
Regards Steve.
Re: Central armrest.
Yeah, definitely fix it. I have a feeling that Footlong did a thread about this. See if you can find it. I think he had to modify some bits of the new mech. Maybe hold on to yours for the time being in case you need to destroy one.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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steve2003rs6
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Re: Central armrest.
Ha ha. I actually ordered 4. One to fit. One in case I break it.
Leaves two to give to fellow members.
Don’t want owt for them. Just glad to help any members with a similar problem.
Mine isn’t broken I think the spring has snapped or come adrift. Won’t know until I get in there.
Leaves two to give to fellow members.
Don’t want owt for them. Just glad to help any members with a similar problem.
Mine isn’t broken I think the spring has snapped or come adrift. Won’t know until I get in there.
Re: Central armrest.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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steve2003rs6
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Re: Central armrest.
Yes some really good reading. Enjoyed all the banter regarding road rage.
Must admit. Done the same myself on a couple of occasions.
I was a lot younger then and had a short fuse.
Much older now and a lot milder mannered.
Must admit. Done the same myself on a couple of occasions.
I was a lot younger then and had a short fuse.
Much older now and a lot milder mannered.
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IchBautAuto
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Re: Central armrest.
No doubt a direct copy is preferred by many, but the catch is repairable and far more robust than I would expect from a china copy of the latch. I originally tried a number of fixes inc magnets etc but none provided the sideways location that the original design catch does.steve2003rs6 wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 2:17 pmHi Shop. Not fitted just yet. Only arrived this morning.
Looked at a video of how to do it. Yes looks a bit of a pain. But if it’s broke fix it if you can ???
Lived with mine for ages.
Now have the time to sort a few things out.
Regards Steve.
Alu bracket held on with 3M tape, bullet proof and completely invisible fitted. The tape is what I used for some metal to metal where I couldn't spot weld and some 12 years on it is as robust as when fitted in the original application.
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steve2003rs6
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Re: Central armrest.
Ichbautauto. Nice job and pleased your repair works.
The Chinese replacement does look like a quality part. Had a quick look yesterday and it does match really well. They were so cheap that it was worth a punt.
Time will tell if they are any good.
Just trying to figure out the location of the spring before attempting to install it.
If I am lucky I may just have a broken/dislodged spring.
The Chinese replacement does look like a quality part. Had a quick look yesterday and it does match really well. They were so cheap that it was worth a punt.
Time will tell if they are any good.
Just trying to figure out the location of the spring before attempting to install it.
If I am lucky I may just have a broken/dislodged spring.
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IchBautAuto
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Re: Central armrest.
My catch was completely stuffed, broken plastic so my various attempts were the only way forward, and the broken catch incidentally lead to the hinges being broken as well. The PO seems like he was bull at a gate with some of the more fragile stuff that Audi grace these cars with. Fair to say that as I'm not on EBay, I miss some of the options that get mentioned on here. That may change as time passes.
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Re: Central armrest.
I would gladly take your offer if it's still on, provided you let me pay for the part and shipping (France) if it's not too complicated to organise. Many thanks!
RS6 C5 Avant 2003 Daytona Grey
Loba 650 turbos - Wagner IC - 200 cells cats - Milltek cat-back - Hotchkis bars - Bilstein B16 - MTM Wheels - oem coolant cap
Loba 650 turbos - Wagner IC - 200 cells cats - Milltek cat-back - Hotchkis bars - Bilstein B16 - MTM Wheels - oem coolant cap
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steve2003rs6
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Re: Central armrest.
Hi classik. Pm me your address and I will send you one.
Regards Steve.
Regards Steve.
Re: Central armrest.
Don’t forget to put it in quarantine for 14 days, Classik. Unless you get it before June 8 in which case there is no need. 
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Central armrest.
Haha, right, or a good spray of brakes cleaner 
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
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Loba 650 turbos - Wagner IC - 200 cells cats - Milltek cat-back - Hotchkis bars - Bilstein B16 - MTM Wheels - oem coolant cap
Loba 650 turbos - Wagner IC - 200 cells cats - Milltek cat-back - Hotchkis bars - Bilstein B16 - MTM Wheels - oem coolant cap
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steve2003rs6
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Re: Central armrest.
Anyone know how to locate the spring ?