Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

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Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by AdrianD » Mon Jul 21, 2014 5:36 pm

For some reason my Audi wasn't spec'd with an the centre Arm Rest.. Anyone have one surplus to requirements?
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Re: Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by PetrolDave » Mon Jul 21, 2014 5:41 pm

AdrianD wrote:For some reason my Audi wasn't spec'd with an the centre Arm Rest.. Anyone have one surplus to requirements?
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.

It's kinda useful for storing a few bits & bobs but I wouldn't bother to spec one again.

Other opinions may be available...
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Re: Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by neilparf » Mon Jul 21, 2014 5:51 pm

PetrolDave wrote:...you can't get to the handbrake with it down...
+1. This is a real pain in the ar*e.

I like the storage aspect, and the lazy arm resting, but aside form that it can cumbersome...

Look to get one of these too. The clips are notorious for snapping...

http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... hilit=+arm

Ebay ones are not cheap by the looks... :bash:
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Re: Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by Surrey Sam » Mon Jul 21, 2014 5:55 pm

I love mine and never find the arm rest bothers me when changing gear. Must have small arms I guess :oops:
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Re: Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by RIV » Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:04 pm

Get a b8!!lovely armrest with lots of forward adjustment, plus super quick paddle shift
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Re: Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by PetrolDave » Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:32 pm

RIV wrote:Get a b8!!lovely armrest with lots of forward adjustment, plus super quick paddle shift
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But you have to put up with a stupid electric "handbrake" :assflash: :audibash:
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Re: Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by PJC » Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:36 pm

PetrolDave wrote:
RIV wrote:Get a b8!!lovely armrest with lots of forward adjustment, plus super quick paddle shift
:assflash:
But you have to put up with a stupid electric "handbrake" :assflash: :audibash:
I like it on the Mrs Golf.
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Re: Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by RIV » Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:39 pm

But you have to put up with a stupid electric "handbrake"
Yep!! Not much good for handbrake turns, mind you think the wife is a little old to be impressed with that nowadays :boohoo:
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Re: Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by PetrolDave » Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:46 pm

PaulRS4 wrote:
PetrolDave wrote:
RIV wrote:Get a b8!!lovely armrest with lots of forward adjustment, plus super quick paddle shift
:assflash:
But you have to put up with a stupid electric "handbrake" :assflash: :audibash:
I like it on the Mrs Golf.
It's one of the reasons many modern cars get crossed off my "possibles" list.
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Re: Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by AdrianD » Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:49 pm

PetrolDave wrote:
AdrianD wrote:For some reason my Audi wasn't spec'd with an the centre Arm Rest.. Anyone have one surplus to requirements?
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.

It's kinda useful for storing a few bits & bobs but I wouldn't bother to spec one again.

Other opinions may be available...
Wanna sell me yours then Dave? ;-)
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Re: Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by coffey555 » Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:07 pm

PetrolDave wrote:
AdrianD wrote:For some reason my Audi wasn't spec'd with an the centre Arm Rest.. Anyone have one surplus to requirements?
You sure you want one?
+1

Given that Eddie Stobart specified every other possible option on that car it is quite telling that he left the armrest out!

I heard that it just gets in the way so really don't miss not having one.

Beside's, if you only have one hand on the wheel then the alcantara will only be bobbly on the right side...... :shock:

I agree with you Dave, electronic handbrakes are totally unnecessary. Had an Astra hire car once and you had to have your foot on the brake pedal before the handbrake would release!!!! Certainly made hill starts interesting :bash:
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Re: Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by AdrianD » Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:09 pm

coffey555 wrote:
PetrolDave wrote:
AdrianD wrote:For some reason my Audi wasn't spec'd with an the centre Arm Rest.. Anyone have one surplus to requirements?
You sure you want one?
+1

Given that Eddie Stobart specified every other possible option on that car it is quite telling that he left the armrest out!

I heard that it just gets in the way so really don't miss not having one.

Beside's, if you only have one hand on the wheel then the alcantara will only be bobbly on the right side...... :shock:

I agree with you Dave, electronic handbrakes are totally unnecessary. Had an Astra hire car once and you had to have your foot on the brake pedal before the handbrake would release!!!! Certainly made hill starts interesting :bash:
yeah I spose, thinking back the armrest in my S3 years back was a pain in the rear... ok, point taken :D
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Re: Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by RIV » Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:38 pm

yeah I spose, thinking back the armrest in my S3 years back was a pain in the rear... ok, point taken
It's crap in my wife's s3 and the bloke I bought my b7 off got Audi to take the arm rest out and told them to keep it,guess that says it all
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Re: Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by stu » Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:54 pm

Surrey Sam wrote:I love mine and never find the arm rest bothers me when changing gear. Must have small arms I guess :oops:
+1 I miss one whenever I'm in other cars. There is knack to positioning though - a few notches up so you don't hit it with the handbrake when you park and stress the leather handle.

I agree though - stupid design. No one should have to learn how to use an armrest.

The B8 one isn't going to win any design awards either!
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Re: Wanted: RS4 Arm Rest..

Post by RIV » Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:08 pm

The B8 one isn't going to win any design awards either!
Erh!!! Paddle shift with no handbrake, plus it moves back and forward. Ie it works and it's comfortable, does it really need a design award :bigblink:
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