E36 m3 95 armrest rear retrofit

[onesikM]

Hello so I’ve been wanting an armrest in my 95 coupe m3 for some time now and I’ve been sourcing parts over time. I finally got the last final piece I needed and I just installed everything but the rear part of the base sits a little higher up than I would like.

I’m aware of the differences in the base between a coupe and convertible but is their any diffence between coupes and sedan? I don’t think so personally but how about differences in the actually mounts, the one that goes into the chassis

I’m suspecting that the actual mount that gets bolted into the chassis with the three #13mm bolts has something to do at play here ? Did they make different variations of this mount ? I’m thinking I might have mixed up some parts and possibly picked up the arm rest mount from a convertible car. The base I’m using(the main tray that supports the cup holders ect) are these all the same across the coupes and sedans ? I’m really stumped and I’m about to start moving parts between my coupe and sedan to try and solve this problem I’m having.

I feel like the arm rest mount and the base I’m using aren’t meant to be used together ? Can someone confirm if there was also differences in the mounts ?

I’ll take off the parts and write down the part numbers soon


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[bluptgm3]

I do not have a direct answer for you, however, one can query the parts listings for various model years and chassis configurations in www.realoem.com. The E36 can be found in the ‘Classic’ catalog.

[bmwstephen]

that actually seems normal (without seeing a bigger overview shot of the console). Just make sure you bolt it all the way down.

I do want to note more importantly, the armrest you pick should be coming out of an m3 (not the standard 3 series) because the leather upholstery could mean the difference of Nappa or not

Hello so I’ve been wanting an armrest in my 95 coupe m3 for some time now and I’ve been sourcing parts over time. I finally got the last final piece I needed and I just installed everything but the rear part of the base sits a little higher up than I would like.

I’m aware of the differences in the base between a coupe and convertible but is their any diffence between coupes and sedan? I don’t think so personally but how about differences in the actually mounts, the one that goes into the chassis

I’m suspecting that the actual mount that gets bolted into the chassis with the three #13mm bolts has something to do at play here ? Did they make different variations of this mount ? I’m thinking I might have mixed up some parts and possibly picked up the arm rest mount from a convertible car. The base I’m using(the main tray that supports the cup holders ect) are these all the same across the coupes and sedans ? I’m really stumped and I’m about to start moving parts between my coupe and sedan to try and solve this problem I’m having.

I feel like the arm rest mount and the base I’m using aren’t meant to be used together ? Can someone confirm if there was also differences in the mounts ?

I’ll take off the parts and write down the part numbers soon


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[onesikM]

I do not have a direct answer for you, however, one can query the parts listings for various model years and chassis configurations in www.realoem.com. The E36 can be found in the ‘Classic’ catalog.

I noticed conflicting part numbers on realoem but I’ll verify part numbers once more after I remove my arm rest again to get to the bottom of this thanks for the input

[onesikM]

that actually seems normal (without seeing a bigger overview shot of the console). Just make sure you bolt it all the way down.

I do want to note more importantly, the armrest you pick should be coming out of an m3 (not the standard 3 series) because the leather upholstery could mean the difference of Nappa or not

Can you put a finger thru the sides of your center console in the rear ? My sedan which has a arm rest also does not sit high up this way. Something is wrong with the collection of parts that I have. I’ll take pictures tonight and disassemble the arm rest to note my part numbers I have

Thanks I’m fully aware of the differences in leather. I got these parts from a non m car and the arm rest itself isn’t in great condition so which I will reupholster soon so I’m not concerned about the variations in colors and texture but thanks for your input.


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[Braymond141]

That is normal. You do not have a convertible console and there are no other variants. Convertible are unmistakable.

If you want to draw it in tighter then modify the bracket.

[onesikM]

That is normal. You do not have a convertible console and there are no other variants. Convertible are unmistakable.

If you want to draw it in tighter then modify the bracket.

Thanks for confirming I wasn’t sure if the mounting base had variations but I’ll take your word for it!!!!. Looks like I have some light dremel work ahead of me.


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[RRSperry]

I had to trim the carpet to get the mount to sit right.