While there are a number of armrests on the market for the MINI, none have the right combination of style, adjustability, fit, function and appeal as this one. Many other armrests on the market look out of place, blocky, or just not right; while they have certain merits, I think this one has it all together, of course I am a bit biased!
Simple, graceful arc design fits well with the MINI interior while the soft, oval arm pad continues the oval theme of the door panels and other interior elements. Color is a very close match to the major plastic components in the MINI interior and matches the Leatherette and the Panther Black Leather fairly well. Slots in the metal base matched with thumbscrews allow for quick front to back adjsutment of the pad. Drivers of both short and tall stature should be able to fine tune its placement to their liking. Laser cut 1/4" Stainless Steel construction is durable yet classy.
The ARC armrest features a built-in cupholder which replaces the one that is displaced by the mounting structure. Rubber gasket-like fingers hold beverages in place. Installation of the ARC armrest is a breeze, taking 15 or so minutes from start to finish! Please note that MINI changed the diameter and depth of the rear cupholder in 2005 when they brought out the console with the built in ebrake storage tray. As a result there are two fitments noted on the drop down menu.
Get yourself an ARC armrest. 100% made in America. Designed in house by Industrial Designer and owner of Out Motoring.
Fits these MINI models:
02-06 Hatchback
03-08 Convertible
Priced individually