6C Armrest Help Please

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rbz5416
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6C Armrest Help Please

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Looks like my armrest was damaged during the last MOT. This is mine now with some cable ties preventing any further splitting of the arms that form the hinge.

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But it feels like there should be more to it. Does anyone have an exploded diagram from a parts list or willing to post a pic of theirs?
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Re: 6C Armrest Help Please

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I could share you pictures if you want.

What kind/location/detail ?
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Le_Combattant wrote: Sat Nov 02, 2024 5:03 pm I could share you pictures if you want.

What kind/location/detail ?
Thanks, but if you could just compare my pic to your armrest & advise if there are any more parts that would be great. But having dug around some more, it seems as though there aren't. Luckily AliExpress have a cheap replacement, so I'll probably just go with that.
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Re: 6C Armrest Help Please

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For anyone interested, the Chinese knock-off arrived to day. It's covered in textured vinyl rather than the fabric of the original, but matches the bottom half quite well. It's a little bit more flimsy but for less than £8 delivered, I can live with that.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003640222015.html
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Re: 6C Armrest Help Please

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My original one was made of fabric and I changed it for one from Aliexpres with fake leather, it is 11 years old and is still in perfect condition.👌
It makes a little noise when I rest my arm on it, it did that since new, now it is part of the endearing sounds of my 6R.

I remember the cost of the armrest cover made of completely false/fake leather was reasonable for any pocket, in other words, it couldn't be cheaper. :lol:
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