Nelson_R32 Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Is the Centre Armrest in the MK5 Golf as bad as it is in the A3? i.e. Does it get in the way all the time when you lift the handbrake? I'm considering ordering one with my DSG equipped R32 and was wondering what peoples opinions were on it? Help much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Everyone says the centre armrest is an 'essential'. I only use the handbrake when I'm parking before leaving the car. Otherwise the armrest works really well to support your elbow although both hands are still on the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winrya Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Is the Centre Armrest in the MK5 Golf as bad as it is in the A3? i.e. Does it get in the way all the time when you lift the handbrake? I'm considering ordering one with my DSG equipped R32 and was wondering what peoples opinions were on it? Help much appreciated [/ QUOTE ] Its a must buy and no it doesnt get in the way like the a3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pany Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I had an A3 and the armrest really bugged me. The golf is much better due to it extending, when pushed away it doesn't get close to fouling the handbrake. Also in my opinion the cabin looks unfinished, and possibly even cheap without the armrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReflex Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Armrest is a must have. As has been said, visually the cabin looks so much better. Also very useful, for DSG cars it is a no brainer, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I've owned a Golf both with and without an armrest. Definitely worth the extra few fine english pounds. I also like the fact that I can direct cool air into the back of the car for the little 'uns in hot weather via the rear air vents it comes with. It also comes with handy rear cup holders. In my opinion it's one of those extras that should be standard in a £21k car but that's another matter for discussion I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGTI Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Does anyone else find with the armrest that when you have it "extended", it tends to slide back again fairly easy when you put your weight on it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_is_Back Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Does anyone else find with the armrest that when you have it "extended", it tends to slide back again fairly easy when you put your weight on it?! [/ QUOTE ] Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Does anyone else find with the armrest that when you have it "extended", it tends to slide back again fairly easy when you put your weight on it?! [/ QUOTE ] Yes. [/ QUOTE ] Yes. It's quite irritating but I've somehow managed to train myself not to do it, so problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TagnuT Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I found that the MKiv one was at a better height and seemed to come further forward. I used it all the time. It is rare that I use it in the MKV. But it does finish off the cabin better. IMHO it should be standard in the GTI aswell as a better stereo (at least the RCD 500) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 No problems doing handbrake turns even with the Centre Armrest. If you've got problems steering and using your armrest, may I stongly recommend: http://www.carlimits.com or see the thread http://www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post1028695 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 ....And I would wholeheartedly second that CarLimits recommendation too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I regular drive one with the armrest and one without imo its a looks things only. The rear vents have little output, the cubby is useless, unless you want it for the autochanger/ipod, and if your resting your arm on the rest you are not holding the wheel correct so don't have full control of the car. Armrests promote incorect, sloppy, lazy driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMC950 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 For £100 not having one is as daft as a Ferrari without alloys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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