munders
Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: marlborough
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Hi all again.
Please can some one help me!!!!! I am after some advice on fitting front leather arm rest to both front seats on my discovery xs 2010 model.
The seats are manual not electric is there any way to modify!!!
If not is there any one whom is selling both front seats!!!! leather
Some xs model do come with arm rests that's whats confusing me.
cheers keep up the good work all !!!
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 18th Aug 2014 8:00 pm |
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Jon.b
Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Sussex
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My XS has arm rests, I believe they were dealer fitted. Have you spoken to your local dealer about it? Mine was supplied by Colliers in Birmingham, perhaps try them as well....
Cheers
Jon
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| 20th Aug 2014 10:32 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
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the armrests were part of the electric seat / armrest "factory" option.
I don't believe the arm rests can be retrofitted unless you replace the seat backs - don't know about the electrical side of it though. it might have the wiring loom in place ? Duncan
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| 20th Aug 2014 12:23 pm |
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Jon.b
Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Sussex
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My seats aren't electric, so would appear they have been retro fitted. I'm the second owner though so can't tell you the ins and outs as to how it was done. Looks nothing other than factory finish though, so was a good job.
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| 20th Aug 2014 12:34 pm |
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munders
Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: marlborough
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hi, all thanks for replying
I am sure you need to change the back support of seat, I spoken to a parts person in LR and they said you would need the complete back metal inner frame work.
I have 2 nice new front arm rests in ebony black but will not fit standard seats!!!! 
So wondered if I can fit fully loaded electric seat in replacement for mine or change the backing on my seats!!!! which ever why possible really.
The HSE model comes with lot singing and dancing!!!!
Just wondered if anyone has fitted these arm rests or know of a way too.
Really would like to know if wiring is there or would need to buy a loom to convert to electrical seats.
Thanks again for help
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| 20th Aug 2014 8:48 pm |
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astonbuilder
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
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I reckon a couple of 3" screws could sort the armrest problem out....... 
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| 21st Aug 2014 2:08 pm |
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swansty
Member Since: 21 Sep 2008
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Nationwide trim say they can retrofit armrests.
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| 22nd Aug 2014 1:09 pm |
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Dave T
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See if there is a you tube video about retrimming a seat, would let you know how to get into the seat and maybe get the frame modded to take the arm rest, and take lots of photos to show us how! Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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| 22nd Aug 2014 3:43 pm |
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munders
Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: marlborough
Posts: 55
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Hi,
Thanks swansty great piece of info about Nationwide trim, been on website looks like they can do it.
I have e-mailed them waiting reply.
Thanks again 
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| 22nd Aug 2014 7:24 pm |
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Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
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Some one on here retrofitted arm rest on a GS/XS a couple of years ago and it was a really neat job. Try a search.
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| 22nd Aug 2014 8:55 pm |
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marsie
Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
Location: Sheffieldish
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i am also interested in getting this done as i miss not having armrests  . I had them in my previous D3s and range rovers. Have spoke to Nationwide Trim and it costs around £300 to get them retrofitted. I am just trying to justify the outlay at the mo 
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| 18th Oct 2014 9:18 am |
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munders
Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: marlborough
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Hi,
Glad you managed to get hold of Nationwide trim? I tried e-mailing them with no luck, no reply obviously doesn't need the business!!!
I was very interested in fitting both front arm rest in black Leather, I know have both arm rests but was told you need to weld on a bracket or change the complete upright metal inner frame work!!!
Yes £300 is a bit steep, but must admit would really like them fitted.
Good luck
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| 19th Oct 2014 7:56 pm |
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marsie
Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
Location: Sheffieldish
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The guy told me that it was a 3hour job to do both front armrests with factory spec items. Thinking about it i don't suppose its a bad price? i can't imagine the armrests being much less than £100 each? Said they were usually booking for 2-3 weeks time
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1989 200tdi 3dr
1994 300tdi ES
1995 3.9 ES (x3)
2000 4.0 adventurer
2001 4.0 ES
2005 D3 HSE (zambesi silver)
2007 D3 SE (Lugano teal)
2011 D4 XS (Baltic Blue)
2008 D3 HSE PREMIUM (buckingham blue)
2009 D4 XS (Nara bronze)
2006 D3 Metropolis (Java Black)
2012my D4 HSE (indus silver)
2013 D4 XS (Firenze red)
Current 2017 D5 first edition (silicone silver)
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| 19th Oct 2014 8:09 pm |
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munders
Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: marlborough
Posts: 55
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Yes they are about £100 each, surely they will be a extra charge on top of the £300 pounds for fitting, or is that all in!!!!!
If so I can supply mine, and pay £100 for the fitment!!!! top bombing!!!!
Nationwide trim are based at Gloucester area?
Cheers
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| 19th Oct 2014 8:19 pm |
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marsie
Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
Location: Sheffieldish
Posts: 1807
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I assumed it was £300 all in, including the parts. There maybe +vat added Previous Discos
1989 200tdi 3dr
1994 300tdi ES
1995 3.9 ES (x3)
2000 4.0 adventurer
2001 4.0 ES
2005 D3 HSE (zambesi silver)
2007 D3 SE (Lugano teal)
2011 D4 XS (Baltic Blue)
2008 D3 HSE PREMIUM (buckingham blue)
2009 D4 XS (Nara bronze)
2006 D3 Metropolis (Java Black)
2012my D4 HSE (indus silver)
2013 D4 XS (Firenze red)
Current 2017 D5 first edition (silicone silver)
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| 19th Oct 2014 8:58 pm |
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