Returned from a holiday trip to Germany, visiting family.
Prior to flying over I already bought the fancy M5 armrest and the 2-din stereo bezel + metal fastening kit, so I just had to stow the parts for the trip home.
The armrest (Mazda# 4100-78-510) was a bit of a surprise. Yes, it has a Mazda part number but there is also some information on the company who produced it.
I did not suspect a Swedish company known for aftermarket parts behind it.
Maybe this helps finding better prices. There is no North American distributor/re-seller listed but you can also contact them directly.
http://www.armrest-systems.com/MLC310_Eng
Installed mine in 10mins. Feels great, I can adjust the angle with a rotating knob under it. If need be, storage fits my cell-phone.
The bezel for the stereo (Mazda# C29155210A for the silver color) is of great quality but you are required to also purchase the metal brackets (Mazda# CR01-V6-025) for ~18Eur in order to install a new system.
It will be a bit until I install it as I suspect I need a new climate control unit. My air recirculate action does not work, also no light to indicate it. (I suspect it is within that part?!)
Prior to flying over I already bought the fancy M5 armrest and the 2-din stereo bezel + metal fastening kit, so I just had to stow the parts for the trip home.
The armrest (Mazda# 4100-78-510) was a bit of a surprise. Yes, it has a Mazda part number but there is also some information on the company who produced it.
I did not suspect a Swedish company known for aftermarket parts behind it.
Maybe this helps finding better prices. There is no North American distributor/re-seller listed but you can also contact them directly.
http://www.armrest-systems.com/MLC310_Eng
Installed mine in 10mins. Feels great, I can adjust the angle with a rotating knob under it. If need be, storage fits my cell-phone.
The bezel for the stereo (Mazda# C29155210A for the silver color) is of great quality but you are required to also purchase the metal brackets (Mazda# CR01-V6-025) for ~18Eur in order to install a new system.
It will be a bit until I install it as I suspect I need a new climate control unit. My air recirculate action does not work, also no light to indicate it. (I suspect it is within that part?!)