460 seats - ml/ range rover or armrests....

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Hi guys, got recaros fitted in my 460 lwb but really need armrests, are there original armrests I can purchase or has anyone fitted ml/ range rover seats with armrests successfully? Any help appreciated.
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Re: 460 seats - ml/ range rover or armrests....

seats from the w201 or w202, the 190 series or the 1st C class fit so get seats from one of them with an armrest though from memory its 1 shared one rather than two individual armrests

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Re: 460 seats - ml/ range rover or armrests....

Original arm rests are available but don't come cheap and not easily sourced, I think. If retaining authenticity is not of issue, you can fit arm rests off several vehicles, Sprinters, VW, Land Rover; these can be second hand or options of several after market ones are also available. Just Google "Armrests".

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Re: 460 seats - ml/ range rover or armrests....

 there are a fue options  i fitted these ones to my  460 thay mount to the seat base 4 bolts

 

  or the STD type (460 Front arm rest) type this in to the search function by kevin stuttgart

   he has just fitted a set to his G

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Re: 460 seats - ml/ range rover or armrests....
What are those first seats from adrian?
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Re: 460 seats - ml/ range rover or armrests....

  tee they are recaro seats after market for a 460 when i orderd them i asked for arm rests

  and thats what i got they are a bit skinny but its quite easy to operate high/low & diff locks

   and  strong

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Re: 460 seats - ml/ range rover or armrests....

 Hi Tee, I bought the original armrests from Mercedes-Benz for my 460. Came to about £750.00. Quite easy to fit and really happy with the extra comfort. Check with Adrian about the recaros there amy be an issue with adjustment if you go down that road. 

 Regards

 Kevin

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Re: 460 seats - ml/ range rover or armrests....
Did I understand this correctly. Did the armrests cost £750?
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Re: 460 seats - ml/ range rover or armrests....

 Yes Ian they came to about £750.00 mainly as one is available complete but the other has to be ordered as individual parts.

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Re: 460 seats - ml/ range rover or armrests....

KevinStuttgart wrote:

 Hi Tee, I bought the original armrests from Mercedes-Benz for my 460. Came to about £750.00. Quite easy to fit and really happy with the extra comfort. Check with Adrian about the recaros there amy be an issue with adjustment if you go down that road. 

 Regards

 Kevin

KevinStuttgart wrote:

 Came to about £750.00.

I almost spat coffee all over my pc!  laugh

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Re: 460 seats - ml/ range rover or armrests....

Blimey, from now on I shall treat my armsrests with a new respect!