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Old 02-06-2009, 09:16 AM
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Default Does anyone know how to order the European center console?

I don't really have any intention of using the start button, but I really like the lack of the creaky, awful center armrest that we're forced to live with on the RS4 state-side. It looks SO much better without it. Any ideas on how to get one?

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/147423/center_console1.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/147423/center_console2.jpg">
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You loose the great cupholder though
Old 02-06-2009, 09:22 AM
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Default Hah - precisely! I can't tell you how many times I've yanked up the the e-brake...

...to see the lid from my scalding hot cup of coffee pop off and nearly create a 'situation'. No more. Give me a nice clean design, with fewer creaks, and I'll gladly trade that for my morning caffeine fix. Well, at least until I get into work.
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Default European RS4's have the armrest as well, they must have removed it for the pic or...

used photoshop.

<img src="http://images21.fotki.com/v840/photos/2/201040/4652133/DSC09368-vi.jpg">

I was thinking of just removing mine and then possibly having a carbon fiber cover (or something) made for what remains.

<img src="http://www.kolumbus.fi/jouni.auer/Pics/ar/armrest_boot.jpg"><ul><li><a href="http://www.kolumbus.fi/jouni.auer/projects/armrest.html">This is a DIY on how to remove it from a B6 for adjustments</a></li></ul>
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Default 2nd - some more pics with the armrest

We all like pictures, right?

Pictures of a "White Package" RS4 Avant in Neckarsulm...

<img src="http://www.stahmann-motorsports.com/Audi/RS4/RS4%20White%20Pack%203.JPG">

<img src="http://www.stahmann-motorsports.com/Audi/RS4/RS4%20White%20Pack%201.JPG">

<img src="http://www.stahmann-motorsports.com/Audi/RS4/RS4%20White%20Pack%202.JPG">

Note the armrest is there.
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I still like the flushness of the piece. I don't need no stinkin cupholders. Thanks for the links!
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omg that's hawt
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Default They come both ways. Mine when I ordered it didn't have the cut out for the arm rest support...

I had to cut it in to put the armrest back in place.
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Re; DIY removal - wow, who knew such an agonizing piece of plastic could be so complex underneath!
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Did they use elephant ivory for the inside trim?


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