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Old 10-27-19, 05:28 PM
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Different arm rests?
Are the differences in these arm rests S4 vs S5? Which would be correct for a 1986 base model?



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either! the short one was the one the factory installed, and the tall one was an accessory
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Thanks, new to the FC. I've seen some that hinge at the rear and others on the side, is it a difference in year/model for this change and difference?
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86-88 (S4) hinge in the back, 89-91 (S5) hinge on the side.
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Originally Posted by DC5Daniel
86-88 (S4) hinge in the back, 89-91 (S5) hinge on the side.
the S5 Coupe, in the USA hinges at the side, the Convertible and non US cars use the same console as the S4
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s
the S5 Coupe, in the USA hinges at the side, the Convertible and non US cars use the same console as the S4
I never knew/saw that documented. Thank you for the correction and the information!
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I never knew/saw that documented. Thank you for the correction and the information!
the US S5 coupe is the weird one because of the stupid seat belts
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86-88 (S4) hinge in the back, 89-91 (S5) hinge on the side.
Great info, many thanks.
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Great info, many thanks.
See j9fd3s elaboration above...I tend to only think in terms of the US models, and the coupes for that matter.
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I never knew about the hinge difference. Very good information!!
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