Wooo hoo ... the embossed leather E39 front console armrest parts finally arrived!

Here's a photo of the parts necessary for those contemplating this $400 comfort & convenience mod. Notice, (see details in Agent99's URL http://members.roadfly.com/Agent99/armrest.htm), depending on exactly what you purchase, the arm rest cushion itself may or may not arrive bolted to the base; and the black metal base may or may not slide and tilt. In fact, depending on what you purchase, the armrest cushion may not even open up to the tray below. Also notice that the embossed Monterey LEATHER IS AVAILABLE for the kit (which wasn't the case when some of the upgrade guides were initially written). And, realize the Napa (smooth) leather is NOT available in BMW gray (from Pacific, anyway), but smooth leather is available in black & tan (from Pacific). Also, pure genuine vinyl is available in all colors for those who want to replace the armrest with as close to stock components as possible (but, since I have BMW-sensitive elbows, I opted for the softer leather). More about choosing the right leather is at http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81317

Also note the additional nuts & washers required (which are not supplied by Pacific) as per discussion on thread http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91525 (where we forgot about those during the last one I helped assemble & where we bought the wrong leather).