BMW Performance Carbon Fibre

G33 · 06-18-2009, 12:58 PM

is it real timber??? thin veneer???

Hoops · 06-18-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by G33

is it real timber???

AlanQS · 06-18-2009, 01:13 PM

It must be an age thing Steve... though next time I'm having the carbon fibre trim!

acerboo · 06-18-2009, 02:07 PM

prefer the wood

acerboo · 06-18-2009, 02:08 PM

but then i prefer the aerokit to the m tech, and i like the aerokit rear spoiler

Hoops · 06-18-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanQS

It must be an age thing Steve... though next time I'm having the carbon fibre trim!

Come on Al - youre not 80 yrs old fella!!! Have to say the carbon fibre/leather trim on the new M3 is really stunning and definitely the best trim option imo.

AlanQS · 06-18-2009, 05:37 PM

In my octogenarian defense, the standard "Titanium" trim on the SE looks completely rotten against cream beige leather and as far as I can see, there are two kinds of aluminium trim, one of which is cheap, nasty, and disgusting in any light and against any colour of interior and the other only looks good with black or grey interiors.

PeteJ has the acceptable aluminium trim, perhaps he could let me know it's official description?

That doesn't leave much choice left and given the colour of the seats, carpet, headlining etc., (in my car) the wood trim gave a warm looking and colour matching effect.

In fact, given my druthers, the next car, if it has Champagne Merino leather will get red brown fig eucalyptus trim...

I'm afraid I can't be saved Doctor...

feederz · 06-18-2009, 06:22 PM

Sorry but wood is very dated looking, inside or out.

J1220 · 06-18-2009, 07:17 PM

+1

spandeli · 06-18-2009, 11:10 PM

spandeli · 06-18-2009, 11:12 PM

Hoops · 06-19-2009, 01:51 AM

Fair play chaps.... you win!!!!

SoYank · 06-19-2009, 10:53 AM

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Wow, check out those runflats! Oak for a firm ride, pine for a softer ride.

zltm089 · 06-20-2009, 08:56 PM

lol....jokes!

J1220 · 06-24-2009, 11:56 AM

What do you think guys? (Pics are from mobile so poor quality - will post some better ones later)

Hoops · 06-24-2009, 12:23 PM

I like it and think it looks good - but to be brutally frank i dont think its much if any better than the CF/Leather option that some of us have on our M3's - maybe it looks a lot better in the flesh - either way, well done and nice car!

J1220 · 06-24-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwbailey

I like it and think it looks good - but to be brutally frank i dont think its much if any better than the CF/Leather option that some of us have on our M3's - maybe it looks a lot better in the flesh - either way, well done and nice car!

The pics don’t do it justice. In flesh IMO it looks awesome and most definitely a lot better then the leather carbon trim.

willhollin · 06-24-2009, 12:40 PM

I would love to see a full polished chrome trim, I would have it as i'm sure bmwbailey would as well.

SoYank · 06-24-2009, 01:37 PM

I'm going for the goldplate on my next BMW. 24K all the way!

Palmnuts · 06-24-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by J1220

The pics don’t do it justice. In flesh IMO it looks awesome and most definitely a lot better that the leather carbon trim.

So, what did the wife say?

J1220 · 06-24-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Palmball

So, what did the wife say?

She hasn't seen it yet.

Swiller · 06-24-2009, 04:41 PM

Any wood trim is dung on modern motors. All glossy and bits around the doors etc serving no structural purpose. Its a natural material so used for decoration doesnt quite work imho.

Check this old jag out. The wood looks great and servers a purpose, so it works aesthetically.

Not a fan of the carbon fibre either, a material used for its lightness and stiffness, not to decorate the dash. It looks like black carpet with a clearcoat. Mmmnn lovely!

I have aliminium trim and black leather interior on the 330i and its the best of a bad bunch on the bimmers imho.

We are quite limited in our trim options on most cars. Trims are ripe for customisation - detachable bespoke trim cant be that hard to manufacture, or design. Swapsie potential is huge!

On the 330i with black leather, mines a a silver and dark blue paisley pattern covered with a clearcoat. Or perhaps a white leather effort, or mebbe a purple wallpaper indian takeaway stylee.

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AlanQS Colonel 240 Rep 2,810 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	In my octogenarian defense, the standard "Titanium" trim on the SE looks completely rotten against cream beige leather and as far as I can see, there are two kinds of aluminium trim, one of which is cheap, nasty, and disgusting in any light and against any colour of interior and the other only looks good with black or grey interiors. PeteJ has the acceptable aluminium trim, perhaps he could let me know it's official description? That doesn't leave much choice left and given the colour of the seats, carpet, headlining etc., (in my car) the wood trim gave a warm looking and colour matching effect. In fact, given my druthers, the next car, if it has Champagne Merino leather will get red brown fig eucalyptus trim... I'm afraid I can't be saved Doctor...
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Swiller First Lieutenant 9 Rep 322 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Any wood trim is dung on modern motors. All glossy and bits around the doors etc serving no structural purpose. Its a natural material so used for decoration doesnt quite work imho. Check this old jag out. The wood looks great and servers a purpose, so it works aesthetically. Not a fan of the carbon fibre either, a material used for its lightness and stiffness, not to decorate the dash. It looks like black carpet with a clearcoat. Mmmnn lovely! I have aliminium trim and black leather interior on the 330i and its the best of a bad bunch on the bimmers imho. We are quite limited in our trim options on most cars. Trims are ripe for customisation - detachable bespoke trim cant be that hard to manufacture, or design. Swapsie potential is huge! On the 330i with black leather, mines a a silver and dark blue paisley pattern covered with a clearcoat. Or perhaps a white leather effort, or mebbe a purple wallpaper indian takeaway stylee. Attached Images
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