Steering Wheel Trim Opinions Needed.... Pics Inside

catch · 11-06-2009, 04:11 PM

I need everyones opinions here.
I usually make up my own mind and dont care what anyone else thinks, but Im REALLY torn with this one.

So heres the deal. I ordered a M3 steering wheel that will be here Tuesday. I did not order the trim as I couldnt see myself spending over $200cnd on a trim peice, I dont even want to spend $100 on it to be honest!

Here are the options Im thinking:

1. wrap the trim peice in cf material and leave the chrome things chrome

2. wrap the chrome things in cf material and leave the rest of the trim plastic black

3. wrap the whole thing in cf material (silver part and black part)

4. paint the silver peices flat black (fingers crossed it would match)

5. leave it as is...

Heres a few shots of my interior for reference:

Im looking forward to finding out what everyone thinks....
any pics of these options id love to see.....

Craig@SupremePower · 11-06-2009, 04:22 PM

try wrapping the silver portions...

Kg810 · 11-06-2009, 04:23 PM

I can't really decide but I can help narrow it down to two options. If I were you, I'd go for Option 2 or Option 4. I am personally doing Option 4, but in your case with the CF interior you could consider Option 2. I still would go for Option 4 if I decide to CF wrap my interior.

chanceparker · 11-06-2009, 04:24 PM

I know what you mean...having a somewhat similar debate with myself on some CF trim wrapping.

In your case, since you don't have any other aluminum trim, I think I would vote for wrapping only the silver pieces in CF.

Second choice would probably be to wrap the whole thing, although I think that might be a little too much at the end of the day.

Post pics back up when you're done and good luck.

ToadHollow · 11-06-2009, 05:02 PM

Wrap the "black" portion of the steering wheel trim cf.

Leave the silver portion of the trim, silver.

Get some new pedals.

Get a pearlescent e-brake handle to match the silver of the steering wheel trim.

Done.

catch · 11-06-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanceparker

I know what you mean...having a somewhat similar debate with myself on some CF trim wrapping.

In your case, since you don't have any other aluminum trim, I think I would vote for wrapping only the silver pieces in CF.

Second choice would probably be to wrap the whole thing, although I think that might be a little too much at the end of the day.

Post pics back up when you're done and good luck.

im heavily leaning towards these two options as well....

still undecided though

catch · 11-06-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToadHollow

Wrap the "black" portion of the steering wheel trim cf.

Leave the silver portion of the trim, silver.

Get some new pedals.

Get a pearlescent e-brake handle to match the silver of the steering wheel trim.

Done.

I do plan on getting the perforated m-tech e-brake handle to match my shift knob. Will likely be ordering it next week.

You have an m3 wheel with the silver trim still right? pics?

ToadHollow · 11-06-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catch

I do plan on getting the perforated m-tech e-brake handle to match my shift knob. Will likely be ordering it next week.

You have an m3 wheel with the silver trim still right? pics?

The silver works differently with mine since I have the pedals & paddle shifters. I also had my ashtray cover painted a flat black for contrast to the gear shifter trim.

Here you go:

SlammedR8 · 11-06-2009, 07:07 PM

The choice is clear Maty,

2. wrap the chrome things in cf material and leave the rest of the trim plastic black

NiVeDh · 11-06-2009, 08:18 PM

Option 1 all the way.

More pictures: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308728

E90 Skye · 11-06-2009, 08:26 PM

wrap the chrome trim

catch · 11-09-2009, 09:28 AM

I think the option Im going with is wrappying the chrome trim....
I'll have pics up later this week to show off what it looks like. Hopefully it comes out good!

DJKhan85 · 11-09-2009, 09:32 AM

I wrapped the chrome trim with matte black and it looks 100 times better. I say go for wrapping the chrome pieces.

catch · 11-09-2009, 01:04 PM

I wrapped the chrome peices...
the M3 wheel will be in tomorrow and installed wednesday hopefully!

heres a shot of the wrapped trim, what you think??

I335 · 11-09-2009, 01:06 PM

I like the metal on the wheel. I'm thinking of doing my cover in alcantera but leaving the metal...

View Poll Results: Which trim option to go with??
wrap the trim peice in cf material and leave the chrome things chrome	3	25.00%
wrap the chrome things in cf material and leave the rest of the trim plastic black	3	25.00%
wrap the whole thing in cf material (silver part and black part)	1	8.33%
paint the silver peices flat black (fingers crossed it would match)	2	16.67%
leave it as is	3	25.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

11-06-2009, 04:11 PM	#1
catch Major General 668 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	Steering Wheel Trim Opinions Needed.... Pics Inside I need everyones opinions here. I usually make up my own mind and dont care what anyone else thinks, but Im REALLY torn with this one. So heres the deal. I ordered a M3 steering wheel that will be here Tuesday. I did not order the trim as I couldnt see myself spending over $200cnd on a trim peice, I dont even want to spend $100 on it to be honest! Here are the options Im thinking: 1. wrap the trim peice in cf material and leave the chrome things chrome 2. wrap the chrome things in cf material and leave the rest of the trim plastic black 3. wrap the whole thing in cf material (silver part and black part) 4. paint the silver peices flat black (fingers crossed it would match) 5. leave it as is... Heres a few shots of my interior for reference: Im looking forward to finding out what everyone thinks.... any pics of these options id love to see..... __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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Kg810 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 230 Posts Drives: .:R32 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (6)	I can't really decide but I can help narrow it down to two options. If I were you, I'd go for Option 2 or Option 4. I am personally doing Option 4, but in your case with the CF interior you could consider Option 2. I still would go for Option 4 if I decide to CF wrap my interior.
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chanceparker First Lieutenant 47 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scottsdale iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [10.00]	I know what you mean...having a somewhat similar debate with myself on some CF trim wrapping. In your case, since you don't have any other aluminum trim, I think I would vote for wrapping only the silver pieces in CF. Second choice would probably be to wrap the whole thing, although I think that might be a little too much at the end of the day. Post pics back up when you're done and good luck.
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ToadHollow Once upon a time ...... 276 Rep 5,048 Posts Drives: 2008 JB E92 - SOLD 5/2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Asti, Italy & Austin, Texas iTrader: (16) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [8.00]	Wrap the "black" portion of the steering wheel trim cf. Leave the silver portion of the trim, silver. Get some new pedals. Get a pearlescent e-brake handle to match the silver of the steering wheel trim. Done. __________________
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SlammedR8 Major General 523 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	The choice is clear Maty, 2. wrap the chrome things in cf material and leave the rest of the trim plastic black __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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NiVeDh Major General 422 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	Option 1 all the way. More pictures: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308728
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E90 Skye Lieutenant 34 Rep 499 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, Texas iTrader: (1)	wrap the chrome trim __________________ CURRENT - E36 M3 Alpine White \| BC Coils \| FROMERLY - 2006 Jet Black 330i \| Premium Package \| ZF AT \| LUX 4.0 \| Jlevi M3 Front Bumper \| CF Mtech spoiler \| Gloss Black Grill \| Msport wheel \| Blacklines \| Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit \| BMS PBX
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catch Major General 668 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	I think the option Im going with is wrappying the chrome trim.... I'll have pics up later this week to show off what it looks like. Hopefully it comes out good! __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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DJKhan85 Major 24 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2011 4dr 6mt Golf GTI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	I wrapped the chrome trim with matte black and it looks 100 times better. I say go for wrapping the chrome pieces. __________________ 2011 VW GTI 4dr-6mt-Sunroof-Nav-Xenons OLD: 08 335i AW/CR/Poplar 6mt-ZSP-ZPP-ZCW-iPod-iDrive-PDC-Style 230s w/FK 452-Dinan LSD
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catch Major General 668 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	I wrapped the chrome peices... the M3 wheel will be in tomorrow and installed wednesday hopefully! heres a shot of the wrapped trim, what you think?? __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	I like the metal on the wheel. I'm thinking of doing my cover in alcantera but leaving the metal...
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