Finished my OEM style interior- before/afters- E92 LCI M Sport - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

ENZOCOREA · 07-08-2012, 02:12 AM

Great job,..... you probably did almost exactly what i wanted to do for my e92. therefore, a great preview of whats to come.

(including the rubber mats and pedals)

btw, did you sell your m-tech wheels? (and the shifter!!) i'm looking to upgrade from my sports to m-tech.

and how does the rubber mats and aluminum pedals feel?

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ421

I finally got all the parts installed, last holdout was a shift knob. Ended up with the 'ZHP' weighted one from the E46 via Tischer. I love it.

The goal was to keep it OEM but make it sportier and more unique. I especially wanted to create some contrast. Not that I ever thought it was bad looking to begin with.

Here is a list of things I did (all OEM):
-BMW Performance:
---Electric alcantara steering wheel V2
---E-brake, alcantara boot
---Alcantara shift boot
---Aluminum pedals
-Brushed aluminum trim kit
-'Euro' split armrest (giant PITA to install in an E92)
-E46 'ZHP' weighted shift knob
-Rubber floor mats, carpeted on drivers' side
-Added Logic7 tweeter to dash mid-range (not visible)

All ordered from Tischer/getBMWParts. I am very happy with these upgrades and would recommend any/all of them. My favorites are the aluminum trim, Performance pedals, and split armrest.

BEFORE (100% stock M sport pkg)

AFTERS

CJ421 · 07-08-2012, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ENZOCOREA

Great job,..... you probably did almost exactly what i wanted to do for my e92. therefore, a great preview of whats to come.

(including the rubber mats and pedals)

btw, did you sell your m-tech wheels? (and the shifter!!) i'm looking to upgrade from my sports to m-tech.

and how does the rubber mats and aluminum pedals feel?

Thanks for the compliment.

I have the M-tech bits - steering wheel, handbrake/boot, and shifter/boot. PM me if you're interested. I was planning to list them for sale, just haven't gotten around to it yet.

The rubber OEM mats (I have the one where the driver side mat has the carpeted heel pad) are nice and flexible plus look good. They are cheap too. I highly recommend them.

I also recommend the Performance aluminum pedals. They're one of my favorite upgrades. They are ever so slightly higher than the factory pedals. They have more grip than the stock pedals. Plus they look badass.

remmib · 07-08-2012, 09:59 AM

Great interior OEM mods.

1sh@Crystalwhite · 07-08-2012, 10:17 AM

Beautiful!!!

koruptiondblg · 07-08-2012, 12:21 PM

Looks great man

Shahdog · 07-08-2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ421

I finally got all the parts installed, last holdout was a shift knob. Ended up with the 'ZHP' weighted one from the E46 via Tischer. I love it.

The goal was to keep it OEM but make it sportier and more unique. I especially wanted to create some contrast. Not that I ever thought it was bad looking to begin with.

Here is a list of things I did (all OEM):
-BMW Performance:
---Electric alcantara steering wheel V2
---E-brake, alcantara boot
---Alcantara shift boot
---Aluminum pedals
-Brushed aluminum trim kit
-'Euro' split armrest (giant PITA to install in an E92)
-E46 'ZHP' weighted shift knob
-Rubber floor mats, carpeted on drivers' side
-Added Logic7 tweeter to dash mid-range (not visible)

All ordered from Tischer/getBMWParts. I am very happy with these upgrades and would recommend any/all of them. My favorites are the aluminum trim, Performance pedals, and split armrest.

BEFORE (100% stock M sport pkg)

AFTERS

How do you like the performance steering wheel?

Is it worth it?

Do u regret giving up your small m steering wheel?

Also armrest more comfortable?

holmes011 · 07-08-2012, 01:49 PM

what did you do with your old steering wheel?

mthoops33 · 07-08-2012, 02:44 PM

nicely done!

CJ421 · 07-08-2012, 06:18 PM

Thanks for the compliments, I appreciate it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shahdog

How do you like the performance steering wheel?

Is it worth it?

Do u regret giving up your small m steering wheel?

Also armrest more comfortable?

The steering wheel is a unique upgrade. Mostly form over function though the electronic features are quite convenient on the track. If I didn't go to the track, I think the regular version would make more sense (and even now, even though it's ridiculously cool, I think the non-electric version makes more sense from a financial perspective). If you have a non M-sport steering wheel I think it would be a worthwhile upgrade. It's something you'll feel every time you are in the car.

The split armrest is a nice mod, yes the slide forward feature makes it more comfortable (especially on long drives). I did a 2-hr trip today and was grateful for the extra support.

Quote:

Originally Posted by holmes011

what did you do with your old steering wheel?

Still got it. Generally I try to keep parts I replace.

badblk335i · 07-08-2012, 09:49 PM

Everything looks great! Can't wait to see it soon in person

josephr25 · 09-10-2012, 01:49 PM

Looks good; I may emulate your interior soon. I just need a BMW Performance Steering wheel and aluminum trim to match yours; I'm going to be using the BMW Performance shift knob.

CJ421 · 09-10-2012, 09:40 PM

Thanks man. I have changed the shift knob and seats since this pic was taken; as it currently lies:

kbryce · 09-11-2012, 09:51 AM

performance seats next!

edit: just saw the updated pic

looks sick!

07-08-2012, 09:59 AM	#25
remmib General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 24,656 iTrader: (0)	Great interior OEM mods. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| KW V3 Coilover \| 3D Design Front Lip \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser\|

09-10-2012, 09:40 PM	#34
CJ421 Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,902 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [4.63]	Thanks man. I have changed the shift knob and seats since this pic was taken; as it currently lies: Attached Images __________________ 2011 BMW 335i - 6MT, M Sport, Le Mans blue, Logic7

09-11-2012, 09:51 AM	#35
kbryce I have to return some video tapes Drives: e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany/NYC Posts: 2,591 iTrader: (0)	performance seats next! edit: just saw the updated pic looks sick! __________________ 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 6mt - Coral Red - M-Sport - No mods for 1,200 miles! 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - Retired 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - Retired 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi - Retired

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1sh@Crystalwhite Drives: E92 Space Grey Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: All over the UK! Posts: 900 iTrader: (9)	Beautiful!!!

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koruptiondblg Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 Titanium Silver E92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 220 iTrader: (2)	Looks great man

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holmes011 First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335xi coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: CT Posts: 397 iTrader: (0)	what did you do with your old steering wheel?

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07-08-2012, 09:49 PM	#32
badblk335i Lieutenant Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 546 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i Coupe [5.00] 2008 Jeep Grand Che ... [0.00]	Everything looks great! Can't wait to see it soon in person

09-10-2012, 01:49 PM	#33
josephr25 Major Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,455 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	Looks good; I may emulate your interior soon. I just need a BMW Performance Steering wheel and aluminum trim to match yours; I'm going to be using the BMW Performance shift knob.