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AWBimmer · 11-16-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ 1161

Ebbbay. Ã‚Â£25 inc delivery. ( search e92 alcantara). Second set I've had. Choice of colours and stitching. Only prob is you need to butcher your originals as need the plastic fittings. Had no issue on my naff 335 plasticky ones but not going to butcher my m3 ones!

I typed in e92 alacantra but only real one that shows up is the weighted manual knob from bmw direct.. am I missing something?

NJ 1161 · 11-16-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AWBimmer

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Originally Posted by NJ 1161

Ebbbay. ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â£25 inc delivery. ( search e92 alcantara). Second set I've had. Choice of colours and stitching. Only prob is you need to butcher your originals as need the plastic fittings. Had no issue on my naff 335 plasticky ones but not going to butcher my m3 ones!

I typed in e92 alacantra but only real one that shows up is the weighted manual knob from bmw direct.. am I missing something?

Are you after the gear gaiter and handbrake cover? More come up with e90.

Noticed in your reply you spelt alcantara wrong? May be worth checking. Should see for Â£24.99 for both. If colours required not listed just mail them. They do all colours. Think they are called ' Top Gaitors'

If you want pm me and I'll send you link.

AWBimmer · 11-16-2012, 05:59 PM

Thanks man, yeah misspelt accidentally

Found Top Gaitors but the price is £29.99 - still not bad for 100% alcantara custom made handbrake and gear gaitor...

Did u have to email them asking for your orange specific stitching btw?

Thanks man!!

NJ 1161 · 11-17-2012, 05:13 AM

Def Â£ 24.99. Here's an item number, Item #: 280601000859

Loads if different colours listed, but if colour not listed just mail them.

AWBimmer · 11-17-2012, 05:39 AM

Thanks buddy, mailed them last night and they responded immediately! Will now think about coloubr combo.. hard when everything is black inside and the outside is silver...

Thinking orange stitching and black same as yours as it would match the orange interior lights but don't want it to look out of place lol on a non M car..

NJ 1161 · 11-17-2012, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AWBimmer

Thanks buddy, mailed them last night and they responded immediately! Will now think about coloubr combo.. hard when everything is black inside and the outside is silver...

Thinking orange stitching and black same as yours as it would match the orange interior lights but don't want it to look out of place lol on a non M car..

Think of you went orange you may need a splash of it elsewhere? Silver stitching looks nice maybe?

AWBimmer · 11-17-2012, 07:26 AM

Yeahhh that's what I thought... I am/was planning on gettnig my enginr cover coated in orange colour to make a bit of a bold statement but might put off future potential buyers LOL...
Any other combo u think would suit dude?

skelts · 11-17-2012, 07:36 AM

I'd say silver stitching too

NJ 1161 · 11-17-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AWBimmer

Yeahhh that's what I thought... I am/was planning on gettnig my enginr cover coated in orange colour to make a bit of a bold statement but might put off future potential buyers LOL...
Any other combo u think would suit dude?

Snap regarding engine cover. Im planning on few orange bits ( calipers / engine cover/ wheels centres / interior stitching and getting some custom made stickers for the oem m badges that have a white / black / orange strip ///M

Just boy sure about shade of orange yet, matt, satin, bright gloss?

Well that's the current plan anyway!

AWBimmer · 11-17-2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by skelts

I'd say silver stitching too

Yeah, nice and subtle yet different! For me orange would stand out and if no plans on splashing orange here and there, no point on getting orange stitching IMO.

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Originally Posted by NJ 1161

Snap regarding engine cover. Im planning on few orange bits ( calipers / engine cover/ wheels centres / interior stitching and getting some custom made stickers for the oem m badges that have a white / black / orange strip ///M

Just boy sure about shade of orange yet, matt, satin, bright gloss?

Well that's the current plan anyway!

Yes Sir! For an M3, esp in black, I would certainly love to see that contrast! I was deliberating on painting mine orange (brakes) but decided to stay silver (hubs and calipers).. so I might go for a mixed orange silver engine cover and stay silver stitching inside lol...

Seriously looking forward to your build dude!!

chaz_master · 11-19-2012, 04:51 PM

Both sick cars.

Now you have a real M you can take that ugly M badge off the 335D!

NJ 1161 · 11-19-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chaz_master

Both sick cars.

Now you have a real M you can take that ugly M badge off the 335D!

Lol. Kinda like it still. Adds to the rear without slapping on a m3 badge! Looks empty with nothing on!

old grey steve · 11-19-2012, 04:57 PM

You don't mess about Nick

Carbon Stuff that you've just bought looks

I dare say that this time next year if not sooner this M3's gonna look awesome.

Finally re the steering wheel you were right its bloody ace

AWBimmer · 11-19-2012, 05:06 PM

Nick where did you buy the steering wheel from bud if you don't mind me asking too lol!!!

NJ 1161 · 11-21-2012, 03:05 PM

Pleased your happy with wheel Steve. Awb - eBay.

Well spent the day getting ready for a little meet in Essex. (See other thread).

A couple of extra bits done. Main one being the induction kit is on.

Put my small number plates on, some black badges, and covered the chrome grill in black cf wrap as a temp measure. Also popped on a set of cf wing vents covers as a temp measure.

Not sure if I like the badges on this colour but should suit when the colour changes!

Both temp additions.

A new conti that holds air!

Also picked this up a a jolly nice fellow cutter ( hi Jamie) a miltek cat back exhaust.

Then to a friendly car wash for a quick once over and a 80 mile blast down to lakeside. Met some good lads. Few pics will be posted soon of our get together.

AWBimmer · 11-21-2012, 03:52 PM

Oh Wow! Looking crazy there brotha! Loving the finer touches!

Mwp4me · 11-22-2012, 01:09 PM

Nick, I don't understand, you seem to do a lot of mods that look really great may I add but then state they are temp? Can't see why you would not be happy with what you have done as it looks great.
Love your alloys but not sure on the pulled tyre look [ personal taste ] probably because I thought the BBS 20" LM's are the daddy. Keep up the great work though.

NJ 1161 · 11-22-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mwp4me

Nick, I don't understand, you seem to do a lot of mods that look really great may I add but then state they are temp? Can't see why you would not be happy with what you have done as it looks great.
Love your alloys but not sure on the pulled tyre look [ personal taste ] probably because I thought the BBS 20" LM's are the daddy. Keep up the great work though.

The main reason is i know exactly what mods I want and want to get the right parts eg correct weave on carbon, eg I want the front kidney grills, but as I don't like chrome it took 20mins to wrap. The cf side grills are a bad fit but I had them in the garage so until I source matching ones of good quality in 1:1 weave the are a temp fix.

Everything's coming off when it's wrapped so no big hassle.

Tyres a personal taste, but it's my thing!

Mwp4me · 11-22-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ 1161

The main reason is i know exactly what mods I want and want to get the right parts eg correct weave on carbon, eg I want the front kidney grills, but as I don't like chrome it took 20mins to wrap. The cf side grills are a bad fit but I had them in the garage so until I source matching ones of good quality in 1:1 weave the are a temp fix.

Everything's coming off when it's wrapped so no big hassle.

Tyres a personal taste, but it's my thing!

Oh got you now. Yeh the tyres, I'm certainly not saying I do not like I just, rightly or wrongly, keep comparing everything to the LM's which are drop dead gorgeous. IMHO. Have you decided on a wrap colour?

NJ 1161 · 11-22-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mwp4me

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Originally Posted by NJ 1161

The main reason is i know exactly what mods I want and want to get the right parts eg correct weave on carbon, eg I want the front kidney grills, but as I don't like chrome it took 20mins to wrap. The cf side grills are a bad fit but I had them in the garage so until I source matching ones of good quality in 1:1 weave the are a temp fix.

Everything's coming off when it's wrapped so no big hassle.

Tyres a personal taste, but it's my thing!

Oh got you now. Yeh the tyres, I'm certainly not saying I do not like I just, rightly or wrongly, keep comparing everything to the LM's which are drop dead gorgeous. IMHO. Have you decided on a wrap colour?

When the cars is finished im looking for different style so looking to mix it up!

Decided in this colour..

Only other mod that I can remember say was temp was wheels?! These will be upgraded to genuine bbs ch-r in 20's but going to get through winter first!

skelts · 11-22-2012, 02:46 PM

One thing you will learn about Nick when you meet him is that he is anal

as in a perfectionist.

The mods he has planned are awesome and the colour scheme not the actual wrap but the little extras is different but if done well is a winner

NJ 1161 · 11-22-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by skelts

One thing you will learn about Nick when you meet him is that he is anal

as in a perfectionist.

The mods he has planned are awesome and the colour scheme not the actual wrap but the little extras is different but if done well is a winner

Wondered where you were going with the anal thing! I have a wife you know(!), but you pulled it back with the perfectionist bit. Great meeting you btw. Like your style!

11-16-2012, 05:59 PM	#69
AWBimmer Can He? Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheels in Motion Posts: 2,727 iTrader: (3)	Thanks man, yeah misspelt accidentally Found Top Gaitors but the price is £29.99 - still not bad for 100% alcantara custom made handbrake and gear gaitor... Did u have to email them asking for your orange specific stitching btw? Thanks man!! __________________ Now: E92 335D Gone But Not Forgotten: E90 320D Alpine White

11-17-2012, 05:13 AM	#70
NJ 1161 Captain Drives: 335D M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 915 iTrader: (0)	Def Â£ 24.99. Here's an item number, Item #: 280601000859 Loads if different colours listed, but if colour not listed just mail them. __________________

11-17-2012, 05:39 AM	#71
AWBimmer Can He? Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheels in Motion Posts: 2,727 iTrader: (3)	Thanks buddy, mailed them last night and they responded immediately! Will now think about coloubr combo.. hard when everything is black inside and the outside is silver... Thinking orange stitching and black same as yours as it would match the orange interior lights but don't want it to look out of place lol on a non M car.. __________________ Now: E92 335D Gone But Not Forgotten: E90 320D Alpine White

11-17-2012, 07:26 AM	#73
AWBimmer Can He? Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheels in Motion Posts: 2,727 iTrader: (3)	Yeahhh that's what I thought... I am/was planning on gettnig my enginr cover coated in orange colour to make a bit of a bold statement but might put off future potential buyers LOL... Any other combo u think would suit dude? __________________ Now: E92 335D Gone But Not Forgotten: E90 320D Alpine White

11-17-2012, 07:36 AM	#74
skelts First Lieutenant Drives: E92 335d Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 339 iTrader: (1)	I'd say silver stitching too __________________ 59 E92 335d Sapphire Black \| VMR 710's Anthracite \| 275 Rear Tyre Setup \| M3 Side Skirts \| CSL Style Bootlid \| 4" Cyba Tips \| Carbon Fibre Front Grilles \|Eibach Springs\| Carbon Fibre Roof Spoiler\|

11-19-2012, 04:51 PM	#77
chaz_master Second Lieutenant Drives: 335i E92 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	Both sick cars. Now you have a real M you can take that ugly M badge off the 335D!

11-19-2012, 04:57 PM	#79
old grey steve Private First Class Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK in Hertfordshire Posts: 109 iTrader: (1)	You don't mess about NickCarbon Stuff that you've just bought looks I dare say that this time next year if not sooner this M3's gonna look awesome. Finally re the steering wheel you were right its bloody ace

11-19-2012, 05:06 PM	#80
AWBimmer Can He? Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheels in Motion Posts: 2,727 iTrader: (3)	Nick where did you buy the steering wheel from bud if you don't mind me asking too lol!!! __________________ Now: E92 335D Gone But Not Forgotten: E90 320D Alpine White

11-21-2012, 03:05 PM	#81
NJ 1161 Captain Drives: 335D M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 915 iTrader: (0)	Pleased your happy with wheel Steve. Awb - eBay. Well spent the day getting ready for a little meet in Essex. (See other thread). A couple of extra bits done. Main one being the induction kit is on. Put my small number plates on, some black badges, and covered the chrome grill in black cf wrap as a temp measure. Also popped on a set of cf wing vents covers as a temp measure. Not sure if I like the badges on this colour but should suit when the colour changes! Both temp additions. A new conti that holds air! Also picked this up a a jolly nice fellow cutter ( hi Jamie) a miltek cat back exhaust. Then to a friendly car wash for a quick once over and a 80 mile blast down to lakeside. Met some good lads. Few pics will be posted soon of our get together. __________________

11-21-2012, 03:52 PM	#82
AWBimmer Can He? Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheels in Motion Posts: 2,727 iTrader: (3)	Oh Wow! Looking crazy there brotha! Loving the finer touches! __________________ Now: E92 335D Gone But Not Forgotten: E90 320D Alpine White

11-22-2012, 01:09 PM	#83
Mwp4me Banned Drives: E92 320i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cumbria Posts: 235 iTrader: (0)	Nick, I don't understand, you seem to do a lot of mods that look really great may I add but then state they are temp? Can't see why you would not be happy with what you have done as it looks great. Love your alloys but not sure on the pulled tyre look [ personal taste ] probably because I thought the BBS 20" LM's are the daddy. Keep up the great work though.

11-22-2012, 02:46 PM	#87
skelts First Lieutenant Drives: E92 335d Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 339 iTrader: (1)	One thing you will learn about Nick when you meet him is that he is anal as in a perfectionist. The mods he has planned are awesome and the colour scheme not the actual wrap but the little extras is different but if done well is a winner __________________ 59 E92 335d Sapphire Black \| VMR 710's Anthracite \| 275 Rear Tyre Setup \| M3 Side Skirts \| CSL Style Bootlid \| 4" Cyba Tips \| Carbon Fibre Front Grilles \|Eibach Springs\| Carbon Fibre Roof Spoiler\|

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