Wood >> Brushed Aluminum Trim Swap Completed

Alen E90 · 03-30-2012, 01:11 AM

the new trim looks good

jvsxn · 03-30-2012, 04:46 AM

Nice! Would've loved to get brushed aluminum but my interior is grey/black so the aluminum would've blended too well with the grey.

ibeclueless · 03-30-2012, 05:24 AM

interior looks so much better now

CJ421 · 03-30-2012, 09:27 AM

Thank you for the nice comments.

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Originally Posted by JT_Munkey

Nice! Would've loved to get brushed aluminum but my interior is grey/black so the aluminum would've blended too well with the grey.

Yes I think the contrast is important, so black trim would probably go great with lighter colors. Tischer/getBMWparts sells a gloss black trim set for about $695 (-$125 less for sedans):
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
Piano black is like $1,600 ... ouch:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

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Originally Posted by Pcemkr

I actually think the burl walnut looks nicer.

I think it's more elegant, agreed; however I'm going for the sporty look. Going around a race track with wood trim just didn't do it for me.

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Originally Posted by twinship

My door trim is also pitted... believe it's from the metal part of the seatbelt nicking it every time I unfasten the belt and let it return to its unextended position.

In an effort to avoid this I basically put the seatbelt back by hand. I hate when passengers just release the seatbelt and let it fly back there.

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Originally Posted by Schm

nice upgrade. Wood is nice for the older set; most people on the forum I feel prefer sportier cf, piano black or the alum. Looks great and props for not skimping with a wrap.

Thanks - nothing beats the feel of metal. Brushed aluminum gets COLD ... it's the real deal.

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Originally Posted by bmwaddict

really nice....one question...have you ever wanted to have iDrive? Or you find yourself really good without it? thanks in advance...

You mean if I had to order the car again, would I get iDrive ... I don't know. It weighs a lot and also costs a lot. The screen would be cool for controlling audio and such. I haven't regretted not getting it.

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaBred

I am in the same boat AW with a light beige interior. I have seen some folks wrap their trim in carbon fiber and piano black. It contrasts really well. Especially if you accent it with smaller things in the same color such as black floor mats etc.

Yeah I think with beige this brushed aluminum trim would not create enough contrast, so perhaps a black trim like I linked above would work best. CF would probably look killer but BMW Performance CF trim is like $1,700 ... I could not stomach that.

turugara · 03-30-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CJ421

I think it's more elegant, agreed; however I'm going for the sporty look. Going around a race track with wood trim just didn't do it for me.

Looks very very clean.

+10hp

BobS · 03-30-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaBred

I am in the same boat AW with a light beige interior. I have seen some folks wrap their trim in carbon fiber and piano black. It contrasts really well. Especially if you accent it with smaller things in the same color such as black floor mats etc.

I could see piano black working well, I was also thinking of painting it monaco blue (body color)

WMAC6 · 03-30-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ITS_NEMESIS

Do they sell it as an entire kit or individual pieces? My driver's door brushed trim could use a replacement. Im 99% sure the previous owner had a lap dog or something. Looks like claw/teeth marks!

Prob from un doing the seatbelt and when it swings over there it hits and puts pits in the trim

jvsxn · 03-30-2012, 04:39 PM

Damn.. thats hella pricey for the piano black. Is rather save myself about $300 and get the performance Cf trim!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ421

Thank you for the nice comments.

Yes I think the contrast is important, so black trim would probably go great with lighter colors. Tischer/getBMWparts sells a gloss black trim set for about $695 (-$125 less for sedans):
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
Piano black is like $1,600 ... ouch:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

I think it's more elegant, agreed; however I'm going for the sporty look. Going around a race track with wood trim just didn't do it for me.

In an effort to avoid this I basically put the seatbelt back by hand. I hate when passengers just release the seatbelt and let it fly back there.

Thanks - nothing beats the feel of metal. Brushed aluminum gets COLD ... it's the real deal.

You mean if I had to order the car again, would I get iDrive ... I don't know. It weighs a lot and also costs a lot. The screen would be cool for controlling audio and such. I haven't regretted not getting it.

Yeah I think with beige this brushed aluminum trim would not create enough contrast, so perhaps a black trim like I linked above would work best. CF would probably look killer but BMW Performance CF trim is like $1,700 ... I could not stomach that.

Game · 03-30-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pcemkr

I actually think the burl walnut looks nicer.

Oddly enough I agree. Usually dislike the wood too.

MassBimmer · 03-30-2012, 09:08 PM

This E92 is very quickly becoming my favorite on the board...everything is done so well and with OEM quality Performance parts...man I love it

Schm · 03-30-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BobS

I could see piano black working well, I was also thinking of painting it monaco blue (body color)

I have beige and I recently re-did my trip with a dark cf wrap, it looks good would highly recommend a dark material and the cf gives it that black/grey contrast.

BlkD12agon · 03-31-2012, 03:47 AM

yes

CJ421 · 03-31-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

This E92 is very quickly becoming my favorite on the board...everything is done so well and with OEM quality Performance parts...man I love it

Thank you sir, that's a very high compliment! Wait till you see what is going to happen with the suspension in a few weeks.

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Originally Posted by JT_Munkey

Damn.. thats hella pricey for the piano black. Is rather save myself about $300 and get the performance Cf trim!

I agree - the OEM CF trim is gorgeous.

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Originally Posted by turugara

Looks very very clean.

+10hp

Yes this last HPDE is what pushed me over the edge - soon as I was done I ordered the aluminum trim.

Evan@Tischer · 04-02-2012, 10:58 AM

Lookin' good! Thanks again!!

TSM330i · 04-02-2012, 11:48 AM

I've seen before and after persoanally (I made fun of him for not having aluminum in the first place

) and the aluminum makes the interior fit with the steering wheel.

Wait till everyone sees your new shifter

andybui82 · 04-02-2012, 11:53 AM

gosh i love the performance wheel.

ITS_NEMESIS · 04-02-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WMAC6

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITS_NEMESIS

Do they sell it as an entire kit or individual pieces? My driver's door brushed trim could use a replacement. Im 99% sure the previous owner had a lap dog or something. Looks like claw/teeth marks!

Prob from un doing the seatbelt and when it swings over there it hits and puts pits in the trim

Thats not a bad scenario, didnt think of that. However, i DID find a ton of animal hair deep down between the seat and console. Probably an area the vacuum couldnt reach.

N54CoupeHP · 04-02-2012, 01:14 PM

Wow, that looks amazing!

The wood did look horrible tho lol

Wduck · 04-24-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ421

Thank you sir, that's a very high compliment! Wait till you see what is going to happen with the suspension in a few weeks.

I agree - the OEM CF trim is gorgeous.

Yes this last HPDE is what pushed me over the edge - soon as I was done I ordered the aluminum trim.

Would you happen to still have the wood trim? For sale?

CJ421 · 04-24-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Puppybutt

Would you happen to still have the wood trim? For sale?

I could sell it - wasn't planning to but I'd hate to see someone pay full price for the wood trim.

What I have is for coupe non-idrive only - your profile says you have a sedan (?) in which case it wouldn't fit.

bucket328 · 04-24-2012, 03:02 PM

100% better!! Love the steering wheel to bud!

RedKev335 · 04-24-2012, 03:11 PM

brushed aluminum looks so sexy with black, def would've gone this route if i didn't get the black bamboo

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04-24-2012, 03:11 PM	#44
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