Wood >> Brushed Aluminum Trim Swap Completed

chrisE92 · 04-24-2012, 03:15 PM

I wish I had that steering wheel

iBoost · 04-24-2012, 03:16 PM

I did this same transition within months of getting my car, definitely my favorite mod to date!

gianlifts · 04-24-2012, 04:49 PM

maybe it's just me but I like the wood way better

E90Company · 04-24-2012, 05:34 PM

looks alot better

NYe60chrisIU · 04-24-2012, 08:30 PM

looks real nice bud. i think i would prefer cf trim though.

that steering wheel is one of my favorite mods that an owner can do to his 3er. its all about touch points for me. the combination of upgraded clusters, performance wheel and one led lighting is so sexy.

btw may i ask what is plugged in below your trunk release button. sorry if thats a dumb question.

CJ421 · 04-24-2012, 08:35 PM

Thanks for the compliments. I agree that the steering wheel is one of the nicest and most unique upgrades available for our 3 series.

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Originally Posted by NYe60chrisIU

looks real nice bud. i think i would prefer cf trim though.

that steering wheel is one of my favorite mods that an owner can do to his 3er. its all about touch points for me. the combination of upgraded clusters, performance wheel and one led lighting is so sexy.

btw may i ask what is plugged in below your trunk release button. sorry if thats a dumb question.

Thanks! I have a BMS CAN Tool plugged into the ODBC port. It's handy for auto clearing the SES code that's generated from my catless downpipe. Also a good code reader. I have since removed it because I installed a BMS Stage II tune, which includes the functionality of the CAN Tool built-in.

CF trim would look nice but I actually think the brushed aluminum goes better with my interior "theme". Which is a good thing because the OEM CF trim is like $1,700.

The trim, pedals, and handbrake all match.
Soon I will install an alcantara shift boot and new shift lever; then the interior will be complete.

DanTheMan23 · 04-24-2012, 08:38 PM

I absolutely love the way this car is put together. Props

What pedal set is that?

CJ421 · 04-24-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DanTheMan23

I absolutely love the way this car is put together. Props

What pedal set is that?

Thanks man. BMW Performance - they are OEM.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
Of all the mods I've done, the pedals are one of my favorites.

There's a matching footrest; I already have the ///M dead pedal (came with M-sport package):
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

ChrisMT79 · 04-24-2012, 08:47 PM

Hate to say it, but your going to hate that aluminum. The seat belts scuff it and nick it up and little things will give it nicks too that if your a bit obsessive compulsive like myself, will drive you insane. Looks nice though.

DanTheMan23 · 04-24-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ421

Thanks man. BMW Performance - they are OEM.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
Of all the mods I've done, the pedals are one of my favorites.

There's a matching footrest; I already have the ///M dead pedal (came with M-sport package):
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

I actually searched for it after seeing it in your thread and found it. Thanks!

nxxxxxxxxx · 04-24-2012, 10:15 PM

i want that steering wheel !

SRT14PimPin07 · 04-24-2012, 11:52 PM

I love your car more and more!!! All your mods are so tasteful but not overly done! Very clean car bro!

remmib · 04-25-2012, 11:26 AM

I like it.

e92ben · 04-25-2012, 12:05 PM

Very nice! Get the performance shift boot and e-brake so the alcantara flows!

lpphreakx06 · 04-25-2012, 12:10 PM

Looks way better, be careful the plastic is really soft. Try not to drop anything on it lol

CJ421 · 04-25-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by e92ben

Very nice! Get the performance shift boot and e-brake so the alcantara flows!

Took care of the e-brake last week and I have the alcantara boot, just waiting on my shift knob to come in.

Hartge · 04-25-2012, 03:12 PM

much better

hugotuna · 05-22-2012, 11:18 PM

how much did u pay for the whole kit? can u post part numbers, it really makes ur bimmer look alot better!

CJ421 · 05-22-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hugotuna

how much did u pay for the whole kit? can u post part numbers, it really makes ur bimmer look alot better!

Thanks man.
Here is the exact kit I ordered from getBMWParts/Tischer:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
There is no BMW part # for the whole kit to my knowledge, but there are part #s for each individual piece. You want those?

I paid $780 + $45 shipping (came in a gigantic box) but it looks like price is now $860. Interesting.

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