550i Leather Trim Modifications
04-13-2006, 06:18 AM
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My Ride: Performance Center Delivery May 19, 2006: 2007 BMW 550i, Black Saphire, Beige Interior with Poplar Wood, Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Access, Navigation, Power Shades, SMG, M Aero Package, Rear Heating,
Hi everyone. I am a new 550i owner expecting to take delivery at the performance center on May 19th 2006. I am interested in changing my interior color scheme a little bit. I would like to have some of the plastic trim covered in black leather. My stock interior is beige with poplar wood. My goal is to have contrasting black and beige color scheme kind of similar to the M5 interior contrasting colors. Has anyone done something similar? Can someone recommend a shop in Bolingbrook, Naperville or Chicago IL? Thanks in advance. 
04-13-2006, 10:24 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
I would imagine most of the American and European owners on this board would be too conservative to do a custom interior.
Check out our Japanese counterparts at http://bmw5.net/.
They have all the crazy mods over there!
Check out our Japanese counterparts at http://bmw5.net/.
They have all the crazy mods over there!
04-13-2006, 10:38 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by ACEE' post='268494' date='Apr 13 2006, 05:18 PM
I would like to have some of the plastic trim covered in black leather.
You must have seen the BMW Individual scene, and if not, look into it,
but i.e. the dashes middlepart with the AC/CD/Nav needs leather.
My seats are custom made black Nappa with white stitching.
The car will go back to the artist this spring for some leather adds and contioning.
Any ideas?
04-13-2006, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='268652' date='Apr 13 2006, 12:38 PM
You must have seen the BMW Individual scene, and if not, look into it,
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Good call - I find that the beige interior is too much beige.
Black floor mats help. But I was also thinking of replacing some interior parts with black leather parts, like the center arm rest and door arm rests. Sort of following the scheme shown here.
Black floor mats help. But I was also thinking of replacing some interior parts with black leather parts, like the center arm rest and door arm rests. Sort of following the scheme shown here.
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='268656' date='Apr 13 2006, 09:42 PM
Sadly, BMW Individual is almost impossible to get on a 5 Series in the US.
Maybe the US "general" lawyer laws in practice makes it impossible;
"Make it simple and no one will sue you" or "give them what they want (a fast V8) and
they will be happy".
Fact for me is, that I wouldn't order factory extras myself because everything
what has to do with a new car is tax in this country by 100%. :thumbsdown:
This means if you order leather seats from the factory they cost the double!
But here's my intrest in my slow, but nice car, a designer (maybe) like ACEE.
A nice, stylish, functional interior with good stereos and improved road sound insulation.
The E60 itselves is a great car!
04-13-2006, 11:11 AM
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My Ride: Performance Center Delivery May 19, 2006: 2007 BMW 550i, Black Saphire, Beige Interior with Poplar Wood, Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Access, Navigation, Power Shades, SMG, M Aero Package, Rear Heating,
Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='268645' date='Apr 13 2006, 01:24 PM
I would imagine most of the American and European owners on this board would be too conservative to do a custom interior.
Check out our Japanese counterparts at http://bmw5.net/.
They have all the crazy mods over there!
Check out our Japanese counterparts at http://bmw5.net/.
They have all the crazy mods over there!
I am not interested in looking ricey. Just some conservative color contrasts. Nothing wild but thanks for the link.
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