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Hi Iceman,
I see that your car received an additional wooden trim for the lower part of the central console. That's EXACTLY what I was desperately looking for since months;I feel that the standard console is rather ugly in this area and will greatly benefit from an embellishment. Can you give details about the product you installed? Who is the manufacturer? How can I buy it?
Many thanks for your reply.
I see that your car received an additional wooden trim for the lower part of the central console. That's EXACTLY what I was desperately looking for since months;I feel that the standard console is rather ugly in this area and will greatly benefit from an embellishment. Can you give details about the product you installed? Who is the manufacturer? How can I buy it?
Many thanks for your reply.
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Yep, Rudy is right.
It's original BMW, standar on 2005's. I had my dealer order and retrofit it, and probably switch it again soon...
It's original BMW, standar on 2005's. I had my dealer order and retrofit it, and probably switch it again soon...
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Feb 20 2005, 10:21 AM
Yep, Rudy is right.
It's original BMW, standar on 2005's. I had my dealer order and retrofit it, and probably switch it again soon...?![Wacko](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wacko.gif)
It's original BMW, standar on 2005's. I had my dealer order and retrofit it, and probably switch it again soon...?
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If this is the piece you are talking about...there is an entire write-up on ordering this piece and installing it yourself in the DIY section...here's the link.
Link to DIY forum on installing wooden trim on the bottom center console
If this is the piece you are talking about...there is an entire write-up on ordering this piece and installing it yourself in the DIY section...here's the link.
Link to DIY forum on installing wooden trim on the bottom center console
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It's standard on the '05 545i--here's what it looks like in anthracite maple, with nav:
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Originally Posted by stream' date='Feb 20 2005, 01:44 PM
It's standard on the '05 545i--here's what it looks like in anthracite maple, with nav:
![](http://forums.e60.net/uploads/1107289508/gallery_1420_145_300209.jpg)
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Wheres the storage gone from the lower console?
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Feb 20 2005, 10:52 AM
Stream,
Wheres the storage gone from the lower console?
Wheres the storage gone from the lower console?
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Originally Posted by DXXXi' date='Feb 20 2005, 07:06 PM
[quote name='Iceman' date='Feb 20 2005, 10:21 AM']Yep, Rudy is right.
It's original BMW, standar on 2005's. I had my dealer order and retrofit it, and probably switch it again soon...?![Wacko](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wacko.gif)
It's original BMW, standar on 2005's. I had my dealer order and retrofit it, and probably switch it again soon...?
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[/quote]The new part which comes out March. The black plastic surroundings of the CD/NAV slots and climate control is painted with soft-paint, what makes it look better. Currently planning on switching all parts, but have to wait for pricing infos fom the dealer.
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Originally Posted by stream' date='Feb 20 2005, 08:17 PM
[quote name='Merv the Derv' date='Feb 20 2005, 10:52 AM']Stream,
Wheres the storage gone from the lower console?
Wheres the storage gone from the lower console?
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[/quote]That's right.
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Feb 20 2005, 11:35 AM
The new part which comes out March. The black plastic surroundings of the CD/NAV slots and climate control is painted with soft-paint, what makes it look better. Currently planning on switching all parts, but have to wait for pricing infos fom the dealer.
Attachment 5282
Attachment 5282
My car has all the updates in that pic, except the ruthenium A/C vent levers. Even have the leather handbrake grip, even though pic says 03/05.