Vehicule Trim
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Hello everyone,
I have a 523i 2006 European specs (the car is in lebanon), the car is fully equipped except that the trim is not aluminium or wood but its plain Silver plastic (lthe same on some automatic knobs) (i think its the standard trim you get on this car.)
I would like to know, is it possible to swap it directly with wood ? do i need to drill any holes ? is it 100% compatible ?
I just bought the wood trim, but i am in montreal now, i will go back to lebanon in 2 months.
thank you
I have a 523i 2006 European specs (the car is in lebanon), the car is fully equipped except that the trim is not aluminium or wood but its plain Silver plastic (lthe same on some automatic knobs) (i think its the standard trim you get on this car.)
I would like to know, is it possible to swap it directly with wood ? do i need to drill any holes ? is it 100% compatible ?
I just bought the wood trim, but i am in montreal now, i will go back to lebanon in 2 months.
thank you
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Originally Posted by kdagher' post='551258' date='Mar 26 2008, 03:50 PM
Hello everyone,
I have a 523i 2006 European specs (the car is in lebanon), the car is fully equipped except that the trim is not aluminium or wood but its plain Silver plastic (lthe same on some automatic knobs) (i think its the standard trim you get on this car.)
I would like to know, is it possible to swap it directly with wood ? do i need to drill any holes ? is it 100% compatible ?
I just bought the wood trim, but i am in montreal now, i will go back to lebanon in 2 months.
thank you
I have a 523i 2006 European specs (the car is in lebanon), the car is fully equipped except that the trim is not aluminium or wood but its plain Silver plastic (lthe same on some automatic knobs) (i think its the standard trim you get on this car.)
I would like to know, is it possible to swap it directly with wood ? do i need to drill any holes ? is it 100% compatible ?
I just bought the wood trim, but i am in montreal now, i will go back to lebanon in 2 months.
thank you
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='551299' date='Mar 26 2008, 08:07 PM
You shouldn't problems with compatibility. Now ability to replace them is the kicker. Search the forums for trim replacement instructions
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All trim pieces are interchangeable on pre-LCi cars (and I presume the LCi car trims are interchangeable too, but obviously not between LCi and original E60).
If you are going the "Wood" route, then you will also need the door handles too, as the fixings for the trims on the doors are very slightly different.
I would suggest that you have a look around where you are now for some wood trims, and take them back with you. It seems that on that side of the Atlantic, wood is not the trim of choice like it is over on this side, so you should be able to pick up a set over there relatively cheaply.
Mike
If you are going the "Wood" route, then you will also need the door handles too, as the fixings for the trims on the doors are very slightly different.
I would suggest that you have a look around where you are now for some wood trims, and take them back with you. It seems that on that side of the Atlantic, wood is not the trim of choice like it is over on this side, so you should be able to pick up a set over there relatively cheaply.
Mike
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
Originally Posted by AlwynMike' post='551329' date='Mar 26 2008, 05:59 PM
All trim pieces are interchangeable on pre-LCi cars (and I presume the LCi car trims are interchangeable too, but obviously not between LCi and original E60).
If you are going the "Wood" route, then you will also need the door handles too, as the fixings for the trims on the doors are very slightly different.
I would suggest that you have a look around where you are now for some wood trims, and take them back with you. It seems that on that side of the Atlantic, wood is not the trim of choice like it is over on this side, so you should be able to pick up a set over there relatively cheaply.
Mike
If you are going the "Wood" route, then you will also need the door handles too, as the fixings for the trims on the doors are very slightly different.
I would suggest that you have a look around where you are now for some wood trims, and take them back with you. It seems that on that side of the Atlantic, wood is not the trim of choice like it is over on this side, so you should be able to pick up a set over there relatively cheaply.
Mike
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Originally Posted by AlwynMike' post='551329' date='Mar 26 2008, 08:59 PM
All trim pieces are interchangeable on pre-LCi cars (and I presume the LCi car trims are interchangeable too, but obviously not between LCi and original E60).
If you are going the "Wood" route, then you will also need the door handles too, as the fixings for the trims on the doors are very slightly different.
I would suggest that you have a look around where you are now for some wood trims, and take them back with you. It seems that on that side of the Atlantic, wood is not the trim of choice like it is over on this side, so you should be able to pick up a set over there relatively cheaply.
Mike
If you are going the "Wood" route, then you will also need the door handles too, as the fixings for the trims on the doors are very slightly different.
I would suggest that you have a look around where you are now for some wood trims, and take them back with you. It seems that on that side of the Atlantic, wood is not the trim of choice like it is over on this side, so you should be able to pick up a set over there relatively cheaply.
Mike
What type of modifiation do i have to do for the door handles ?
Thank you
EDIT :
i found these from realoem.com
are these the mods that i have to do for the door panels in order to install the wood correctly ? or is there a cheaper way ?
FOR VEHICLES WITH
BEIGE 3
ONLY APPLIES TO WOODEN COVER
BA=YES
07 HANDLE LOWER PART, REAR LEFT BEIGE 1 51427079455
07 HANDLE LOWER PART, REAR RIGHT BEIGE 1 51427079456
FOR VEHICLES WITH
BEIGE 3
ONLY APPLIES TO WOODEN COVER
BA=YES
11 HANDLE LOWER PART, FRONT LEFT BEIGE 1 51417076775
11 HANDLE LOWER PART, FRONT RIGHT BEIGE 1 51417076776
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