dirksqjaw

Okay, I'm looking to upgrade some interior bits to punch up the "luxury" feel of my car.

Specifically, I'm looking for wooden shifter (automatic tranny), the wooden center console w/black MASK (business nav) cover (with the storage cubby), the wooden trim for the steering wheel (is that too much? anyone have pics of that? Does it even exist?), and the idrive knob with the leather insert on top.

What are some other options to spruce up the interior? I'm not looking for excess but just.. more than it is. Any ideas? Pictures would be awesome too!

Now - I've went onto RealOEM and tried to find part numbers but I'm way too dense to figure out exactly what I need.

I ordered the Idrive knob from the dealer with the leather insert - it doesn't work on my idrive. it was for a later model so the way it attached was different. They said no part exists for my car with a leather insert, which I found hard to believe. Is that true? RealOEM is clear as mud in this regards - Anyone lend a hand with the part number that will fit for my car?

The center console was confusing as hell with a ton of options, as I said I'm looking for the business nav with the cubby, black trim, can anyone help me out with the right part number?

Last question - Should I just go through an OEM parts provider or are there aftermarket (someone on the board perhaps)?

Thanks and looking forward to seeing some additional ideas!

Edit: Added picture - the floor mat on the right side is only used when I go to a job site - it's aftermarket on top of the good ones [attachment=78931:Interior_upgrades.jpg]

AlexFW

The problem of the E60 interior is plastic instead of leather.

Check this topic:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=54711

dirksqjaw

+1! Wow, what an idea. However, not looking to drop quite that much money hah! But you've got it right. The plastic bits are shite. The E60 really does need a face lift on the finishes inside the car.

AlexFW

Yes, after exterior mods we should devote to the interior, that looks a bit poor in some details.

northern-monkey

here you go

northern-monkey

You need the one with the little compartment built in then. CORRECT????
If so that would be part 51-45-6-951-026 about $115

dirksqjaw

Yup, exactly!! Thank you so much!

dirksqjaw

Changed the original picture with part numbers for anyone else who may be interested in these upgrades. A note - My car has PAPPEL DUNKEL (Dark Poplar), so make sure your car is either light or dark. If you have a question as to which you have - have your SA pull your VIN print out, and where it says Fine Wood Trim, you'll see a number. 438A = Dark, 437A = Light.

Also note that the part number for the center console is with the black trim. The alternative is the gray.

I'll post pictures once the parts get in! (are on order).

doodoo

how hard would it be to replace the cheap plastic around the climate controls with wood grain?

dirksqjaw

Pretty hard - AFAIK, that piece doesn't exist. You could get it custom made but I imagine it would be pretty expensive.