New Custom Interior Trim on my 545i
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by e6t' post='929058' date='Jul 1 2009, 03:46 AM
did you ever do the doors?
the would trim in my car is the only thing i dont like about it. i have GOT to get rid of it... I can get the aluminum for about $600... im curious if i should just buy the aluminum or get mine painted sapphire black to match the exterior of my car... or is that too PT Cruiserish?
the would trim in my car is the only thing i dont like about it. i have GOT to get rid of it... I can get the aluminum for about $600... im curious if i should just buy the aluminum or get mine painted sapphire black to match the exterior of my car... or is that too PT Cruiserish?
Seeing as Andy isn't chiming in, I'll answer... yes, he did do the doors as well.
You'll find more pics in his Gallery, click here
He also fitted the M5 shifter (see below). This car has so many great mods... and its damned fast as I found out the hard way at one of the European Meets
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Love it...That looks great! Great choice.
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I can't believe I never saw this post last year. I want it!!!
Andy - This trim looks AMAZING! I am now thinking about doing the same in my car. What a difference! Sporty and classy! Love it!
Andy - This trim looks AMAZING! I am now thinking about doing the same in my car. What a difference! Sporty and classy! Love it!
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My Ride: 2004 545i
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Color: Black Sapphire Metallic
Trim: Anthracite
Options: Sport package with STEPTRONIC, Premium Sound, Rear Sunshade, Xenon
hmmmm...might get into business of doing a full interior swap for everybody that wants it......
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yeah, thanks guys - indeed, it's an easy and classy mod that offers something different - I especially like the change on the center trim.
I bought a used set on ebay and just had it custom color re-sprayed. The trims are relatively easy to change - some care is necessary for the door trims due to the airbags etc. I used BMW TIS (manual) as a reference as to how to replace everything (as well found on ebay btw).
Last note, it's worth finding a wood set, as they have an aluminium back support and are and feel quite sturdy. The standard sets have a bit of "plasticy" feel to them...
I bought a used set on ebay and just had it custom color re-sprayed. The trims are relatively easy to change - some care is necessary for the door trims due to the airbags etc. I used BMW TIS (manual) as a reference as to how to replace everything (as well found on ebay btw).
Last note, it's worth finding a wood set, as they have an aluminium back support and are and feel quite sturdy. The standard sets have a bit of "plasticy" feel to them...
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='929579' date='Jul 1 2009, 12:54 PM
yeah, thanks guys - indeed, it's an easy and classy mod that offers something different - I especially like the change on the center trim.
I bought a used set on ebay and just had it custom color re-sprayed. The trims are relatively easy to change - some care is necessary for the door trims due to the airbags etc. I used BMW TIS (manual) as a reference as to how to replace everything (as well found on ebay btw).
Last note, it's worth finding a wood set, as they have an aluminium back support and are and feel quite sturdy. The standard sets have a bit of "plasticy" feel to them...
I bought a used set on ebay and just had it custom color re-sprayed. The trims are relatively easy to change - some care is necessary for the door trims due to the airbags etc. I used BMW TIS (manual) as a reference as to how to replace everything (as well found on ebay btw).
Last note, it's worth finding a wood set, as they have an aluminium back support and are and feel quite sturdy. The standard sets have a bit of "plasticy" feel to them...
i am thinking how hard to take everything apart, i want my car like that, but maybe alpine white to match my exterior color
wow that looks good 
