Question? about the Trim on your ///M3

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-13-2011, 10:07 AM

1) Did you order it that way and why?

2) If you had to do it over again what would you pick?

and

3) Did you change it? tell us about it

a) what you chose?
b) did you change it yourself?
c) if not "b" where did you have it done
d) what did it end up to in cost?

PS. If the questions are too overwhelming I'll understand if you don't say anything

Mike van D · 11-13-2011, 10:51 AM

Carbon leather. Happy with it, subtle look. No intentions to change.

THE TECH · 11-13-2011, 11:18 AM

I ordered mine with the carbon. As soon as it arrives, I am replacing it with the real carbon pieces. Besides maybe a piano black, there isn't another option I would choose to do again over the carbon.

JulieDriving · 11-13-2011, 11:47 AM

Ok, I don't have an M3 yet, but since I've started the ordering process, researched color and trim choices like crazy and my head literally *hurts* from trying to decide on color combinations, I thought I'd add my two cents, lol.

First, you can't buy the OEM piano black trim from BMW unless your car has a VIN that confirms it's Individual.... So unless you're planning to go aftermarket, if you want the real piano black, you need to have an Individual car.

I think trim depends a lot on the overall color combination. And if you're trying to go for classy or sporty.... or both (although both can be tricky to execute well, IMO). So I have a few different options in my head, depending on what I ultimately pick inside and out, and am looking forward to hearing other people's responses....

THE TECH · 11-13-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JulieDriving

Ok, I don't have an M3 yet, but since I've started the ordering process, researched color and trim choices like crazy and my head literally *hurts* from trying to decide on color combinations, I thought I'd add my two cents, lol.

First, you can't buy the OEM piano black trim from BMW unless your car has a VIN that confirms it's Individual.... So unless you're planning to go aftermarket, if you want the real piano black, you need to have an Individual car.

I think trim depends a lot on the overall color combination. And if you're trying to go for classy or sporty.... or both (although both can be tricky to execute well, IMO). So I have a few different options in my head, depending on what I ultimately pick inside and out, and am looking forward to hearing other people's responses....

I am very aware of the individual since I could have ordered mine that way. Doing individual is no more difficult to order than regular ordering other than the wait time is likely a bit longer due to having to get items approved.

JulieDriving · 11-13-2011, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

I am very aware of the individual since I could have ordered mine that way. Doing individual is no more difficult to order than regular ordering other than the wait time is likely a bit longer due to having to get items approved.

Sorry, I wasn't clear. My comment was intended for those who are not considering Individual but think that they could just get the Individual trim afterwards.

luis_m3 · 11-13-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedMoreToyz

Carbon leather. Happy with it, subtle look. No intentions to change.

Same here...

apecush · 11-13-2011, 12:21 PM

Brushed aluminum, came on car. Initially thought I'd hate it, but after seeing it up close, and realizing that it is actually aluminum, not painted plastic, I think it is awesome.

1sikbmr · 11-13-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by apecush

Brushed aluminum, came on car. Initially thought I'd hate it, but after seeing it up close, and realizing that it is actually aluminum, not painted plastic, I think it is awesome.

+1

tlp · 11-13-2011, 01:06 PM

Carbon Leather - Ordered

sonnyb · 11-13-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1sikbmr

+1

I like it too on mine, but could not tell if it was real or not. So is it actually alumininum?

Ateam · 11-13-2011, 01:54 PM

I love the aluminum and simply run your a/c sometime and a few minutes later feel the aluminum and it has that nice "cold" to the touch feeling of metal. Gives it a nice quality. Alternatively touch your other trim pieces that "look" metal and they are warm to the touch. I think the aluminum is by far the most classy and yet sporty combo. The base matte black stuff is really cheap, carbon leather is fine and personally wood slabs in a car just do not look right on any car so not sure why anyone gets that. Aluminum has a bluish color as well so looks great with silverstone and the silverstone/novillo seats (I am bias though!)

penny31 · 11-13-2011, 02:35 PM

had aluminum no my first e92 m3, its nice but everytime you take your seat belt off, the metal clip of the seat belt hits the aluminum and dents it ( literally )

on my 2nd e92, i have carbon leather. Love it 10 x more.

Midwest X6 · 11-13-2011, 03:24 PM

Had aluminum, swapped it for Performance Carbon Fiber trim...

immiketoo · 11-13-2011, 03:52 PM

Carbon. Other than real carbon, anything else doesn't go with the personality of this car.

Nine · 11-13-2011, 03:54 PM

I have the carbon leather, I am considering thing real carbon inserts like the ones in the GTS or special edition M3s.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-13-2011, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midwest X6

Had aluminum, swapped it for Performance Carbon Fiber trim...

Mind telling how you did it and how much it cost (material and installation).

Thanks a bunch.

Cheers,

Rolf-Dieter

MUFCbmwbear · 11-13-2011, 05:00 PM

Got the carbon leather cause thats what immiketoo ordered on his first e92 M. I like it but it wouldve been my 2nd choice behind aluminum.

Ateam · 11-13-2011, 05:28 PM

Gets me every time, bmw and there "performance" line of carbon fiber inserts! They really need another name for their non-performance "performance "parts!

Is it just me or does carbon fiber come across a tad boy racer/ immature? Unless it is truly on a car for weight savings, a piece of trim in CF is a bit much to me

mdosu · 11-13-2011, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonnyb

I like it too on mine, but could not tell if it was real or not. So is it actually alumininum?

it's cool to the touch, it's alum.

mdosu · 11-13-2011, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ateam

I love the aluminum and simply run your a/c sometime and a few minutes later feel the aluminum and it has that nice "cold" to the touch feeling of metal. Gives it a nice quality. Alternatively touch your other trim pieces that "look" metal and they are warm to the touch. I think the aluminum is by far the most classy and yet sporty combo. The base matte black stuff is really cheap, carbon leather is fine and personally wood slabs in a car just do not look right on any car so not sure why anyone gets that. Aluminum has a bluish color as well so looks great with silverstone and the silverstone/novillo seats (I am bias though!)

+1, I have SSII with black leather, Alum trim is perfect complement.

kscarrol · 11-13-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

+1, I have SSII with black leather, Alum trim is perfect complement.

Agreed. Space grey here, ordered aluminum trim and think it is the perfect contrast to the black interior. Won't be switching...

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11-13-2011, 10:51 AM	#2
Mike van D Major Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 1,114 iTrader: (0)	Carbon leather. Happy with it, subtle look. No intentions to change. __________________ ...just enjoying life.
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11-13-2011, 11:47 AM	#4
JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,308 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 Mazda Miata [0.00] 2013 Mazda MX-5 [0.00] 2013 VW GTI [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [5.00]	Ok, I don't have an M3 yet, but since I've started the ordering process, researched color and trim choices like crazy and my head literally hurts from trying to decide on color combinations, I thought I'd add my two cents, lol. First, you can't buy the OEM piano black trim from BMW unless your car has a VIN that confirms it's Individual.... So unless you're planning to go aftermarket, if you want the real piano black, you need to have an Individual car. I think trim depends a lot on the overall color combination. And if you're trying to go for classy or sporty.... or both (although both can be tricky to execute well, IMO). So I have a few different options in my head, depending on what I ultimately pick inside and out, and am looking forward to hearing other people's responses.... __________________ 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) + miata nut (2 miatas) + Mk6 GTI 5-door hatch (our mini-SUV )
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11-13-2011, 01:06 PM	#10
tlp Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,825 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW e92 M3 [4.55]	Carbon Leather - Ordered __________________ My Coding Journal Current - '11 e92 M3 SG/FR ZCP\|ZCV\|ZP2\|2MK\|494\|415\|6NR\|752
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11-13-2011, 02:35 PM	#13
penny31 Lieutenant Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: So CAL, L.a Posts: 572 iTrader: (0)	had aluminum no my first e92 m3, its nice but everytime you take your seat belt off, the metal clip of the seat belt hits the aluminum and dents it ( literally ) on my 2nd e92, i have carbon leather. Love it 10 x more. __________________ e92 m3 Melbourne Red 6 speed
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11-13-2011, 11:18 AM	#3
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 12,524 iTrader: (39) Garage List 2014 Honda Grom [0.00] 2012 Honda Ruckus [0.00] 2005 Chevy Silverad ... [0.00] 1995 Toyota Supra [0.00] 2012 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	I ordered mine with the carbon. As soon as it arrives, I am replacing it with the real carbon pieces. Besides maybe a piano black, there isn't another option I would choose to do again over the carbon.
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11-13-2011, 12:21 PM	#8
apecush Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton Posts: 407 iTrader: (2)	Brushed aluminum, came on car. Initially thought I'd hate it, but after seeing it up close, and realizing that it is actually aluminum, not painted plastic, I think it is awesome.
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11-13-2011, 01:54 PM	#12
Ateam Banned Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,109 iTrader: (0)	I love the aluminum and simply run your a/c sometime and a few minutes later feel the aluminum and it has that nice "cold" to the touch feeling of metal. Gives it a nice quality. Alternatively touch your other trim pieces that "look" metal and they are warm to the touch. I think the aluminum is by far the most classy and yet sporty combo. The base matte black stuff is really cheap, carbon leather is fine and personally wood slabs in a car just do not look right on any car so not sure why anyone gets that. Aluminum has a bluish color as well so looks great with silverstone and the silverstone/novillo seats (I am bias though!)
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11-13-2011, 03:24 PM	#14
Midwest X6 Captain Drives: 2013 X3 28xi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Great Midwest Posts: 705 iTrader: (4)	Had aluminum, swapped it for Performance Carbon Fiber trim... __________________ Current Ride: 2013\28xi\Deep Sea Blue\Oyster Nevada Leather\Fineline Sienna Trim\Sport Activity \Cold Weather\Premium\Comfort Access\Navigation\Panoramic Moon Roof\BMW Assist Previous Rides: E92 M3, E70 X5 35d, E71 X6 50i, E71 X6 35i,E60 550i, E46 M3 Cabriolet, E39 540i, E36 328i
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11-13-2011, 03:54 PM	#16
Nine Banned Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC Posts: 1,925 iTrader: (2)	I have the carbon leather, I am considering thing real carbon inserts like the ones in the GTS or special edition M3s.
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11-13-2011, 05:00 PM	#18
MUFCbmwbear 1. Man Utd 2. BMW 3. Beer Drives: 09 SG ///M3 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 527 iTrader: (0)	Carbon Got the carbon leather cause thats what immiketoo ordered on his first e92 M. I like it but it wouldve been my 2nd choice behind aluminum. __________________ ///M3 2009 SG 6MT Loaded on Avant Garde M359. BMW Perf Splitters/Spoiler with CRT trim Space grey 2008 135i JB 6MT SOLD Winter Beater Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L Chilli Pepper Red, Soft top with some duct taping Lake Zurich raised, Wrigleyville, Southport Corridor, CHICAGO
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11-13-2011, 05:28 PM	#19
Ateam Banned Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,109 iTrader: (0)	Gets me every time, bmw and there "performance" line of carbon fiber inserts! They really need another name for their non-performance "performance "parts! Is it just me or does carbon fiber come across a tad boy racer/ immature? Unless it is truly on a car for weight savings, a piece of trim in CF is a bit much to me
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