Thinning of inner door panel; need advice

TonyCzar · 12-04-2009, 07:23 PM

I'm working to modify my M3 sedan so that it's even more fun to drive. Already installed a clutch extender pedal and will be installing a Dinan exhaust.

I have very broad shoulders, and my left arm is pressed into the driver's door panel. I can purchase a new liner for only about $1K. Any thoughts about what kind of professional would take a crack at trimming some of that excess plastic and leather off that panel?

quality_sound · 12-07-2009, 01:59 PM

It's not plastic but more of a pressed papery-wood substance. You can't shave it any meaningful amount, you'd have to completely rebuild them and then you'd only gain a couple of inches at best.

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TonyCzar New Member 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (0)	Thinning of inner door panel; need advice I'm working to modify my M3 sedan so that it's even more fun to drive. Already installed a clutch extender pedal and will be installing a Dinan exhaust. I have very broad shoulders, and my left arm is pressed into the driver's door panel. I can purchase a new liner for only about $1K. Any thoughts about what kind of professional would take a crack at trimming some of that excess plastic and leather off that panel? __________________
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quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	It's not plastic but more of a pressed papery-wood substance. You can't shave it any meaningful amount, you'd have to completely rebuild them and then you'd only gain a couple of inches at best.
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