I THINK I found matching Carbon Leather FINALLY!

SlammedR8 · 03-17-2009, 10:41 PM

I HATE the fact that our center consoles in the M3 did not come with what ever trim we opted for on the dash and door panels. In my case, and many others the Carbon Leather would look awesome wrapped around the center console. I think I may have finally found a pretty damn good match and since they are never side by side, even if its a little off - it will still work well.

Let me know what you guys think..I plan on doing the center console around the shifter and iDrive and probably the small piece in the rear around the vents/ashtray for rear passengers.

badfish · 03-17-2009, 10:52 PM

Pretty close. Nice find, now reveal your source.

SlammedR8 · 03-17-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by badfish

Pretty close. Nice find, now reveal your source.

hahaa i think so too, he is a local upholstery guy Ive known for a few years. He tells me the stuff isn't cheap, working out details about pricing.

My question is, will the ashtray area with the door that opens n closes be able to open and close still once this fabric is applied to it?

badfish · 03-17-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

My question is, will the ashtray area with the door that opens n closes be able to open and close still once this fabric is applied to it?

It seems to be pretty tight. You'll be applying this both to the door and then to the trim and I have a hard time believing it will open and close normally.

DevJ · 03-17-2009, 11:10 PM

dude that would be so badass if you did that

MJC///M3 · 03-18-2009, 12:36 AM

looks pretty close man.

that will look great

doba_s · 03-18-2009, 12:48 AM

good find but I would leave it the way it is ... i think BMW did a good job by not putting a lot of that stuff ...

CatchM3 · 03-18-2009, 12:48 AM

great idea! cant wait to see the finished project.

endofanera7 · 03-18-2009, 01:00 AM

nice find...keep us posted...

M3 vert · 03-18-2009, 02:22 AM

Great find Slammed, I think its a great idea...the astray im 50-50 on because it might be a bit tough opening and closing it, but it depends if you use it a lot, like if you smoke or load it up with change

i dont do either so its ok!
PM, me dealer and pricing once you finalize everything with your guy!
cheers

schnell325 · 03-18-2009, 02:31 AM

Looks perfectly matched.

osteome · 03-18-2009, 03:13 AM

Looks very close! I would interested in seeing the finished product!

spyderco10 · 03-18-2009, 03:50 AM

looks good, go for it

MMMorish · 03-18-2009, 05:20 AM

I think it'll look good. Just don't go too overboard on putting everywhere in your car. Keep it tasteful.

alpineweissM3 · 03-18-2009, 05:31 AM

That looks spot on to me. Does it feel textured like the OEM stuff?

J08M3 · 03-18-2009, 06:28 AM

Is it like this stuff?
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185838

SlammedR8 · 03-18-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

Is it like this stuff?
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185838

nope, I got that stuff last summer from a fellow member, it looks good if your gonna do everything in it, (existing panels) but it doesnt match up with the original carbon leather, it is much shinier and the weave is a little off too!

SlammedR8 · 03-18-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMorish

I think it'll look good. Just don't go too overboard on putting everywhere in your car. Keep it tasteful.

Like I mentioned in my original post, I will only do the 2 centre console pieces (same as the regular 3 series would get - the 328/335 have those two pieces covered in the same trim as the dash and door panels, but for some reason they didn't do it for the M3

ersin · 03-18-2009, 09:20 AM

Is it really leather, or is it fabric or vinyl?

SlammedR8 · 03-18-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ersin

Is it really leather, or is it fabric or vinyl?

Good question, I will call n ask my guy.

Is the OEM Carbon Leather real Leather though?

alpineweissM3 · 03-18-2009, 10:18 AM

Does it have a textured feel like the OEM trim?

!Xoible · 03-18-2009, 10:20 AM

that obviously isnt a match.

03-17-2009, 10:41 PM	#1
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03-18-2009, 12:36 AM	#6
MJC///M3 Colonel 87 Rep 2,324 Posts Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC iTrader: (0)	looks pretty close man. that will look great __________________ "You will get there, but it is up to you and you alone. It is what you are willing to do, and how you are willing to get there. You must be relentless, you must be tireless, you must pursue at all costs, so that you are ready, when the time is right." -Dad
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03-18-2009, 12:48 AM	#7
doba_s Major General 405 Rep 6,107 Posts Drives: X7 l Cayenne l 997.2RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville iTrader: (26)	good find but I would leave it the way it is ... i think BMW did a good job by not putting a lot of that stuff ...
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03-18-2009, 12:48 AM	#8
CatchM3 Major 261 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: 2020 X6M Competition DG Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 E90 M3 [9.00]	great idea! cant wait to see the finished project. __________________ 2020 X6M Competition // Donington Grey // Executive Package// Bower and Wilkins Sound System // Driver Assistance Package // CF Trim
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03-18-2009, 01:00 AM	#9
endofanera7 Major General 514 Rep 5,392 Posts Drives: 08 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 2018 Porsche GT3 [9.50]	nice find...keep us posted...
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03-18-2009, 02:22 AM	#10
M3 vert Lieutenant Colonel 55 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: F10 M5, E93 M3, '12 750ix Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Everywhere... iTrader: (0)	Great find Slammed, I think its a great idea...the astray im 50-50 on because it might be a bit tough opening and closing it, but it depends if you use it a lot, like if you smoke or load it up with change i dont do either so its ok! PM, me dealer and pricing once you finalize everything with your guy! cheers
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03-18-2009, 02:31 AM	#11
schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,391 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	Looks perfectly matched. __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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03-18-2009, 03:13 AM	#12
osteome Major 195 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (4)	Looks very close! I would interested in seeing the finished product!
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03-18-2009, 03:50 AM	#13
spyderco10 Colonel 63 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	looks good, go for it __________________ “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
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MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure 156 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	I think it'll look good. Just don't go too overboard on putting everywhere in your car. Keep it tasteful. __________________ MODS: Meisterschaft GT Racing Exhaust / BMC Air Filter / UUC SSK & DSSR (Modded)/ RPI Scoops / Passport SRX Hardwired / Custom Wrap 3M Clearbra / 20% Tint / 50% Windshield Tint / Key Hole Delete / Matted Out Accessories / VRS Type II Diffuser / Smoked Reflectors / Euphoria 6K LED Interior Lights / Rear Fog Light Mod / 6000K HID's / 6500K LUX H8 Angel Eyes / RDash License Plate LED Kit / LED Xenon Reverse Lights "M3 drivers have no friends"
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03-18-2009, 05:31 AM	#15
alpineweissM3 I love my beautiful wife! 22 Rep 628 Posts Drives: e90 ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	That looks spot on to me. Does it feel textured like the OEM stuff?
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03-18-2009, 06:28 AM	#16
J08M3 Major General 286 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	Is it like this stuff? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185838 __________________
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03-18-2009, 09:20 AM	#19
ersin Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,144 Posts Drives: 17 YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Is it really leather, or is it fabric or vinyl? __________________ 2017 F80 YMB.
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03-18-2009, 10:18 AM	#21
alpineweissM3 I love my beautiful wife! 22 Rep 628 Posts Drives: e90 ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Does it have a textured feel like the OEM trim?
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03-18-2009, 10:20 AM	#22
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