Customizing DCT Bmw perf CF Console to fit 6MT

kiln · 08-03-2012, 09:09 AM

Has anyone tried this? Cutting out the existing DCT opening to accommodate the larger 6MT opening and then keeping the DCT power level switch as dead switch. Let me know what yall think..

THE TECH · 08-03-2012, 09:25 AM

Since you cannot buy an OEM carbon center console, it's a moot point. If you're talking about an aftermarket piece like the Autotecknic, then that's another story.

kiln · 08-03-2012, 09:30 AM

http://parts.ind-distribution.com/pr...sole%5E848.php

u can do OEM

THE TECH · 08-03-2012, 09:33 AM

Didn't know that IND was officially offering it. IMO, with the high price of it, I don't see any benefit of using this piece over an already made AT piece other than the fact that you can say it's an OEM modified piece.

kiln · 08-03-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Didn't know that IND was officially offering it. IMO, with the high price of it, I don't see any benefit of using this piece over an already made AT piece other than the fact that you can say it's an OEM modified piece.

Ok.. so it seems Auto Teknic makes the piece I am looking for and they claim it matches the OEM BMW Performance CF Trim. I did not know this.

Tech.. how are the quality of AT pieces? OEM fit and finish?

THE TECH · 08-03-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kiln

Ok.. so it seems Auto Teknic makes the piece I am looking for and they claim it matches the OEM BMW Performance CF Trim. I did not know this.

Tech.. how are the quality of AT pieces? OEM fit and finish?

Quality is good. The fitment of the center console was 9.5/10.

Nate@IND · 08-03-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Didn't know that IND was officially offering it. IMO, with the high price of it, I don't see any benefit of using this piece over an already made AT piece other than the fact that you can say it's an OEM modified piece.

I have 12x DCT OEM BMW center consoles coming in next week from Germany. Price point is a little hight but the quality is perfect. I have seen the AT in person and they don't even come close.

THE TECH · 08-03-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

I have 12x DCT OEM BMW center consoles coming in next week from Germany. Price point is a little hight but the quality is perfect. I have seen the AT in person and they don't even come close.

Quality may be good or even great, but for over half the price of the entire interior setup for this one piece, it would seem that the price for this piece is way overinflated.

Nate@IND · 08-03-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Quality may be good or even great, but for over half the price of the entire interior setup for this one piece, it would seem that the price for this piece is way overinflated.

Tell that to BMW

I'm just happy that we have the chance to get them. All of the center consoles are custom made for my contact in Germany by the M division. I'm told this is the last run of consoles for the year.

kchu221 · 08-03-2012, 10:53 AM

this would be interesting, OP post it up if you end up doing this please!

Bully · 08-03-2012, 01:43 PM

I modded mine to fit a Vert.
See the DIY section of this forum for the details.

Nicname · 08-04-2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bully

I modded mine to fit a Vert.
See the DIY section of this forum for the details.

came out nice

which site did you get this whole set from?

Bully · 08-05-2012, 10:47 AM

AutoTecknic for CF steering wheel trim and center console.
InDustry for DCT and e-brake boots.
BMW dealer for swap out from brushed aluminum to CF for all other CF pieces including doors and rear console/ashtray.

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kiln Lieutenant 55 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA iTrader: (7)	http://parts.ind-distribution.com/pr...sole%5E848.php u can do OEM
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Bully New Member 7 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2009 Black M3 Vert Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hendersonville, NC iTrader: (0)	I modded mine to fit a Vert. See the DIY section of this forum for the details. Attached Images
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Bully New Member 7 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2009 Black M3 Vert Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hendersonville, NC iTrader: (0)	AutoTecknic for CF steering wheel trim and center console. InDustry for DCT and e-brake boots. BMW dealer for swap out from brushed aluminum to CF for all other CF pieces including doors and rear console/ashtray.
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