Just installed CF interior trim and hood louvers

mike11 · 12-28-2008, 11:50 AM

Just recieved my goodies from CA Automotive out of England...just in time for Christmas.

The louvers took about ten minutes to snap in...the trim was about two hours. The trim parts looked like OEM cast, and the CF is the very good quality 1X1 overlay. Fit is great

. The car looks so much classier and breathtaking in direct sunlight.

eclipsisNA · 12-28-2008, 02:04 PM

Looks great. Cost of the console panel?

Nate@IND · 12-28-2008, 02:21 PM

Looking good

Roy has some of the best CF parts in the business.

msile · 12-28-2008, 02:37 PM

Very nice. I ordered the full interior kit three weeks ago. Cant wait!

mike11 · 12-28-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Eclipse Motors

Looks great. Cost of the console panel?

Not sure, I ordered a 10 piece set and the louvers...it was around 900 pounds, but I'll get a core refund when I send back the OEM trim. I think they can pretty much do any individual piece you want in CF...I'm thinking about doing a couple more pieces...will give them a call after the holidays...prices and quality are very good IMO.

Mike

eclipsisNA · 12-28-2008, 03:01 PM

Could you take a few more pics of the console? I'm really interested in buying it.

Deda · 12-28-2008, 04:30 PM

looks good!

eclipsisNA · 12-28-2008, 08:45 PM

I only see 2x2 on his website BTW.

mike11 · 12-28-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Eclipse Motors

I only see 2x2 on his website BTW.

I'll try to get some more pics when the sun comes up...if you call them direct they can explain what they can or can't do...many patterns available 1X1 in different patterns, etc...and can probably do most trim pieces...

mike11 · 12-29-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Eclipse Motors

Could you take a few more pics of the console? I'm really interested in buying it.

Sorry, couldn't get them in the daylight...but took some in the garage just now....pics don't do justice and the look in sunlight is amazing...i'll try to get some shots on the edges to show the fitment...

JuniorDee · 12-29-2008, 11:53 AM

how difficult was it to remove and install the trim? how long did it take?

M2381 · 12-29-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mike11

Not sure, I ordered a 10 piece set and the louvers...it was around 900 pounds, but I'll get a core refund when I send back the OEM trim. I think they can pretty much do any individual piece you want in CF...I'm thinking about doing a couple more pieces...will give them a call after the holidays...prices and quality are very good IMO.

Mike

How much do you get if you send the oem trim peices back?

mike11 · 12-29-2008, 12:34 PM

It took about 2 hours (and 4 beers) to do the trim...some gentle prying, some

prying, a T-15/20 star for a couple of pieces, and patience...but nothing technically demanding.

I paid 900 pounds for the trim and louvers, should get 350 pounds for core refund....when all is said and done, I'll let you know how much everything turned out to be in dollars.

The Shiekh · 12-29-2008, 06:01 PM

nice!

Speedtrap · 12-30-2008, 11:18 AM

Looking really good and was wondering why the trim does not include the steering wheel?

mike11 · 12-30-2008, 11:47 AM

It's not part of the package, but I know they offer it separately...I'm considering it along with the door sills....

endofanera7 · 12-30-2008, 12:25 PM

Looks great man... it is hard to show how good CF looks with photos. But im sure they look beautiful in person.

eclipsisNA · 12-30-2008, 01:49 PM

Thank you for the extra pictures Mike! Looks phenomenal.

tightie · 12-31-2008, 11:48 AM

wow, looks great.

PunjabiM3 · 12-31-2008, 09:55 PM

Hmm is there a link available if interested in purchasing and do they ship to the US?

Adonislike · 12-31-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PunjabiM3

Hmm is there a link available if interested in purchasing and do they ship to the US?

+1

mike11 · 01-01-2009, 12:09 AM

Here's the website, they offer a tax relief of 15% for any shipment outside of the European Union too...

www.ca-automotive.co.uk

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mike11 Private 8 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2008 AW E92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St Louis, MO iTrader: (1)	It took about 2 hours (and 4 beers) to do the trim...some gentle prying, some prying, a T-15/20 star for a couple of pieces, and patience...but nothing technically demanding. I paid 900 pounds for the trim and louvers, should get 350 pounds for core refund....when all is said and done, I'll let you know how much everything turned out to be in dollars. Attached Images
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