New Center Console for the Brilliant White Beast

biglare · 10-20-2009, 02:00 AM

I wanted this from day one, but BMW Performance did not offer one to match the rest of their interior parts. I was able to find a center console up for sale on this forum for a good price, so I made the move. I sent it out for the CF overlay and it turned out great!

It matches the BMW performance dash pieces very close and I love the finish. I think it really sets off the interior now and was the missing piece all along.

I performed the install myself and it only took about 20 minutes. The sunglass tray cover was a little tricky, but went on easy once I figured out the trick.

Here are a few pics. (fyi, I am no photographer and can't quite capture the beauty of this piece)

Let me know what you think!

Donbona · 10-20-2009, 02:11 AM

Loving it... wish mine was the same... like the Alacantra

RGuard250 · 10-20-2009, 02:17 AM

Where did you get that! I have been looking all over for a place to do my 08 6MT M3!

disruptv · 10-20-2009, 07:45 AM

looks sweet!

where did u get the alcantara 4 the steering wheel? i thought that piece doesnt fit on dct cars?

KKSigs · 10-20-2009, 08:34 AM

Very Nice!!! Where did you purchase all the trim pieces

markymarc1979 · 10-20-2009, 09:49 AM

Looks really nice. Looks like it came from the factory that way.

aus · 10-20-2009, 02:04 PM

Looks great.

Is there a DIY for the center console removal?

biglare · 10-20-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disruptv

looks sweet!

where did u get the alcantara 4 the steering wheel? i thought that piece doesnt fit on dct cars?

This piece is also offered by BMW Performance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KKSigua

Very Nice!!! Where did you purchase all the trim pieces

I used the following company to cover my center console in CF 2x2.

http://www.nvdautosport.com/carbon/carbon_fibre.html

nvdautosport@yahoo.com

The person to address the email to is Prapan. All communication was with email and the turnaround time was not very bad considering he is located in Bangkok, Thailand.

Please let him know that Larry from Arizona recommended you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus

Looks great.

Is there a DIY for the center console removal?

You should search the forums, but I could explain it if you wanted me to.

10-20-2009, 02:00 AM	#1
biglare Bulldog 482 Rep 3,355 Posts Drives: BMW & Porsche Join Date: May 2008 Location: ? iTrader: (3)	New Center Console for the Brilliant White Beast I wanted this from day one, but BMW Performance did not offer one to match the rest of their interior parts. I was able to find a center console up for sale on this forum for a good price, so I made the move. I sent it out for the CF overlay and it turned out great! It matches the BMW performance dash pieces very close and I love the finish. I think it really sets off the interior now and was the missing piece all along. I performed the install myself and it only took about 20 minutes. The sunglass tray cover was a little tricky, but went on easy once I figured out the trick. Here are a few pics. (fyi, I am no photographer and can't quite capture the beauty of this piece) Let me know what you think! __________________ Prev: Individual F80 M3 - Fjord Blue/Silverstone(interior) \| Fashion Grey(exterior) GTS
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Donbona Lieutenant Colonel 167 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: E93 M3 DCT 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London UK iTrader: (0)	Loving it... wish mine was the same... like the Alacantra __________________ M3 E93 DCT, Space Grey,BC HB29 Forged Deep Concave Wheels, Ericsson Amuse F/R Bumper, Evolve Full Exhaust System, INTRAX Coilovers, STOPTECH BBK, Performance Steering Wheel,Custom Red/Black Leather Seats,///M3 \|\|Bimmerpost M3 Car Of The Month May - 2010SOLD 2010 R35 GTR
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RGuard250 Titanium TCP 7 Rep 168 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0)	Where did you get that! I have been looking all over for a place to do my 08 6MT M3!
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disruptv Major 86 Rep 1,139 Posts Drives: 3M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ny iTrader: (10) Garage List 09 3m [0.00]	looks sweet! where did u get the alcantara 4 the steering wheel? i thought that piece doesnt fit on dct cars?
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KKSigs M4 CSL FBG 1268 Rep 1,871 Posts Drives: M4 CSL FBG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (4)	Very Nice!!! Where did you purchase all the trim pieces __________________ 16' M4 GTS Frozen Dark Grey Metallic 14' i8 Sophisto Grey Pure Impulse World 08' E92 M3 Jerez Black
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markymarc1979 Banned 271 Rep 2,534 Posts Drives: 16 G12 + 15 F06 + 17 F15 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oakville, Ontario iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 [0.00] 2012 BMW 750xi [0.00]	Looks really nice. Looks like it came from the factory that way.
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aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Looks great. Is there a DIY for the center console removal? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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