WTB: Fox Red Extended dash and console piece

[ryank382]

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I know this is extremely unlikely but no harm in trying. Have Fox Red interior but love the extended look

[bake]

Originally Posted by ryank382

I know this is extremely unlikely but no harm in trying. Have Fox Red interior but love the extended look

You are in luck my friend. Check EBay, there is one up for sale now.

[M3HR]

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sf...183366690.html

Here’s one for sale in Cali

[ryank382]

Thank you for the suggestion man but airbag is deployed. Wouldn't know how to go about fixing that

[rg1220]

ryank382 - If you're up for some work you can re-dye this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/07-13-OEM-B...4AAOSwcLleWdi2

According to realoem, it seems the base dashboard is part number 51457143779. That part number works on both the M3 and a 328i (https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_5710 and https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_5710) so I'd expect the dashes to be interchangeable.

I've done the dying process before and it's not that bad and really shouldn't be too bad coming from a silver leather. I've used https://leatherworldtech.com/. They can do color matching if you send them a leather sample (or even a paint sample).

Edit: Looking at it again, the silver might not be leather so it might not be the same, but I guess you could get close by dyeing it.

[ryank382]

Originally Posted by rg1220

ryank382 - If you're up for some work you can re-dye this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/07-13-OEM-B...4AAOSwcLleWdi2

According to realoem, it seems the base dashboard is part number 51457143779. That part number works on both the M3 and a 328i (https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_5710 and https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_5710) so I'd expect the dashes to be interchangeable.

I've done the dying process before and it's not that bad and really shouldn't be too bad coming from a silver leather. I've used https://leatherworldtech.com/. They can do color matching if you send them a leather sample (or even a paint sample).

Edit: Looking at it again, the silver might not be leather so it might not be the same, but I guess you could get close by dyeing it.

I really appreciate the suggestions but I have absolutely 0 knowledge about dying leather or working with it in any way. I'm thinking maybe I just buy the piece in any color and have an upholstery shop redo it in oem fox red. Although I don't know if the finish will come out OEM. All I know is I really want extended red and I'm not sure the best way to acquire it lol

[rg1220]

Originally Posted by ryank382

I really appreciate the suggestions but I have absolutely 0 knowledge about dying leather or working with it in any way. I'm thinking maybe I just buy the piece in any color and have an upholstery shop redo it in oem fox red. Although I don't know if the finish will come out OEM. All I know is I really want extended red and I'm not sure the best way to acquire it lol

The process isn't actually too bad. It's like painting but probably easier. Not sure if this image will show up or not, but this is my 2001 BMW 325i. The seats and leather used to be black (gray seats would have been easier/better). If you want to know more about the process just let me know. Don't want to highjack your thread

[rg1220]

ryank382 -> https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-BMW-M3...YAAOSw0Llfc-8i

I _just_ ordered something from this seller. I haven't received the part yet so I can't vouch for them, but this is exactly what you're looking for!

[Ajolives]

Originally Posted by rg1220

ryank382 -> https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-BMW-M3...YAAOSw0Llfc-8i

I _just_ ordered something from this seller. I haven't received the part yet so I can't vouch for them, but this is exactly what you're looking for!

That's incredibly tempting to buy and have hanging around in my garage until I find seats and door pieces, haha.

[rg1220]

Originally Posted by Ajolives

That's incredibly tempting to buy and have hanging around in my garage until I find seats and door pieces, haha.

I highly recommend! I found an M3 with extended fox red and it's just

[ryank382]

Originally Posted by rg1220

ryank382 -> https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-BMW-M3...YAAOSw0Llfc-8i

I _just_ ordered something from this seller. I haven't received the part yet so I can't vouch for them, but this is exactly what you're looking for!

Thank you! But actually just found one a few days ago from a seller so I'm all good to go

[rg1220]

Originally Posted by ryank382

Thank you! But actually just found one a few days ago from a seller so I'm all good to go

That's awesome! You won't regret it. Excited for you!