Help - Space Gray- what trim

e92pvaz · 03-23-2011, 02:55 PM

Hi there. getting ready to order a M3 vert Space/Bamboo leather (not extended). Wondering what trim to order. I lik alum but not with a blue tone, any pics out there of carbon, sycamore,etc??? Thanks

Nugs181 · 03-23-2011, 03:04 PM

i just ordered a 2011 e92 m3 with space gray and black novillo leather. I had the aluminum trim in my soon-to-be-old 335i but i opted for the black carbon leather. some ppl say that it makes the interior a little too dark but i actually really like it. However, i chose the sunroof vs. the cf roof and I usually leave the sliding door open so that does serve to brighten the interior up somewhat.

get 35% tints all around - that's what i'm doing!

Mike V8 · 03-23-2011, 03:07 PM

I save SG with palladium silver interior(Spelling?) and carbon leather. With a light color interior it should be just fine

e92pvaz · 03-23-2011, 03:07 PM

Thanks! I am looking online and can't tell if the carbon fiber will look good with the combo I am ordering (space gray and bamboo)?

any pics of this combo (did serch but no luck)

Brosef · 03-23-2011, 03:08 PM

For bamboo, definitely go with the carbon leather.

duk · 03-23-2011, 03:18 PM

SG + FR + Carbon or Titanium trim FTWWWWWWW

kscarrol · 03-23-2011, 03:34 PM

I have the aluminium trim w/ my black interior but the contrast with the black is what I like. Don't think the aluminium would look good w/ bamboo, go with the carbon fiber.

1sikbmr · 03-23-2011, 03:42 PM

Carbon or aluminum

e92pvaz · 03-23-2011, 04:02 PM

Thanks any pics out there of space + bamboo + carbon???

jimmy ny · 03-23-2011, 04:12 PM

I dont think space grey w/bamboo is gonna flow to well. I guess go with carbon leather or aluminum.

jonasaurus · 03-23-2011, 06:27 PM

Carbon leather all the way...

09E92M34ME · 03-23-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmy ny

I dont think space grey w/bamboo is gonna flow to well. I guess go with carbon leather or aluminum.

+1 i'm not sure sg would go with the bamboo either. I would have to see that.

MMMorish · 03-23-2011, 09:20 PM

Space Grey on Bamboo is very Euro. Congrats for being different. My Sapce Grey has black interior with the Sycamore and it looks hot. Looks like snake skin. And it's M exclusive as well. That would be my choice.

M3RMA · 03-23-2011, 10:27 PM

Here is a picture of mine, I think the wood is the way to go..

Mark's M · 03-23-2011, 11:37 PM

SG and Bamboo will look great. SG is one of those colors that'll go with anything and the bamboo will contrast beautifully. The carbon trim will bring a bit of the SG color into the interior so don't be shy; go for it!!!

emthreeboy · 03-23-2011, 11:56 PM

i got carbon, its badass!

Poppin Fresh · 03-24-2011, 12:21 AM

I always go for M specific trim; carbon leather.

All others look like normal BMW wood/aluminum trim to the untrained eye.

kaykay · 03-24-2011, 01:40 AM

That would looks pretty terrible.

I'd do Carbon Leather with your interior.

1sikbmr · 03-24-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kpari09

Go with piano black trim.

NUe46///M · 03-24-2011, 09:29 AM

carbon leather looks great!

F82_SID · 03-24-2011, 09:37 AM

I had alum in my 335 and although it went nice with the coral and IMO was a better option then any of the woodgrains, I would never consider it against the Carbon leather. I was worried too that it would make the dash look to dark but once I got it, I think it actually looks cool! I have 5% tint on my windows so at night, the cabin is so dark except the red illuminations everywhere that the dash looks like it was floating. Plus, everybody who rides in my car loves it. They often say "wow what is this? I have never seen this in any other car!"

My family and friends didnt like the combo until they seen it in person on my car. Now everybody loves it! Here is a pict I found that helped me decide....

jms_w · 03-24-2011, 10:54 AM

With bamboo, I'd pick carbon leather trim. The aluminum only goes well with black or gray interior. I have aluminum on black.

Just in case you're not settled on bamboo yet...

03-23-2011, 02:55 PM	#1
e92pvaz Private First Class 9 Rep 176 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: az iTrader: (0)	Help - Space Gray- what trim Hi there. getting ready to order a M3 vert Space/Bamboo leather (not extended). Wondering what trim to order. I lik alum but not with a blue tone, any pics out there of carbon, sycamore,etc??? Thanks
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03-23-2011, 03:04 PM	#2
Nugs181 Private First Class 13 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2011 SG E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	i just ordered a 2011 e92 m3 with space gray and black novillo leather. I had the aluminum trim in my soon-to-be-old 335i but i opted for the black carbon leather. some ppl say that it makes the interior a little too dark but i actually really like it. However, i chose the sunroof vs. the cf roof and I usually leave the sliding door open so that does serve to brighten the interior up somewhat. get 35% tints all around - that's what i'm doing!
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Mike V8 First Lieutenant 24 Rep 398 Posts Drives: '09 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: So. Cal. iTrader: (0)	I save SG with palladium silver interior(Spelling?) and carbon leather. With a light color interior it should be just fine __________________ "...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan.
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e92pvaz Private First Class 9 Rep 176 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: az iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I am looking online and can't tell if the carbon fiber will look good with the combo I am ordering (space gray and bamboo)? any pics of this combo (did serch but no luck)
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03-23-2011, 03:08 PM	#5
Brosef Brigadier General 875 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	For bamboo, definitely go with the carbon leather.
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03-23-2011, 03:18 PM	#6
duk ///M 158 Rep 3,195 Posts Drives: 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	SG + FR + Carbon or Titanium trim FTWWWWWWW __________________ 2011.5 AW/FR E92 M3 6MT
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8890 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	I have the aluminium trim w/ my black interior but the contrast with the black is what I like. Don't think the aluminium would look good w/ bamboo, go with the carbon fiber. __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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1sikbmr Brigadier General 145 Rep 3,329 Posts Drives: F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (16)	Carbon or aluminum __________________ F80 ///M3 6MT Avus Blue ZCP
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03-23-2011, 04:02 PM	#9
e92pvaz Private First Class 9 Rep 176 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: az iTrader: (0)	Thanks any pics out there of space + bamboo + carbon???
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03-23-2011, 04:12 PM	#10
jimmy ny Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw m3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: new york iTrader: (0)	I dont think space grey w/bamboo is gonna flow to well. I guess go with carbon leather or aluminum.
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03-23-2011, 06:27 PM	#11
jonasaurus Brigadier General 76 Rep 3,178 Posts Drives: E90 M3 [Sold] Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Carbon leather all the way... __________________ ///M3 \| E90 LCI \| Space Grey \| Fox Red with CF Structure \| 6MT \| 260M \| My build
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03-23-2011, 09:20 PM	#13
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)	Space Grey on Bamboo is very Euro. Congrats for being different. My Sapce Grey has black interior with the Sycamore and it looks hot. Looks like snake skin. And it's M exclusive as well. That would be my choice. __________________ 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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03-23-2011, 10:27 PM	#14
M3RMA Private 3 Rep 60 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor-Cal iTrader: (0)	Here is a picture of mine, I think the wood is the way to go.. Attached Images
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03-23-2011, 11:37 PM	#15
Mark's M Lieutenant Colonel 617 Rep 1,820 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Individual Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stoney Creek, ON iTrader: (3)	SG and Bamboo will look great. SG is one of those colors that'll go with anything and the bamboo will contrast beautifully. The carbon trim will bring a bit of the SG color into the interior so don't be shy; go for it!!!
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03-23-2011, 11:56 PM	#16
emthreeboy Captain 37 Rep 917 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (2)	i got carbon, its badass! __________________ -09 e92 SPACE GRAY/// m3 w/ m-dct! -06 E46 JET BLACK/// m3 6MT!
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03-24-2011, 12:21 AM	#17
Poppin Fresh Colonel 85 Rep 2,148 Posts Drives: With a sunroof and front plate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bergen County NJ iTrader: (0)	I always go for M specific trim; carbon leather. All others look like normal BMW wood/aluminum trim to the untrained eye. __________________
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03-24-2011, 01:40 AM	#18
kaykay Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,769 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E93 328i Conve ... [9.50] 2011 E92 M3 ZCP [8.66] 2008 550i Sport [10.00]	That would looks pretty terrible. I'd do Carbon Leather with your interior. __________________ '12 CLS550 Palladium Silver - loaded '11 E92 M3 ZCP - SG/B-EXT/CF, M-DCT, loaded '11 E93 328i, BSM over Saddle Brown, sport, loaded '08 550i M-Sport, Carbon Black (Gone but not forgotten), '06 W211 E55 AMG (Gone, miss this animal),'01 E39 540i Sport
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03-24-2011, 09:29 AM	#20
NUe46///M New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2013 328ix MSport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	carbon leather looks great! __________________ CURRENT: 2013 328i xdrive, M-Sport, BSM SOLD: 2003 ///M3 TiAg, Black Leather Interior, Aluminum Trim, 6MT
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03-24-2011, 09:37 AM	#21
F82_SID Brigadier General 207 Rep 3,153 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C 6mt HK Silver Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO. USA iTrader: (2)	I had alum in my 335 and although it went nice with the coral and IMO was a better option then any of the woodgrains, I would never consider it against the Carbon leather. I was worried too that it would make the dash look to dark but once I got it, I think it actually looks cool! I have 5% tint on my windows so at night, the cabin is so dark except the red illuminations everywhere that the dash looks like it was floating. Plus, everybody who rides in my car loves it. They often say "wow what is this? I have never seen this in any other car!" My family and friends didnt like the combo until they seen it in person on my car. Now everybody loves it! Here is a pict I found that helped me decide.... Attached Images __________________ 2011/E92/M3/MR/BB/ZCV/ZP2/EDC/2MT
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03-24-2011, 10:54 AM	#22
jms_w Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 254 Posts Drives: '08 SG E93 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	With bamboo, I'd pick carbon leather trim. The aluminum only goes well with black or gray interior. I have aluminum on black. Just in case you're not settled on bamboo yet... __________________ jms_w '08 E93 M3 SG \| BLK \| 6MT
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