AutoTecknic interior trim reviews/opinions

[tbuck]

Ok, so I have had my car for a little over a month and am about to start some cosmetic mods. First on my list is to get a set of the CF interior trim before everyone stops making it. I had reached out to Karbonius but they say they are unlikely to make any more due to a shortage of cores. Beyond them I don't see anyone else making these except for AutoTecknic, and while the reviews I have read have been old their stuff seems to be a little hit or miss fitment wise. Since this may be my only option I would like to hear from the community prior to dropping that kind of coin. So please let me know what you think! Did it fit properly, quality of the carbon, surface finish quality, that kind of thing.

I am also looking at mirror covers and splitters, but looks like lots of people making those right now, so that will be a concern for another day.

Thanks all!!
Todd

[tbuck]

So I am guessing a: I have posted this in the wrong section, or b: No one has ever purchased this kit, or perhaps c: No one cares.

Guess I will have to buy it and see how it goes. Hope they have a good return policy....

[B8bydesign]

A more recent review: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1779552

[tbuck]

Thanks, yes I had read that one as well and the fitment issues mentioned there are troubling considering the cost. I was hoping to gather a bit more data to see if this was a consistent problem with all of AutoTecknic's trim bits or if that case was just an outlier. Perhaps I should just bide my time till a M Performance set comes up for sale, though who know when or if that will happen.
Thanks again!

[Throatpunch]

People just get them wrapped now- newer cf vinyl looks very realistic

[tbuck]

Originally Posted by Throatpunch

People just get them wrapped now- newer cf vinyl looks very realistic

Well, I get that, but for this car I wanted to go with the real thing. That is likely going to be the only interior cosmetic mod I do. Maybe red Start/M buttons but that is about it. Thanks

[patroklai]

Ironically, the most beautiful and best fitting CF Trim I ever purchased I got through ebay from China. This was on my old E46.

I do have full carbon trim on my e92 now and while it's not as good, the price was right. Its supposedly made right here in the USA, but who knows but it took almost 3 months to get it. The lay the carbon over OEM pieces tho.

Send me PM. I think they are still making them. The company changed names a few times but I have them on Instagram. I'll connect you if you want.

[cremem3]

I had a set that came with my car. Fitment is ok, with exception to the front dash (longer piece).. the original and replacement pieces were both noticeably warped and the rear trim had a tendency to rattle.

If you're looking for the carbon look and feel, it gets the job done. Personally wasn't a fan of the fitment and finish.. ended up swapping back to carbon leather OEM. Pins were much more robust and all rattles disappeared after the swap. The only ones worth waiting for are M Performance (if you can find one), or Karbonius in my opinion. Buy right, buy once.

[therealtk]

Try DBcarbon. It’s premium and pricey but I’ve seen their pieces in a 992 turbo and it’s incredible quality, fit, and finish. I’m planning on outfitting my e92 with some pieces when I get to the interior side of things.

https://shop.db-carbon-interieur.de/...1539.sf/en_US/

[tbuck]

Originally Posted by cremem3

I had a set that came with my car. Fitment is ok, with exception to the front dash (longer piece).. the original and replacement pieces were both noticeably warped and the rear trim had a tendency to rattle.

If you're looking for the carbon look and feel, it gets the job done. Personally wasn't a fan of the fitment and finish.. ended up swapping back to carbon leather OEM. Pins were much more robust and all rattles disappeared after the swap. The only ones worth waiting for are M Performance (if you can find one), or Karbonius in my opinion. Buy right, buy once.

Thanks for the info. Yeah, I am of the same mind that OEM is the way to go, just unsure if I will ever be so lucky, lol. I have a set of the AutoTecknic mirror covers and the quality is Meh at best, so I will likely just live with the carbon leather for now.

Originally Posted by therealtk

Try DBcarbon. It’s premium and pricey but I’ve seen their pieces in a 992 turbo and it’s incredible quality, fit, and finish. I’m planning on outfitting my e92 with some pieces when I get to the interior side of things.

https://shop.db-carbon-interieur.de/...1539.sf/en_US/

Awesome! Thanks for the tip! Yeah, they are pricey!!

[acarr6]

I have 2 oem GTS carbon center consoles for sale. 1 in brand new condition, the other with a crack that has been repaired. If you're interested in the brand new condition one send me a message..

[AceBeezy]

I just had autotecknic trim installed (center console and dash). No issues with fitment. No noise/creaks!

[chaoqi]

I have AutoTecknic trim installed as well. For the most part fitment was fine, but I had an issue with the tray cover - it didn't fit at all. I contacted AutoTecknic about it and they wouldn't send out a replacement, even though I provided them the order # directly from their website. They said they didn't have the order in their history (???). Luckily, I was going to install something else there anyway and went with a wireless phone charger.

[BSM n54iS]

There's a pre-sale going rn on a certain Euro site that C o n n e x people for the CF trim, guess that it really is worth the price

[EnineDtwo]

Originally Posted by tbuck

Ok, so I have had my car for a little over a month and am about to start some cosmetic mods. First on my list is to get a set of the CF interior trim before everyone stops making it. I had reached out to Karbonius but they say they are unlikely to make any more due to a shortage of cores. Beyond them I don't see anyone else making these except for AutoTecknic, and while the reviews I have read have been old their stuff seems to be a little hit or miss fitment wise. Since this may be my only option I would like to hear from the community prior to dropping that kind of coin. So please let me know what you think! Did it fit properly, quality of the carbon, surface finish quality, that kind of thing.

I am also looking at mirror covers and splitters, but looks like lots of people making those right now, so that will be a concern for another day.

Thanks all!!
Todd

Just installed Autotecknic's full carbon interior trim and I had zero issues. Had to wait a few months as they make kits in batches but it was worth the wait. Looks 10/10 and install was easy. Fitment was 10/10 for me including all of the vents. Zero rattles or creaks. As solid as I wanted it to be. Super impressed. If you order it through vividracing.com you can get them to price match (have to call or email them to get them to agree). I found the entire set for sale for cheaper through emnotek.com and showed them (idk who emnotek is but am familiar with vivid racing). Got it down from $1,600 to $1,200 if I remember correctly but I think emnotek raised their price to $1,440.

[trojane92]

Originally Posted by patroklai

Ironically, the most beautiful and best fitting CF Trim I ever purchased I got through ebay from China. This was on my old E46.

I do have full carbon trim on my e92 now and while it's not as good, the price was right. Its supposedly made right here in the USA, but who knows but it took almost 3 months to get it. The lay the carbon over OEM pieces tho.

Send me PM. I think they are still making them. The company changed names a few times but I have them on Instagram. I'll connect you if you want.

I wonder if you're talking about this company:
https://www.dinmann.com/collections/...-refund-option

[trojane92]

Originally Posted by EnineDtwo

Just installed Autotecknic's full carbon interior trim and I had zero issues. Had to wait a few months as they make kits in batches but it was worth the wait. Looks 10/10 and install was easy. Fitment was 10/10 for me including all of the vents. Zero rattles or creaks. As solid as I wanted it to be. Super impressed. If you order it through vividracing.com you can get them to price match (have to call or email them to get them to agree). I found the entire set for sale for cheaper through emnotek.com and showed them (idk who emnotek is but am familiar with vivid racing). Got it down from $1,600 to $1,200 if I remember correctly but I think emnotek raised their price to $1,440.

Great deal!