09-30-2014, 10:31 AM | #1 |
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Carbon Fiber and Alcantara Interior Trim
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Any reviews / opinions on the Carbon Fiber and Alcantara Interior Trim ? I'm thinking about it...would like to see how others like it....
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10-01-2014, 06:55 PM | #4 |
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I have been contemplating this mod myself but i couldn't justify the 650 - 800 dollar price tag for essentially an interior change that has no benefit in performance at all. I ended up going with a carbon fiber like vinyl wrap and ended up wrapping the entire interior for $29.00. Thats including shipping and tax on the darn thing. Dont get me wrong, i think the alcantra and carbon fiber of the oem kit looks great, just not 800 dollars great and as other have said that M performance stitched on there looks a little tacky imo.
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I located a couple of individual M3 pieces on the Tischer site, but my personal preference for the interior is for the dry CF in the F30 kit...like you, I could miss the alcantara-///M-sport part. Dunno if all the M3 parts are available somewhere or, more importantly, if they're exactly the same size/shape. I'd imagine that Jason could answer those questions if you're interested. Just bring money.
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If you search there is a shop that will do it for you for 800 bucks. It will look just like the M series interior. A member got his done and posted pics.
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10-03-2014, 11:29 PM | #13 |
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I swapped out the M-Sport Aluminum Hex trim for the CF trim (the dash/doors/idrive kit and also the plate around the shifter). I sold the aluminum trim on ebay for almost as much as I paid for the CF trim. I definitely like the CF much, much more.
Yeah, the M-Performance logo makes me feel a bit poser-ish (I've got a 328d ![]() |
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Looks nice but wouldn't spend all that money for a trim. As you said better finding an aftermarket one, not keen on wrapped ones.
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The quality & fitment is excellent, the carbon weave feels coarse and has a matte effect. In terms of maintenance, the alcantara collects a fair bit of dust, should be fine if you clean it regularly. It's more durable and doesn't scratch like Piano Gloss, Wood & Pearl trim does.
I would recommend getting the M Performance CF trim, although it's a little overprice. Here's some pics of mine fitted with the complete set. |
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I would have gotten the M Performance pieces, but the M Performance embroidery was the deal breaker. I also didn't care to spend that much for pieces covered in Alcantara and dry carbon which looked a little much like wannabe fake carbon vinyl wrapping...stuff that I wouldn't let near my car. So I went the slightly more expensive route.
Came out flawless, and I am as picky as it gets when it comes to the carbon weave of anything I buy. It is as perfect as the OEM carbon bits on any of my other cars as well as Overtake parts for the GTR, the most high-end parts available. www.ocarbon.com Last edited by FC4; 03-25-2017 at 10:00 AM.. |
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To set a proper expectation, it's about $1K. |
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Yes this is the guy I was talking about. The guy must have changed his price because when I checked with him he said 800 even. |
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