[Xsapper]

These are now available for under £450 so was thinking of doing this mod, however I have always been put off by the embroidered BMW M Performance lettering and the alcantara.
So for those who have this interior what are your thoughts and is it hard to keep the alcantara fabric clean

[spangle1980]

Is this one?

I think it looks bloody awesome, wouldn't worry about the alcantara unless you're one to pop a can of fizz in a "devil may care" fashion on a regular basis.

[Kendo67]

The embroidered lettering looks a bit amateur on the alcantara dash panel and was one of the things that put me off getting the trim kit.

I fitted the M alcantara handbrake boot , shifter surround and armrest lid and even after just eight weeks , and 500 miles, the armrest cover is showing a slight difference in surface finish where my elbow rests.

I haven`t tried cleaning it yet but it does seem to attract / retain the dust much more than the original trim did, it does look nice though.

Kenny

[Wills2]

I'd get the glossy carbon fibre trim from the M3 myself, straight swap out and for me better looking than the dull stuff.

[NotGotABimmer23]

I really like it, got mine from blue bell on ebay for £400.

[OneExtra]

Shiny carbon OEM all day long. Its more premium hence why its on M cars

[teaston]

Or get UKF30 to make you some glossy ones!

[Manivxr]

The vast majority of carbon fibre is the shiny glossy type. Nothing wrong with it. But the open weave carbon fibre in the m performance kit is a bit different. That makes it a bit less common and I prefer the look and feel.

For me the m performance kit with alcantara is the way to go.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Manivxr

The vast majority of carbon fibre is the shiny glossy type. Nothing wrong with it. But the open weave carbon fibre in the m performance kit is a bit different. That makes it a bit less common and I prefer the look and feel.

For me the m performance kit with alcantara is the way to go.

UKF30 makes it with real carbon fibre sheets and then lacquering.

[Xsapper]

Decided to try the performance carbon trim with my existing black gloss trim.

Not sure really so may have to purchase the remainder.

[nissanite]

I love mine. I have every piece available including the steering wheel. The only thing I have seen is the m colors faded. I just bought a set of sharpies and touched them up. Easy.

[330XDave]

Love the carbon trim bits but not keen on the alcantara bits. Thought the streering wheel in that video looked particularly tacky.

[Xsapper]

I think I could live with the alcantara having fitted the gear surround but not the embroidered BMW M Performance lettering. I wonder if its possible to get the main dash trim in plain matt carbon (No alcantara) to match the remainder of the trim pieces.