E90 335 Anthracite Headliner swap!!Completed!!

GhOsT_E90 · 02-07-2009, 02:26 PM

I've been researching doing this headliner swap for some time. I got a list of the parts i need, and posted them up for everyone with a E90 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226525 . I ordered everything through my local dealer here in Germany and got everything in 2 days. I am not going to get into a how-to or a DIY thread right now as I'll post it up soon. It only took me about 4 1/2 hours from start to finish with a friend helping. It really isnt that hard to do, just start by removing all the pillar covers, sunvisors, door handles, and headliner consolls then getting the headliner out. The biggest pain was the sunroof shade. Only tools i used were T15 and T20 torq bits, a small tip flat head screwdriver and i bought a interior panel kit from bavauto.com .

Alright a few final product pics of the swap, i got to get the rest from my friend that was helping me.

As you can see i still have to paint the center headliner consoll control panels. So i got to see if i can find some panel black paint, something not to glossy but not to flat.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 02-07-2009, 02:43 PM

Very cool!
What does this all cost?

GhOsT_E90 · 02-07-2009, 02:58 PM

I forgot to take some before pics and trying to find any I took before.

Anyway, total cost was $790.00 in parts. It would cost about 300 to 400 dollars more in the states. Prices locally in Germany are much cheaper then the states, i dont think Tishers could match it. Plus no cost for shipping for me.

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Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

Very cool!
What does this all cost?

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 02-07-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GhOsT_E90

I forgot to take some before pics and trying to find any I took before.

Anyway, total cost was $790.00 in parts. It would cost about 300 to 400 dollars more in the states. Prices locally in Germany are much cheaper then the states, i dont think Tishers could match it. Plus no cost for shipping for me.

true true about the shipping.
I've actually heard something about your prices there are actually a bit more expensive.
Could totally be wrong though.

Tallest · 02-07-2009, 03:13 PM

what is the interior kit you are talking about? Is it expensive? Can one buy it in europe locally or have to ship from USA?

TheAcAvenger · 02-07-2009, 04:59 PM

This was my least favorite DIY by far. The sunshade drove my INSANE!

But it is very good looking indeed!

GhOsT_E90 · 02-07-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

true true about the shipping.
I've actually heard something about your prices there are actually a bit more expensive.
Could totally be wrong though.

Yeah for the most part, prices are higher here. I am US Army stationed here, so sometimes if a part is a bit more here, the convience of getting faster sometimes makes it worth it to pay more. I priced everything out through RealOEMparts.com and then went to the dealer here. And it was cheaper here even paying in Euro.

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Originally Posted by 320what

what is the interior kit you are talking about? Is it expensive? Can one buy it in europe locally or have to ship from USA?

I am only calling it a kit, since i combined all the parts need to convert the factory grey headliner over to the anthracite headliner thats only availible to guys that have a M or those now that can get it with the M sport package people have been talking about. The anthracite headliner is a option here in Germany for cars factory. Others in the states have done it like I have, but most of those you see doing it are the E92 coupe guys, well from what i have seen.

All the parts can be bought locally in Europe, shipping to the states would be expensive for the headliner it self. Or you can order it through Tischer BMW website i think.

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Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

This was my least favorite DIY by far. The sunshade drove my INSANE!

But it is very good looking indeed!

I wouldnt call it my least favorite and yeah the sunshade was a bitch, you just have to look at how it works to get it out. I think the anthracite headliner and pillars gives the interior a more luxury and sporty look.

cbad335 · 02-07-2009, 08:25 PM

Can't you buy the center headliner console control panels in black? I thought I'd seen them. Looks great BTW. Nice mod.

Yoshii · 02-07-2009, 08:43 PM

wow...that is nice..

GhOsT_E90 · 02-11-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cbad335

Can't you buy the center headliner console control panels in black? I thought I'd seen them. Looks great BTW. Nice mod.

Yeah the center consoles could be bought in black, but they come off the easily and the actual peice thats grey can come off and be painted to match too just to save alittle money.

328i · 02-11-2009, 10:57 AM

Don't use regular spray paint, get black vinyl/plastic dye. It's made by SEM I believe and will match the oem finish very well. I've seen it on e46 forums, I'll try to find a link to the stuff.

E86S54 · 02-11-2009, 11:00 AM

very nice

Vnak · 02-11-2009, 11:06 AM

wow looks very nice.

cbad335 · 02-11-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GhOsT_E90

Yeah the center consoles could be bought in black, but they come off the easily and the actual peice thats grey can come off and be painted to match too just to save alittle money.

Gotcha

Kev · 02-11-2009, 09:41 PM

Get a can of TRIM BLACK and paint the dome light covers.

BMW MotorSport · 02-12-2009, 01:55 AM

Very nice black headliner. I have done a few here locally but no pictures. If anyone needs help with this, please let me know.

~Richy

SC335 · 02-12-2009, 05:23 AM

Ghost, looks fantastic. I would love to see this in person. I'm down in the Stuttgart area. Let me know if you wouldn't mind. I could hit you up the next time I'm in your area. Now, I wonder what this will cost for an E92....

Blackhawk693 · 02-12-2009, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GhOsT_E90

Yeah for the most part, prices are higher here. I am US Army stationed here, so sometimes if a part is a bit more here, the convience of getting faster sometimes makes it worth it to pay more. I priced everything out through RealOEMparts.com and then went to the dealer here. And it was cheaper here even paying in Euro.

I just purchased my first E90 and was wondering where to get the aftermarket parts. Im in the Mannheim area. Any suggestions?

1clean335i · 02-12-2009, 10:13 AM

Nice mod. Last time I checked (a couple months ago), the headliner alone was like over a grand

GhOsT_E90 · 02-12-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SC335

Ghost, looks fantastic. I would love to see this in person. I'm down in the Stuttgart area. Let me know if you wouldn't mind. I could hit you up the next time I'm in your area. Now, I wonder what this will cost for an E92....

Sure no problem, if you ever come to Illesheim just drive to the main hanger parking lot. You'll find a wide collection of differant 335i E90 and E92, 135s, and a few E92s M3s. I got the only E90 335 with the anthracite headliner though. I actually might stop by Stuttgart this weekend for a PX stop.

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Originally Posted by Blackhawk693

I just purchased my first E90 and was wondering where to get the aftermarket parts. Im in the Mannheim area. Any suggestions?

Well what kind of parts are you looking for. I bought my headliner straight from the dealer. Parts prices seem to be better here for some things and cost more in the states and some parts are more here then in the states. I find that the aftermarket parts here cost more but the factory OEM parts are cheaper to about the same cost as state side prices.

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Originally Posted by 1clean335i

Nice mod. Last time I checked (a couple months ago), the headliner alone was like over a grand

Headliner it self costs only 264 euro here, about $356.00 for everything like i've posted cost $790. If any want to see i can take a picture of the reciept.

balance · 02-12-2009, 03:41 PM

why the hell did bmw not make this an option when buying the car

samps · 02-12-2009, 03:49 PM

I really wish this had been a factory option. My E39 540i was an M-Tech model (looked like an M5), and had an anthracite headliner. Much nicer than the beige one in my E90.

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