04-19-2014, 09:12 PM | #1 |
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DIY: M Performance Carbon Interior
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We currently have no DIY section; but I will post in the General Forum for the time being. These DIY's are done by a normal do it yourselfer. I do how ever have access to a hoist and by degree I carry a mechanical engineer background but I keep them geared towards the regular hobbyist. ---- Tools needed
---- Difficulty rating (1-5, 5 being hardest): 1 ---- I started with the center piece. This was done easiest by moving the arm rest to the back position and sliding my slim trim removal tool in. See below Once you have pried up enough to get the first clip out just start making your way back. The trim will come up quite nicely. Once the trim is lose, you will notice the iDrive wire is still connected to your trim piece. For sake of simplicity I removed the iDrive while still connected with a T20. It's held on by three obvious screws. Once the three screws are out the iDrive module will slip out nicely. Grab your new center console trim piece and install in reverse The driver side door vent is quite simple. Again, these are held on by only expanding clips and come off with little force. I always use my trim removal tool in a position if it were to ever damage any surrounding trim you wouldn't be able to see it at seat level. Start by opening the door and prying from the corner of the vent near the bottom. You will notice that this piece comes out extremely easy. Now you need to transfer over the vent. This is quite simple. The tabs are recessed inwards so pushing them down is quite difficult. The best way was the strip of the three tabs, I put my flathead vertical and pushed downwards on the vent (upwards on the connectors strip) and it popped out simply. With these removed the vent slides right out from its other five positional clips on the bottom. Install the vent in the new housing by sliding the five positional clips in the bottom than pressing the top three in firmly, making sure each one clips in. Next was the passenger large trim piece. Again, this one required very little force and simply slides out of it's clips. I started from the center outwards with my pry tool keeping my eye on the left corner to avoid damaging any of the surrounding trim. The vent will come out with the trim piece like the driver side. Again, slide your screw driver in the section of 3 clips and press upwards on the strip of connectors. The piece will slide right out.
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Thanks for the nice DIY. The new carbon trim looks great.
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Great DIY!!
I'm considering getting this maybe! I think it will look good if the 2015 model comes with oyster/black! do you have any close up pics of the M performance sticking? If I remember I think I read somewhere they didn't like it (I think F30 post) because the M performance looked a bit floppy). Also - were you able to detach your black lower trim from the aluminum trim? I think some people were wondering if that part could be removable!
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Nice write up
We need a diy section...now
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The lower black trim on the original is not able to be dettached, it appears that it's plastic welded together.
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Love it.....really nice. I am hoping this trim is standard on the M2...well at least the Alacantra like the 1M...But i will add the CF to it if not...Just beautiful, enjoy!!
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The door handles I'll update. I had them off due to already working on them. They are extremely simple. Place your removal tool at the bottom (there is an slot in the trim that allows you to put a tool in) and pry. The door handles will require the most force and you must slowly make your way up with the tool. Prying out each clip till you get to the top. There is a clip every 2 inches or so. Make your way slowly and they will pop right out.
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Just picking up the wife from work. A better photo of the interior.
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you got that right - man this looks good! Awesome write up.
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[QUOTE=Cripple;15816012]It took about 10 minutes for me to warm up to it, but now it's something I really appreciate. Sure Glossy would be nice but now I don't have to worry about yellowing. Not to mention, the texture to this trim is just beautiful. Feeling the weave is very nice!
Totally like the Matte CF much much better than the glossy especially for the interior. I put this same type of CF on my 135i really liked it. If it was glossy, it would not find it's way on my car.... |
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is the carbon fiber trim lacquered or is it not?
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OP, i notice your floor mats...are they weathertechs?
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Anyone try this and have a tough time getting a trim tool under the center console piece. Mine is so tight up against the arm rest part I can't hardly slide paper in between it.
Any extra tips to help get it off?
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If you don't have plastic trim tools try a old credit card to get it started. It takes a little force to get started by once you one clip up the rest can be pulled up using your fingers.
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Gila tool the yellow card looking thing
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Hey Op,
I think you've moved on from 2 series, but wanted you to know I used your pix and instructions to help guide me in installing the MP Trim today.. Well done and thx!!
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Hi guys,
please can someone tell me how am I meant to install this i drive trim. I managed to install the all the other trims (vent, gear gaitor, handbrake etc) by levering the peices out with a trim remover but the I drive trim is very tight. As you can see from the pics, i can barely fit a piece of paper in the gap between the I drive trim and plastic - please advise I just cant see how I can fit the trim remover in to even get started. I am worried if I force it too much , it will damage the silver trim... Just cant see a way in... see the pics.. |
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