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      09-22-2006, 06:21 PM   #1
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anyone know how much will it cost to change the wood trim to aluminum?
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      09-22-2006, 07:19 PM   #2
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anyone know how much will it cost to change the wood trim to aluminum?
I replaced my wood with aluminum,about 700 bucks or so
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      09-22-2006, 09:47 PM   #3
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How do the trims stick to the panels? Snapping only?
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      09-22-2006, 11:59 PM   #4
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Yep, they snap in place.
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I switched from aluminum to wood - the aluminum scratches/dents too easily...and I found the kit on EBAY for only $200...
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anyone know how much will it cost to change the wood trim to aluminum?
I switched to aluminum for my 328i. It's a special order (only available on 335i at least in Canada). Cost me 800$ Cdn so approx. 700$ US
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I would also like to change the trim on a Canadian E90 from Burl Walnut to Grey Poplar Wood.

Grey Poplar is currently only available on the E92. Can someone chip in:

1) Can Grey Poplar parts for E90 be ordered? (any really dark trim would be fine).

2) Can I do this myself? What tools do I need?

3) terry or anyone else, did you order parts from the dealer? or who quoted you CAD 800?

Thanx guys...
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anyone know how much will it cost to change the wood trim to aluminum?
Bad idea. Aluminium scratches and dents easily. Wood does not.
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Bad idea. Aluminium scratches and dents easily. Wood does not.
thats true, but with just a little bit of care, nothing will happen. i dont even think i ever touch my trim.
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my car came with the aluminum but Ive seen it on ebay for 600
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      09-24-2006, 11:15 PM   #11
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I almost bought a 335i e92 off the lot with wood trim I wanted alum. They said they have never heard of anyone switching them. I wanted them to switch it with another e92.
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      09-29-2006, 01:19 PM   #12
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they can do it for you at th dealership...
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Is the black piano trim available from BMW? I'd love to get one for my e90
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      10-02-2006, 12:40 PM   #14
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Can anyone post pic their aluminum trim plz!!!!!

and is black piano trim avaiable for 2006 e90????????
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thats true, but with just a little bit of care, nothing will happen. i dont even think i ever touch my trim.
It gets tiring constantly reminding one's passenger's though, infact my dash trim sustained a small dent right next to one of the air vents in my first week of ownership! Still can't figure out how that happened...
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Black Piano is only available I believe throught BMW Personal. Good luck trying to get that.
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