swapping e90 trim for M3 sedan trim

halfmonkey · 11-25-2007, 01:55 AM

Has anybody thought about swapping out their interior trim with one of the ones available on the M3 when it comes out? I've been trying to get some information on swapping out my aluminum trim to the Piano Black available on the BMW Individual in Europe and so far it doesn't look like it's going to happen so instead, I'm thinking of maybe swapping out to the Carbon Leather from the M3. Has anybody seen or can someone take some detailed pix of the other interior trims avaialble on the M3?

I'd like to see what they've put in the M3. Also, can someone confirm if this swap would even be possible because from what I've heard to get the Piano Black trim, you have to provide BMW corporate with a BMW Individual VIN. Hopefully, that will not be the case for the M3 trims. :sad0147:

wj4 · 11-25-2007, 02:01 AM

I thought that the piano black trim can be ordered from the dealership? Maybe a cheaper alternative is to have your Al trim professionally painted?

halfmonkey · 11-25-2007, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by wj4

I thought that the piano black trim can be ordered from the dealership? Maybe a cheaper alternative is to have your Al trim professionally painted?

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Not in the US. You might be thinking of the trim called High Gloss Black and it is not the same as Piano Black. High Gloss Black has some sparkle to it and so in some angles, you'll see metalic flakes of colors, whereas the Piano black is always black and super glossy.

tmoney · 11-25-2007, 09:06 AM

I'd like to do this as well. I don't think the part will be difficult to get. The only problem I see is compatibility of the center console trim. The M3 center console trim has cut-outs for buttons that control power mode, EDC, and DSC, where as the E90 328 and 335 don't have these.

roller84 · 11-25-2007, 09:20 AM

Well if you're interested in the carbon leather trim, BavDom is selling it. He has not shown actual pics of the trim yet, other than OEM photos, but judging by the quality of other products that they have produced this should be top notch.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96912

Tallest · 11-25-2007, 09:27 AM

www.e92kits.com has CF trim too. posted in your other thread as well.

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halfmonkey Second Lieutenant 52 Rep 222 Posts Drives: '08 Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	swapping e90 trim for M3 sedan trim Has anybody thought about swapping out their interior trim with one of the ones available on the M3 when it comes out? I've been trying to get some information on swapping out my aluminum trim to the Piano Black available on the BMW Individual in Europe and so far it doesn't look like it's going to happen so instead, I'm thinking of maybe swapping out to the Carbon Leather from the M3. Has anybody seen or can someone take some detailed pix of the other interior trims avaialble on the M3? I'd like to see what they've put in the M3. Also, can someone confirm if this swap would even be possible because from what I've heard to get the Piano Black trim, you have to provide BMW corporate with a BMW Individual VIN. Hopefully, that will not be the case for the M3 trims. :sad0147: __________________ '08 Montego Blue 335i, auto, grey leather, aluminum trim, 50% ceramic Llumar tint on all windows except windshield - all options except active steering, active cruise control, and HD radio '01 Lexus IS300 - gone but not forgotten
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wj4 Major General 364 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	I thought that the piano black trim can be ordered from the dealership? Maybe a cheaper alternative is to have your Al trim professionally painted?
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tmoney First Lieutenant 23 Rep 334 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [0.00]	I'd like to do this as well. I don't think the part will be difficult to get. The only problem I see is compatibility of the center console trim. The M3 center console trim has cut-outs for buttons that control power mode, EDC, and DSC, where as the E90 328 and 335 don't have these. __________________ E90 335i - Black Sapphire on Terra // Full M-Tech Kit // Euro clear headlights // Vorsteiner vented hood // Gloss black front grill // Gloss black window trim // Carbon fiber splitters // Carbon fiber trunk spoiler // BMW Performance 19's
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roller84 Captain 64 Rep 776 Posts Drives: E90 335i & E60 550i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 BMW M5 [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Well if you're interested in the carbon leather trim, BavDom is selling it. He has not shown actual pics of the trim yet, other than OEM photos, but judging by the quality of other products that they have produced this should be top notch. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96912 __________________ Pure S2 Turbos \| Vargas Outlets \| RB Inlets \| OEM SS Kit & Performance Steering Wheel\| LCI Rear Conversion \| Euro Xenons \| RD Sport Quad Exhaust \| Spearco Intercooler \| Cobb V3 \| MORR VS7 \| KW V3 \| H&R Sways \| Mtech Bodykit \| Vorsteiner CF Hood, CSL Trunk & Front Lip \| Quaife LSD \| Rotora BBK \| GruppeM Intake \| Forge UK DV \| AR Design Catted DP's
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Tallest Major General 1587 Rep 6,438 Posts Drives: 911 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweden iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 911 [10.00]	www.e92kits.com has CF trim too. posted in your other thread as well. __________________ 997.2 F30.F11.E86.E90.E90.E36
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