[StradaRedlands]

And so it begins...







Zero drama on the actual removal. Maybe two hours working slowly. I removed the front headrests, moved the seats all the way forward, played with the tilt and dropped the seat backs all the way down to get some good clearance. The rear lower seat cushion was already out to pull the door gaskets, so the headliner went right out the back door with just a little bit of wiggling.

I discovered the M Sport one is missing the rear retaining clip so yanked it from the old one and am gluing it on overnight. Oh, it's also missing the alarm wiring so I'll swap that out as well. Wasn't expecting that job but pretty minor.

Sunroof has been easy so far. Just followed the Lucky Needle's instructions and it's back in place with just a loose fit. Fingers crossed it's easy to center! Will report back with my findings!

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

And so it begins...

Zero drama on the actual removal. Maybe two hours working slowly. I removed the headrests, moved all the way forward, and dropped the seat backs all the way down and got some good clearance. The rear lower seat cushion was already out to pull the door gaskets, so the headliner went right out the back door with just a little bit of wiggling.

I discovered the M Sport one is missing the rear retaining clip so yanked it from the old one and am gluing it on overnight. Oh, it's also missing the alarm wiring so I'll swap that out as well. Wasn't expecting that.

Sunroof has been easy so far, and it's back in place with just a loose fit. Fingers crossed it's easy to center! Will report back with my findings!

Bro we must be living parallel lives on opposite sides of the country. Got all my parts removed except the headliner hanging by it's front and center clips. Got too tired of doing car yoga to try pulling out tonight, really don't want to bend it in half because I can't lift my arm anymore. Tomorrow morning it comes out.

Have a cold one w/ me pal we earned it

[StradaRedlands]

It'll come out the back door easy, just take your time.

Prost (not my pic, but representative of what I had)!!!

[3PedalJake]

¡Salud!

[Clammy]

Replaced the faulty SMC II unit on the right side headlight assembly. No more annoying error light on the console, and she's no longer cross-eyed!


Cheers!

[M-technik-3]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

And so it begins...







Zero drama on the actual removal. Maybe two hours working slowly. I removed the front headrests, moved the seats all the way forward, played with the tilt and dropped the seat backs all the way down to get some good clearance. The rear lower seat cushion was already out to pull the door gaskets, so the headliner went right out the back door with just a little bit of wiggling.

I discovered the M Sport one is missing the rear retaining clip so yanked it from the old one and am gluing it on overnight. Oh, it's also missing the alarm wiring so I'll swap that out as well. Wasn't expecting that job but pretty minor.

Sunroof has been easy so far. Just followed the Lucky Needle's instructions and it's back in place with just a loose fit. Fingers crossed it's easy to center! Will report back with my findings!

I still have to do the one in the E91 that I bought complete with sunroof.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by M-technik-3

I still have to do the one in the E91 that I bought complete with sunroof.

Whoa, super rare!!!

Quit playing around with that new car and get that done!!!

I'm mid-install right now and taking a break (Driver Eight).

Slowly coming together!

[StradaRedlands]

I'm down to sunroof adjust (it's throwing errors) and the visors which I may have messed up. Was trying to remove the ugly warning stickers and now made a horrific mess on :-/ Might have to just paint over the whole thing if I can't get any better than this. Any suggestions?

[Cal122]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I'm down to sunroof adjust (it's throwing errors) and the visors which I may have messed up. Was trying to remove the ugly warning stickers and now made a horrific mess on :-/ Might have to just paint over the whole thing if I can't get any better than this. Any suggestions?

Coming together nice! What have you tried to remove the sticker residue? I've been having luck on other parts of the car with Goo Gone (The Pro Power safe for surfaces version that smells like orange). Steam might also help. I was also contemplating trying to remove the stickers for the "euro visor" look, but haven't taken the plunge yet. Also contemplating moving to the vinyl LCI visors on 325i, as the fabric has seen better days and I've found the vinyl visors seem to adjust further outward than the fabric ones.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Cal122

Coming together nice! What have you tried to remove the sticker residue? I've been having luck on other parts of the car with Goo Gone (The Pro Power safe for surfaces version that smells like orange). Steam might also help. I was also contemplating trying to remove the stickers for the "euro visor" look, but haven't taken the plunge yet. Also contemplating moving to the vinyl LCI visors on 325i, as the fabric has seen better days and I've found the vinyl visors seem to adjust further outward than the fabric ones.

I used rubbing alcohol to get them off. Worked decently, but you can sure see the residue. After getting stuck with what you see above, I went ahead and sprayed it with some Duplicolor vinyl/fabric flat black, and believe it came out great! Not 100% Euro, but pretty damn good!

And yes, the LCI visors flip up to a much better angle, so happy about that bonus!!! I'm just letting them air out, then I'll be done!

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Whoa, super rare!!!

Quit playing around with that new car and get that done!!!

I'm mid-install right now and taking a break (Driver Eight).

Slowly coming together!

Looks great bro! I got mine out, I had Mrs. 3P hold the back end up while I unclipped it. It slipped out the back door just like you said. Wish I had a snazzy Msport replacement ready to go in, but I don't so mine will take a trip to the upholstery shop on Monday.

[StradaRedlands]

And the saga ends! 100% in place and everything looking good! I had to re-use my sunvisor clips and vanity lights, so just painted them and will hope for the best over time. I can buy some if the paint starts coming off. Otherwise a straightforward install. Sunroof took a little bit of work to get adjusted just right, but is good to go. Overall the job took most of the day, but with lots of breaks. So maybe 3-4 hours if working straight. Probably less. No real words of wisdom, just that it's not too hard if you can source the parts. Interior looks fantastic as I never cared for the gray with the black interior. Just need a M Sport steering wheel to finish it off! Pure vanity as I think my steering wheel is great, but I am a completist!

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

And the saga ends! 100% in place and everything looking good! I had to re-use my sunvisor clips and vanity lights, so just painted them and will hope for the best over time. I can buy some if the paint starts coming off. Otherwise a straightforward install. Sunroof took a little bit of work to get adjusted just right, but is good to go. Overall the job took most of the day, but with lots of breaks. So maybe 3-4 hours if working straight. Probably less. No real words of wisdom, just that it's not too hard if you can source the parts. Interior looks fantastic as I never cared for the gray with the black interior. Just need a M Sport steering wheel to finish it off! Pure vanity as I think my steering wheel is great, but I am a completist!

It really does look fantastic brother. Well done! *Hi-Five*

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

It really does look fantastic brother. Well done! *Hi-Five*

Why thank you!
Stoked to have it done, and glad the car only needs cosmetic work at this point!!!

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Interior looks fantastic as I never cared for the gray with the black interior. Just need a M Sport steering wheel to finish it off! Pure vanity as I think my steering wheel is great, but I am a completist!

Black looks great! Very nicely done.

I just got in on the M-sport action on my E93:


I have a M3 steering wheel, just awaiting a leather repair kit to reseal some minor wear points on the top.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by lowrydr310

Black looks great! Very nicely done.

I just got in on the M-sport action on my E93:


I have a M3 steering wheel, just awaiting a leather repair kit to reseal some minor wear points on the top.

Those look great!
I actually have a set inbound from the Eurozone right now. Maybe it'll get here Wednesday or so. I'll probably get a M Sport steering wheel sooner rather than later want to see one of the right time and price. Discretionary funds for the moment are all spent!

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Those look great!
I actually have a set inbound from the Eurozone right now. Maybe it'll get here Wednesday or so. I'll probably get a M Sport steering wheel sooner rather than later want to see one of the right time and price. Discretionary funds for the moment are all spent!

You ordered those illuminated ///M grille stripes tho. right?

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

You ordered those illuminated ///M grille stripes tho. right?

Those discretionary funds had to go somewhere!!!

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Those discretionary funds had to go somewhere!!!

Wise choice, I'm glad you didn't squander it on dopey engine or suspension parts or such. Nobody can see them, with these ppl will see an ///M coming from miles off and they'll alll moooooooooove out of your way.

[Three_thirty_I]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I used rubbing alcohol to get them off. Worked decently, but you can sure see the residue. After getting stuck with what you see above, I went ahead and sprayed it with some Duplicolor vinyl/fabric flat black, and believe it came out great! Not 100% Euro, but pretty damn good!

And yes, the LCI visors flip up to a much better angle, so happy about that bonus!!! I'm just letting them air out, then I'll be done!

I am so glad they changed to vinyl for these, my ex E90 was like yours, with the grey fabric covered sun visors, and that always irked me. I didn't like the fact that mine would always had finger indentations for a while after moving them, and I was always concerned that they would become grubby from finger marks which they didn't, but was always a concern. Vinyl just makes so much more sense.. Well done with this worthwhile cosmetic swap!!

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

Wise choice, I'm glad you didn't squander it on dopey engine or suspension parts or such. Nobody can see them, with these ppl will see an ///M coming from miles off and they'll alll moooooooooove out of your way.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Three_thirty_I

I am so glad they changed to vinyl for these, my ex E90 was like yours, with the grey fabric covered sun visors, and that always irked me. I didn't like the fact that mine would always had finger indentations for a while after moving them, and I was always concerned that they would become grubby from finger marks which they didn't, but was always a concern. Vinyl just makes so much more sense.. Well done with this worthwhile cosmetic swap!!

Ha, yeah, the finger indentations from moving them... definitely soft touch!

Although I've noticed already that everything shows up on the dark fabric now... it's like there's a UV light on it all the time!