Who's Got Skillz to help me swap interiors

TL · 12-03-2009, 12:40 AM

So i've finally found a very gracious forum member to trade his coral red interior for my black interior but i'm wondering if anyone here has the skills to help me swap it out? I believe the seats are the easiest to remove but it's the door panels that are a PIA.

Please let me know....thanks in advance

*Posted PICS* on page 2

cyphr · 12-03-2009, 01:59 AM

I've removed the door panels before, it's not too bad. It's all attached by the same push pins that are found on your aluminum trim. Just make sure you have something/someone to hold the door up while you disconnect the wiring. Also, there are some tiny plastic washers that go in between the pins and the mounting surface, it's best to keep track of these. Good luck bro!

Arustik1 · 12-03-2009, 03:11 AM

I can help with the rear seats ... thats about it though

Kylestt · 12-03-2009, 09:49 AM

I can help watch Tim and drink beer...i wont be much help with actually working on the car though.

But i can manage like a champ!! Where do we sign up?

TL · 12-03-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

I've removed the door panels before, it's not too bad. It's all attached by the same push pins that are found on your aluminum trim. Just make sure you have something/someone to hold the door up while you disconnect the wiring. Also, there are some tiny plastic washers that go in between the pins and the mounting surface, it's best to keep track of these. Good luck bro!

thanks Rob

it's not a rush as i'm planning to do this late Dec/early Jan, so if you're free can give me a hand

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Originally Posted by Arustik1

I can help with the rear seats ... thats about it though

nice

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Originally Posted by Kylestt

I can help watch Tim and drink beer...i wont be much help with actually working on the car though.

But i can manage like a champ!! Where do we sign up?

haha glad to hear you're willing to lend a hand.

leemik · 12-03-2009, 11:52 AM

I've ripped apart many interiors in my day.. not fully on an E92 yet but it can't be too hard.. Have the other guy take out the panels first and look to see where the push tabs and screws are

then, with that knowledge it will be easy to just start pulling your panels off..

I can certainly help you.. I've already figured out how to take apart the dash, center console and half the steering wheel on my car..

--mike

DJKhan85 · 12-03-2009, 11:57 AM

I don't have skillz but I have hammers and saws. One way or another, I will be able to get the pieces off(duct tape will hide any mistakes).

dave96dcm · 12-03-2009, 12:29 PM

I got skillz and tools yo.

TL · 12-03-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by leemik

I've ripped apart many interiors in my day.. not fully on an E92 yet but it can't be too hard.. Have the other guy take out the panels first and look to see where the push tabs and screws are

then, with that knowledge it will be easy to just start pulling your panels off..

I can certainly help you.. I've already figured out how to take apart the dash, center console and half the steering wheel on my car..

--mike

awesome mike

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Originally Posted by DJKhan85

I don't have skillz but I have hammers and saws. One way or another, I will be able to get the pieces off(duct tape will hide any mistakes).

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Originally Posted by dave96dcm

I got skillz and tools yo.

i'll let you guys know once everything is finalized.

can't wait to finally get coral red seats

Derek Zoolander · 12-03-2009, 03:45 PM

Lucky. Sometimes I wish I got a different interior. I want saddle..

Arustik1 · 12-03-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

Lucky. Sometimes I wish I got a different interior. I want saddle..

+1

Makes 2 of us ...

jopa489 · 12-03-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

Lucky. Sometimes I wish I got a different interior. I want saddle..

JB/SBM and Saddle is an awesome combo, wish I got that too.

Derek Zoolander · 12-03-2009, 06:09 PM

Mine was too good of a deal to pass up, and I'm super happy with it, but there's always little things I regret not getting (no xenons

).

Arustik1 · 12-03-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

Mine was too good of a deal to pass up, and I'm super happy with it, but there's always little things I regret not getting (no xenons

).

no xenons = fail

jopa489 · 12-03-2009, 07:16 PM

Mine was a great deal too, and I didn't have time to order one (not well planned on my part). I was way over miles on my last leased DD and really needed to just get something new and stop paying $0.20/mi for the old car. Still ended up being 10k miles over, and it was parked for over 2 months after getting the E90. I drive too much.

lyjw88 · 12-04-2009, 09:33 AM

TL · 12-04-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

Lucky. Sometimes I wish I got a different interior. I want saddle..

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Originally Posted by jopa489

JB/SBM and Saddle is an awesome combo, wish I got that too.

just post it up everywhere and be patience. someone will take notice and offer a trade

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Originally Posted by Arustik1

+1

Makes 2 of us ...

i think you want another set of wheels more than an interior...

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Originally Posted by lyjw88

Arustik1 · 12-04-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TL

just post it up everywhere and be patience. someone will take notice and offer a trade

i think you want another set of wheels more than an interior...

Sponsor me

ibeclueless · 12-04-2009, 10:57 AM

this will be a learning experience, i think i am in to watch the swap

Derek Zoolander · 12-04-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Arustik1

no xenons = fail

I didn't build my car, and I thought the premium package came with them. Live and learn.
I've always liked the way reflector headlights look though, but the projector's lighting is unmatched.

TL · 12-04-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Arustik1

Sponsor me

sure why don't you first let me test fit your new trunk

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Originally Posted by ibeclueless

this will be a learning experience, i think i am in to watch the swap

i'll let you know when that day comes

blueaudi18 · 12-05-2009, 07:42 PM

so whos the member crazy enough to do this? is this an even swap? any $$$$ involved? i wanna watch too...

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cyphr Major 70 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (12)	I've removed the door panels before, it's not too bad. It's all attached by the same push pins that are found on your aluminum trim. Just make sure you have something/someone to hold the door up while you disconnect the wiring. Also, there are some tiny plastic washers that go in between the pins and the mounting surface, it's best to keep track of these. Good luck bro!
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Kylestt Private First Class 20 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I can help watch Tim and drink beer...i wont be much help with actually working on the car though. But i can manage like a champ!! Where do we sign up?
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leemik Lieutenant Colonel 512 Rep 1,570 Posts Drives: 2013 LRP M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Quincy, MA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2020 Acura NSX [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [9.50]	I've ripped apart many interiors in my day.. not fully on an E92 yet but it can't be too hard.. Have the other guy take out the panels first and look to see where the push tabs and screws are then, with that knowledge it will be easy to just start pulling your panels off.. I can certainly help you.. I've already figured out how to take apart the dash, center console and half the steering wheel on my car.. --mike
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DJKhan85 Major 24 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2011 4dr 6mt Golf GTI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	I don't have skillz but I have hammers and saws. One way or another, I will be able to get the pieces off(duct tape will hide any mistakes). __________________ 2011 VW GTI 4dr-6mt-Sunroof-Nav-Xenons OLD: 08 335i AW/CR/Poplar 6mt-ZSP-ZPP-ZCW-iPod-iDrive-PDC-Style 230s w/FK 452-Dinan LSD
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