Regarding trim swap for an E92 coupe

razer8724 · 10-22-2007, 10:53 PM

Hey everyone! I'm sorry if this question has been asked already, but I spend 20 minutes searching and I found no answer.. I'm about to purchase a 335xi coupe tomorrow and trade in my 2005 C55 AMG and I really wanted to get the montego blue color and saddle brown interior with dark walnut burl trim. The predicament comes since the dealer has been able to locate a alpine white with all the options and interior I wanted but I am still in love with the blue. They located a montego blue with the options I wanted, however the only problem is that the car has aluminum trim! I had aluminum trim in my C55 and I, myself, found it very tacky and cheap looking. I asked the dealer if there was any way to buy wood trim and have them install it, but they said it was impossible on the E92 coupes as the trim was "glued in" (I find this very hard to believe). I need to decide by tomorrow morning at 9 A.M. so I'm seeing what I can do. I know many of you will say custom order it but an extreme need has arisen for the car. So my question becomes:

Is it possible for me to just get the aluminum trim and then buy the OEM walnut burl trim afterward? If so, any estimate on cost (installation and trim price) or is it easy to install? Thanks in advance and I'm very sorry if this question has been asked before!

forza1976 · 10-22-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by razer8724

Hey everyone! I'm sorry if this question has been asked already, but I spend 20 minutes searching and I found no answer.. I'm about to purchase a 335xi coupe tomorrow and trade in my 2005 C55 AMG and I really wanted to get the montego blue color and saddle brown interior with dark walnut burl trim. The predicament comes since the dealer has been able to locate a alpine white with all the options and interior I wanted but I am still in love with the blue. They located a montego blue with the options I wanted, however the only problem is that the car has aluminum trim! I had aluminum trim in my C55 and I, myself, found it very tacky and cheap looking. I asked the dealer if there was any way to buy wood trim and have them install it, but they said it was impossible on the E92 coupes as the trim was "glued in" (I find this very hard to believe). I need to decide by tomorrow morning at 9 A.M. so I'm seeing what I can do. I know many of you will say custom order it but an extreme need has arisen for the car. So my question becomes:

Is it possible for me to just get the aluminum trim and then buy the OEM walnut burl trim afterward? If so, any estimate on cost (installation and trim price) or is it easy to install? Thanks in advance and I'm very sorry if this question has been asked before!

Dude, I'm totally satisfied with mine that I just picked up a couple days ago. It really looks great and doesn't look cheap at all.

Give the shots below a look:

razer8724 · 10-22-2007, 11:38 PM

It doesn't look that bad, but I feel as if the silver gives the car's interior a "cold" feel. I just feel like the wood helps "warm" the car inside..thanks for the quick response though! Any one else with any more info on this? Thanks!

forza1976 · 10-22-2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by razer8724

It doesn't look that bad, but I feel as if the silver gives the car's interior a "cold" feel. I just feel like the wood helps "warm" the car inside..thanks for the quick response though! Any one else with any more info on this? Thanks!

Yeah, it was definitely cold this morning (35 degrees F in Denver). I understand your preference, but I bet if you buy the car you will stick with it. I'm sure there is a way to remove the trim but I am definitely no expert on the subject.

01stang · 10-23-2007, 12:32 AM

yes u can remove the trim it has been done somewhere on this forum...

a link that u can buy the trim

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

oldaccount · 10-23-2007, 11:11 AM

wood is for furniture, yo.

billspreston · 10-23-2007, 12:53 PM

The trim can definitely be replaced. The dealer is being a prick.

You can purchase other trims for varying prices from probably 600-1200 depending on what trim you want. Find Evan @ Tischer BMW on this board and I bet he can get what you want for a good price.

Hallandale E92 · 10-23-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by forza1976

Dude, I'm totally satisfied with mine that I just picked up a couple days ago. It really looks great and doesn't look cheap at all.

Give the shots below a look:

that is so hot

TTG · 10-23-2007, 08:34 PM

Trim can be swapped but ALU looks really hot....

forza1976 · 10-23-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hallandale E92

that is so hot

Yeah, BMW does a good job with choosing colors that work. I was sold on this combo from the start.

Thanks for the comments.

Ph0zenstone · 10-23-2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Suareezay

wood is for furniture, yo.

lmfao

razer8724 · 10-23-2007, 11:23 PM

Thanks for all your help everyone! I decided to go for the alpine white with the saddle brown interior. Part of me wanted the montego blue, but it didn't have all the options I wanted. Oh well, thanks again!

kaji335i · 10-24-2007, 02:24 AM

I have a set of burl trim for a e92 with I-Drive for sale. PM is you are interested.

BimmerFan61 · 10-24-2007, 11:00 AM

Dealer is full of shit. I feel the same way you do though, aluminum looks and feels cheap. Feels like an infiniti!

bartman32 · 10-24-2007, 01:26 PM

It can totally be changed out. I have read numerous threads where people have had their cars delivered with the wrong trim and the deal has changed it out no problem. I too like the wood trim! Looks very classy

yamazaho · 10-24-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by razer8724

Thanks for all your help everyone! I decided to go for the alpine white with the saddle brown interior. Part of me wanted the montego blue, but it didn't have all the options I wanted. Oh well, thanks again!

Dude you will not regret with AW!!!! it looks sick!!!

Congrats on the purchase.

DrewKo · 10-24-2007, 02:00 PM

Yeah, if I had to choose betw. white and blue, i would have to flip a coin because both look outstanding. You'll love saddle with white. I think my trim is the middle wood color.

tintivilus · 10-24-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by billspreston

The trim can definitely be replaced. The dealer is being a prick.

+1000. BMW even makes most trim styles as retrofit kits

Burl: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...00&hg=51&fg=95

pseto · 10-25-2007, 03:06 PM

i think wood is for furniture too and thats why I got aluminum. but, I must say that it easily scratches. anyone out there wanna swap alum for grey poplar?

garyhgaryh · 11-24-2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by razer8724

It doesn't look that bad, but I feel as if the silver gives the car's interior a "cold" feel. I just feel like the wood helps "warm" the car inside..thanks for the quick response though! Any one else with any more info on this? Thanks!

I'd go with dark burl walnut. Aluminum would be on a Toyota or something.

10-22-2007, 10:53 PM	#1
razer8724 Private 6 Rep 89 Posts Drives: Mercedes C55 AMG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Regarding trim swap for an E92 coupe Hey everyone! I'm sorry if this question has been asked already, but I spend 20 minutes searching and I found no answer.. I'm about to purchase a 335xi coupe tomorrow and trade in my 2005 C55 AMG and I really wanted to get the montego blue color and saddle brown interior with dark walnut burl trim. The predicament comes since the dealer has been able to locate a alpine white with all the options and interior I wanted but I am still in love with the blue. They located a montego blue with the options I wanted, however the only problem is that the car has aluminum trim! I had aluminum trim in my C55 and I, myself, found it very tacky and cheap looking. I asked the dealer if there was any way to buy wood trim and have them install it, but they said it was impossible on the E92 coupes as the trim was "glued in" (I find this very hard to believe). I need to decide by tomorrow morning at 9 A.M. so I'm seeing what I can do. I know many of you will say custom order it but an extreme need has arisen for the car. So my question becomes: Is it possible for me to just get the aluminum trim and then buy the OEM walnut burl trim afterward? If so, any estimate on cost (installation and trim price) or is it easy to install? Thanks in advance and I'm very sorry if this question has been asked before!
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10-22-2007, 11:38 PM	#3
razer8724 Private 6 Rep 89 Posts Drives: Mercedes C55 AMG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	It doesn't look that bad, but I feel as if the silver gives the car's interior a "cold" feel. I just feel like the wood helps "warm" the car inside..thanks for the quick response though! Any one else with any more info on this? Thanks!
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10-23-2007, 12:32 AM	#5
01stang ... 13 Rep 322 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (4)	yes u can remove the trim it has been done somewhere on this forum... a link that u can buy the trim http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 __________________ Mods: Black out kidney grill, 6000k d1s, 6500k foglight, mtech angel eyes and cornering light, m6 reps, m3 tri color steering wheel, somewhat matching shift boot and brake boot, led lisence plate, led interior, led rear signal, led side marker, aero front lip, cf emblem overlay
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oldaccount Colonel 171 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	wood is for furniture, yo.
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billspreston Colonel 356 Rep 2,252 Posts Drives: G87 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (13)	The trim can definitely be replaced. The dealer is being a prick. You can purchase other trims for varying prices from probably 600-1200 depending on what trim you want. Find Evan @ Tischer BMW on this board and I bet he can get what you want for a good price.
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TTG ... 1001 Rep 4,366 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.84] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [9.00]	Trim can be swapped but ALU looks really hot.... __________________ 2020 G20 M340 xDrive - Portimao Blue - ZDA\|ZPP\|ZPX\|1CR\|1PE\|6NW\|6WD 2016 F10 535i xDrive - AW - Retired 2011 E92 M3 - AW……………....ED April 29th, 2010 - Retired 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray.....ED Oct 19th, 2006 - Retired
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10-23-2007, 11:23 PM	#12
razer8724 Private 6 Rep 89 Posts Drives: Mercedes C55 AMG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Thanks for all your help everyone! I decided to go for the alpine white with the saddle brown interior. Part of me wanted the montego blue, but it didn't have all the options I wanted. Oh well, thanks again!
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10-24-2007, 02:24 AM	#13
kaji335i Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,896 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: that place iTrader: (0)	I have a set of burl trim for a e92 with I-Drive for sale. PM is you are interested.
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BimmerFan61 Captain 28 Rep 662 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: none iTrader: (1)	. Dealer is full of shit. I feel the same way you do though, aluminum looks and feels cheap. Feels like an infiniti!
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bartman32 Colonel 110 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	It can totally be changed out. I have read numerous threads where people have had their cars delivered with the wrong trim and the deal has changed it out no problem. I too like the wood trim! Looks very classy
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DrewKo Lieutenant Colonel 46 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: 335i Montego Blue Saddle Brown Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Yeah, if I had to choose betw. white and blue, i would have to flip a coin because both look outstanding. You'll love saddle with white. I think my trim is the middle wood color. Attached Images
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