Found the car I want, but don't like the trim... pics

CollinsE90 · 06-02-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dimabimmer

The one I'm looking at is '08 with many miles on it... but huge discount

GL, you do know that a e60 M5 transmission is 16k right

Quick6EF · 06-02-2010, 09:22 PM

I like that look!!

dimabimmer · 06-02-2010, 09:25 PM

This is the way to go> the aluminum trim

dimabimmer · 06-02-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

GL, you do know that a e60 M5 transmission is 16k right

Why? I'm only considering 6MT ... do you think their AT-SMG and 6MT break a lot? ... but it's all covered by CPO warranty too...

GunKata · 06-02-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ianbiz

u realize CF = carbon fabric which isnt paint....

buy the car, go on GetBMWParts.com and order the trim you want. Take a screwdriver, pry off old trim, snap in new trim. Or buy me a plane ticket, and I'll do it for you.

As far as I know, its Carbon Fiber dipped, not fabric. I wouldn't do fabric.

GunKata · 06-02-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by J BONE

If you like the CF, talk with the guys by us. Some of the guys have done the CF overlay. Takes time but not really that tough. Just need to get a DIY meet going

Cool, thank you, maybe I'll ask around in the local forum soon.

CollinsE90 · 06-02-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GunKata

As far as I know, its Carbon Fiber dipped, not fabric. I wouldn't do fabric.

i was thinking that too, never heard of Carbon fabric haha :facepalm:

ak335 · 06-02-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dimabimmer

Why? I'm only considering 6MT ... do you think their AT-SMG and 6MT break a lot? ... but it's all covered by CPO warranty too...

6Mt sucks on the M5, just lettin u know

GunKata · 06-02-2010, 09:57 PM

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0

Wow, not bad on the aluminum trim, I'll just do that then, lol...

GunKata · 06-02-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GunKata

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0

Wow, not bad on the aluminum trim, I'll just do that then, lol...

well, if thats the whole thing, I don't know, but just emailed them.

Nikolas · 06-02-2010, 10:07 PM

Carbon fiber paint? C'mon guys, it can't be stupid Wednesday is it?

dimabimmer · 06-02-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ak335

6Mt sucks on the M5, just lettin u know

Seriously, any info is appreciated,- can you tell me why 6MT sucks on M5? Do you mean it produces many problems? or else? When I test drove one with 6MT, it seemed fine... very smooth, maybe a bit too soft at times, maybe not... just a BMW M 6MT.

ak335 · 06-02-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dimabimmer

Seriously, any info is appreciated,- can you tell me why 6MT sucks on M5? Do you mean it produces many problems? or else? When I test drove one with 6MT, it seemed fine... very smooth, maybe a bit too soft at times, maybe not... just a BMW M 6MT.

my friend know wayyy more than i do, and he will respond shortly

BMWPower06 · 06-02-2010, 10:15 PM

I own an SMG M5 and have driven a 6MT M5 as well. Let me just say the 6MT really kills the car. The gears are soo far spaced apart, not to mention the clutch was very awkward and had a high engagement point. The SMG is perfect for the M5! The gears are spaced perfectly and the shifts are lightening fast. I'd highly recommend getting the SMG M5 over the 6MT, based on my experiences at least

Murph335 · 06-02-2010, 10:50 PM

I was just in the same spot u were in feb, found a white 335I with anything BUT tan interior = perfect and white 335 sport prem idrive harder to find.
Problem it came with 90's style wood trim, yuck!

Went online to Tisher bmw and ordered the complete aluminum trim kit $650, swapped it myself using different sized plastic putty knives, and a set of torx sockets!

I justified the expense bc the car was below market value, and when I sell the car the wood trim will go back on, and the aluminum trim will go up for sale to recoop my expenses.

I sold a blown g35 and got nothing extra for all the mods, thiss 335I will be a complete part out when done. Down to the floor mats.

dimabimmer · 06-03-2010, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWPower06

I own an SMG M5 and have driven a 6MT M5 as well. Let me just say the 6MT really kills the car. The gears are soo far spaced apart, not to mention the clutch was very awkward and had a high engagement point. The SMG is perfect for the M5! The gears are spaced perfectly and the shifts are lightening fast. I'd highly recommend getting the SMG M5 over the 6MT, based on my experiences at least

Thanks for the input,- I never drove SMG, but drove DCT M3 and it was awesome. I wonder how SMG compares to DCT... would probably have to drive both.
When I drove 6MT M5, I did miss 6MT on my 335i,- the 335i MT seemed somewhat quicker than that of an M5... and maybe that is what you mean?

zaheer · 06-03-2010, 06:55 AM

I jus started changing the aluminium trim on my car with CF vinyl, have done two peices so far...and it has come out amazing! you could never tell its a wrap and it has full texture too...

also takes 2 seconds to pull off from the doors and a few mins for the centre console etc... wrap it.! buy the car

heres what i done in 15mins...

BayMoWe335 · 06-03-2010, 07:14 AM

I didn't buy a car because of the trim. Glad I didn't.

BTM · 06-03-2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dimabimmer

Anyone has a link to threads about fixing/changing trim? ...somehow, I'm having a hard time with search button...

Well it's not for an E60 but this is a good E90 guide...I don't know how fundamentally different it is for E60 but I doubt it's much

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=interior+trim

aboji · 06-03-2010, 09:19 AM

My brother has an E60 M5. He tells me that 99% of the members on the forums have the SMG trans. The tranny shifts wicked fast!

dimabimmer · 06-03-2010, 02:49 PM

...interesting... all of this is very helpfull...

dimabimmer · 06-03-2010, 02:52 PM

ZAHEER ^^^^^

Good job there!

You better do post pics when it is all done and complete,- would be nice to see the whole package in interior ....

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dimabimmer Lieutenant Colonel 148 Rep 1,885 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooklyn to SoHo NYC iTrader: (0)	This is the way to go> the aluminum trim Attached Images __________________ '11 E92 M3 ZCP SG 6MT Tech Sound USB Heat Cloth Aluminium Sunshade http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422151
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BMWPower06 A^M=G is nothing w/o the Power of ///M 171 Rep 1,817 Posts Drives: ///M5 & ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Washington D.C. iTrader: (0)	I own an SMG M5 and have driven a 6MT M5 as well. Let me just say the 6MT really kills the car. The gears are soo far spaced apart, not to mention the clutch was very awkward and had a high engagement point. The SMG is perfect for the M5! The gears are spaced perfectly and the shifts are lightening fast. I'd highly recommend getting the SMG M5 over the 6MT, based on my experiences at least __________________ Indianapolis Red BMW ///M5
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Murph335 Major 141 Rep 1,423 Posts Drives: '07 N54 e90, '10 N54 e93, TBSS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2015 Tesla P85D [0.00]	I was just in the same spot u were in feb, found a white 335I with anything BUT tan interior = perfect and white 335 sport prem idrive harder to find. Problem it came with 90's style wood trim, yuck! Went online to Tisher bmw and ordered the complete aluminum trim kit $650, swapped it myself using different sized plastic putty knives, and a set of torx sockets! I justified the expense bc the car was below market value, and when I sell the car the wood trim will go back on, and the aluminum trim will go up for sale to recoop my expenses. I sold a blown g35 and got nothing extra for all the mods, thiss 335I will be a complete part out when done. Down to the floor mats.
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06-03-2010, 06:55 AM	#39
zaheer Captain 84 Rep 861 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London, UK iTrader: (1)	I jus started changing the aluminium trim on my car with CF vinyl, have done two peices so far...and it has come out amazing! you could never tell its a wrap and it has full texture too... also takes 2 seconds to pull off from the doors and a few mins for the centre console etc... wrap it.! buy the car heres what i done in 15mins... Attached Images
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BayMoWe335 Colonel 1179 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I didn't buy a car because of the trim. Glad I didn't.
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aboji Private First Class 8 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 2006 325XI Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: West Bloomfield, MI iTrader: (1)	My brother has an E60 M5. He tells me that 99% of the members on the forums have the SMG trans. The tranny shifts wicked fast! __________________ 06 325xi Mystic Blue/Black /Aluminum >Matte Black Grill>Black Line Tails>35% Tint>Debadged >18" Hyper Black CSL wheels wrapped in Dunlop SP Sport 01's 225/40/18>Eibach Pro Kit
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dimabimmer Lieutenant Colonel 148 Rep 1,885 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooklyn to SoHo NYC iTrader: (0)	...interesting... all of this is very helpfull... __________________ '11 E92 M3 ZCP SG 6MT Tech Sound USB Heat Cloth Aluminium Sunshade http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422151
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dimabimmer Lieutenant Colonel 148 Rep 1,885 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooklyn to SoHo NYC iTrader: (0)	ZAHEER ^^^^^ Good job there! You better do post pics when it is all done and complete,- would be nice to see the whole package in interior .... __________________ '11 E92 M3 ZCP SG 6MT Tech Sound USB Heat Cloth Aluminium Sunshade http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422151
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