[McGary911]

I just ordered this dress up kit for the center console. The list price is kind of steep, but the price @ getbmwparts isn't too bad. I even found a coupon code that pretty much got me free shipping (SAVE5, I think it was).

The console around the DCT shifter looks kind of plasticy to me...guess another sign of the cost save to keep the M2 price where it is. I think this will be a nice dress up. It also includes a new brake handle. It kind of bugs me that the polar blue stitching on the boot doesn't continue (or line up with) the stitching on the stock handle.

I think my final price is around $427 or so. Still kind of steep but doable.

Anyone else get this kit? Installation looks pretty simple.

I'll post up some pics when the kit lands. Hopefully, by Thursday or Friday.


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[akkando]

Originally Posted by McGary911

I just ordered this dress up kit for the center console. The list price is kind of steep, but the price @ getbmwparts isn't too bad. I even found a coupon code that pretty much got me free shipping (SAVE5, I think it was).

The console around the DCT shifter looks kind of plasticy to me...guess another sign of the cost save to keep the M2 price where it is. I think this will be a nice dress up. It also includes a new brake handle. It kind of bugs me that the polar blue stitching on the boot doesn't continue (or line up with) the stitching on the stock handle.

I think my final price is around $427 or so. Still kind of steep but doable.

Anyone else get this kit? Installation looks pretty simple.

I'll post up some pics when the kit lands. Hopefully, by Thursday or Friday.


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I don't have that but I do have the open pore carbon fiber insert for the steering wheel. I have not installed it yet though, probably next weekend I will do it. This weekend I did some exterior stuff.

I would think the wheel insert would go well with your other interior upgrades.

https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=32302413480



There is also the alcantara hood that goes over the gauge cover that's a pretty cool. You could get one of those if you're looking for more stuff.

[Prodigy.]

I have the kit, even though only a minor change i think it's a big improvemment over the oem pieces.

[David1]

If I could get the trim without the M PERFORMANCE badge I would be all over the steering wheel trim.

[McGary911]

I DO like the wheel trim, but I'd probably hold off until I did the whole wheel. I [I]really[I] like the 1/2 leather 1/2 alcantara one, but hard for me to justify a new wheel to replace what's essentially another brand new wheel. I have a similar one on my M3 and love it.

I've seen the gauge binnacle on the forum. It sounds like it's well done, but just not for me.

Glad Prodigy gives the interior kit a thumbs up. It's tricky buying this stuff sight unseen....although that's what i did with the car in general, lol.

[BishUK]

Originally Posted by David1

If I could get the trim without the M PERFORMANCE badge I would be all over the steering wheel trim.

It is literally a gel sticker that is simple to remove and won't leave a trace, nothing stopping you getting all over it!

Edit: Actually, having looked closer at my own this morning, the badge looks as though it's sitting in a recess so you would see a thin rectangular impression in the CF which would look a bit odd granted.

[akkando]

Originally Posted by David1

If I could get the trim without the M PERFORMANCE badge I would be all over the steering wheel trim.

Yeah... I kind of think I could get it off of there.... but I am worried I ruin it in my attempt to do that. I guess heat it up and then what? I don't like the feel of the plastic at the bottom of the OEM piece though so I still went for it.

Probably easier to pull it off the glossy CF version rather than open pore honestly... hmmmm.

[akkando]

Originally Posted by BishUK

It is literally a gel sticker that is simple to remove and won't leave a trace, nothing stopping you getting all over it!

Edit: Actually, having looked closer at my own this morning, the badge looks as though it's sitting in a recess so you would see a thin rectangular impression in the CF which would look a bit odd granted.

Let me know if you're brave enough to take it off.

[McGary911]

It arrived a day sooner than I thought. I just got done installing it. I think it looks pretty good. The shifter is the trickiest part, but only because I was being super careful. I used dental floss to get off the old cover piece with the shift locations. Sawing back and forth did the trick after jamming the floss into the crack with my fingernail.

Haven't driven it yet, but I think the drive to work in the am will be just that much more fun.

[Prodigy.]

Originally Posted by McGary911

It arrived a day sooner than I thought. I just got done installing it. I think it looks pretty good. The shifter is the trickiest part, but only because I was being super careful. I used dental floss to get off the old cover piece with the shift locations. Sawing back and forth did the trick after jamming the floss into the crack with my fingernail.

Haven't driven it yet, but I think the drive to work in the am will be just that much more fun.

Yeah i used the same approcah to get the DCT label off, was actually able to re-use the old one.
I found trying to get the boot cover off the hardest, trying to unclip the tabs from the centre armrest was a real pain.

[McGary911]

Originally Posted by Prodigy.

Yeah i used the same approcah to get the DCT label off, was actually able to re-use the old one.
I found trying to get the boot cover off the hardest, trying to unclip the tabs from the centre armrest was a real pain.

Using the dental floss, I scratched off a touch of the silver paint for the M, but a little touch up on the back and it's fine. I'll save that for a spare. The brake boot was a little tricky...the top corner toward the pass seat was simple, the drivers side was the grabby one. I just squeezed hard and pried with a trim removal tool. It made a pop, but nothing broke. It does take some pressure.

Overall, I really like the look. It looks more refined. It really darkens the area which isn't surprising since I replaced 2 silver pieces with darker CF. This would be a great look for the guys with the blacked out cars. I don't know if I'd lay out over $500 for the kit, but for a touch over 4, I like it.

Here's a pic. I know it's pretty generic as there are pics of the kit all over the place, but this is MY car.

[getBMWparts]

Originally Posted by McGary911

Using the dental floss, I scratched off a touch of the silver paint for the M, but a little touch up on the back and it's fine. I'll save that for a spare. The brake boot was a little tricky...the top corner toward the pass seat was simple, the drivers side was the grabby one. I just squeezed hard and pried with a trim removal tool. It made a pop, but nothing broke. It does take some pressure.

Overall, I really like the look. It looks more refined. It really darkens the area which isn't surprising since I replaced 2 silver pieces with darker CF. This would be a great look for the guys with the blacked out cars. I don't know if I'd lay out over $500 for the kit, but for a touch over 4, I like it.

Here's a pic. I know it's pretty generic as there are pics of the kit all over the place, but this is MY car.

Looks GREAT! Glad to hear you're enjoying the kit.

Thanks again for your business,

[dtmurf]

Originally Posted by McGary911

Here's a pic. I know it's pretty generic as there are pics of the kit all over the place, but this is MY car.

...what going on with your cup holders? It looks like you have some kind of cover or something over the one on the left? Can't really see the right one...

[McGary911]

Originally Posted by dtmurf

...what going on with your cup holders? It looks like you have some kind of cover or something over the one on the left? Can't really see the right one...

I don't drink in the car and don't want others getting any ideas, so I bought the cup holder inserts. They're perfect. BMW parts, too. Check this thread:

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ght=cup+holder