M2C interior trim

BigKutta · 01-10-2020, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Conissah

It's definitely textured, and I have gotten some fuzz / random stuff stuck between the weaves. As for the edges, the weave seems to be very similar to the rest of the panel. The only place where mine seems to be different is up near the shifter as that panel gets thinner and thinner, the weave appears to be separating moreso than the rest. It's not enough to annoy me, but I have noticed it for sure. For the most part, the edges are perfectly fine (for me).

Perhaps pictures would better help explain what you're saying?

Yeah, I'll post at lunch when I take her out. Hopefully I can capture in pictures

warrenw · 01-10-2020, 12:16 PM

Does anyone know of any vendor who makes wet carbon fiber similar to the m3/4 in m2 sizes?

BigKutta · 01-10-2020, 01:15 PM

Here we go. You can see the weave is not tight, almost lifting/loose in places. Is this how everyone's appears? Notice how the door handles seem much tighter. Thanks!

Conissah · 01-10-2020, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BigKutta

Here we go. You can see the weave is not tight, almost lifting/loose in places. Is this how everyone's appears? Notice how the door handles seem much tighter. Thanks!

This is exactly how mine is, and how all other M2C's I saw are. The carbon doesn't have resin on it, so it's essentially raw carbon. I can take pictures of mine if you'd like to see a comparison, but it's very very similar.

nioh_lbbm2 · 01-10-2020, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by warrenw

Does anyone know of any vendor who makes wet carbon fiber similar to the m3/4 in m2 sizes?

Dinnmann does

BigKutta · 01-10-2020, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Conissah

This is exactly how mine is, and how all other M2C's I saw are. The carbon doesn't have resin on it, so it's essentially raw carbon. I can take pictures of mine if you'd like to see a comparison, but it's very very similar.

Yes please, that would be great. The portion next to the idrive knob is more representative of the dash trim. It annoys me as I'm anal about these things

Moflow · 01-10-2020, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BigKutta

Yes please, that would be great. The portion next to the idrive knob is more representative of the dash trim. It annoys me as I'm anal about these things

Mine looks like yours, there are spots where it's not perfectly "flush"

BigKutta · 01-10-2020, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Moflow

Mine looks like yours, there are spots where it's not perfectly "flush"

Ok, thanks. I just wonder if in the long-term if it will deteriorate further? Things only get looser and worse over time.

Moflow · 01-10-2020, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BigKutta

Ok, thanks. I just wonder if in the long-term if it will deteriorate further? Things only get looser and worse over time.

I've been wondering that too. I think the i8 was the first vehicle to get the "dry carbon" interior and those have been around for a while, but it's doubtful people are driving them every day.

Edit: started a thread in the i8 forums asking them about it.

https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/s...2#post25668262

BigKutta · 01-10-2020, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Moflow

I've been wondering that too. I think the i8 was the first vehicle to get the "dry carbon" interior and those have been around for a while, but it's doubtful people are driving them every day.

Edit: started a thread in the i8 forums asking them about it.

https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/s...2#post25668262

Does your CF trim look like mine?

Thescout13 · 01-10-2020, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BigKutta

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Originally Posted by Moflow

I've been wondering that too. I think the i8 was the first vehicle to get the "dry carbon" interior and those have been around for a while, but it's doubtful people are driving them every day.

Edit: started a thread in the i8 forums asking them about it.

https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/s...2#post25668262

Does your CF trim look like mine?

Mine does, and and all the M2s with dry carbon fiber I have been in have it to. My wife has a textile manufacturing engineering degree, and according to her, weaved dry carbon fiber without some resin pressure curing is almost impossible to get purely flat especially on molded parts. Always find it interesting that when it comes to manufacturing we are haven't perfected some versions of things like we have others.

msdss · 01-10-2020, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD^2

You can avoid fingerprints and scratches on the piano black finish but it involves never touching it ever with anything.

I would give anything to swap out the piano black for a matte option

BigKutta · 01-11-2020, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

Mine does, and and all the M2s with dry carbon fiber I have been in have it to. My wife has a textile manufacturing engineering degree, and according to her, weaved dry carbon fiber without some resin pressure curing is almost impossible to get purely flat especially on molded parts. Always find it interesting that when it comes to manufacturing we are haven't perfected some versions of things like we have others.

Good input, and what does your wife think about the long-term look of the CF? I keep my cars for many years, so am a bit concerned. Once exposed to the elements, will the CF weave get worse?

Thanks!

Thescout13 · 01-11-2020, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BigKutta

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

Mine does, and and all the M2s with dry carbon fiber I have been in have it to. My wife has a textile manufacturing engineering degree, and according to her, weaved dry carbon fiber without some resin pressure curing is almost impossible to get purely flat especially on molded parts. Always find it interesting that when it comes to manufacturing we are haven't perfected some versions of things like we have others.

Good input, and what does your wife think about the long-term look of the CF? I keep my cars for many years, so am a bit concerned. Once exposed to the elements, will the CF weave get worse?

Thanks!

As long as you maintain it and don't spill unnecessary liquids on it or purposely pick at it, it should last forever with no apparent fading.

AlpsRider · 01-11-2020, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

As long as you maintain it and don't spill unnecessary liquids on it or purposely pick at it, it should last forever with no apparent fading.

I vacuum mine, then I go over it with a damp micro fiber cloth.

Conissah · 01-11-2020, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BigKutta

Yes please, that would be great. The portion next to the idrive knob is more representative of the dash trim. It annoys me as I'm anal about these things

Sorry, a bit late.

BigKutta · 01-11-2020, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Conissah

Sorry, a bit late.

Thank you! Looks a bit better than mine.

Moflow · 01-11-2020, 06:33 PM

a couple people replied to my thread in the i8 forum saying that the material doesn't wear, just as Thescout mentioned. Good news for us!

BigKutta · 01-12-2020, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Moflow

a couple people replied to my thread in the i8 forum saying that the material doesn't wear, just as Thescout mentioned. Good news for us!

Good to hear, thanks!!

jenks.chris106 · 02-04-2020, 05:45 AM

Just placed my order to replace the piano black trim!
Roundel had a 10% discount

Anthony1s · 02-04-2020, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jenks.chris106

Just placed my order to replace the piano black trim!
Roundel had a 10% discount

Damn, must really want the carbon to spend that much.

fyi, I found a used set on ebay for $100 cheaper.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-Car...-/123920872630

AlpsRider · 02-04-2020, 11:53 AM

Has anyone successfully wrapped the piano black to look factory perfect?

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