Alcantara Interior Piece

Wasko · 03-16-2016, 07:31 AM

P.s. I did something else today...

StarMan · 03-19-2016, 09:59 AM

Tips!

Wasko · 03-23-2016, 07:51 PM

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Tips!

Correct!

Installed the BMS straight cut no-logo ceramic tips. They work really well against Mineral Grey.

Wasko · 03-24-2016, 07:09 AM

P.S. Did the next piece today, check it out below. Apologies for the crappy night time iPhone pic.

OpenAir · 03-24-2016, 07:40 AM

I think the CF shifter and brake would like nice next to the Alcantara trim ! Nice work !!

Wasko · 03-24-2016, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by OpenAir

I think the CF shifter and brake would like nice next to the Alcantara trim ! Nice work !!

Thanks!

Completely agree with you, I have something in the works here for both of these

pimp4cheddar · 03-24-2016, 08:48 AM

Looks great. I really like that interior selection - much nicer than M Performance.

Where'd you get the Straight Cut Matte Tips from? I just ordered a set 3 weeks ago and had to opt for the Angle Cut Matte Tips.

tinyTIM · 03-24-2016, 08:53 AM

Looks great!! I see you got the shifter surround removed. I posted in your other thread. I assume you are going to do alcantara on the shifter trim?? Can't wait to see that.

Wasko · 03-24-2016, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by pimp4cheddar

Looks great. I really like that interior selection - much nicer than M Performance.

Where'd you get the Straight Cut Matte Tips from? I just ordered a set 3 weeks ago and had to opt for the Angle Cut Matte Tips.

Thanks! The DIY side is almost over now, there are a few store bought items that need to go on before I am happy with it.

I got them from BMS. They emailed me when they were back in stock (I was waiting) and I jumped straight on their website and submitted my order.

Wasko · 03-24-2016, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tinyTIM

Looks great!! I see you got the shifter surround removed. I posted in your other thread. I assume you are going to do alcantara on the shifter trim?? Can't wait to see that.

I did! I made the mistake of thinking the shift boot was connected to the surround...

I think doing the boot in Alcantara might be a bit much if the surround is also the same. I actually quite like the black leather (matches the handbrake gaiter). Having said that, never say never!

tinyTIM · 03-24-2016, 09:38 AM

I agree with leaving the boot as it is. I was talking about the shifter itself, the silver piece on the shifter. Are you doing that in alcantara? Not sure how well that would wear in that application though.

Wasko · 03-24-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tinyTIM

I agree with leaving the boot as it is. I was talking about the shifter itself, the silver piece on the shifter. Are you doing that in alcantara? Not sure how well that would wear in that application though.

My mistake.

I will be putting the M Performance carbon shifter on. Definitely need to get rid of silver now.

tinyTIM · 03-24-2016, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Wasko

My mistake.

I will be putting the M Performance carbon shifter on. Definitely need to get rid of silver now.

Nice! You will like it and it will go well with all of your hard work. Plus, one more ///M badge!!!

Wasko · 03-24-2016, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tinyTIM

Nice! You will like it and it will go well with all of your hard work. Plus, one more ///M badge!!!

Gotta catch 'em all!

Wasko · 04-06-2016, 12:42 AM

Installed the M Performance shifter today and also reverted back to the OEM leather handbrake.

You can also just see in the background that the door pulls have been covered now to.

Amack · 04-06-2016, 07:13 AM

I like that lil bit of carbon to set it off. Loving ur work wasko

Wasko · 04-06-2016, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Amack

I like that lil bit of carbon to set it off. Loving ur work wasko

Thanks mate.

Really annoys me how bad the design of the OEM carbon shifter is, they used a light coloured plastic for the different LED compartments which means the light just bleeds through e.g. if you're in Park the light bleeds through to Neutral and Drive as well. Why they did this I have no idea, even the standard sports shifter this replaced had opaque silver compartments so no light bled through.

C'mon BMW, you're better than this.

tinyTIM · 04-06-2016, 08:24 AM

Looks great Wasko! I like the shifter with the alcantara trim at the base.

When you replaced the shifter, did you transfer the white plastic diffuser piece from the old shifter trim? Lots of people forget about that and it helps with the light diffusion. I think it also helps the trim fit up better.

Wasko · 04-06-2016, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tinyTIM

Looks great Wasko! I like the shifter with the alcantara trim at the base.

When you replaced the shifter, did you transfer the white plastic diffuser piece from the old shifter trim? Lots of people forget about that and it helps with the light diffusion. I think it also helps the trim fit up better.

Thanks!

Yep I transferred this piece. Still getting bleeding though. I managed to get rid of the orange from soaking through by covering the separator, however the green is going through the light coloured walls and since they are enclosed there isn't much I can do about it

tinyTIM · 04-06-2016, 09:08 AM

Yeah, not sure what else you could do. Just thought I would mention it though.

Dam, you Aussie's are a creative bunch!!

1LegitM235i · 04-06-2016, 09:44 AM

Hey Wasko, I looked to the website where you get your alcantara material and looks like they're not selling it. Do you have any other suggestions where I can order it? Thanks in advance!

Wasko · 04-06-2016, 04:54 PM

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Hey Wasko, I looked to the website where you get your alcantara material and looks like they're not selling it. Do you have any other suggestions where I can order it? Thanks in advance!

You are sure you went here - http://www.jpmsupplyco.com/collections/alcantara

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tinyTIM Private First Class 33 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2016 m235 xdrive Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mars,PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M235xi [0.00]	Looks great!! I see you got the shifter surround removed. I posted in your other thread. I assume you are going to do alcantara on the shifter trim?? Can't wait to see that.
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tinyTIM Private First Class 33 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2016 m235 xdrive Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mars,PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M235xi [0.00]	I agree with leaving the boot as it is. I was talking about the shifter itself, the silver piece on the shifter. Are you doing that in alcantara? Not sure how well that would wear in that application though.
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Wasko Private 29 Rep 85 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Installed the M Performance shifter today and also reverted back to the OEM leather handbrake. You can also just see in the background that the door pulls have been covered now to.
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tinyTIM Private First Class 33 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2016 m235 xdrive Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mars,PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M235xi [0.00]	Looks great Wasko! I like the shifter with the alcantara trim at the base. When you replaced the shifter, did you transfer the white plastic diffuser piece from the old shifter trim? Lots of people forget about that and it helps with the light diffusion. I think it also helps the trim fit up better.
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tinyTIM Private First Class 33 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2016 m235 xdrive Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mars,PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M235xi [0.00]	Yeah, not sure what else you could do. Just thought I would mention it though. Dam, you Aussie's are a creative bunch!!
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1LegitM235i 1L 156 Rep 336 Posts Drives: 2015 Glacier Silver M235i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: City of Crosses, NM iTrader: (0)	Hey Wasko, I looked to the website where you get your alcantara material and looks like they're not selling it. Do you have any other suggestions where I can order it? Thanks in advance! __________________ 2015 Glacier Silver M235i/6MT MP Front Splitter//MP CF Short Shifter//MP CF E-brake//MP LSD//Cold Weather package//Driver Assistance package//Oyster Dakota leather//Aluminum Hexagon trim//ECS Tuning Wheel Spacers//AutoPlus Rear Diffuser//HUD//Rexing DashCam//AutoID M Mirror Caps
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