Change of Interior Trim, is it possible at reasonable price?

mickfo · 02-24-2012, 08:52 AM

Hi All,

I have a new to me z4mc silver grey/light sepang with the brushed alum interior trim. I don't mind the interior trim but think it would look much better with a black (carbon fiber look) interior. I was searching to buy this but can't find it. Can somebody send a link, if it is available, and give opinion if it is worth to change. I checked on real OEM and saw the MSRP for all three parts would be about 1K which is probably not worth it.

To me the looks take a back seat to the experience of driving this thing, so I don't care that much, but just thought it might be cool if it was worth it.

Thanks for your opinions.

Mike

Gripster · 02-24-2012, 09:30 AM

It does come up used occasionally in classifieds. Keep looking and be patient would be my advice.

ZStig · 02-24-2012, 09:34 AM

You should also ask a good paint shop how much it would cost to paint it piano black. I'm near Philly if you wanna check mine out

22022 · 02-24-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

You should also ask a good paint shop how much it would cost to paint it piano black. I'm near Philly if you wanna check mine out

Hi Roffle Waffle,that’s a good idea can you post a picture of your interior. I have brushed aluminum also,would love to change it.

partlowr · 02-24-2012, 09:51 AM

Here is a thread that shows what you are looking for.

I believe I saw another thread in the past that showed DIY CF wrap of all dash trim

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632091

DataStream18 · 02-24-2012, 02:06 PM

Motivation

gcochard · 02-24-2012, 02:34 PM

I'd keep it to the dash and console...but that's just me.

22022 · 02-25-2012, 01:36 AM

That's cool,now i have a bigger problem, deciding color.

mickfo · 02-25-2012, 06:45 AM

Wow, thanks for all of the input.

Roffle, what was ballpark cost for the paint job? I would probably take to a shop like you since I wouldn't trust myself doing it right. The aluminum is luckily pretty clean (prev. owner seemed to take good care of this thing other than a few minor scrapes and paint chips on front bumper), so it's not somethingI need to do right away but just thought it would be a cooler look.

ZStig · 02-25-2012, 10:34 PM

I paid ~$800 for the dash trim, the lower one is OEM piano black

0330iZ4 · 02-28-2012, 07:33 PM

Is that a holster under your steering wheel roffle? Awesome place for one! How did you mount it?

ZStig · 02-28-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 0330iZ4

Is that a holster under your steering wheel roffle? Awesome place for one! How did you mount it?

oops. I took it off since then, because it was starting to sag the weak plastic panel. Its a GREAT place for it, just needs a curtain in front of it to hide it, and a sheet of aluminium for re-inforcement. I just used the belt clip on the holster. Before, I drilled holes for it (older z)

very accessible with one hand for quick pullout against any window threats

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mickfo Private 4 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SE Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Wow, thanks for all of the input. Roffle, what was ballpark cost for the paint job? I would probably take to a shop like you since I wouldn't trust myself doing it right. The aluminum is luckily pretty clean (prev. owner seemed to take good care of this thing other than a few minor scrapes and paint chips on front bumper), so it's not somethingI need to do right away but just thought it would be a cooler look.
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