Trim swap

lleff · 06-27-2014, 10:12 AM

Hello 1'ers -

I'd like to know how tough/costly it is to swap the wood trim in a 135 vert to the aluminum trim. Any advice / experience is much appreciated.

Thanks!

- Larry

rocketpop · 06-27-2014, 10:59 AM

The toughest part will be changing out the center pieces around the ashtray. You have to remove the whole center console order to access a few screws that hold those trim pieces. (See photo)

The other pieces like the dash and door handle pop off easily with right tool. I pick up a set of plastic trim tools for like $15

There are some DIY on this site so you can review those to see what you are getting yourself into.

motley2012 · 06-27-2014, 12:23 PM

Just done a Walnut to Hex Aluminium swap in an 08' E88 as stated, ashtray takes time but I think the whole thing took a couple of hours max.

Dre's One · 06-27-2014, 05:06 PM

Like Rocketpop said, the ashtray trim is the hardest to do. You need to take the whole center console out of the car. (Follow this guide: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...center+console) I wrapped my interior in carbon a month ago and I would say it's pretty easy, don't be scared or anything because it's not that hard. The door and dash pieces are just 2 minutes to switch I think!

good luck

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lleff New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: Non-BMW Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Trim swap Hello 1'ers - I'd like to know how tough/costly it is to swap the wood trim in a 135 vert to the aluminum trim. Any advice / experience is much appreciated. Thanks! - Larry
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rocketpop Captain 60 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home iTrader: (0)	The toughest part will be changing out the center pieces around the ashtray. You have to remove the whole center console order to access a few screws that hold those trim pieces. (See photo) The other pieces like the dash and door handle pop off easily with right tool. I pick up a set of plastic trim tools for like $15 There are some DIY on this site so you can review those to see what you are getting yourself into. __________________
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motley2012 Private 3 Rep 74 Posts Drives: E88 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Just done a Walnut to Hex Aluminium swap in an 08' E88 as stated, ashtray takes time but I think the whole thing took a couple of hours max.
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Dre's One Enlisted Member 4 Rep 38 Posts Drives: E82 118D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Like Rocketpop said, the ashtray trim is the hardest to do. You need to take the whole center console out of the car. (Follow this guide: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...center+console) I wrapped my interior in carbon a month ago and I would say it's pretty easy, don't be scared or anything because it's not that hard. The door and dash pieces are just 2 minutes to switch I think! good luck Attached Images
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