On the subject of dash wrapping...

Coffee331 said:
ben g said:
Coffee331 said:
I recently covered mine with leather from a seller on ebay...they supply the loose pattern then you trim and glue it

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How comes the stitching lines are all over the shop? The line at the bottom of the main dash piece that fits around the CD player looks like a worm :o
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Let’s see, how could that be?? I know....maaaaaaybe because I have a day job that doesn’t involve being a full time leather trimmer
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Calm down dear. If you post photos on a public forum, then it's fair game to critique them. The Centre console area looks great, it's just the main dash insert that seems to have an issue.

I don't post photos of the passenger side of my car because it's got a couple of huge dents in the front wing (a hgv drove into it, and then drove off). But if I did, I bet someone would pick up on it :lol:
 
R60BBA said:
Get it carbon skinned.

I recently got some of the trims for my M3 skinned (see my Instagram).

http://demo.carbonized-bg.com is your man.
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Not a big fan of the carbon; bit to clinical for me. If I did do it, it would be the leather.

I am overall not 100% convinced in changing these cosmetic things yet - undecided. For me these cars are what they are; mid-2000s cool sports cars. Some of the appeal is this in itself - the aluminium trim is part of the charm.

Invisible upgrades I prefer such as bluetooth, Carly RCH etc. as these add features that enhance the car without changing the character. I think overall, they are pretty amazing out-of-the-box, certainly my 3.0Si is a pretty impressive piece of kit!
 
Coffee331 said:
The pattern is made for Z4 but there is still a fair bit of stretching, gluing and cutting to get it fitted. Having said that once you take you time it’s pretty straight forward

The main dash trim was £50, light switch £20 and center console £50. They also do the A pillars and roof panel.

BLACK STITCH DASH DASHBOARD TRIM LEATHER SKIN COVER FITS BMW Z4 E85 E86 03-09 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F231826577686
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I’ve seen these before but didn’t notice that they also did the transmission tunnel, rear console and sun visors! Don’t like the coarse grained leather though. I wonder if they’d do a one-off set in Nappa...
 
ben g said:
Coffee331 said:
ben g said:
How comes the stitching lines are all over the shop? The line at the bottom of the main dash piece that fits around the CD player looks like a worm :o
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Let’s see, how could that be?? I know....maaaaaaybe because I have a day job that doesn’t involve being a full time leather trimmer
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Calm down dear. If you post photos on a public forum, then it's fair game to critique them. The Centre console area looks great, it's just the main dash insert that seems to have an issue.

I don't post photos of the passenger side of my car because it's got a couple of huge dents in the front wing (a hgv drove into it, and then drove off). But if I did, I bet someone would pick up on it :lol:
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The excess leather they give you for the main dash panel was very very tight, so I was more focused on making sure I stretched it enough in overall length than I was on the stitching line...so lost it a bit under the radio. It’s not perfect but I’m happy with it; really changes the feel of the interior overall.

I’m still debating doing the A pillars and top of windscreen trim ( where the interior light is)
 
MrPT said:
Coffee331 said:
The pattern is made for Z4 but there is still a fair bit of stretching, gluing and cutting to get it fitted. Having said that once you take you time it’s pretty straight forward

The main dash trim was £50, light switch £20 and center console £50. They also do the A pillars and roof panel.

BLACK STITCH DASH DASHBOARD TRIM LEATHER SKIN COVER FITS BMW Z4 E85 E86 03-09 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F231826577686
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I’ve seen these before but didn’t notice that they also did the transmission tunnel, rear console and sun visors! Don’t like the coarse grained leather though. I wonder if they’d do a one-off set in Nappa...
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I’d say they would if you asked. They seem to make on order so shouldn’t be an issue for them. :thumbsup:
 
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As I previously mentioned. Carbon skinning is a good option.

I recently did it on my car.
 

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is the carbon factory leather still desirable??? i know things change by the second in car world and ive haven't been keeping up with the lastest...... ive got a spare set in my work studio.
 
Beedub said:
is the carbon factory leather still desirable??? i know things change by the second in car world and ive haven't been keeping up with the lastest...... ive got a spare set in my work studio.
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Speaking for myself I would love a carbon leather set to come up for the right price, id jump right on it! Although i did get quoted £350 to carbon skin my full set of aluminium trims
 
Beedub said:
is the carbon factory leather still desirable??? i know things change by the second in car world and ive haven't been keeping up with the lastest...... ive got a spare set in my work studio.
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What condition is it in? Does it have both holes for the Sport and Airbag Off on the Centre Console? Thanks
 
I have gone for the carbon hydro dipped option in Matt not gloss as I didn’t want it too shiny. It’s due collection at the end of the month and cost £140 for the three pieces! Replaces my old fashioned wood dash.
 
Beedub said:
its perfect.

sport but no airbag off..
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Wonder how difficult it would be to hack a hole for the Passenger Airbag Off. How much would you be looking for? Do you have any photos? Considering a Cirrus Trim set too from another forum member as can't decide which I would prefer.

Thank you
 
agrimes1989 said:
I’m getting mine done in black alcantara along with gear and handbrake gaitors with blue stitching to match my seats.
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I’m half way through mine, they are a little awkward but look great.

What shade Alcantara did you go for?
 
Coffee331 said:
I recently covered mine with leather from a seller on ebay...they supply the loose pattern then you trim and glue it

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I’ve got say that is very nice :thumbsup:
 
Silverzedtom said:
agrimes1989 said:
I’m getting mine done in black alcantara along with gear and handbrake gaitors with blue stitching to match my seats.
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I’m half way through mine, they are a little awkward but look great.

What shade Alcantara did you go for?
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Haven’t took them through to the retrimmer yet but probably just black or a very dark grey .
 
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