BMW M Performance Interior Kit Install DIY Guide for F30 - Page 5 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

shivaswrath · 12-29-2012, 12:47 PM

No one has tried the CF shifter too?

NYmsportF30 · 01-01-2013, 11:47 AM

I do, I'm still trying to find out how to do the installation. Anyone know?

PGT · 01-01-2013, 04:08 PM

I just did it. The shift pattern is actually a sticker. Remove that and there's a T9 screw underneath. Be sure to swap the little white plastic light diffuser over from the old one

NYmsportF30 · 01-01-2013, 08:16 PM

Thanks a lot PGT.

PGT · 01-01-2013, 11:31 PM

anybody have suggestions on removing the door pieces? At the lower edge, there's a spring clip and a slot to access it. I took one piece off and had such a hard time, I'm not inclined to do the others unless I'm sure I'm doing it right.

cheukmc · 01-02-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by NYmsportF30

Hey guys, I just received the carbon fiber trim for the automatic shift knob. Would anyone happen to know how that is replaced? I wanted to ask before I started messing around with it but so far I haven't seen anyone whos changed it yet.

I would like to know how to change my automatic shift knob too, someone please help. Thanks!

PGT · 01-02-2013, 10:15 AM

read post #91

mfrenkie · 01-02-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Serenitygal3

Is the carbon fiber near the idrive easily scratched? I would love put this in my car but my dog walks across the trim and I wonder if it will scratch easily and if the scratches are very noticeable? Thanks.

Can anyone answer this question? Thanks!

Jamesons Viggen · 01-02-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PGT

anybody have suggestions on removing the door pieces? At the lower edge, there's a spring clip and a slot to access it. I took one piece off and had such a hard time, I'm not inclined to do the others unless I'm sure I'm doing it right.

The door pieces were the only tough part for me, I wound up breaking two of mine upon removal.

This image I made up as a guide might help you a bit.

Keep in mind, there is an angle to both the removal and install process, look at the tabs, they are angled.

PGT · 01-02-2013, 03:18 PM

so, there's no trick. Basically, working from bottom to top, loosen the perimeter tabs until they're all clear and then you're working against the metal clips. That's basically what I did for the first one I tried.

And....there's L/R x 2 but no LF, LR, RF, RR....correct?

Jamesons Viggen · 01-02-2013, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGT

so, there's no trick. Basically, working from bottom to top, loosen the perimeter tabs until they're all clear and then you're working against the metal clips. That's basically what I did for the first one I tried.

And....there's L/R x 2 but no LF, LR, RF, RR....correct?

Correct.

If that M-Performance press release was out which stated the labor charges, I would have spent $80 to have the dealer do it vs $150 to replace the two door pulls I broke lol.

Now that I installed them all I am much more confident I could remove them without breaking any.

PGT · 01-02-2013, 04:13 PM

Yep....I knew the labor charge and wanted to have my wife take it in but she asked me to try and get it done while I had some free time yesterday. The dash was easy (save the one connector for the hazard/lock button).

Jamesons Viggen · 01-02-2013, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGT

Yep....I knew the labor charge and wanted to have my wife take it in but she asked me to try and get it done while I had some free time yesterday. The dash was easy (save the one connector for the hazard/lock button).

Yep, I did all the other pieces in 8 minutes. The doors though, I probably rushed, hence breaking two of them lol.

mikew2069 · 02-09-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by linhperfume

Sorry, I didn't explain well cause my english is poor

For the idrive, removed like that, softly
Attachment 702874

hope it helps

Is there dead space in the consul under this center panel? I'm thinking about mounting the mute button of my Escort Radar right where the tip of your left thumb is on this picture but I would need 1" or 1.5" of dead space (depth) in the consul to make it work.

Chris12330 · 03-01-2013, 09:33 AM

Where did you get this kit from? was it BMW? Looks great

finaloption · 03-01-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris12330

Where did you get this kit from? was it BMW? Looks great

on shopbmwusa.com, it's selling for $1050.. there's gotta be cheaper out there

eclipsisNA · 03-01-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by finaloption

on shopbmwusa.com, it's selling for $1050.. there's gotta be cheaper out there

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-F30-M-PE...46568a&vxp=mtr

newbmwuser · 03-13-2013, 01:57 AM

im doing mine right now
its so frustrating

how do i remove the dash wires?

anyone help?

Jamesons Viggen · 03-13-2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by newbmwuser

im doing mine right now
its so frustrating

how do i remove the dash wires?

anyone help?

There are small indentations on the clips, you press in the tab in the indentations and wiggle the clips free.

newbmwuser · 03-13-2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen

There are small indentations on the clips, you press in the tab in the indentations and wiggle the clips free.

This is what I did, I couldn't figure out how to unwire the damn thing

minijet · 03-17-2013, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by newbmwuser

im doing mine right now
its so frustrating

how do i remove the dash wires?

anyone help?

??
Why are you removing the centre dash wires?
The whole airvent and button etc unclips from the trim.

look at the top and the bottom, there are clips on the top and bottom. I just attacked the top with my pry tool and it clipped off. No wire removal required.

See below pic from first post. see those clips on the top. Just pop it off and the hole vent comes off. Just refit vent into new trim and there is no removal of wires required!

I managed to change all the trims in <15mins. its not as bad as it seems.

JMSpace144 · 03-18-2013, 11:41 AM

Looks great! Anyone got pics of the cf shift knob installed??

12-29-2012, 12:47 PM	#89
shivaswrath Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 2,044 iTrader: (2)	No one has tried the CF shifter too? __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

01-01-2013, 11:47 AM	#90
NYmsportF30 Enlisted Member Drives: F30 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	I do, I'm still trying to find out how to do the installation. Anyone know? __________________ 2013 335i ///M-Sport, Estoril Blue II, Alum Hex trim with Estoril accent, Black leatherette, Navigation system, Sport automatic with shift paddles, Heated front seats, Bluetooth, rearview camera with park distance control.

01-01-2013, 08:16 PM	#92
NYmsportF30 Enlisted Member Drives: F30 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	Thanks a lot PGT. __________________ 2013 335i ///M-Sport, Estoril Blue II, Alum Hex trim with Estoril accent, Black leatherette, Navigation system, Sport automatic with shift paddles, Heated front seats, Bluetooth, rearview camera with park distance control.

01-01-2013, 11:31 PM	#93
PGT Second Lieutenant Drives: 328i M-Sport in Estoril Blue Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 271 iTrader: (0)	anybody have suggestions on removing the door pieces? At the lower edge, there's a spring clip and a slot to access it. I took one piece off and had such a hard time, I'm not inclined to do the others unless I'm sure I'm doing it right. __________________ \| '13 328i M Sport - Estoril Blue \| '12 300C SRT8 \| '12 Wrangler Rubi Unlimited - COD MW3 Edition\|

01-02-2013, 10:15 AM	#95
PGT Second Lieutenant Drives: 328i M-Sport in Estoril Blue Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 271 iTrader: (0)	read post #91 __________________ \| '13 328i M Sport - Estoril Blue \| '12 300C SRT8 \| '12 Wrangler Rubi Unlimited - COD MW3 Edition\|

01-01-2013, 04:08 PM	#91
PGT Second Lieutenant Drives: 328i M-Sport in Estoril Blue Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 271 iTrader: (0)	I just did it. The shift pattern is actually a sticker. Remove that and there's a T9 screw underneath. Be sure to swap the little white plastic light diffuser over from the old one __________________ \| '13 328i M Sport - Estoril Blue \| '12 300C SRT8 \| '12 Wrangler Rubi Unlimited - COD MW3 Edition\| Last edited by PGT; 01-01-2013 at 05:31 PM.

01-02-2013, 03:18 PM	#98
PGT Second Lieutenant Drives: 328i M-Sport in Estoril Blue Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 271 iTrader: (0)	so, there's no trick. Basically, working from bottom to top, loosen the perimeter tabs until they're all clear and then you're working against the metal clips. That's basically what I did for the first one I tried. And....there's L/R x 2 but no LF, LR, RF, RR....correct? __________________ \| '13 328i M Sport - Estoril Blue \| '12 300C SRT8 \| '12 Wrangler Rubi Unlimited - COD MW3 Edition\|

01-02-2013, 04:13 PM	#100
PGT Second Lieutenant Drives: 328i M-Sport in Estoril Blue Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 271 iTrader: (0)	Yep....I knew the labor charge and wanted to have my wife take it in but she asked me to try and get it done while I had some free time yesterday. The dash was easy (save the one connector for the hazard/lock button). __________________ \| '13 328i M Sport - Estoril Blue \| '12 300C SRT8 \| '12 Wrangler Rubi Unlimited - COD MW3 Edition\|

03-01-2013, 09:33 AM	#103
Chris12330 Registered Drives: BMW 320d F30 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Durham UK Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Where did you get this kit from? was it BMW? Looks great

03-13-2013, 01:57 AM	#106
newbmwuser Captain Drives: F30 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 740 iTrader: (0)	im doing mine right now its so frustrating how do i remove the dash wires? anyone help? __________________ BMW - Mini - Lexus

03-18-2013, 11:41 AM	#110
JMSpace144 New Member Drives: '06 325i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Looks great! Anyone got pics of the cf shift knob installed??

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