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      06-10-2012, 07:28 PM   #1
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Finished my OEM style interior- before/afters- E92 LCI M Sport

I finally got all the parts installed, last holdout was a shift knob. Ended up with the 'ZHP' weighted one from the E46 via Tischer. I love it.

The goal was to keep it OEM but make it sportier and more unique. I especially wanted to create some contrast. Not that I ever thought it was bad looking to begin with.

Here is a list of things I did (all OEM):
-BMW Performance:
---Electric alcantara steering wheel V2
---E-brake, alcantara boot
---Alcantara shift boot
---Aluminum pedals
-Brushed aluminum trim kit
-'Euro' split armrest (giant PITA to install in an E92)
-E46 'ZHP' weighted shift knob
-Rubber floor mats, carpeted on drivers' side
-Added Logic7 tweeter to dash mid-range (not visible)

All ordered from Tischer/getBMWParts. I am very happy with these upgrades and would recommend any/all of them. My favorites are the aluminum trim, Performance pedals, and split armrest.

BEFORE (100% stock M sport pkg)


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Looks great but lots of $$
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      06-10-2012, 07:36 PM   #3
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really nice... are you gonna put the performance gear shifter too?
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Nice transformation. Def much sportier!
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where did you get this???
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      06-10-2012, 08:06 PM   #6
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looks great!
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      06-10-2012, 08:13 PM   #7
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where did you get this???
He mentioned he got everything from Tischer, but here you go:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
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      06-10-2012, 08:15 PM   #8
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Acee... There happens to be the same ebrake lever w alcantara boot on ebay.. Saw it today
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Where's the BMW performance seats!?! =] see what I did there?
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Where's the BMW performance seats!?! =] see what I did there?
This interior is just about perfect imo. The BMW performance seats while awesome don't match the car at all.
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This interior is just about perfect imo. The BMW performance seats while awesome don't match the car at all.
Completely besides the point.

Its because racecar.
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      06-11-2012, 12:08 AM   #13
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Everything looks great, make it rain $$$
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I liked it better before.
me too except for the wood grains. The new mshifter looks dated in a e9x.
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Did you do the installation for the steering wheel yourself?
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the new mods look awesome! i especially love the steering wheel and the trim
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Thank you for the comments.
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Completely besides the point.

Its because racecar.
Yes! I would love to get some BMW Performance seats; even though I'm not afraid to spend money, they'd cost double what all the other interior mods already cost me (I did these upgrades over the course of a year, BTW). Maybe I'll get some Recaro Sportster CS at some point w/ VAC seat mounts. BMW Performance seats are based off of those, after all.
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Did you do the installation for the steering wheel yourself?
I had it done at Helix Motorsports in Philadelphia. If it was the non-electric steering wheel, I'd have done that myself. I saw the bundle of wires this came with this one and was like yeaaaah ....
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The new mshifter looks dated in a e9x.
Perhaps - the ZHP knob certainly has a better feel than the M Sport knob it came with though. It's slightly heavier and taller. There is a more positive feeling entering gears and the top is more rounded, which fits my shift style (over-the-top palm grip).
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I like. Hows alcantara to the feel, every day use? Do you prefer it to the perf leather? I'm due to retrim my steering wheel (all scuffed from watch) and I have an option to get it as custom as i like. Appreciate your feedback.
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I like. Hows alcantara to the feel, every day use? Do you prefer it to the perf leather? I'm due to retrim my steering wheel (all scuffed from watch) and I have an option to get it as custom as i like. Appreciate your feedback.
For everyday use I preferred the perforated leather, honestly. The alcantara is unique and definitely has a 'cool' factor but doesn't feel as durable (and most certainly isn't). I take care of it (wipe down with moist microfiber towel every week) and it still looks brand new.
Depends on where you're getting the steering wheel done, but I know bmwsteeringwheels.com can do parts of the wheel in alcantara for you (I think). Then you'd have the best of both worlds.
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