Advice? Aluminum trim install in OC or LA area.

MikeDLA · 07-23-2007, 12:35 AM

Hi I'm a noob who's been lurking for a while and this is my first post.

I have an '06 325i and I would like to swap the existing wood interior trim out for brushed aluminum.

I found a kit of (genuine BMW) aluminum trim parts on eBay but I don't want to do the install myself - I'm too scared I'll screw it up.

Any advice on who in OC (or LA area) could install the kit at a reasonable price for me? Someone who knows what they are doing - unlike me!

I haven't bought the kit yet - want to be sure someone can do this for me.

Suggestions (or alternatives) would be appreciated.

Thanks

Mike

wj4 · 07-23-2007, 02:19 AM

You can try asking ///Matt.

He is a BMW tech and does installs on the side.

longtran · 07-23-2007, 10:38 AM

i can do it. im in the san gabriel valley area. not sure if its wise to buy that kit from rover active. they are over price. send mds a pm, i think he is sellin his trim for 300.

OC Guy · 07-23-2007, 11:38 AM

Longtran is always a good option, he's changed the trim before, I know that. He's going to do mine, so that's my vouch!

MikeDLA · 07-23-2007, 01:18 PM

Thanks guys - nice to know I have some options other than the dealer!

Yes longtran - the rover active price on eBay looked high.
I have pm'd mds to ask about his trim.

Thanks.

Mike

MikeDLA · 07-25-2007, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longtran

i can do it. im in the san gabriel valley area. not sure if its wise to buy that kit from rover active. they are over price. send mds a pm, i think he is sellin his trim for 300.

Thanks longtran - mds is not yet ready to offload his aluminum kit.

What are the potential sources for an aluminum kit?

i) an owner who wants to remove aluminum from his/her car in order to install CF or something - this is "used" and potentially has scratches/dents etc
ii) from a dealer - new at full price...
iii) from eBayers who cobble together a kit from individual (new) BMW parts

Any other sources/suggestions for a kit?

Thanks in advance!

Mike

OC Guy · 07-26-2007, 02:03 AM

I'll unload my aluminum trim after Long installs my new trim for me. My new trim arrives 7/31. So hopefully Mr. Tran has some time for me that week or weekend. My car only has 2200 miles on it and everything is in good condition AFAIK.

John

MikeDLA · 07-27-2007, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OC 335i

I'll unload my aluminum trim after Long installs my new trim for me. My new trim arrives 7/31. So hopefully Mr. Tran has some time for me that week or weekend. My car only has 2200 miles on it and everything is in good condition AFAIK.

John

Shame your E92 trim is not identical to my E90 trim. I'm assuming the Coupe door trim differs from the front door sedan trim (does someone know this for sure?) and of course I need trim for my rear doors. In other words the dash trim (two items) and console trim (two items incl ash tray door) is the same between the two models - or do I have that wrong

If I can't find an alum trim kit from another member soon I might just have to pony up the sillymoney for a new trim kit...

Mike

OC Guy · 07-27-2007, 06:22 PM

My fault, it looks like I missed a tint little detail there.

MikeDLA · 07-27-2007, 10:56 PM

No prob.
BTW your coupe looks awesome!

Quote:

Originally Posted by OC 335i

My fault, it looks like I missed a tint little detail there.

07-23-2007, 12:35 AM	#1
MikeDLA New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA/OC, CA iTrader: (0)	Advice? Aluminum trim install in OC or LA area. Hi I'm a noob who's been lurking for a while and this is my first post. I have an '06 325i and I would like to swap the existing wood interior trim out for brushed aluminum. I found a kit of (genuine BMW) aluminum trim parts on eBay but I don't want to do the install myself - I'm too scared I'll screw it up. Any advice on who in OC (or LA area) could install the kit at a reasonable price for me? Someone who knows what they are doing - unlike me! I haven't bought the kit yet - want to be sure someone can do this for me. Suggestions (or alternatives) would be appreciated. Thanks Mike
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-23-2007, 02:19 AM	#2
wj4 Major General 339 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	You can try asking ///Matt. He is a BMW tech and does installs on the side.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-23-2007, 10:38 AM	#3
longtran Lieutenant General 1440 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i can do it. im in the san gabriel valley area. not sure if its wise to buy that kit from rover active. they are over price. send mds a pm, i think he is sellin his trim for 300.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-23-2007, 11:38 AM	#4
OC Guy General 543 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Longtran is always a good option, he's changed the trim before, I know that. He's going to do mine, so that's my vouch! __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-23-2007, 01:18 PM	#5
MikeDLA New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA/OC, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys - nice to know I have some options other than the dealer! Yes longtran - the rover active price on eBay looked high. I have pm'd mds to ask about his trim. Thanks. Mike
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-26-2007, 02:03 AM	#7
OC Guy General 543 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I'll unload my aluminum trim after Long installs my new trim for me. My new trim arrives 7/31. So hopefully Mr. Tran has some time for me that week or weekend. My car only has 2200 miles on it and everything is in good condition AFAIK. John __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-27-2007, 06:22 PM	#9
OC Guy General 543 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	My fault, it looks like I missed a tint little detail there. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
	Appreciate 0 Quote