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    Quote Originally Posted by Madtown View Post
    Oh my bad as thought that was Scotchprint. Well here are some good examples of Scotchprint.

    http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683575

    http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=648851
    You may be right. I'm going direct Dookateh's attention to this thread so he can clarify this. But thanks for your input too. After I receive the samples of the Di-Noc, I'll be better able to determine which to ultimately choose. And those are the links I've perused through as well. Definitely helpful.


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    Looks like your headed in the right direction, the photos in the first post in this tread made me gag a bit :<

    And as for this whole e brake thing...

    I've always used the ebrake when parking, even when im on a level surface... I've always thought that's what its for...

    Like the "parking brake" pedal on my moms suburban, is the lever in my 5 series not the same thing?

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    Well, gag no further:





    More, better pictures to come later.
    Last edited by freethrowdunk; 06-20-2012 at 09:28 PM.


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    What pedals are those?
    Quote Originally Posted by Aradaiel View Post
    I'm sorry, the m5 and the 528/530 don't feel the same driving them. The m5 is leaps and bounds better. My loud pedal actually does something in the m5, steering is tighter, suspension is tighter and just feels better. The ONLY thing my 525/528/530 does better than my m5 is use less fuel. The whole rack and pinion thing is stupid, they feel the same.

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    Quote Originally Posted by webdesigner View Post
    What pedals are those?
    Hamann.

    How they currently look in the car. The brushed metal trim will complement them and the hand-brake lever more so than the current red:

    Last edited by freethrowdunk; 06-21-2012 at 04:25 AM.


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    These are going to complement my brushed aluminum trim quite beautifully:







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    Tastefully done sir.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AnotherGeezer View Post
    Tastefully done sir.
    Thank you, sir.

    The knobs are handmade by a member over on the M5borard and the workmanship is truly excellent. They fit just as well as the OEM ones too.


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    It has come a loooong way no doubt. But it's still not complete:







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    Looks complete to me. I'd kill to have that interior.

    "Life is a numbers game. Increase the numbers, win the game"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Only1Balto View Post
    Looks complete to me. I'd kill to have that interior.
    Here's what else I have in mind:

    1) OE M5 alcantara everything for the top half, i.e., top shell, pillars, sun visors, handles, etc.

    2) My driver's seat is beginning to show its age. All of the other seats are nearly impeccable. So the future might bring with it OE M5 two tone sport seats, red and black.

    3) The steering wheel is showing its age, too. I will be purchasing an identical one (probably brand-new) sometime in the future.

    That will probably be all. I think.


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    Have you considered wrapping the lower trim on the steering wheel?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BimmerBreaker View Post
    Have you considered wrapping the lower trim on the steering wheel?
    With/in what?


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    Quote Originally Posted by freethrowdunk View Post
    With/in what?
    With this



    to match the trim

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    Well, those don't exist anymore lol. But yeah, I could.

    As mentioned, I am looking to purchase a new steering wheel, so we shall see what ensues after that.


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    Installed the OE alcantara headliner.

    Because I do not have the rest of the complementing components in alcantara, I did the following (for now):

    Plasti-dip'd the grab handles and sun visors.

    Painted the A and C pillars and the motion sensor dome with charcoal gray Rust-Oleum vinyl and fabric spray paint. It came out surprisingly well. It matches the alcantara's hue almost perfectly (though not in the below pictures because of flash), and it'd be hard to tell them apart if you didn't touch any of the pieces--the paint stiffens the fabric.

    I want to eventually purchase the OE black dome and C pillar lights, the OE alcantara sunroof cover and B pillars. If I can get my hands on the rest of the OE pieces in used but good condition, I'll probably do that with time.

    A few night-time pictures; I'll capture the look during the day tomorrow:







    Last edited by freethrowdunk; 03-08-2016 at 02:19 AM.


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    Some during-the-day shots:





    Last edited by freethrowdunk; 03-08-2016 at 02:21 AM.


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    The OCD person in me could never deal with having an alcantara headliner... I'd be brushing it with my hands all day trying to get it all uniform.

    Looks awesome though, I love how this has come together.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dannyzabolotny View Post
    The OCD person in me could never deal with having an alcantara headliner... I'd be brushing it with my hands all day trying to get it all uniform.

    Looks awesome though, I love how this has come together.
    I know that feel.

    And thanks! It has come a long way. With this addition, I'm almost done with the interior.


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    More additions:

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    Moar!



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    Impressive thread. Keep up the good work! Wish I had your determination with my car's interior. Looking to redo my headliner in a year or two but that is about it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by icefreeze117 View Post
    Impressive thread. Keep up the good work! Wish I had your determination with my car's interior. Looking to redo my headliner in a year or two but that is about it.
    Thank you!

    It does take a lot of time, money, and patience; but when it's all said and done it repays in the form of countless smiles.

    I'm this dedicated because I cannot, for the life of me, imagine getting rid of this car.


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    are you just recovering these pieces with alcantara or are they new pieces?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arkum View Post
    are you just recovering these pieces with alcantara or are they new pieces?
    I'm purchasing them from people who likely are in the business of parting out these cars (online). All of the pieces once comprised the interiors of M5s...they're OE. Used but so far in superb condition.
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