Current Fleet:
E34 1991 M5 Macaoblau on Complete (ruined)Leather Champagne - http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1705166
Past:
E34 1989 535i 5-Speed AlpineweissII on Natur - Parted
E34 1992 525i 5-Speed Islandgrun on Pergament - Parted
E34 1995 540i 6-Speed ShwarzII on Shwarz - Sold to Sneezy.
E34 1995 525i 5-Speed Calypso Red on Parchment - http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1748143 - Sold locally.
E39 1998 528i 5-Speed Black on Black - Sold locally.
E34 1993 M5 Alpinweiss on Black - http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...lpinweissII-M5 - Parted
very awesome. You might find that doing the dash/center console portion is easier with those front seats out though!
I'm doing a very similar euro interior swap soon, but mine is going from parchment to grey/black so just mildly more involved (headliner, carpet, pillars) but i'm loving seeing your updates. My stuff came from england, latvia, US, all over lol. Car is at the body shop now and interior when it gets back
Next center console swap!
Start by removing the old.
Black console swap-1 by Nick Butler, on Flickr
Black console swap-2 by Nick Butler, on Flickr
Black console swap-3 by Nick Butler, on Flickr
Black console swap-4 by Nick Butler, on Flickr
Here is what we have to work with! Late model dash pieces, center console and euro drivers side glove box!
Black console swap-5 by Nick Butler, on Flickr
Pistol pouch is so sexy!
Black console swap-6 by Nick Butler, on Flickr
Vacuumed 200,000 miles worth of dust from under the console.
Black console swap-7 by Nick Butler, on Flickr
Piece by piece putting it all back together.
Black console swap-8 by Nick Butler, on Flickr
Black console swap-9 by Nick Butler, on Flickr
Black console swap-10 by Nick Butler, on Flickr
Black console swap-11 by Nick Butler, on Flickr
Black console swap-14 by Nick Butler, on Flickr
Heres my hang up - the late model glove box doesn't fit. The distance from the latch to the outer edge is a bit longer than the early model glove box. I really hope one of you guys might have some pointers for me. Who has swapped glove boxes? Help! I'm so frustrated!
Black console swap-13 by Nick Butler, on Flickr
Enventually, I moved on the rear center console and bolted up the storage drawer and cover. I still need to modify the cigarette lighter and plate.
Black console swap-12 by Nick Butler, on Flickr
I'm pretty much done for now. No more tricks or parts up my sleeve anymore.
My need list:
- Figure out late model glove box
- Black kick panels
- Black shift boot and ebrake boot (might just buy new pieces)
- Black rear seat belt covers
- Black floor matts
- Trade my Dove M5 shift surround for a black one...? Any takers?
Are you leaving the top dash piece as grey ? Nice work. I have none of that stuff available or we could work something out. Mine is apart right now. Sorting through a MAF error code maybe drivable tomorrow. I sure hope so.
Seriously inspiring work/post!!! If you're gonna pull it apart, might as well clean it while you have the access!
Also, I feel that ALL e34's should have come standard with the rear console. That's not even the place to be sitting were you without legs.
Random question.. Any way you might be able to take some measurements of that driver side glove box for me? Would love to know the width and depth of both sides of the recess if you get the chance.
Keep up the great work, and congrats on the little one!
Late model dash with wood panels and early model door cards without woods...? I have late model door cards with woods if you need, but you propably find those local also.
I wondered about the wood too. I think it would be kind of cool if he did the dark maple wood look for the wood up the front like this:
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Agreed. I never like to have a third person in the back seat anyway.
For now yeah. Staying with the grey. In person it flows nicely with the silver cloth color and grey carpets.
I haven't decided on the details but I'm likely going to wrap the wood trim. I need to figure out the late model glove box first.
As far as glove boxes go, as long as you have the latch plate from the late model car (that matches the glove box you want to put in) you should be set. I swapped a late model wood trim gas strut into my early model wood trim interior and got all of the mounting brackets just to be sure it would work; they didn't appear any different when I had them out side by side, though my glove box alignment is now imperfect and the cloth retaining strap is the wrong length. But... It closes and latches properly. So YMMV.
...Measurements for driver side glove box possible? Curious if a personal "item" will fit before i seek one out
Not my picture, but they are my hasty measurements. You can see why Butler (I think it was him) is considering expanding the box, it's smaller than most expect. I'd be up for punching out the back, but would want to reupholster if I did so--the finished inside is what makes it cool and not hack-ish, IMHO.
My PPS (.40) has no chance of fitting, especially with a mag, and that's a small thang.
Thank you Brent! That is exactly what I was looking for!
Definitely a fan of the Walthers as well. Never owned a more comfortable piece (P99)... Was hoping my Kimber M9 would squeeze in there, but it would not seem to be the case
I can add that a Sig P938 won't fit either. This is one of Sig's micro pistols. Not sure what else could be smaller. It's the primary reason my driver's side glove box project is on the back burner. My M5 driving gloves fit with plenty of room for a pack of gum. This is the smallest damned glove box I've seen.
Cblock just directed me to your build thread and your instagram. Holy crap man, this is a great thread. Keep up the good work, and I'm down in Portland every once in a while. It would be cool to meet up and take some photos of the cars together!
Instagram: Jaws.garage
2007 Saleen S331 Supercharged #133 Oxford white
2002 Mercedes E55 AMG Tectite Grey/Black, Kleemann upgrades, Supersprint muffler
2007 Buell XB12scg Cherry Bomb
Thanks for posting that! Yea, it was way smaller than I was expecting too.
I have a PPKS myself. Cool.
Right on! Thank you, I'm glad to hear that people like the thread since all the pics and posting takes a decent chunk of time to organize properly. Drop me a message anytime you're around and I'd be happy to chill. I can hit up the gang and we can make an event out of it.
Speaking of events, how many of you boys are coming to 5erWest? Its less than a month away!
You know, I've never paid much attention to the 5erWest show since I don't have a 5 series, never realized it's open to all makes. The whole show/weekend sounds like a ton of fun. It's too late to make it down this year but I'll have to see what I can do next year. BTW, how was the E30 picnic? The Leavenworth Drive was okay, still lots of fun, but not a lot of BMW's there this year.
CBlock
Instagram: Jaws.garage
2007 Saleen S331 Supercharged #133 Oxford white
2002 Mercedes E55 AMG Tectite Grey/Black, Kleemann upgrades, Supersprint muffler
2007 Buell XB12scg Cherry Bomb
The Picnic is always a great show. Its my favorite BMW gathering I've ever been too. Nothing but BMWs, a huge turnout and the location is gorgeous! Like the E30picnic, 5erWest is really model focused but lots of other BMWs show up for the fun. Its much more low key but always a good quality gathering of die-hards and the those in attendance usually skew a little older compared to the E30 kids.
Tommy L.
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2001 BMW M5 LMB LHD Euro
Bilstein PSS, Black Kidneys, Dinan Rear Anti-sway Bar, Matte Black Style 65, UUC SSK w/DSSR, Alpine iLX-007, Alpine MRV-F 340 Amp, Boston Acoustics Pro components, Alpine MRP-M450 Amp, Infinity Kappa 102.7W Sub x2
Current Garage:
1993 BMW M5
1994 BMW 525i Touring 5spd
2004 Ford SVT Lightning
Butler, if you don't find any takers for your Dove M5 shift surround I'd try priming and painting it the color of your choice using SEM or Dupli-color vinyl/fabric paint. I've had pretty good results in my touring with both.
Tommy L.
(oOO \ (IIII) (IIII) / OOo)
-o- (##########) -o-
2001 BMW M5 LMB LHD Euro
Bilstein PSS, Black Kidneys, Dinan Rear Anti-sway Bar, Matte Black Style 65, UUC SSK w/DSSR, Alpine iLX-007, Alpine MRV-F 340 Amp, Boston Acoustics Pro components, Alpine MRP-M450 Amp, Infinity Kappa 102.7W Sub x2
Current Garage:
1993 BMW M5
1994 BMW 525i Touring 5spd
2004 Ford SVT Lightning
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