Black Interior Trim

[X5Newb]

I guess once I get some pics, I'll PM the admins

Hmmmm ... I don't think i'm quite that tweaky as to adjust it EVERY track, lol. Maybe with each album (as CDs are quite differently mixed and adjusted). Once I see what size the knob is, I can determine where a good spot would be. We'll see how creative I can get.

[zerochief]

I don't adjust every track (unless the ipod is on random), just when I feel like boost'n up the bass to catch the moment. Most of the time its just set to medium.

[X5Newb]

Maybe I'll use some of the tax refund on BSW upgrades

Looks like you have a really nice X ZeroChief

[zerochief]

Thanks x5newb, we have the same year/engine with similar options. Have you posted pics of your ride? BTW the BSW speakers sound great. Going for about 3 years with no vibration problems at all. How's that 318ti? I see those around sometimes and they look fun to drive. Looks like everyones waiting for pics here

[X5Newb]

Yeah, I still need to take pics, lol. I'm a bit of a slacker when it comes to that. Maybe I'll get to take some when the gf comes to visit in late Feb.

The ti is a blast even though it only has ~138hp (even less at the wheels and even less in the thin mile high air). I've done a few things and have a lot of things to go. My mod list on 318ti.org (great site, much like this one):

1996 318ti, California package, 236k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 business CD head unit, CD-changer delete mod, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, kosei k-1 16x7 lightweight rims, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest

acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts

Oh yeah, and it pretty much gets 30+ mpg no matter how I drive it and it's been nearly bullet proof since I got it in '96 with ~300 miles on the clock. That said, most BMW owners treat you like you don't exist and that the ti is the worst thing they ever produced, lol.

[X5Newb]

The eBay Cosmos Schwarz nav trim kit arrived today! I'll have to figure out where to put the pics (I'm assuming there's a gallery here I can post/link to). Is there a DIY on replacing the interior trim anywhere (I don't see one on the home page)? If not, I guess it's time to do one

EDIT: If anyone wants close up pics of any particular pieces, part numbers, etc, please let me know ASAP as I want to get it installed soon (my bro-in-law and niece are coming out in a few days and I want to get this installed, finish the Intravee install and button up the interior). I'm very excited!

[X5Newb]

Trim installed on center console (which is in my living room) the night before last (also had to do a bunch of cleaning as the previous owner spilled coffee or something all over) and installed the dash/door trim last night. I also cleaned the interior (forward of the rear seats) so I'm ready to re-install the center console and connect up the cabling for the Spec Dock/Alpine/Intravee, reinstall any remaining trim/interior bits and test it all out! IMHO, the black looks way better than the wood grain. However, I like the fact that those wood pieces are metal backed. I think I'm going to have them stripped/sanded and shot in Stahlgrau Metallic, I think that would look really good. I've been taking pics, but nothing uploaded anywhere yet. Can't wait to get it back on the road!

[TwinsPoppa]

Are you teasing us on purpose?

Where are those pics!

[mrbmwx5]

Originally Posted by TwinsPoppa

Are you teasing us on purpose?

Where are those pics!

[X5Newb]

Have some on new camera I just got that I'll have to upload as well, but they'll all end up here I guess (gallery here only allows 9.63MB, ugh):

http://picasaweb.google.com/emasshar...imReplacement#