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Old 01-13-2006, 07:46 PM
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Ebrake on Black Interior

My X has black interior with light wood trim....I am thinking about getting this ebrake handle but don't know how it looks..anyone has picture?


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Old 01-13-2006, 08:01 PM
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I don't have a pic for you, but I think that handle would like just fine with a black interior, especially if you have titanium trim... Let us know what you decide and share some pics!
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I agree with X5Jay, I think it would look good. No wood trim but here is that same handle with black int.
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yeah..it looks nice with black and titanium trim but I'm not sure it will blend in with light wood trim.
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Old 01-13-2006, 09:25 PM
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yeah..it looks nice with black and titanium trim but I'm not sure it will blend in with light wood trim.
I don't think it matters what wood trim you have as long as you have ACS pedals as well.
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I don't think it matters what wood trim you have as long as you have ACS pedals as well.
I agree. I just put my ACS pedals on yesterday (took ~15 mins with a cordless drill & good drill/driver bits), and really like the style. With wood interior, it's always going to be a balance to strike between the woodgrain, leather, and steel/chrome. From the factory, there's very little/no steel/chrome, so these touches will draw your eyes to em.

Personally (with dark poplar trim), I'm planning for ACS pedals & chrome gauges, probably without the brake handle. But that's just my taste- I agree with Breyton that the handle would look good if it matches the pedals. Good Luck!
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Personally (with dark poplar trim), I'm planning for ACS pedals & chrome gauges, probably without the brake handle. But that's just my taste- I agree with Breyton that the handle would look good if it matches the pedals. Good Luck!
I have the light poplar wood trim, and did the same (ACS pedals and chrome gauge rings, but not the brake handle). I think it might look really good with the metallic interior, though.
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I have the BMW OEM brushed aluminum handle. I had it with the light poplar and all black interior. It stuck out like a sore thumb and imo didnt blend well. When I switched to the dark poplar it seemed to match well.
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Do you have a part number for that...???

and pictures of it installed?

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I have the BMW OEM brushed aluminum handle. I had it with the light poplar and all black interior. It stuck out like a sore thumb and imo didnt blend well. When I switched to the dark poplar it seemed to match well.
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