[stormlv]

I've installed all M-Performance interior trims except for the steering wheel, as well as the rear diffusor...

Here are some pics:

Without rear diffusor:

With rear diffusor:


I think it looks really nice unpainted (thanks to one of the forum members for giving me the idea), so it's going to stay like that...

M-Performance interior trims:
















And some shots of the car again...







I'm thinking of getting the spoiler as well, but I don't know if that would blend well :|
Also, I'm thinking on possibly getting the AC Schnitzer tune, but I'm not really convinced it's worth it...

Any thoughts?

[Danman5666]

Great photos! I don't have an opinion on the AC Schnitzer tune, but your car is gorgeous.

[Bernard335]

Well there is still the Front lip and the bootlid spoiler

Car is looking nice!!

[Bernard335]

Oh and the Black MPerf Grills

[zoepup]

Stainless pedals!'

[Vervain]

Spoiler for sure.

Nice looking car!

[F30MSport]

Car looks great!

[NorCalAthlete]

How'd you debadge it? Floss + blowdryer?

[MCL_F32]

Originally Posted by Anodite10

Spoiler for sure.

Nice looking car!

+1 and the car looks Greatt! Want to get that rear diffusor myself now makes a big difference.

[ipilcher]

Originally Posted by zoepup

Stainless pedals!'

This. (Or the "no drill" aluminum lookalikes.)

[stormlv]

Thanks guys!

I'll probably go for the CF spoiler next and look into the engine tune...

Originally Posted by NorCalAthlete

How'd you debadge it? Floss + blowdryer?

Chose the option S320A which removed them at the factory.

@MCL_F32 Indeed, the diffusor does make for a "big" change as seen from the back

[plutnicki]

Do you have a list of all the interior parts needed for that upgrade?

I think it's

M-Perf Interior Trim Kit
M-Perf Selector Lever
M-Perf Parking Brake Handle

In searching shopbmwparts.com, I see an
M-Perf Center Console, but I think that might come as part of the Interior Trim Kit?

In searching getbmwparts.com, I see a
M-Perf Gear Selector Trim
which I didn't find on the previous website?

Making up my wish list for my upcoming F32 order, would really like to replicate the look you achieved. Thanks!

[stormlv]

Originally Posted by plutnicki

Do you have a list of all the interior parts needed for that upgrade?

I think it's

M-Perf Interior Trim Kit
M-Perf Selector Lever
M-Perf Parking Brake Handle

In searching shopbmwparts.com, I see an
M-Perf Center Console, but I think that might come as part of the Interior Trim Kit?

In searching getbmwparts.com, I see a
M-Perf Gear Selector Trim
which I didn't find on the previous website?

Making up my wish list for my upcoming F32 order, would really like to replicate the look you achieved. Thanks!

Hey,

Sure, here they are:

34402222540 - M Performance Parking Brake Handle
61312250698 - M Performance Carbon Fiber Selector Lever / Sport Automatic Transmission
51162343741 - M Performance Gearshift Trim Cover
51952350474 - M Performance Full Carbon Fiber Interior Trim Kit (5 pieces i think)
51192334543/51192339218 - M Performance Rear diffusor (428/435i - check which is which before)

[plutnicki]

Thanks,

Shopbmwusa has a different part number for the parking brake and calls the gearshift trim a center console cover, hence my confusion.

Thanks for the part numbers. Very helpful to confirm what I want.

...Jim

[NorCalAthlete]

Looks very nice. Interior wise I want the same CF bits, but with Oyster white. Should be a nice sharp contrast I think.

[bily]

How difficult was the installation on the gear shift and surround trim. I have trim removal tools but have been hesitant to mess with it just yet. Car is 2 weeks old. Is the trim surround clipped or taped?

[KGB_123_99]

Beautiful!

[BDWonder]

Looks fantastic. If you could elaborate on how you installed the gear shifter cf cover and its bottom suede type surrounding cover, id appreciate it.

[stormlv]

Originally Posted by bily

How difficult was the installation on the gear shift and surround trim. I have trim removal tools but have been hesitant to mess with it just yet. Car is 2 weeks old. Is the trim surround clipped or taped?

Everything was clipped except for the small plastic cover (with the D/S, etc) on top of the gear shifter, which was taped.

It's an easy operation to replace everything - I removed the trims with an old plastic card.

Originally Posted by BDWonder

Looks fantastic. If you could elaborate on how you installed the gear shifter cf cover and its bottom suede type surrounding cover, id appreciate it.

Thanks!

The gear shifter CF kit that you get looks like this:



In order to replace the old cover, you need to remove the old plastic display (the P/N/R/D thingy).
Once you remove that, there's a screw holding the cover in place.
Remove that screw and the cover will come out.
Replace the P button, new CF cover, screw it back and tape off the new plastic display with the M on it.

The bottom suede is really easy to replace (it's clipped into place)


You just need to pry it out and replace it with the new one. No need to remove anything on the gear shifter.

For me, the only "tricky parts" to install were the CF trims on the door handles and the new hand brake cover.

[F32Fleet]

LSD, and MPPK?

[stormlv]

Originally Posted by F32Fleet

LSD, and MPPK?

AFAIK there's no LSD for xDrive...
Unfortunately there's no MPPK for the 435d either
I guess, they felt it might overshadow the 435i, since there is a MPPK for the 430d :|

My only options are going to other tuners.
I've got my sights on Hartge or AC Schnitzer.
Both are pretty expensive, but they promise an increase to around 360HP.

I'm tempted to go on the AC Schnitzer route, because the torque increase is just to 690Nm (given that the max rating for the ZF8 is 700Nm), compared to 730Nm for Hartge.

[BDWonder]

Originally Posted by stormlv

Everything was clipped except for the small plastic cover (with the D/S, etc) on top of the gear shifter, which was taped.

It's an easy operation to replace everything - I removed the trims with an old plastic card.



Thanks!

The gear shifter CF kit that you get looks like this:



In order to replace the old cover, you need to remove the old plastic display (the P/N/R/D thingy).
Once you remove that, there's a screw holding the cover in place.
Remove that screw and the cover will come out.
Replace the P button, new CF cover, screw it back and tape off the new plastic display with the M on it.

The bottom suede is really easy to replace (it's clipped into place)


You just need to pry it out and replace it with the new one. No need to remove anything on the gear shifter.

For me, the only "tricky parts" to install were the CF trims on the door handles and the new hand brake cover.

Thank you!!! You are the man!!!
If you can also perhaps send me a link where to purchase the gear lever and the surrounding bottom cover, id super appreciate it.