Black Gloss Trim photo's

SimonB · 09-19-2013, 02:55 AM

Hi there, does anyone have any photo's of the Black Gloss trim, particularly of the auto gear shift and the handbrake? I've broswed the photo forum and can't find any readily.

I am trying to decide if I should buy the CF gear shift and the CF handbrake, whether it will be too OTT.

I've already bought the CF Interior Trim and it's waiting to be installed when the vehicle arrives.

Cheers,

Simon...

ECHO · 09-19-2013, 01:54 PM

Just get them, Simon. Your interior will look incomplete without them. I have the complete CF interior, and would not have it any other way. The look, the texture are awesome, and I think that you will not regret having done so.

You have already spent a lot on getting your new car just right, so don't leave it looking incomplete.

Having said that, though, it does come down to personal preference, and if you find that you do want to get them at some point in the future, they are very easy to add yourself.

Enjoy.

SimonB · 09-19-2013, 05:40 PM

Good answer, ECHO, thanks.

Sherweeeny · 10-01-2013, 06:13 AM

Hey mate I can take one tomorrow if you still want one. You want a photo of black gloss, not the cf look, right?

SimonB · 10-01-2013, 06:43 AM

Thanks Sherweeeny, I'm after a shot that shows the auto shift lever and the hand brake in particular, so yes,still interested. I've still got 1.5 months of waiting, so just trying to get an idea of how the centre console CF and the dash CF trim will co-exist, if at all, with the piano black.

Cheers!

mcalc55 · 10-01-2013, 07:59 AM

I have it on mine and it's ok. I just installed the shifter last night and hopefully the interior tonight. I'll take before pics if you still need them. The gloss black is fine it's just very subtle to be honest and the hex aluminum is very reflective at night

SimonB · 10-01-2013, 08:35 AM

Thanks mcalc55, am interested, yes. I've already bought the interior kit (door handles, centre console, dash), just was wondering how the shifter looks in the piano black with those CF bits in. I imagine it'd look okay. I also am guessing the handbrake is mostly leather, so it may look okay too. Not scared to spend $$$'s if needed, but don't want OTT.

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ECHO Private 17 Rep 53 Posts Drives: F82 CP AY Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: YBBN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 F30 [0.00] 2017 F82 [0.00]	Just get them, Simon. Your interior will look incomplete without them. I have the complete CF interior, and would not have it any other way. The look, the texture are awesome, and I think that you will not regret having done so. You have already spent a lot on getting your new car just right, so don't leave it looking incomplete. Having said that, though, it does come down to personal preference, and if you find that you do want to get them at some point in the future, they are very easy to add yourself. Enjoy.
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SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Good answer, ECHO, thanks. __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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Sherweeeny yep 111 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Hey mate I can take one tomorrow if you still want one. You want a photo of black gloss, not the cf look, right?
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SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks Sherweeeny, I'm after a shot that shows the auto shift lever and the hand brake in particular, so yes,still interested. I've still got 1.5 months of waiting, so just trying to get an idea of how the centre console CF and the dash CF trim will co-exist, if at all, with the piano black. Cheers! __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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mcalc55 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 205 Posts Drives: '13 F30 328xi BSM M Sport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I have it on mine and it's ok. I just installed the shifter last night and hopefully the interior tonight. I'll take before pics if you still need them. The gloss black is fine it's just very subtle to be honest and the hex aluminum is very reflective at night __________________ '13 328xi M-Sport Black Sapphire Metallic, M Sport, Technology, Lighting Package, DHP, Harmon Kardon, Sport Auto, Heated Front Seats
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SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks mcalc55, am interested, yes. I've already bought the interior kit (door handles, centre console, dash), just was wondering how the shifter looks in the piano black with those CF bits in. I imagine it'd look okay. I also am guessing the handbrake is mostly leather, so it may look okay too. Not scared to spend $$$'s if needed, but don't want OTT. __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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