Leather Dash & Comfort Seats Being Parted Out

Poppyboy · 12-27-2015, 09:16 AM

You folks are going to hate the temptation, but I just found this on Craigslist:
http://rockford.craigslist.org/ptd/5370141043.html
I'm always interested to hear from the daring individual who takes on these retrofits, so if you go through the hassle and expense of either of these projects, you MUST share your story with all of us, please! Sorry to ruin your holiday weekend!

socale39 · 12-27-2015, 09:36 AM

I did a full extended leather conversion on my E60 M5. A lot of work but was fun. This is tempting.

TheVazha · 12-28-2015, 12:14 PM

I would love to jump on that dash, but no hud display.

socale39 · 12-28-2015, 04:50 PM

Same issue here w/ the HUD.

smyles · 12-28-2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVazha

I would love to jump on that dash, but no hud display.

Why? The only difference is the HUD cutout that is easily diy'ed - you don't have to be precise as it's covered by a plastic trim piece anyway.

I'd get the seats if they were local - to check the leather match, etc.

arciga18 · 01-03-2016, 09:21 PM

I have a 2013 X5. Anyone have any Idea how hard it actually us to replace the dash?

Poppyboy · 01-03-2016, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by arciga18

I have a 2013 X5. Anyone have any Idea how hard it actually us to replace the dash?

I don't know. While I took apart the dash several times on my 98 Vette (HVAC mixing doors), it's not even close to the same build quality & materials as BMW. If you have a heated garage, buy the dash and live on the north side, I'd be happy to come over to have a look with you...

smyles · 01-04-2016, 05:00 AM

Check this thread, I assume E70 is pretty much the same.

blue dragon · 01-04-2016, 06:36 PM

I have taken apart almost everything except the dash

TheVazha · 01-13-2016, 12:15 AM

Dash is paid for and should be arriving sometime soon.

Can anyone recommend an LA shop equipped to do the swap?

Poppyboy · 01-13-2016, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVazha

Dash is paid for and should be arriving sometime soon.

Can anyone recommend an LA shop equipped to do the swap?

How much did you end up paying for the dash (before shipping)?

TheVazha · 01-13-2016, 04:26 PM

^ Thanks for the heads up PB. I got a good deal on it, it wasn't free but a couple $ off asking!

Gatoferoz25 · 01-13-2016, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVazha

^ Thanks for the heads up PB. I got a good deal on it, it wasn't free but a couple $ off asking!

Damn bro i had a guy on eBay selling one with HUD lets trade lol

TheVazha · 01-14-2016, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Gatoferoz25

Damn bro i had a guy on eBay selling one with HUD lets trade lol

Talk to me!

310-600-5044

TheVazha · 01-17-2016, 11:46 AM

Had to cancel the order. Here are the pics with my notes that I sent back to the seller. The dash is in poor quality . I will give the seller an A+ for honesty and integrity. He refunded the money immediately. Most sellers would have just sent the part and hoped that the buyer just takes it.

socale39 · 01-17-2016, 03:05 PM

That's a bummer. One thing I will say is that most of the small imperfections will go away with some heat. When I did my E60 extended leather conversion there were a couple small imperfections from shipping that eventually went away with some heat.

Either way, it looks like there are more than just a few on that dash so its understandable.

Cattivo · 01-17-2016, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVazha

Had to cancel the order. Here are the pics with my notes that I sent back to the seller. The dash is in poor quality . I will give the seller an A+ for honesty and integrity. He refunded the money immediately. Most sellers would have just sent the part and hoped that the buyer just takes it.

Damn bro that sucks! if anybody can fix it and make it look good again it's socale39...you're both in Cali, I say buy my man a 6 pack & a porter house...who knows, if you get him drunk enough he may just take your entire truck apart, clean it with a tooth brush and make that beast shine like a motha f'er!

socale39 · 01-17-2016, 04:46 PM

I knew eventually people would start trying to whore me out. At least buy me dinner first

Cattivo · 01-17-2016, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by socale39

I knew eventually people would start trying to whore me out. At least by me dinner first

RIHI · 01-17-2016, 07:30 PM

I thought that was what the six pack and poterhouse was for. Haha

12-27-2015, 09:16 AM	#1
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12-27-2015, 09:36 AM	#2
socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I did a full extended leather conversion on my E60 M5. A lot of work but was fun. This is tempting.
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TheVazha Major 686 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: X5Mmmkay. Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I would love to jump on that dash, but no hud display. __________________
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12-28-2015, 04:50 PM	#4
socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Same issue here w/ the HUD.
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arciga18 Brigadier General 1729 Rep 3,654 Posts Drives: LeMans/ Chestnut E90, RWD Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	I have a 2013 X5. Anyone have any Idea how hard it actually us to replace the dash?
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01-04-2016, 05:00 AM	#8
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blue dragon Lieutenant Colonel 1190 Rep 1,544 Posts Drives: '22 Tesla MY + '23 Tesla MY Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Land of high taxes and crappy healthcare iTrader: (2)	I have taken apart almost everything except the dash __________________ \| '22 Tesla Model Y P - My daily \| '23 Tesla Model Y LR - Wife's daily \| '17 F15 35D - missed daily \|
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TheVazha Major 686 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: X5Mmmkay. Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Dash is paid for and should be arriving sometime soon. Can anyone recommend an LA shop equipped to do the swap? __________________
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TheVazha Major 686 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: X5Mmmkay. Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	^ Thanks for the heads up PB. I got a good deal on it, it wasn't free but a couple $ off asking! __________________
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01-17-2016, 11:46 AM	#15
TheVazha Major 686 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: X5Mmmkay. Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Had to cancel the order. Here are the pics with my notes that I sent back to the seller. The dash is in poor quality . I will give the seller an A+ for honesty and integrity. He refunded the money immediately. Most sellers would have just sent the part and hoped that the buyer just takes it. __________________
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socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	That's a bummer. One thing I will say is that most of the small imperfections will go away with some heat. When I did my E60 extended leather conversion there were a couple small imperfections from shipping that eventually went away with some heat. Either way, it looks like there are more than just a few on that dash so its understandable.
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