Leather dashboard retrofit

Chris_DUS · 05-05-2022, 12:32 AM

Hi, I just noticed reading the "wish I had ordered" thread that I didnt order the extended leather package and it seems that the dash is not leather. I currently have a G20 that has the extended leather and this is an amazing feature. My SA strongly recommended not to change anything at this stage (week 23 build) as they recently saw a car pushed back for 6 weeks.

Question now: can I somehow retrofit the leather top? Location Canada

Thanks
Chris

DonKeedic · 05-05-2022, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris_DUS

Hi, I just noticed reading the "wish I had ordered" thread that I didnt order the extended leather package and it seems that the dash is not leather. I currently have a G20 that has the extended leather and this is an amazing feature. My SA strongly recommended not to change anything at this stage (week 23 build) as they recently saw a car pushed back for 6 weeks.

Question now: can I somehow retrofit the leather top? Location Canada

Thanks
Chris

Your SA sounds lazy. Make the change.

mirob · 05-05-2022, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris_DUS

Hi, I just noticed reading the "wish I had ordered" thread that I didnt order the extended leather package and it seems that the dash is not leather. I currently have a G20 that has the extended leather and this is an amazing feature. My SA strongly recommended not to change anything at this stage (week 23 build) as they recently saw a car pushed back for 6 weeks.

Question now: can I somehow retrofit the leather top? Location Canada

Thanks
Chris

You have extended leather, what you want is full leather.

FISH22 · 05-05-2022, 07:28 AM

I would never want to take on a dash removal/install on this car. I feel there is just too much to go wrong, and possible creaks/squeaks afterwards.

Full leather is a wonderful option, glad I have it. But I think the standard leather is just fine. BMW's non-leather dash seems to be a very high quality soft plastic (or rubber?).

androidtopp · 05-05-2022, 11:23 AM

I have never had a full leather interior, and think my non-leather dash is perfectly fine, doesn't feel cheap or low quality at all. However, I suspect this is a case of ignorance being bliss...if I'd had the upgrade...I could see not wanting to go backwards.

This might also have nothing to do with the SA - if BMW truly is delaying stuff that gets last minute changes...

CromeBMW · 05-05-2022, 11:56 AM

IMO Make the change. If you have to wait an extra six weeks, oh well. Its better than living with "I wish I would have" for however many years you keep it.

Flying05 · 05-06-2022, 07:50 AM

Once you have full leather, it's hard to go back. I agree that just the extended leather looks fine, but full takes it up a big notch and gives the car a more luxurious look and feel. Do it now if you want it so you don't regret it later.

Custom Install · 05-06-2022, 10:52 AM

I didn't like the full leather dash on the Fxx, it looked like it was an afterthought. The later cars had a fake stitch on the non leather dash and I thought this was ok. The Gxx leather dash is stunning, my brother had a G82 without it and when I got in his it was obvious straight away it was missing something.
Personally I'd make the change Op. You'll regret not getting in IMO and retro install isn't an option (for me)

luckylingy · 05-06-2022, 08:43 PM

+1: make the change if your car hasn't yet been scheduled for production. I've had a few BMWs with full leather interiors, and they are great to see and touch. The G8x dashboard and door card design lends themselves very well to the leather treatment (unlike some of the Bangle-era interiors). A few hours behind the wheel of a G20 with the vinyl dashboard reminded me how glad I optioned full leather in my M4.

JDUNITNOW · 05-07-2022, 09:51 AM

I'm ok with extended leather but if I could go back, I would definitely tick the full leather box. Had it in my 7 series cars and was being cheap. It's not like I could not afford another 2550 for the option.

AhsanU · 05-08-2022, 01:36 AM

Feels a bit ridiculous you have to even option something like this IMO. This was okay back when the M3 was a 60-65k proposition. But when you're knocking on the door of $100k - throw the goddamn full leather in BMW, jesus.

OP: just do the change and tell your CA to shove it. Waiting for something as important as full leather is worth it.

GregM4 · 05-08-2022, 03:02 AM

Make the change, the full leather really lifts the interior IMO. Think when it comes to resale most buyers will want this option. I saw two G80s next to each other basically the same interior apart form the leather. IMO chalk and cheese. Get it!

chicagofan00 · 05-08-2022, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AhsanU

Feels a bit ridiculous you have to even option something like this IMO. This was okay back when the M3 was a 60-65k proposition. But when you're knocking on the door of $100k - throw the goddamn full leather in BMW, jesus.

OP: just do the change and tell your CA to shove it. Waiting for something as important as full leather is worth it.

I don't necessarily disagree here, but these cars are only getting close to or over $100k when optioned out in full, one of which being the cost of full leather.

Villanuevam96 · 12-07-2023, 11:01 PM

Hello. Does anyone know of anyone or anywhere I can purchase a Fiona Red Full Leather dashboard to retrofit on my G80 M3?
I do have a part number(51-45-9-628-115) but doesn’t seem like any BMW dealer near me has one in stock. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

Berzerker · 12-07-2023, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Villanuevam96

Hello. Does anyone know of anyone or anywhere I can purchase a Fiona Red Full Leather dashboard to retrofit on my G80 M3?
I do have a part number(51-45-9-628-115) but doesn’t seem like any BMW dealer near me has one in stock. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

Best bet is asking parts department at your local dealer. The part number you linked looks like it's for an i4.

Musadavid · 01-23-2024, 03:53 AM

Bummer about the leather dash, miss! I had a similar thing and went for a custom leather retrofit. I found a local auto upholstery shop, and they did wonders! It cost me a bit, but it's totally worth the upgrade. Also, you can get high-quality leather at https://vonbaer.com/. Good luck!

althepal · 03-29-2024, 07:54 PM

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Bummer about the leather dash, miss! I had a similar thing and went for a custom leather retrofit. I found a local auto upholstery shop, and they did wonders! It cost me a bit, but it's totally worth the upgrade. Also, you can get high-quality leather at https://vonbaer.com/. Good luck!

Really the only thing I feel my car is missing is the full leather. When you buy used, it's very hard to check every single box...

Can I ask what you'd ballpark the upholstery shop charging to go from extended to full leather?

Thanks!

05-05-2022, 12:32 AM	#1
Chris_DUS Second Lieutenant 209 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Leather dashboard retrofit Hi, I just noticed reading the "wish I had ordered" thread that I didnt order the extended leather package and it seems that the dash is not leather. I currently have a G20 that has the extended leather and this is an amazing feature. My SA strongly recommended not to change anything at this stage (week 23 build) as they recently saw a car pushed back for 6 weeks. Question now: can I somehow retrofit the leather top? Location Canada Thanks Chris
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05-05-2022, 07:28 AM	#4
FISH22 Colonel 5405 Rep 2,030 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Competition Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chesapeake, VA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW M3C [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	I would never want to take on a dash removal/install on this car. I feel there is just too much to go wrong, and possible creaks/squeaks afterwards. Full leather is a wonderful option, glad I have it. But I think the standard leather is just fine. BMW's non-leather dash seems to be a very high quality soft plastic (or rubber?).
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05-05-2022, 11:23 AM	#5
androidtopp Second Lieutenant 409 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2013 Focus ST, 2022 M3Cx Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Ford Focus [0.00] 2022 BMW M3 [0.00]	I have never had a full leather interior, and think my non-leather dash is perfectly fine, doesn't feel cheap or low quality at all. However, I suspect this is a case of ignorance being bliss...if I'd had the upgrade...I could see not wanting to go backwards. This might also have nothing to do with the SA - if BMW truly is delaying stuff that gets last minute changes...
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05-05-2022, 11:56 AM	#6
CromeBMW Second Lieutenant 399 Rep 214 Posts Drives: BGM M4 Comp xDrive Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	IMO Make the change. If you have to wait an extra six weeks, oh well. Its better than living with "I wish I would have" for however many years you keep it.
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05-06-2022, 07:50 AM	#7
Flying05 Captain 1306 Rep 957 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Once you have full leather, it's hard to go back. I agree that just the extended leather looks fine, but full takes it up a big notch and gives the car a more luxurious look and feel. Do it now if you want it so you don't regret it later. __________________ [/SIGPIC]
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05-06-2022, 10:52 AM	#8
Custom Install Captain 2226 Rep 752 Posts Drives: G82 M4 Comp X-Drive Individual Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 G82 XC [10.00]	I didn't like the full leather dash on the Fxx, it looked like it was an afterthought. The later cars had a fake stitch on the non leather dash and I thought this was ok. The Gxx leather dash is stunning, my brother had a G82 without it and when I got in his it was obvious straight away it was missing something. Personally I'd make the change Op. You'll regret not getting in IMO and retro install isn't an option (for me) __________________ E30 325i Sport: E36 318is: E36 328i Sport: E46 330Ci Sport: E86 Z4 3.0i F82 M4: F82 M4 Comp Individual LCI G82 M4 Comp X-Drive Individual FDG
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05-06-2022, 08:43 PM	#9
luckylingy Lieutenant Colonel 3234 Rep 1,661 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Up North iTrader: (0)	+1: make the change if your car hasn't yet been scheduled for production. I've had a few BMWs with full leather interiors, and they are great to see and touch. The G8x dashboard and door card design lends themselves very well to the leather treatment (unlike some of the Bangle-era interiors). A few hours behind the wheel of a G20 with the vinyl dashboard reminded me how glad I optioned full leather in my M4.
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05-07-2022, 09:51 AM	#10
JDUNITNOW Colonel 3516 Rep 2,370 Posts Drives: BMW 335I, 750li, X5 G80 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Glen Allen, Virginia iTrader: (0)	I'm ok with extended leather but if I could go back, I would definitely tick the full leather box. Had it in my 7 series cars and was being cheap. It's not like I could not afford another 2550 for the option. __________________ Formerly Wyndi335I 2009 BMW 750li sold 14 BMW X5 04 BMW X5 11 BMW 335i convertible (sold, sellers market
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AhsanU i can haz horsepowr ?? 3830 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: inconspicuous white van Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Westchester, N.Y. iTrader: (2)	Feels a bit ridiculous you have to even option something like this IMO. This was okay back when the M3 was a 60-65k proposition. But when you're knocking on the door of $100k - throw the goddamn full leather in BMW, jesus. OP: just do the change and tell your CA to shove it. Waiting for something as important as full leather is worth it. __________________ Dakar Yellow G80 M3 Ivory White Interior @dakar.g80 #savethemanuals Gone but not forgotten: 991.1 GT3, F80 M3 ZCP, E46 M3
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05-08-2022, 03:02 AM	#12
GregM4 Captain 1317 Rep 817 Posts Drives: VERDE ERMES G82 M4 Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Queensland, Australia iTrader: (0)	Make the change, the full leather really lifts the interior IMO. Think when it comes to resale most buyers will want this option. I saw two G80s next to each other basically the same interior apart form the leather. IMO chalk and cheese. Get it! __________________ Current - G82 X-Drive in Verde Ermes SOLD - F82 Sakhir Orange SOLD - G01 X3 White SOLD - E93 Burgundy
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12-07-2023, 11:01 PM	#14
Villanuevam96 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW M4 F82 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Hello. Does anyone know of anyone or anywhere I can purchase a Fiona Red Full Leather dashboard to retrofit on my G80 M3? I do have a part number(51-45-9-628-115) but doesn’t seem like any BMW dealer near me has one in stock. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks Attached Images
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01-23-2024, 03:53 AM	#16
Musadavid Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: x2 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	Bummer about the leather dash, miss! I had a similar thing and went for a custom leather retrofit. I found a local auto upholstery shop, and they did wonders! It cost me a bit, but it's totally worth the upgrade. Also, you can get high-quality leather at https://vonbaer.com/. Good luck! Last edited by Musadavid; 01-27-2024 at 04:13 AM..
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