[azonis2021]

I'm wondering if anybody has gone through the process of retrofitting the CS/CSL carbon fiber center console into their competition model. It seems that all the parts together go for around $5,000 to $6,000 on average. I also wonder if there's enough demand for a company to offer a high-quality aftermarket replica, similar to what we see in the E46 M3 market.

Part numbers as far as I'm aware are:

1. Center Console - 51169505002
2. Center Console Cover - 51169504995
3. Center Console Trim Rear -51167883334
5. Hex Bolt With Washer - 07119902933
6. Fillister Head Screw - 07149156656
7. Fillister Head Screw - 07149197038
8. Bracket F Center Console, Center - 51166806835
9. Sound Insulation, Center Console - 51166993145

Can't seem to find the part number for the leather armrest that has the CS or CSL engraved in it. It's listed as number 4 in the diagram.

[Berzerker]

This is pretty funny to me, considering a good amount of CS(L) owners are trying to figure out the complete opposite lol.

[SwankPeRFection]

^^^^ Grass is always greener and all that…

[Hit_Apex]

https://parts.bmwmonterey.com/p/Bmw_...169504999.html

[christianb5s4]

If someone made a CF replica of the regular center console or even an Alcantara trimmed one, I'd buy it. The no cup holders or storage is a nonstarter for me.

[Needsdecaf]

Seems like a lot of money to spend on losing your cup holders and less functionality.

[OGOverkill]

CS lack of an arm rest is crap for a DD. Take it from me.

[SwankPeRFection]

Originally Posted by OGOverkill

CS lack of an arm rest is crap for a DD. Take it from me.

Thanks! I’ll take it! 😆

[markoz28]

$5k for that is a no go for me. I don’t see it adding 5k dollars worth of joy to me.

[azonis2021]

Originally Posted by markoz28

$5k for that is a no go for me. I don’t see it adding 5k dollars worth of joy to me.

Funny enough, after I started this thread I came across someone who's parting out an M3 CS. I'm still undecided about buying their center console, but if I decide to pass, I'll make sure to update this thread once they make it available for sale.

[SwankPeRFection]

Buy their front strut brace instead of that center console. Money better spent. And their hood. That’s about it.