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      11-13-2015, 05:41 PM   #23
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Looks good
One question how come you don't have driving settings buttons next to the shifter.
How do you change from eco to sport and sport plus?
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      11-13-2015, 06:17 PM   #24
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One question how come you don't have driving settings buttons next to the shifter.
How do you change from eco to sport and sport plus?
Sadly I don't have those options. It's a 2011 535i with the standard suspension (0nly 38k miles though). Plan on coilovers next summer for ride height and comfort adjustment. Ive had it for a year and so far the ride feels great, just a little more body roll than I would like.
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      11-13-2015, 07:14 PM   #25
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Sadly I don't have those options. It's a 2011 535i with the standard suspension (0nly 38k miles though). Plan on coilovers next summer for ride height and comfort adjustment. Ive had it for a year and so far the ride feels great, just a little more body roll than I would like.
that makes 2 of us but not complaining here as coilovers with no EDC is a breeze for install!
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      11-16-2015, 04:00 PM   #26
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100 bucks seems pretty cheap, I would ask for a reference and check out their finished product or at least talk to a previous customer. I would definitely use the shadowline trim either way. I've used reg vinyl on the mirrors and the shadowline trim has mad stretch without heat. I took 45 to 60 min. on each piece of trim so about 7-8 hours total. Other than directly under the mirror it looks flawless. I'm very OCD about some things so it was better for me to do it myself. I suggest you do the same. It's a lot more rewarding to tell someone you did it yourself and its awesome than to say some guy did it and make excuses why its not exactly right. Either way use the shadowline. I would say get two rolls of the 4×30 ($52) unless you are really confident in your ability, an exacto knife with the break ends to keep a sharp edge, rubbing alcohol to prep trim and a yard stick to straight edge cut the roll into 2" wide strips for the bottom trim pieces. Also time, patients and some good tunes.
Last question, do you think it'd be easier on the rear windows to just use like a 5'x2' sheet so you can just cut out the shape as opposed to trying to make the curve from a 4" roll? Thx.
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Thanks lsturbo. Took about 45 min. on each piece of trim, a little OCD there, but really happy with the result. Also rewrapped the center console I had to piece together the first go around and wrapped the side mirrors in blk gloss. The mirror caps do just pull off towards the front of the car. Four main clips and lots of "guide clips" around the edges.
What kind of vinyl did you use on your center console? Is that a gray carbon fiber?
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