M5 B Pillar Mod

avlnch · 10-25-2013, 05:57 PM

I never understood why they used that fake plastic like leather in certain areas of the M5.. especially the B pillars. My AMG's have alcantara B pillars.. so should M.

I think they give the interior a slight upgrade. Defiantly looks better than before, IMO. Now I want to wrap the bottom of the dash in black leather.

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After Photos:

stealth.pilot · 10-25-2013, 06:42 PM

Where did you get this done or did you do it yourself? I like this.

The other thing I would have liked is for all the pillars to be leather. In the 7 series individual models, the A, B and C pillar are trimmed in leather and so is the vertically curved rim of the headliner.

avlnch · 10-25-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

Where did you get this done or did you do it yourself? I like this.

The other thing I would have liked is for all the pillars to be leather. In the 7 series individual models, the A, B and C pillar are trimmed in leather and so is the vertically curved rim of the headliner.

I ordered a set of left and right B pillars and sourced an upholster to wrap them in BMW OEM black alcantara.

You can easily do the swap yourself, but I had my local shop do it for me. They had to do something else anyways.

stealth.pilot · 10-25-2013, 08:19 PM

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Where did you get this done or did you do it yourself? I like this.

The other thing I would have liked is for all the pillars to be leather. In the 7 series individual models, the A, B and C pillar are trimmed in leather and so is the vertically curved rim of the headliner.

I ordered a set of left and right B pillars and sourced an upholster to wrap them in BMW OEM black alcantara.

You can easily do the swap yourself, but I had my local shop do it for me. They had to do something else anyways.

And where did you source the OEM Alcantara?

elitex · 10-25-2013, 08:27 PM

Very nice.

avlnch · 10-25-2013, 09:40 PM

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And where did you source the OEM Alcantara?

51439173437 COVER, B-COLUMN BOTTOM LEFT - SCHWARZ $37.43
51439173438 COVER, B-COLUMN BOTTOM RIGHT - SCHWARZ $37.43

Those are the part numbers for the bottom b pillar covers.

The upholster actually sourced the fabric for me. I looked just a second ago, but couldn't find the part number for anthracite alcantara.

I dont think that matching black alcantara is difficult as long as you are using good quality material.

jcbh · 10-26-2013, 08:57 AM

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And where did you source the OEM Alcantara?

51439173437 COVER, B-COLUMN BOTTOM LEFT - SCHWARZ $37.43
51439173438 COVER, B-COLUMN BOTTOM RIGHT - SCHWARZ $37.43

Those are the part numbers for the bottom b pillar covers.

The upholster actually sourced the fabric for me. I looked just a second ago, but couldn't find the part number for anthracite alcantara.

If you want, I can refer you to where I got mine done. If you need any help let me know.

Amazing result! What a difference!

Rohardi · 10-26-2013, 09:13 AM

This is really clean looking. Very impressive. What was the cost for this?

avlnch · 10-26-2013, 01:13 PM

I think I paid about $120 per side. Not an expensive mod.. though IMO well worth the dollars.

Warehouser · 10-26-2013, 01:23 PM

Very nice addition!

savela · 10-26-2013, 02:18 PM

Thats a fantastic interior!

Dionysus · 10-27-2013, 06:37 PM

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Thats a fantastic interior!

+1. Gorgeous, restrained, classy and very elegant. New B-pillar trim is the icing on that cake. Great contrast. I have only seen the anthracite alcantara headlining in real life (on one of the M5 demos I borrowed), and I wasn't sold on it, however, the individual version in your pictures looks so much better.

Rohardi · 10-27-2013, 06:52 PM

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I think I paid about $120 per side. Not an expensive mod.. though IMO well worth the dollars.

Wow. Great value for the added class you get on the interior!

eleven11 · 10-27-2013, 07:56 PM

Very nicely done.

Where does one find the individual part catalogue such as the illustration you shared?

JMX2M35i · 10-28-2013, 05:17 AM

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Thats a fantastic interior!

+1 looks great.

Nate@IND · 10-28-2013, 09:46 AM

Very nice touch

richb811 · 10-28-2013, 04:27 PM

Nicely done! Really adds that little extra bit of class to the interior!

Jay-K · 10-28-2013, 08:02 PM

what interior color do you have on your M5, is this in BMW Individual section? looks real great and classic

lumberman · 10-28-2013, 08:56 PM

anyone wrapped the center cap of steering wheel yet? stock looks cheap

VintageFerrari · 10-28-2013, 10:49 PM

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anyone wrapped the center cap of steering wheel yet? stock looks cheap

Individual WILL NOT post-wrap any part in leather which contains an airbag (i.e. obviously, this logic does not extend to BMW's OEM leather upper dashes which they've obviously already tested for airbag functionality, etc.).

wisesoul · 10-28-2013, 11:08 PM

Nicest M5 interior I've seen. Now that you pointed it out, it bothers me too lol

stealth.pilot · 10-28-2013, 11:13 PM

avlnch do you reckon the upholsterer can also trim the roof handles in leather or alcantara?

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