carbon fiber shift suround

[GOATFALLS]

thanks to Ted and Marji...
http://www.prowltalk.com/gallery/data/500/newshiftsur.jpg

[Tabasco Cat]

Looks nice :tu::tu::tu:

[pumpkin]

Thats real nice.

[Dreamcast18]

cool..is it a stick on?

[EssexExport]

I'd wager it probably is a stick-on. 3M backing
that's heated up with a blowdryer, when it
starts to bubble a tad, line it up & peel it off.
Works quite well, really having done a couple
of dash kits on my 2 PTs. Make sure the area
is clean with an alcohol rub first.

I'd like to try the red carbon fiber dash kit in my cat
one of these days.

You get the whole dash kit there Bob?

[Snoman]

:tu::tu::tu:,,,,,,,,, Nice Goat Bob

[blackcat]

I like it..........:tu::tu:

[Diny]

You guys can try carbon fiber fabric instead of this stick-on thing. I've used it on my car and I absolutely love it. It's $35 for a yard (which is quite a bit). You can either have an upholsterer wrap whatever you want or you can wrap it yourself. All you need is 3M 90 spray glue and some patience. It's very pliable.

I wrapped the interior trim of my car and love it.

http://www.prowltalk.com/vbforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2495&stc=1&d=1237241918

http://www.prowltalk.com/vbforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2496&stc=1&d=1237241918


http://www.prowltalk.com/vbforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2497&stc=1&d=1237243064

[GOATFALLS]

Christian that's cool....
exportBob, too much paint in there now to cover-up with entire interior package....these were some old shimmers that were never installed that i got off ebay...

[1buddyc]

Since its a Shimmer, you wont have to worry about it peeling or bubbling.:tu:

[JustAKid]

That shifter is different than my 01 Kat

[GOATFALLS]

That shifter is different than my 01 Kat
I got rid of the chrome suround and replaced it with a '99 bezel and had it painted black to match the rest of car and of course the custom shifter.

[Dixie Cat]

Christian that's cool....
exportBob, too much paint in there now to cover-up with entire interior package....these were some old shimmers that were never installed that i got off ebay...

I would be interested in who was selling them? Thx!!

[GOATFALLS]

I would be interested in who was selling them? Thx!!
I'm not 100% sure because I'm not sure that she recogized me (goatfalls on forums-bobskatok on ebay), but I think it was Marji, is her spouse names Ted?

[Orange]

Looks great

[enzvoy]

I like the look,nice job Cristian :tu:

[Diny]

I like the look,nice job Cristian :tu:

Are you going to Captree this Sunday? I'll be going with a bunch of the guys and you'll be able to see this in person. Pictures rarely do it justice :)

[enzvoy]

no rain and I'll be there. was there last week, still cold

[doogie48084]

I have to say that this is one of the best looking imitation Carbon fiber applications I have ever seen. I would be interested in more information on that one!

[Diny]

I have to say that this is one of the best looking imitation Carbon fiber applications I have ever seen. I would be interested in more information on that one!

If you're talking about my post, I could send you a small sample of the fabric.

[Dixie Cat]

I'm not 100% sure because I'm not sure that she recogized me (goatfalls on forums-bobskatok on ebay), but I think it was Marji, is her spouse names Ted?

Thanks! That was one of our Shimmers. :tu:

Diny....what happened to your buying a Prowler?

[Diny]

Thanks! That was one of our Shimmers. :tu:

Diny....what happened to your buying a Prowler?

I still love the Prowler but it can't be my only car. It's just not practical enough for that. Prices are really low, but I'm trying to save up to buy my first property.

[GOATFALLS]

Thanks! That was one of our Shimmers. :tu:

Diny....what happened to your buying a Prowler?
Thank You, I didn't even realize it was you, I thought it was someone else, good doing business with you, if I had realized the radio shimmer was so nice I would have bid on it also, lol, bob

[Dixie Cat]

Bob
Just to clarify you did not buy it directly from us. Marji was selling some of her extra stash recently. We got out of the Shimmer business several years ago.

[GOATFALLS]

Bob
Just to clarify you did not buy it directly from us. Marji was selling some of her extra stash recently. We got out of the Shimmer business several years ago.
I'm so confused:cry2:

[1buddyc]

, if I had realized the radio shimmer was so nice I would have bid on it also, lol, bob
:devil

[GOATFALLS]

:devil
I should have said "what radio shimmer".....:devil I didn't get no stinkn' radio shimmer:biggrin:

[EssexExport]

Very nice work all the way round. :tu:

[doogie48084]

If you're talking about my post, I could send you a small sample of the fabric.

please do. If you need my contact info it is

Doug Groh
3G Services
12254 Universal Drive
Taylor, Mi, 48180

734-947-9434

Thanks for the offer.

[TooHipCat]

Is this your Beamer Cristian? It looks great!!!


You guys can try carbon fiber fabric instead of this stick-on thing. I've used it on my car and I absolutely love it. It's $35 for a yard (which is quite a bit). You can either have an upholsterer wrap whatever you want or you can wrap it yourself. All you need is 3M 90 spray glue and some patience. It's very pliable.

I wrapped the interior trim of my car and love it.

http://www.prowltalk.com/vbforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2495&stc=1&d=1237241918

http://www.prowltalk.com/vbforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2496&stc=1&d=1237241918


http://www.prowltalk.com/vbforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2497&stc=1&d=1237243064

[Diny]

Is this your Beamer Cristian? It looks great!!!

Yup! That's my M5. They're pretty cheap nowadays (mid 20s for a nice example) Maintenance is what gets you, though. But, so far, knock on wood. I will drive this thing until the wheels fall off. Then, I'll put them back on and keep driving it.

Speaking of wood, the original trim used to be wood (fake wood), which pissed me off in the daylight in contrast with the car's color. The carbon fiber fabric has a nice matte texture to it and it's not "rice" like the glossy carbon fiber. And unlike the other glossy stuff, this one invites you to run your fingers through it. It doesnt stain, it's water proof, and pretty cheap ($35 per yard).

Don't get me wrong, though. I think the glossy carbon fiber looks amazing in sportier cars (Ferraris, etc), but I dont think it belongs in a 4-door sedan.

[Dreamcast18]

Yup! That's my M5. They're pretty cheap nowadays (mid 20s for a nice example) Maintenance is what gets you, though. But, so far, knock on wood. I will drive this thing until the wheels fall off. Then, I'll put them back on and keep driving it.

Speaking of wood, the original trim used to be wood (fake wood), which pissed me off in the daylight in contrast with the car's color. The carbon fiber fabric has a nice matte texture to it and it's not "rice" like the glossy carbon fiber. And unlike the other glossy stuff, this one invites you to run your fingers through it. It doesnt stain, it's water proof, and pretty cheap ($35 per yard).

Don't get me wrong, though. I think the glossy carbon fiber looks amazing in sportier cars (Ferraris, etc), but I dont think it belongs in a 4-door sedan.

drive the M5 hard to avoid the carbon buildup problem :burnout

[Diny]

drive the M5 hard to avoid the carbon buildup problem :burnout

Ahhh, I see that you're familiar with some of the issues! :tongue:

The carbon buildup is independent of how hard you drive the car, though. It doesnt build up in the engine, but in the secondary air system (this comes on only when the car starts cold to help it come up to normal operating temp quicker). The carbon build up clogs the lines but it doesnt affect performance.

This has been shown to happen with all the M5s (and even E38 7-series) regardless of driving habits. Some think it's gotta do with the fuel choice, which might be true. I just get Shell V-power and everything seems fine for now. Broke 85k miles today, actually.