Uh oh, did I accidentally get someone else's Sakhir Orange stitching?

marvinp · 09-18-2017, 06:13 PM

So looks like replacing that piece requires changing the entire console. I'm personally worried about that even though dealer assures me it should be fine. I'd be worried about creaking or it not being install correctly.

Anyone else have thoughts on this?

EDIT: BTW I'm personally fine with keeping everything as-is. Dealer is being proactive in trying to take care of this. I'm leaning towards telling them it's fine as-is and I don't want the piece replaced.

Aaaaaaaaa · 09-18-2017, 06:24 PM

I'd leave it. Chances are they'll scratch something on the interior during the install.

TurboM · 09-18-2017, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pheerlx

I'd leave it. Chances are they'll scratch something on the interior during the install.

My previous F82 had to have the center console (any many other things) completely disassembled. I did a mildly detailed inspection upon receiving the car back and didnt notice anything. A week or 2 went by and then I noticed a small crack in the carbon fiber center console near the iDrive controller. At this point it didnt feel right to put it back on the dealer even though I knew it wasn't from me.

Bottom line, if you decide to have it replaced spend a lot of time inspecting the car the day you receive it. You don't need to have the SA looking over your shoulder but make sure you look at everything in different lighting situations shortly after you drive away because replacing these parts later isn't cheap and if you're anything like me, small scuffs, scratches and cracks annoy the hell out of me if I have to see them everyday and know it wasn't my fault.

marvinp · 09-21-2017, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboM

My previous F82 had to have the center console (any many other things) completely disassembled. I did a mildly detailed inspection upon receiving the car back and didnt notice anything. A week or 2 went by and then I noticed a small crack in the carbon fiber center console near the iDrive controller. At this point it didnt feel right to put it back on the dealer even though I knew it wasn't from me.

Bottom line, if you decide to have it replaced spend a lot of time inspecting the car the day you receive it. You don't need to have the SA looking over your shoulder but make sure you look at everything in different lighting situations shortly after you drive away because replacing these parts later isn't cheap and if you're anything like me, small scuffs, scratches and cracks annoy the hell out of me if I have to see them everyday and know it wasn't my fault.

That's exactly what I'm afraid of. I declined the replacement. The stitching doesn't bother me and even if it did, it wouldn't bother me as much as a creaky dashboard or center console.

JonnyM3 · 09-21-2017, 06:34 PM

My interior (full sakhir, azurite ext) was like that as well.

marvinp · 09-21-2017, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnyM3

My interior (full sakhir, azurite ext) was like that as well.

Did you do anything about it?

Nothing · 09-21-2017, 08:04 PM

Are you guys sure this isn’t the guy that sets fire to his BMWs when something goes wrong? Let’s convince him to part it out before he destroys it this time

JonnyM3 · 09-21-2017, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by marvinp

Did you do anything about it?

I didn't even know it wasnt supposed to be like that until I saw this thread. My glovebox, and other areas in the car were also stitched red, except for upper top right dash IIRC

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Misread initial post, nvm. Thought it said from red interior, disregarded the light part lol.

SD ///M4 · 09-22-2017, 03:38 PM

It would bug me and I would have it replaced. One concern would be when you go to sell it since that could be a turn-off to a potential buyer.

wakdady · 09-22-2017, 07:36 PM

i think we need to see pics of the other side and the interior, you know, for kicks

ilia · 09-22-2017, 08:00 PM

I think it makes it unique... individual

Undercovershopper · 11-08-2020, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by marvinp

So I noticed something odd in my car. All my contrast stitching is white except for the small pad next to cup holder.

When I picked up the car I thought it was the reflection from the red interior lighting but upon further inspection it's actually red. If this indeed isn't usual then I think it's kinda cool and makes my car a little unique. I just hope there isn't some poor soul out there who ordered individual contrast stitching and got white stitching instead for this piece

Apologies for the necro thread bump but I think I found the car that's missing its Sakhir knee pad

marvinp · 11-08-2020, 02:35 PM

Haha, it's like that car and my car are linked!

maddmatth · 11-08-2020, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

It would bug me and I would have it replaced. One concern would be when you go to sell it since that could be a turn-off to a potential buyer.

Lol come on. 2nd hand car buyers can't be that fussy man...

Edit: Oh didn't see how old that post was...

spuntyb · 11-08-2020, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Undercovershopper

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Originally Posted by marvinp

So I noticed something odd in my car. All my contrast stitching is white except for the small pad next to cup holder.

When I picked up the car I thought it was the reflection from the red interior lighting but upon further inspection it's actually red. If this indeed isn't usual then I think it's kinda cool and makes my car a little unique. I just hope there isn't some poor soul out there who ordered individual contrast stitching and got white stitching instead for this piece

Apologies for the necro thread bump but I think I found the car that's missing its Sakhir knee pad

09-18-2017, 06:13 PM	#23
marvinp Captain 274 Rep 612 Posts Drives: '18 M3, '09 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	So looks like replacing that piece requires changing the entire console. I'm personally worried about that even though dealer assures me it should be fine. I'd be worried about creaking or it not being install correctly. Anyone else have thoughts on this? EDIT: BTW I'm personally fine with keeping everything as-is. Dealer is being proactive in trying to take care of this. I'm leaning towards telling them it's fine as-is and I don't want the piece replaced. Last edited by marvinp; 09-18-2017 at 06:21 PM..
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