Dash issue

the_scotsman · 04-12-2021, 10:23 AM

While getting the GTS ready for a scheduled service visit for oil and brake fluid, I noticed an issue with the dash. The leather is pulling away from the center windshield defrost vent and exposing white insulation. It’s not dramatic yet but, once you’ve see it, it is very noticeable. Anyone else had this issue?

I’m also having the dealer check the cracking leather on the driver side bolster and asked the inspect the knuckles (just in case) as I have close to
6k miles on the car.

Nice to see I was getting just over 23mpg on the 15 mile (non freeway) drive to the dealer.

BTW, Where do people upload pictures?

the_scotsman · 04-12-2021, 10:42 AM

Here’s the issue on another car https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...ght=Dash+issue

786 · 04-12-2021, 11:17 AM

ive not seen had the dash issue but i did notice my drivers side bolster felt dry (not cracking yet) so ive been treating it with leather conditioner every few weeks and it's perfect now.

the_scotsman · 04-13-2021, 12:01 PM

Bolster and dash are both being replaced under warranty. Dash will take several weeks to come form Germany.

04-12-2021, 10:23 AM	#1
the_scotsman Private First Class 119 Rep 132 Posts Drives: Sport Evo/JP M3/M4 GTS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Dash issue While getting the GTS ready for a scheduled service visit for oil and brake fluid, I noticed an issue with the dash. The leather is pulling away from the center windshield defrost vent and exposing white insulation. It’s not dramatic yet but, once you’ve see it, it is very noticeable. Anyone else had this issue? I’m also having the dealer check the cracking leather on the driver side bolster and asked the inspect the knuckles (just in case) as I have close to 6k miles on the car. Nice to see I was getting just over 23mpg on the 15 mile (non freeway) drive to the dealer. BTW, Where do people upload pictures? __________________ '16 M4 GTS '90 E30 M3 Sport Evo '89 E30 M3 JP Racer
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the_scotsman Private First Class 119 Rep 132 Posts Drives: Sport Evo/JP M3/M4 GTS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Here’s the issue on another car https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...ght=Dash+issue __________________ '16 M4 GTS '90 E30 M3 Sport Evo '89 E30 M3 JP Racer
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786 First Lieutenant 348 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	ive not seen had the dash issue but i did notice my drivers side bolster felt dry (not cracking yet) so ive been treating it with leather conditioner every few weeks and it's perfect now. __________________ IG: @iivvx Current: ‘18 GT3 Sold: ‘18 M2, '11 M3, '16 GT4, '11 GT500 (850hp), '16 M4 GTS, '85 3.2 Carrera, '07 911 Turbo, '09 & '07 Z06, '08 IS-F, '03 & '02 WRX, like 5 Miatas, '00 Si
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the_scotsman Private First Class 119 Rep 132 Posts Drives: Sport Evo/JP M3/M4 GTS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Bolster and dash are both being replaced under warranty. Dash will take several weeks to come form Germany. __________________ '16 M4 GTS '90 E30 M3 Sport Evo '89 E30 M3 JP Racer
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