M Performance Alcantara knee pads installed

JABCAT · 03-07-2024, 09:07 PM

Simple 2 min install. Pop the shifter surround up by pulling from the bottom inside the center console, then use a plastic trim tool to pop each oem knee pad out. Snap the new ones in and done. They're much thicker than the oem plastic pieces.

Part # 51-95-5-A27-1B6. List price is $302, but you can get them for $232 here, www.bmwpartscenter.com

Sebis · 03-10-2024, 08:41 PM

Looks great, how do they match the center rest, is the color matching the dark or the light stripe?

JABCAT · 03-10-2024, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sebis

Looks great, how do they match the center rest, is the color matching the dark or the light stripe?

They're on the darker side.

Sebis · 03-11-2024, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JABCAT

They're on the darker side.

Thanks! How do you like it, does it improve comfort or simply aesthetics?

ttaidapos · 03-11-2024, 02:01 PM

Anyone know why these don't fit on manual transmission?

Sebis · 03-11-2024, 03:13 PM

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Anyone know why these don't fit on manual transmission?

Just realized, the center console on MT has a different shape, these won't fit indeed ... Oh well, I just saved $232

abrandonment · 03-23-2024, 11:40 PM

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Just realized, the center console on MT has a different shape, these won't fit indeed ... Oh well, I just saved $232

Same 😮

MADBMWX5MC · 04-07-2024, 06:39 PM

That looks good my friend.

BMW DIY Guy · 05-02-2024, 04:04 PM

Yeah.. working on a lighted trim piece project right there too, and it only works for automatics sadly.

FlashingEmma · 05-29-2024, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sebis

Thanks! How do you like it, does it improve comfort or simply aesthetics?

Also curious about the comfort/aesthetic? What’s your review after having them for a while?

JABCAT · 05-29-2024, 07:51 PM

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Also curious about the comfort/aesthetic? What’s your review after having them for a while?

I can't comment on any comfort aspects as my legs don't touch them while driving, but they still look great. I've put almost 5k mi on the car since I installed them.

G87DRVR · 06-07-2024, 12:46 PM

I just ordered these + the half alcantara half leather M wheel with blue marker. Curious how it 'll look together

MASHCT · 06-07-2024, 12:56 PM

Someone needs to make these for the manual too. Should be standard equipment - that is some hard plastic the side of my knee rests on when I drive.

JABCAT · 06-09-2024, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MASHCT

Someone needs to make these for the manual too. Should be standard equipment - that is some hard plastic the side of my knee rests on when I drive.

I don't think these have any more padding than the stock pieces. They are larger, but are still hard.

M Division · 08-03-2024, 09:34 AM

I have a set available to sell if anyone wants a pair drop me a PM

JABCAT · 09-17-2024, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JABCAT

I don't think these have any more padding than the stock pieces. They are larger, but are still hard.

I was incorrect, these are actually padded, whereas the stock pieces are hard plastic.

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