WTB: FOX RED leather-yard

monsta · 08-03-2009, 07:57 AM

Wasn't sure where to post this in the Marketplace section so it didn't get buried over there so posting it here so it can get more traffic & maybe I get a response...so mods let it sit here for a lil thanks

Well like the title says I want to buy at the most a yard of Fox Red leather...I'm thinking about getting a custom watch strap done in FOX RED to switch it up a little from time to time, but can't do it w/ out FR leather so I've come to you guys to point me in the right direction...

Where can I buy some FOX RED Leather????

Also if anyone else is interested in getting one done let me know & maybe I can get a couple more made...not sure how much its going to cost yet just playing around w/ the idea...

Technic · 08-03-2009, 09:24 AM

If LeatherZ can't get the E9x M3 OEM leather hides to make shifter and parking brake boots for sale I don't think that you will have better luck... it seems that for some particular reason BMW decided not to make those OEM leather hides available for sale as they did for the E46.

Of course, if you can pull a miracle up just let us know...

MAZNG · 02-27-2010, 04:38 AM

Bump... I'm also interested in a small (couple of SF) myself for an interior DIY project. I found a company on the West coast a while back that custom dyes leather hides but they hide big set up fee and min. purchase req.

adc · 02-27-2010, 08:54 AM

Or, you can order perhaps some small interior part - say like a headrest, and skin it.

On getbmwparts.com, an 08 headrest is around $255 (I checked because I want to eventually replace my 09 fixed item with the tiltable 08 model).

MMMorish · 02-27-2010, 09:09 AM

I'd be interested in a watch strap in FR as well. But getting BMW leather may be next to impossible. I'd check out Heroic18.com or contact Rob Montana, I think his site is thestrapsmith.com. Both those sites have some of the best straps available with endless possibilities. Not sure about Heroic18, but I know Rob can make you just about anything you have in mind.

BCA · 02-27-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by adc

Or, you can order perhaps some small interior part - say like a headrest, and skin it.

On getbmwparts.com, an 08 headrest is around $255 (I checked because I want to eventually replace my 09 fixed item with the tiltable 08 model).

That's a good idea

Dascamel · 02-27-2010, 02:10 PM

Or get a small sample of fox red and find a shop to match it for you.

kenwelch · 02-27-2010, 04:36 PM

Or maybe you could match the carbon leather w/red stitching.

http://www.watchmaterial.com/viewite...idProduct=2121

Donghai · 02-27-2010, 05:12 PM

cut some off from ur FR interior?

MAZNG · 02-27-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adc

Or, you can order perhaps some small interior part - say like a headrest, and skin it.

On getbmwparts.com, an 08 headrest is around $255 (I checked because I want to eventually replace my 09 fixed item with the tiltable 08 model).

Thanks, but I tried something similar already... I actually had an extra back rest (dealer service dept scratched mine when the car was brand new & bought me a new one), but with the seams and such, it was a couple of inches short of what I need.

Does the 08 headrest have the embossed "M" AND articulates? If so, I may want to replace for the articulating function alone.

Then I could sell my 09 headrests for someone looking to make Fox watch straps.

Perhaps someone knows of a quality upholstery shop in South Florida that custom dyes leather in small quantities. I tried searching and only found run of the mill places that either didn't want to deal with a small custom project or wouldn't guarantee their work (being an anal prick, this is unacceptable for me). lol

xsilvor · 02-28-2010, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMorish

I'd be interested in a watch strap in FR as well. But getting BMW leather may be next to impossible. I'd check out Heroic18.com or contact Rob Montana, I think his site is thestrapsmith.com. Both those sites have some of the best straps available with endless possibilities. Not sure about Heroic18, but I know Rob can make you just about anything you have in mind.

+1 for Rob Montana (yeah, www.thestrapsmith.com).

You should contact him just to see if he can find anything that matches.

What watch are you putting it on?

niqui · 02-28-2010, 10:03 AM

just goto ur dealer with an exacto knife in your pocket, take a swatch and bounce.

Dascamel · 02-28-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by niqui

just goto ur dealer with an exacto knife in your pocket, take a swatch and bounce.

dealer: "WTF, someone stole a chunk of leather out of our car? What kind of ***hole wold do such a thing.... Now we've seen everything."

08-03-2009, 07:57 AM	#1
monsta Brigadier General 218 Rep 3,592 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bergen County, NJ/Y.O, NY iTrader: (2)	WTB: FOX RED leather-yard Wasn't sure where to post this in the Marketplace section so it didn't get buried over there so posting it here so it can get more traffic & maybe I get a response...so mods let it sit here for a lil thanks Well like the title says I want to buy at the most a yard of Fox Red leather...I'm thinking about getting a custom watch strap done in FOX RED to switch it up a little from time to time, but can't do it w/ out FR leather so I've come to you guys to point me in the right direction... Where can I buy some FOX RED Leather???? Also if anyone else is interested in getting one done let me know & maybe I can get a couple more made...not sure how much its going to cost yet just playing around w/ the idea... __________________ '08 E92 M3 6MT \| IB \| FR \| RAC RG63's \| VRS Ti Exhaust \| Fabspeed HFC & Xpipe '09 X5 35d SG/SB '11 X3 28i AW/CN/FW (wife's car
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08-03-2009, 09:24 AM	#2
Technic Lieutenant General 2312 Rep 13,025 Posts Drives: 2021 i3S, 2024 i4 M50 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida iTrader: (18)	If LeatherZ can't get the E9x M3 OEM leather hides to make shifter and parking brake boots for sale I don't think that you will have better luck... it seems that for some particular reason BMW decided not to make those OEM leather hides available for sale as they did for the E46. Of course, if you can pull a miracle up just let us know...
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02-27-2010, 04:38 AM	#3
MAZNG I found Jesus...He was Hiding behiind my Sofa 71 Rep 957 Posts Drives: '15 MW F82 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoFla iTrader: (14)	Bump... I'm also interested in a small (couple of SF) myself for an interior DIY project. I found a company on the West coast a while back that custom dyes leather hides but they hide big set up fee and min. purchase req. __________________ ///M South Car Club on Facebook
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02-27-2010, 08:54 AM	#4
adc Major General 2765 Rep 6,764 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 ED Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MD/DC iTrader: (12)	Or, you can order perhaps some small interior part - say like a headrest, and skin it. On getbmwparts.com, an 08 headrest is around $255 (I checked because I want to eventually replace my 09 fixed item with the tiltable 08 model).
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02-27-2010, 09:09 AM	#5
MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure 156 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	I'd be interested in a watch strap in FR as well. But getting BMW leather may be next to impossible. I'd check out Heroic18.com or contact Rob Montana, I think his site is thestrapsmith.com. Both those sites have some of the best straps available with endless possibilities. Not sure about Heroic18, but I know Rob can make you just about anything you have in mind. __________________ MODS: Meisterschaft GT Racing Exhaust / BMC Air Filter / UUC SSK & DSSR (Modded)/ RPI Scoops / Passport SRX Hardwired / Custom Wrap 3M Clearbra / 20% Tint / 50% Windshield Tint / Key Hole Delete / Matted Out Accessories / VRS Type II Diffuser / Smoked Reflectors / Euphoria 6K LED Interior Lights / Rear Fog Light Mod / 6000K HID's / 6500K LUX H8 Angel Eyes / RDash License Plate LED Kit / LED Xenon Reverse Lights "M3 drivers have no friends"
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02-27-2010, 02:10 PM	#7
Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel 48 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	Or get a small sample of fox red and find a shop to match it for you. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black,DCT,Fox Red ext,Prem,Tech,19", ipod/usb, CF roof and trim 2010 E91 328i Space Gray,Black int, M sport, most options 2007 Montego Blue 335i (retired)
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02-27-2010, 04:36 PM	#8
kenwelch Lieutenant 96 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 M-DCT & 2017 440GC Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mission Viejo, CA iTrader: (0)	Or maybe you could match the carbon leather w/red stitching. http://www.watchmaterial.com/viewite...idProduct=2121 Attached Images
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02-27-2010, 05:12 PM	#9
Donghai Private 10 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	cut some off from ur FR interior?
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02-28-2010, 10:03 AM	#12
niqui Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,110 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	just goto ur dealer with an exacto knife in your pocket, take a swatch and bounce. __________________ Jet Black E92 M3
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