View Full Version : B8 carbon fiber trim production
matt@oCarbon
10-29-2009, 02:00 PM
Finally got my hands on a full set of B8 trim, so now I can start working on one. The door pieces and the dash piece should be very straight forward and while the cluster area and shifter surround pieces will be a little more difficult, I don't think they will be an issue at all.
I haven't finalized a price on these yet, but expect it to be in the $700-800 range, which is still much less than OEM trim and includes additional pieces.
I'll post more pics in this thread as I make more progress.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B81.jpg
NWS4Guy
10-29-2009, 02:05 PM
Depending on how hard they are to swap out, I have heard many complain that even with the CF stock trim, the cluster and other dash parts are still silver. I bet you could work up a replacement set to trim out everything in CF and sell to those who already have CF in order to finish out the interior.
Nvius
10-29-2009, 02:16 PM
Depending on how hard they are to swap out, I have heard many complain that even with the CF stock trim, the cluster and other dash parts are still silver. I bet you could work up a replacement set to trim out everything in CF and sell to those who already have CF in order to finish out the interior.
Wholeheartedly agree with this suggestion. The silver plastic surround around the Nav really bugs me when I have the Carbon Fiber inlay option.
matt@oCarbon
10-29-2009, 03:49 PM
No turning back now. The almuminum is glued on a lot differently than the B6/B7 aluminum trim and was a HUGE hassle to remove. Can probably get some fiber on in the next day or two.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B82.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B83.jpg
the dash surround for 250 would be sweet. (colour it with a marker for now, black)
matt@oCarbon
10-29-2009, 04:15 PM
I bet you could work up a replacement set to trim out everything in CF and sell to those who already have CF in order to finish out the interior.
I'm not certain they will match. OEM stuff tends to fade rather quickly, while mine won't. Plus I haven't seen OEM B8 trim yet, so I have no idea of the fiber type, weave, weight, etc. These pieces will be 11oz 2x2 twill.
the dash surround for 250 would be sweet.
I'm not sure of any of the pricing yet, but will know more once I am finished and can calculate the time and materials required to make them.
Phantom S5
10-29-2009, 04:43 PM
How much would it be for just the area around the dash? (speedometer to navigation piece)
joseaudi
10-29-2009, 07:29 PM
Depending on how hard they are to swap out, I have heard many complain that even with the CF stock trim, the cluster and other dash parts are still silver. I bet you could work up a replacement set to trim out everything in CF and sell to those who already have CF in order to finish out the interior.
Only the cluster is still silver, there are no the silver parts left undone
riegeraudi
10-29-2009, 09:18 PM
Is it going to be black carbon fibre trim only or are you also doing a silver colored one also?
matt@oCarbon
10-29-2009, 10:05 PM
Is it going to be black carbon fibre trim only or are you also doing a silver colored one also?
No more silver carbon fiber. Its too hard to work with and people get pissed at me when I tell them it costs a couple hundred more. Just not worth the extra effort right now.
GrnMtnS4
10-30-2009, 06:24 AM
Matt
Thanks for posting and your work on this. How hard was it to take the trim off and do you worry much about rattles after the reinstall? Thanks, Brad
matt@oCarbon
10-31-2009, 03:52 PM
How hard was it to take the trim off and do you worry much about rattles after the reinstall? Thanks, Brad
No idea, I didn't remove the pieces. I doubt there will be any rattles because its OEM pieces being wrapped.
Got the fiber down on the beltline, I'll do the dash pieces and shifter piece on Monday.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B84.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B85.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B86.jpg
GrnMtnS4
10-31-2009, 05:07 PM
Looks great Matt - can't wait to see the trim in place!
matt@oCarbon
11-04-2009, 03:50 PM
I appologize for the poor quality of this next round of pictures, but the lighting is poor in the warehouse and these are about as good as they will get. After I get some resin on them, I can move them into better light and take better photos.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B87.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B88.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B89.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B810.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B811.jpg
DesertSilver
11-04-2009, 10:08 PM
Lookin' damn good. Out of curiosity, how is the weave kept "tight" and from moving around?
matt@oCarbon
11-04-2009, 10:58 PM
Lookin' damn good. Out of curiosity, how is the weave kept "tight" and from moving around?
Resin. This set has a long way to go before its done.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B812.jpg
Niceeeee. Too bad you won't be able to do a set for RHD vehicle...... or would you? [:D]
DesertSilver
11-05-2009, 06:43 AM
Resin. This set has a long way to go before its done.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B812.jpg
Oh, actually to clarify, I meant how is the weave kept tight (straight) while being laid down on parts? Doesn't the fibers have a tendency to move due to the criss-cross nature of the stuff?
I've seen some CF jobs that ended up looking pretty bad because of the weave being distorted and I'm sure it can't be straightened perfectly again.
matt@oCarbon
11-05-2009, 06:49 AM
Niceeeee. Too bad you won't be able to do a set for RHD vehicle...... or would you? [:D]
I could if I had a RHD set of trim to wrap.
Oh, actually to clarify, I meant how is the weave kept tight (straight) while being laid down on parts? Doesn't the fibers have a tendency to move due to the criss-cross nature of the stuff?
I've seen some CF jobs that ended up looking pretty bad because of the weave being distorted and I'm sure it can't be straightened perfectly again.
Lazy or inexperienced person doing the wrapping.
matt@oCarbon
11-05-2009, 12:41 PM
Resin has been applied to the beltline pieces. Its currently 74F in the shop, so it should only take 3-4 days for it to fully cure. Hopefully it won't get any colder and slow things down.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B813.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B814.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B815.jpg
NWS4Guy
11-05-2009, 01:08 PM
Really, really nice and detailed work there man - very professional job.
leviathan18
11-05-2009, 06:51 PM
matt you cant speed up the process with lights or heat guns ???? or a oven ?
matt@oCarbon
11-05-2009, 07:43 PM
matt you cant speed up the process with lights or heat guns ???? or a oven ?
The resin is highly flammable so I'm weary of adding heat to the equation. The core pieces are plastic so an oven is out of the question.
Not worth the risk involved to speed things up 2-3 days.
absolutegtr
11-06-2009, 12:19 AM
Why is it that you remove the aluminum covers off the trim first? (i always thought the CF was just layed over top)
matt@oCarbon
11-06-2009, 07:30 AM
Why is it that you remove the aluminum covers off the trim first? (i always thought the CF was just layed over top)
To make room for the added material.
Okan509
11-06-2009, 08:47 AM
I can't wait to see this done!!!
KReddy05
11-06-2009, 07:33 PM
The gauge cluster bezel always being silver was one of the reasons I opted out of the CF inlays. Hopefully you'll get keep the production cost down, I'm def. interested...
matt@oCarbon
11-09-2009, 02:31 PM
Sorry for taking so long to update this thread, I've been struggling with some clearcoat on some other sets but will have it sorted in the next few days with upgraded equipment and product.
Resin is on the final pieces, can hopefully start trimming the beltline pieces soon.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B816.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B817.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B818.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B819.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B820.jpg
Great work. Looking forward to see the facia pieces. That's the one that I am interested in. I ordered the factory carbon inlay so I don't need the other bits. However, my question rather is, will they match up with the OEM carbon inlay?
matt@oCarbon
11-12-2009, 06:06 PM
However, my question rather is, will they match up with the OEM carbon inlay?
These will not. Different type of fiber. If there is enough demand, I would consider special ordering the same fiber that OEM pieces are made of.
These are cured and ready to be trimmed and sanded. Probably going to be a few days before I can get to it though. I just spent a ton of money on a new clearcoat setup, so I'll be spending the next few days figuring out the best methods of application. After I do, these pieces will get my full attention.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B821.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B822.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B823.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B824.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B825.jpg
Ryan_T
11-12-2009, 06:10 PM
Looking good. I just wish the center console isn't such a bitch to dismantle.
When you peeled off the aluminum to make more room... how do you do that with the wood? I wanna try wrapping mine but i wanna make sure it will still fit. also which resin do you use? i like the way yours come out. I wish i had 550 to drop on a trim, but i figure i have the CF why not try it. (you can PM the answers if you want)
matt@oCarbon
11-16-2009, 11:31 AM
When you peeled off the aluminum to make more room... how do you do that with the wood? I wanna try wrapping mine but i wanna make sure it will still fit. also which resin do you use? i like the way yours come out. I wish i had 550 to drop on a trim, but i figure i have the CF why not try it. (you can PM the answers if you want)
Sorry, can't help you.
matt@oCarbon
11-22-2009, 12:46 PM
All the pieces are trimmed up. Will finishing sanding them today or tomorrow.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B826.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B827.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B829.jpg
Most of the edges are pretty flush so I don't think fit is going to be an issue.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B828.jpg
matt@oCarbon
11-30-2009, 08:31 PM
The beltline has been clearcoated and looks great. These photos were taken after the first round of clearcoat. They were then wetsanded and shot with clear again. I'm currently wetsanding and polishing them right now and will post pictures of the final results in the next two or three days. The shifter and two guage pieces will be clearcoated shortly as well.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B830.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B831.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B832.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B833.jpg
GrnMtnS4
12-01-2009, 05:35 AM
Looks great! Very meticulous work - good job. Can't wait to see it in place.
Brad
mellow_sparky
12-02-2009, 09:11 PM
First of all, great work here - thanks for sharing the progress on this project.
Secondly, I'd be first in line to purchase this trim for the gauge/MMI area. My car is coming with carbon inlays, but I'm pretty sure the silver bits will drive me crazy.
Third - how difficult is it to remove these trim pieces (the ones around the gauges and MMI)?
NWS4Guy
12-03-2009, 06:40 AM
First of all, great work here - thanks for sharing the progress on this project.
Secondly, I'd be first in line to purchase this trim for the gauge/MMI area. My car is coming with carbon inlays, but I'm pretty sure the silver bits will drive me crazy.
Third - how difficult is it to remove these trim pieces (the ones around the gauges and MMI)?
He already said in this thread, that he had not planned to do those parts, and even if he did, the weave he uses is not the same as Audi, so they wouldn't match and if you bought just those pieces with a difference weave it might look like ass.
GrnMtnS4
12-03-2009, 06:52 AM
He is doing those parts (look at the pics in post 34) but the weave is different from OEM - if there is enough demand he would consider doing the OEM weave
mellow_sparky
12-03-2009, 09:28 AM
He already said in this thread, that he had not planned to do those parts, and even if he did, the weave he uses is not the same as Audi, so they wouldn't match and if you bought just those pieces with a difference weave it might look like ass.
Actually, what he said was if there is enough demand for those parts he might consider ordering the OEM fabric to do them. So my post was to show support for that idea.
NWS4Guy
12-03-2009, 09:48 AM
Actually, what he said was if there is enough demand for those parts he might consider ordering the OEM fabric to do them. So my post was to show support for that idea.
Gotcha [up]
Just making sure you had seen that he had not intended to do this initially [:)]
matt@oCarbon
12-08-2009, 02:37 PM
Sorry for not posting more in this thread, I've been super busy trying to complete my backlog of orders. So busy that I just hired a part time employee to help me keep up. He's done a great job the last 2-3 days, so once him and I bang out the rest of the outstanding orders, new ones should move much quicker.
On to the pictures. I got the beltline all polished up. Its a 3 stage polish topped of with Swissvax. I'll see if I can take some better pictures in natural lighting because carbon fiber always looks kinda weird under florecent lights.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B834.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B835.jpg
Pictures of the rest of the set to follow in the next few days.
UmIsThisThingOn
12-08-2009, 05:14 PM
Smokin' hot! Great job, Matt (and PT employee)!
Alkivar
12-08-2009, 08:26 PM
i'm more interested in seeing the gauge cluster pieces up close... got those finished yet?
zooomart
12-08-2009, 08:30 PM
The resin is highly flammable so I'm weary of adding heat to the equation. The core pieces are plastic so an oven is out of the question.
Not worth the risk involved to speed things up 2-3 days.
Is the resin Acrylic or Polyester? If you could find a way to keep the parts at 100F, you would get a harder and faster cure. [:d]
matt@oCarbon
12-08-2009, 10:04 PM
i'm more interested in seeing the gauge cluster pieces up close... got those finished yet?
No. I will post pictures when they are.
Is the resin Acrylic or Polyester? If you could find a way to keep the parts at 100F, you would get a harder and faster cure. [:d]
During non-winter months it gets hot enough to cure parts pretty fast. At this point, I'm not sure if its worth trying to figure something out for the next two months because I have no idea how to do it safely. There are fire codes I have to adhere to and I just don't think its worth the time, effort, or expense right now. Maybe next fall.
matt@oCarbon
12-12-2009, 10:37 AM
Last pieces have been clearcoated. These will still need to be wetsanded, cleared again, wetsanded and polished, but they are looking pretty good right now.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B836.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B837.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B838.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B839.jpg
legbend
12-12-2009, 12:57 PM
I really want to see how the darker dash trim panel looks installed.
matt@oCarbon
12-22-2009, 03:55 PM
Found a few more images of the cluster and shifter pieces. This set is on its way to its owner. Lets all cross our fingers that everything fits the way it should so I can start offering these.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B840.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B841.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B842.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B843.jpg
mellow_sparky
01-09-2010, 09:53 AM
Any updates here on putting these pieces into production? Also, any pictures of the actual install - I'm really curious about how the CF looks around the gauges. Thanks.
iamaudi.com
01-11-2010, 10:30 PM
Excellent job, the final product looks really nice in the pictures.
matt@oCarbon
01-12-2010, 08:52 AM
Any updates here on putting these pieces into production? Also, any pictures of the actual install - I'm really curious about how the CF looks around the gauges. Thanks.
I've got a few more cores on the way. The set in these pictures is installed and the owner is happy with it, but I'm still waiting on images from him.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B840.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B841.jpg
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very nice. can't wait for pics after install.
Dr GP
01-15-2010, 09:37 PM
Mike, how hard would it be for you to make the 2 instument panel pieces in CF to match the oem trim. Shouldn't cost much more. Takes no more work to do it. I believe a lot of the owners with the OEM CF trim would be intersted in buying those pieces. In fact, if you could tell us where to get the CF fabric, could we buy it and send it to you to make the parts if you don't want to be bothered.
matt@oCarbon
01-16-2010, 02:06 PM
Mike, how hard would it be for you to make the 2 instument panel pieces in CF to match the oem trim. Shouldn't cost much more. Takes no more work to do it. I believe a lot of the owners with the OEM CF trim would be intersted in buying those pieces. In fact, if you could tell us where to get the CF fabric, could we buy it and send it to you to make the parts if you don't want to be bothered.
It would take more work, those pieces are the two most difficult pieces in the set. When you do the full set, the time/costs are offset by the easier door and dash piece.
Getting the matching OEM fiber would cost more, as chances are its a custom order which would require a large minimum purchase. So far I've only had a few inquires about getting matching pieces, so I'm not really interested in buying the OEM fiber unless there are a bunch of people committed.
There is also the matter of how the pieces are manufactured. The OEM pieces are not clearcoated or polished (mine are), so they probably won't match up. If you look at OEM RS4 pieces and my pieces side by side, even with the same fiber there is a clear difference in how they look.
dolphin gray
01-17-2010, 07:24 PM
If we have the OEM carbon Atlas trim would it look better to go with a piano black finish? I just want something other than silver!!
Anthony
01-17-2010, 08:16 PM
Matt, any chance you're looking to make an add-on piece for the A4 from bumper splitter area, similar to what's being discussed here: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=338583
matt@oCarbon
01-25-2010, 02:48 PM
Matt, any chance you're looking to make an add-on piece for the A4 from bumper splitter area, similar to what's being discussed here: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=338583
Not at the moment, but its something I'll consider in the near future.
Just got my second B8 set of trim, still no word from the owner on if he wants to do anything interesting/custom with the weave or fabric.
Hopefully I can make this set much quicker than the last one and iron out any kinks in the production process.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/production/B8/B844.jpg
Twowheelsgood
01-26-2010, 11:24 AM
How about some pics of the finished product installed?
If there was enough business to justify more fabrication work, would it be possible to make backings or whatever is needed so you could produce the parts without requiring clients to pull the OEM trim pieces out of the car and send them to you?
matt@oCarbon
01-26-2010, 11:33 AM
How about some pics of the finished product installed?
Owner of the car that the trim is installed in is busy and hasn't gotten back to me when I've asked for pictures. Nothing I can really do about it and I don't want to constantly pester him.
If there was enough business to justify more fabrication work, would it be possible to make backings or whatever is needed so you could produce the parts without requiring clients to pull the OEM trim pieces out of the car and send them to you?
I don't think so, especially for the shifter piece and the dash pieces. It would be easier to purchase OEM sets, to have those wrapped.
I got a quote on full OEM sets from Alex@Europrice. The more sets we'd buy, the cheaper they would be.
Quantity : Price
1-4: $556.32
5-9: $470.80
10+: $451.60
These prices would be for A4/S4 Flex Metallic Trim Set (doors, dash, shifter), A4/S4 MMI Surround, A4/S4 Left Hand Dash Vent (expensive because its got the vent housing).
I plan on eventually offering the carbon fiber sets at $800-900. If we got 5-10 people on board to purchase the trim from Europrice, I could knock off $100-200. This would basically bring the price to around $1100 for a full replacement set of trim and you'd get to keep your core.
matt@oCarbon
01-26-2010, 12:52 PM
I just got an email from the owner of the trim with some pictures of it installed. Apparently the two pieces that surround the cluster and the MMI had fit, but they were rattling a little bit, so I'm going to see if I can redo them so they are a little more snug. So because of this I only have pictures of the beltline and shifter installed. Hopefully I can have the other two pieces done in the next week or two and get some images of them installed along with the rest of the set.
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/Roman/Roman01.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/Roman/Roman02.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/Roman/Roman03.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/Roman/Roman04.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/Roman/Roman05.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/Roman/Roman06.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/Roman/Roman07.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/Roman/Roman08.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/content/gallery/Roman/Roman09.jpg
Machupo
01-26-2010, 01:17 PM
wow -- Awesome job!
Twowheelsgood
01-26-2010, 05:53 PM
wow -- Awesome job!
DITTO! Having done some godawful fiberglass work on my race bikes I'm very impressed. Getting the bits not to squeak or rattle would be important for me. Seeing as my car won't arrive till April this is still fantasy land, but the general price you're quoting and considering the quality and dealing with the ugly bit of silverized plastic on the dash seems a really good deal to consider once I have my hands on the beast.
bimmerhead12
01-26-2010, 07:12 PM
Great work!
matt@oCarbon
01-27-2010, 01:03 PM
Getting the bits not to squeak or rattle would be important for me.
Totally agree. I stand behind my products, which is why I have no problem replacing these pieces at my cost (same goes for every set I sell). Thankfully the owner of this B8 has been very helpful and understanding while I manufactured this first set of trim.
Alkivar
01-27-2010, 05:45 PM
there is always a learning curve when dealing with "new" anything...
matt@oCarbon
02-12-2010, 11:23 PM
I'm probably not going to update this thread as much with the second set, but I will say the removal of the metal and getting the initial fiber down went much faster and was quite a bit easier. Hopefully the MMI pieces will go on just as quickly.
http://ocarbon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/B8-001.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/B8-002.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/B8-003.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/B8-004.jpg
Twowheelsgood
02-13-2010, 05:22 AM
Fabulous. Can't wait to see the bit around the instrument cluster.
97thfloor
02-17-2010, 10:22 PM
Got carbon fiber in mine stock but very interested in seeing the dash installed around the gauges.
matt@oCarbon
02-18-2010, 11:28 AM
Got carbon fiber in mine stock but very interested in seeing the dash installed around the gauges.
Me too.
lemurofdoom
02-21-2010, 05:19 PM
Me too.
i was curious what it would look like, and happen to be pretty handy with photoshop.... so:
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/7664/carbonwrap.jpg
link to bigger image (http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/7664/carbonwrap.jpg)
it's obviously just an approximation, but thought I'd share anyway.
matt@oCarbon
02-21-2010, 05:26 PM
Nice. [up]
I'm currently working on 2 sets of the vent/MMI pieces and have another two on the way. Shouldn't be long before we can get some high quality images of everything installed.
Alkivar
02-21-2010, 06:29 PM
here's another picture to give you an idea of what a CF dash would look like... Senner Tuning makes one for the A5/S5:
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/2601/sennercfdash.jpg
mellow_sparky
02-21-2010, 10:48 PM
^^ nice photoshop lemur! I'm finding that I don't hate the aluminum gauge trim as much as I thought I would, but I'm still very interested in a carbon option for these parts (to match the factory carbon).
DavidB8
02-21-2010, 10:53 PM
Nice. [up]
I'm currently working on 2 sets of the vent/MMI pieces and have another two on the way. Shouldn't be long before we can get some high quality images of everything installed.
I'd be more than happy to provide those pics.... As soon as I get my trim back [:p]
matt@oCarbon
02-21-2010, 11:16 PM
here's another picture to give you an idea of what a CF dash would look like... Senner Tuning makes one for the A5/S5:
How much are they charging for theirs?
I'd be more than happy to provide those pics.... As soon as I get my trim back [:p]
Actually going to go work on your stuff in a few after my coffee is done brewing.
Alkivar
02-21-2010, 11:48 PM
matt senner is charging €400 ($546 US) for just the cluster pieces! its fucking highway robbery!
matt@oCarbon
03-15-2010, 12:24 PM
More pics and info here (http://ocarbon.com/blog/2010/03/latest-b8-a4s4-images/)
Some more images of the second B8 A4/S4 beltline, which turned out great. I'll post some more pics of the gauge pieces and the shifter piece shortly. The beltline is on its way to the owner in Canada, so hopefully we can get some good pictures of it installed soon.
http://ocarbon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/B845.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/B847.jpg
http://ocarbon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/B850.jpg
Spanishflie
08-10-2010, 10:49 AM
i was inspired so i did my own with carbon di noc.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s91/alphaplaya23/DSC_0147.jpg
ohmycar
08-10-2010, 01:38 PM
Wow. these looks very nice. Any tips or tricks on this mod? How much vinyl sheet is required to cover these trims? Did you use any primer? Lastly, are you planning to wrap the pieces surrounding the dash as well? Thanks.
Spanishflie
08-12-2010, 01:46 AM
im waiting on some more di noc. and yes im planing on wrapping those pieces too.
S5noob
08-12-2010, 02:45 AM
Fantastic job Matt! I take my hat off to you.
I saw the handy guide on your website on how to remove the trims. Very useful!
However, I'm particularly interested in how to remove the two dash pieces surrounding the instrument cluster. Have you got a guide for this?
matt@oCarbon
08-12-2010, 11:04 AM
However, I'm particularly interested in how to remove the two dash pieces surrounding the instrument cluster. Have you got a guide for this?
They are all just clipped in. This guide will help you: http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4b8/msgs/8247.phtml
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