Carbon Fiber Trim on Center Console/Gear Shift Area

[esdrs7]

Just general curiosity here, if anyone knows: why is it so rare to find an Audi RS7 that has the carbon fiber trim ("twill") on the center console (gear shifter/cup holder area)? I have a 2021 Audi RS7 (USA - Indiana) and it has the carbon fiber trim on the center console area, the dash, and the doors. I didn't think much of it until after I bought it, and I've now noticed that virtually every other RS7 I've looked at in person and online has piano black trim on the center console area, with carbon fiber trim on the dash and doors. I've included two pictures of the interior of my car, followed by two pictures of a different RS7 to show the comparison. Anyone know why this is? Just curious! Thanks.

[Ace22]

I don’t recall this being an option when I ordered mine, although it’s been a few years. It may be aftermarket? Either way, looks like a great option as the piano black sucks at attracting fingerprints and scratches.

[esdrs7]

I have seen other RS7s with the carbon fiber trim on the center console, just like mine. I’m just saying that it seems to be extremely rare. I don’t think that it is aftermarket.

[Ace22]

I have seen other RS7s with the carbon fiber trim on the center console, just like mine. I’m just saying that it seems to be extremely rare. I don’t think that it is aftermarket.

ah that's cool, looks like a better choice than piano black. I would have to look back at an order guide to see what package it was part of. Enjoy the cool ride!

[Daytona RS5]

It is likely aftermarket, a company makes them, can't remember which one.

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[CanuckRS]

I believe it was a no cost option when you order, called "race aluminum".
It's not carbon fiber but perhaps your previous owner swapped out piano black for an aftermarket option?

https://audiclubna.org/in-detail-the-new-audi-rs-6/

[georgy]

I believe it was a no cost option when you order, called "race aluminum".
It's not carbon fiber but perhaps your previous owner swapped out piano black for an aftermarket option?

https://audiclubna.org/in-detail-the-new-audi-rs-6/

What's the cheapest place to buy these trim pieces aftermarket?

[euro4sho]

What's the cheapest place to buy these trim pieces aftermarket?

partsbytopher.com I believe

[SK8]

What's the cheapest place to buy these trim pieces aftermarket?

These are the part numbers you'll need.

4K1863969K2LL

4K1862533D

4K1864365K2LL

When I ordered these parts the best price was from oemvwshop. You can shop around using those part numbers to find the best price.

[georgy]

These are the part numbers you'll need.

4K1863969K2LL

4K1862533D

4K1864365K2LL

When I ordered these parts the best price was from oemvwshop. You can shop around using those part numbers to find the best price.

Thanks for those. I found a while back a seller on Aliexpress that has a similar looking cup holder lid. However, they don't currently have the rest of the center console unfortunately.

If anyone is interested:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...apt=4itemAdapt

[Daytona RS5]

What about just the trim to replace the piano black part around the shifter? My cupholders don't have a cover anyway.

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[allenyao09]

In the US, the center console / shifter area is only available in gloss black. The image you showed is not carbon fiber btw. I retro fitted mine with the Euro spec cup holder and aluminum twill as shown.

[SK8]

What about just the trim to replace the piano black part around the shifter? My cupholders don't have a cover anyway.

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That is this part number.

4K1863969K2LL

Most people that do the conversion also replace the cup holder that adds the cover. You can just install the cover that replaces the piano black and leave the original cup holders.

[Daytona RS5]

Appreciate the info, TY

[JWebb_C7_Comp]

I think the CF looks awesome. Would like to delete my piano black around shifter to match the door inserts, etc.. Leaving cup holders "as is" works for me as I typically dump phone in one holder and key and/or glasses in the other other.

What would I need to order to get the twill but not cup holder and cover. Also, for install, do you start at the back seat and pull entire console?

[Daytona RS5]

I think the CF looks awesome. Would like to delete my piano black around shifter to match the door inserts, etc.. Leaving cup holders "as is" works for me as I typically dump phone in one holder and key and/or glasses in the other other.

What would I need to order to get the twill but not cup holder and cover. Also, for install, do you start at the back seat and pull entire console?

Just what he listed in post 13 above. I searched Google and found one seller with it for ~$325

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[Kczach]

In the US, the center console / shifter area is only available in gloss black. The image you showed is not carbon fiber btw. I retro fitted mine with the Euro spec cup holder and aluminum twill as shown.

How was the install? How much did you have to take apart to replace the trim? Like a couple of others, I'm just looking to replace the trim and not the cupholder.

[georgy]

This should give you guys an idea of how much work is involved to swap:
https://youtu.be/wGMOLZqZr10?si=hiDNgyN22WUq3iT3

[SK8]

How was the install? How much did you have to take apart to replace the trim? Like a couple of others, I'm just looking to replace the trim and not the cupholder.

This is a good video to start with on how to change the the center console trim. If you're updating the trim it's also a good time to add the Intelligent Park Assist Button (IPA) if you want to code self parking.

https://youtu.be/wGMOLZqZr10

I'll update this post with erWin repair manual documentation showing more technical information. I've done the this myself and it's not as difficult as it looks. Once the center console has been removed you need to remove 9 torx bit screws from underneath and trim will come off.

[esdrs7]

Original poster here. I've spent quite a bit of time trying to get to the bottom of this. I believe I have the answer. It appears that, at least for 2021 RS7 models, "aluminum race, anthracite inlays" were standard (which is what my car has, and which gives you the "carbon" look trim on the center console/around the shifter), but you could pay $500 extra to instead have "carbon twill structure inlays" which results in the gloss black trim on the center console/around the shifter. I believe I was just wrong in my original post when I referred to my trim as "twill." I've attached the window sticker of my RS7 and you'll see under the comfort/technology section as standard equipment "aluminum race, anthracite inlays." I disagree with one of the other posters that US models were only sold with the gloss black trim. It's still somewhat of a mystery to me, but I think I got it figured out. To illustrate, here are two Audi RS7s for sale here in the US with the same center console trim (aluminum race, anthracite inlays) as mine:

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/8...-8ec6db55847a/

https://autohunter.com/Listing/Detai...om-ah-carousel

And here is a 2021 Audi RS7 for sale with the gloss black trim, and if you look at the original window sticker, it has a $500 option added for "carbon twill structure inlay":

https://www.audistuart.com/certified...ource=cars.com

And here is a separate post on this website on the issue. The original poster is in Canada, but US folks replied:

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...ce-inlays-quot

[YashaR8]

In the US, the center console / shifter area is only available in gloss black. The image you showed is not carbon fiber btw. I retro fitted mine with the Euro spec cup holder and aluminum twill as shown.

I also went the retrofit route for this and agree it looks miles better than piano black, especially with the european hidden cup holder closed. A word of caution though, the cupholders are a little smaller so its an issue for those who like their big gulps in the car.. I went through Europrice for mine who source Audi OEM parts and recommend them highly.

[Daytona RS5]

I have the $500 carbon twill structure inlay option on my sticker, and have piano black shifter trim.

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[HurrayFive]

I have the $500 carbon twill structure inlay option on my sticker, and have piano black shifter trim.

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The actual exposed carbon twill you have and I had on my RS7 is real CF with texture, the stock trim is textured aluminum with a pattern pressed into it that looks almost the same in photos but is not. The optional surround for the center console (that came on my RS6, first owner put it on) is the textured aluminum, so if you have the stock textured aluminum, it matches all around.

People still put it on their center console with the CF twill trim because it looks close enough, still feels nice and is easy to keep clean. My RS7 had the piano black center console and like my SQ5, it's a pita to keep that area clean of finger prints.

[allenyao09]

How was the install? How much did you have to take apart to replace the trim? Like a couple of others, I'm just looking to replace the trim and not the cupholder.

I had the dealer done the install.. so couldn't tell you how hard it is.

[allenyao09]

I also went the retrofit route for this and agree it looks miles better than piano black, especially with the european hidden cup holder closed. A word of caution though, the cupholders are a little smaller so its an issue for those who like their big gulps in the car.. I went through Europrice for mine who source Audi OEM parts and recommend them highly.

Yep, I got the parts from Europrice too,

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Unfortunately each time Audi released these models (RS6/7 and RS6/7 Performance) they pretend that there will be a matching carbon fiber console trim and hidden cup holder trim. The part numbers for the carbon console trim and cup holder trim in standard carbon and the performance blue weave exist, but they both immediately supersede to piano black.

Not sure of the reasoning behind this, but leaves us with no carbon fiber trims to offer in these places. As mentioned a fair number of customer went with the Anthracite Race trims for the hidden cup holder setup and it matches the raw carbon well:



Website Link: Hidden Cup Holder Package <-Click Link for More Information

The picture above is carbon fiber interior trims with the Anthracite Race hidden cup holder setup installed. Several of these in stock and ready to ship!

Thank you very much for those orders to those of who posted up! If anyone has questions don't hesitate to post or email here: [email protected]

Cheers,

[mduval32323]

There is an outfit in Germany that gets the original Audi parts and then applies the exact same Carbon Fiber pattern that comes stock on the doors and on the dash. I ordered it and have swapped out my black piano center console piece and the ribbed leather gear shifter piece for the matching Carbon Fiber ones on my 2024 Silver Audi S7. He also makes a piece on the windshield between the rear view mirror and the interior roof that I swapped out too. It looks fantastic. The center console/cup holder piece is offered in two styles. One without the lid over the cup holders (which is what Audi stocks now) and a version with the lid cover. I opted for the lid cover option and it looks incredible. My interior looks 100% better now and much sportier. For the life of me I don't know why Audi stopped making the lid over the cup holder. My 2015 A7 had the lid, my 2021 A7 did not have that option, nor did my 2024 S7. I would recommend you get the matching gear shifter Carbon Fiber piece as well since it all matches.

If you click on My Photo Gallery you can see images of my new Carbon Fiber replacement pieces.



This is his website
https://www.carbonfabrik.com/en/prod...k-holder-cover

[FreTurbo]

There is an outfit in Germany that gets the original Audi parts and then applies the exact same Carbon Fiber pattern that comes stock on the doors and on the dash. I ordered it and have swapped out my black piano center console piece and the ribbed leather gear shifter piece for the matching Carbon Fiber ones on my 2024 Silver Audi S7. He also makes a piece on the windshield between the rear view mirror and the interior roof that I swapped out too. It looks fantastic. The center console/cup holder piece is offered in two styles. One without the lid over the cup holders (which is what Audi stocks now) and a version with the lid cover. I opted for the lid cover option and it looks incredible. My interior looks 100% better now and much sportier. For the life of me I don't know why Audi stopped making the lid over the cup holder. My 2015 A7 had the lid, my 2021 A7 did not have that option, nor did my 2024 S7. I would recommend you get the matching gear shifter Carbon Fiber piece as well since it all matches.

If you click on My Photo Gallery you can see images of my new Carbon Fiber replacement pieces.



This is his website
https://www.carbonfabrik.com/en/prod...k-holder-cover

I also have that one, looks and fits perfect!

[KRS Aaron]

I have been waiting for this option since I have the blue carbon fiber trim package. I want to see the blue installed in a car first to make sure it matches and isn't "off" somehow.

[mduval32323]

The website I posted above also offers the blue version of the carbon fiber. I didn't get it because my interior didn't have it, but based on what I received I can virtually assure you that his blue carbon option will also match the other stock blue carbon.

[jstrebel]

I switched mine to the euro spec with the cover.. but the cup holders are a few mm smaller diameter.. so none of my stainless coffee mugs or water bottles fit any more. Booo


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[KRS Aaron]

I switched mine to the euro spec with the cover.. but the cup holders are a few mm smaller diameter.. so none of my stainless coffee mugs or water bottles fit any more. Booo


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This has been a common complaint and the reason I didn’t do the mod on my 23. Now that I have the Performance and no commute, I’m open to taking the hit.

[Runge]

This has been a common complaint and the reason I didn’t do the mod on my 23. Now that I have the Performance and no commute, I’m open to taking the hit.

starbucks coffee cups all fit and regular 350ml cans for drinks fit.

cheaper to find a new stainless coffe mug/smaller water bottle

Yeti kinda will slide down about 1Cm (stops at the little plastic things that push in when you push down on cup, its tight, do-able)

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This has been a common complaint and the reason I didn’t do the mod on my 23. Now that I have the Performance and no commute, I’m open to taking the hit.

starbucks coffee cups all fit and regular 350ml cans for drinks fit.

cheaper to find a new stainless coffe mug/smaller water bottle

Yeti kinda will slide down about 1Cm (stops at the little plastic things that push in when you push down on cup, its tight, do-able)

There are definitely a few travel mugs/bottles that fit the hidden cup holder fairly well. The hidden cup holder retrofit was the first thing so many owners prior to 2024 models did.

Currently have stock of the piano black and the full anthracite race with console trim ready to go for anyone who has missed out on this mod:

Website Link: Hidden Cup Holder Package <-Click Link for More Information

It's funny how certain mods go in and out of favor as model years progress. Sometimes appears to be influence from more vocal owners so more folks do the mod or it's the rush to do everything possible when the model is brand new but subsequent model years owners tend to only do mods they really want versus every mod that is available.

Cheers,

[KRS Aaron]

There are definitely a few travel mugs/bottles that fit the hidden cup holder fairly well. The hidden cup holder retrofit was the first thing so many owners prior to 2024 models did.

Currently have stock of the piano black and the full anthracite race with console trim ready to go for anyone who has missed out on this mod:

Website Link: Hidden Cup Holder Package <-Click Link for More Information

It's funny how certain mods go in and out of favor as model years progress. Sometimes appears to be influence from more vocal owners so more folks do the mod or it's the rush to do everything possible when the model is brand new but subsequent model years owners tend to only do mods they really want versus every mod that is available.

Cheers,

Looking at the UK site, it doesn't look like there is a blue cf hidden cup holder package available from the factory. Is this accurate via your sources?

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Looking at the UK site, it doesn't look like there is a blue cf hidden cup holder package available from the factory. Is this accurate via your sources?

Correct, there is no carbon or blue carbon hidden cup holder trim. From what I see the blue carbon console trim went the way of the original standard carbon fiber cup holder trim and was immediately discontinued unfortunately.

The cars with carbon fiber and blue carbon fiber interior trims should have a piano black console trim. The piano black does offer the hidden cup holder trim that matches.

Cheers,

[Kczach]

I swapped out my piano black trim for the anthracite race aluminum today. I have the open cupholders which is fine with me. Install was not bad and took a little less than an hour. The video link on previous posts is very helpful.

Cheers