Hills Matte Carbon Fiber dash and door trim review

[punksterz626]

Is there a good option for an open grain matte carbon fiber trim that does not use adhesive? I am concerned about the durability of the adhesive in the hot/humid months.

I remember seeing company that does an oem replacement but they're still in production. Think it was like 900 bucks.

 

[Ostrichsak]

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOF4sM8

Titled: JOGON real carbon fiber panel. I'm not associated with this company whatsoever. That's just the cheapest one I found that shows pretty good quality

So that's just the two door pieces?

 

[punksterz626]

So that's just the two door pieces?

Correct

 

[Ostrichsak]

Correct

Lame. Who would want to just cover the door panels & leave the dash?

 

[punksterz626]

Lame. Who would want to just cover the door panels & leave the dash?

Huh? Buy the dash from Hills

 

[Marchudson]

Not hard to locate the complete dash from Aliexpress. Not sure of the quality but here is an example. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...436100024!sea!US!0&curPageLogUid=Aop5jBZa6DTL

 

[Ostrichsak]

Huh? Buy the dash from Hills

That's not the point. Why would anyone want just the door pieces w/o the dash piece?

 

[Ostrichsak]

Not hard to locate the complete dash from Aliexpress. Not sure of the quality but here is an example. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803952204144.html?algo_pvid=1e71c8c5-a333-494e-8fe5-dd5522d79e60&algo_exp_id=1e71c8c5-a333-494e-8fe5-dd5522d79e60-0&pdp_npi=3@dis!USD!666.93!300.12!!!!!@212243c016851195355745961d074e!12000028436100024!sea!US!0&curPageLogUid=Aop5jBZa6DTL

This has my interest. I'd much rather replace the white panels than taping something on top of them.

 

[punksterz626]

That's not the point. Why would anyone want just the door pieces w/o the dash piece?

No one would. If money ain't an issue buy both with Hills. I'm only suggesting buying the sides thru Ali cuz its cheaper. By all means buy all 3 pcs from Hills.

 

[punksterz626]

Not hard to locate the complete dash from Aliexpress. Not sure of the quality but here is an example. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803952204144.html?algo_pvid=1e71c8c5-a333-494e-8fe5-dd5522d79e60&algo_exp_id=1e71c8c5-a333-494e-8fe5-dd5522d79e60-0&pdp_npi=3@dis!USD!666.93!300.12!!!!!@212243c016851195355745961d074e!12000028436100024!sea!US!0&curPageLogUid=Aop5jBZa6DTL

Just make sure it fits the 2023 as they're different from 2022.

 

[Ostrichsak]

No one would. If money ain't an issue buy both with Hills. I'm only suggesting buying the sides thru Ali cuz its cheaper. By all means buy all 3 pcs from Hills.

I know no one would so we're saying the same thing. Not sure why one of us seems to be defensive about it if we're saying the same thing.

 

[Marchudson]

Just make sure it fits the 2023 as they're different from 2022.

Didn’t realize they were different. Thanks for the heads up

 

[LBM4]

Didn’t realize they were different. Thanks for the heads up

Let me do some clarification here since I own the 2023 Austin built AWD variant and a 2021 M3 and have a full CF dash for my M3 and the stick on CF dash for my MY (since no one makes a full CF dash for the Austin built MY yet)
The door panels are the same for all variants of the MY. I didn't have any issues buying the full replacement CF door panel pieces.
The carbon fiber covers that goes over the wood trim and stick on, fits all variants of the MY dash. Pic attached is my MY with matte CF dash stick on.

Replacing the dash is where you have issues. The dash built for AWD versions from Austin and Berlin are different from all other variants of the MY and M3. (Additionally, the adjustable screen kits made for the MY and M3 won't work with the Austin/Berlin AWD versions of the MY.) I know this because I tried to swap my CF dash from my 2021 M3 to my MY and there are several changes to how the dashboard installs. These changes follow through to the screen too, as the screen swivel kit that I bought that fits any other MY, does not work with Austin-built AWD MY's. So, for now, I'm stuck with a non-movable, stock screen, until someone makes a kit.

 

[DeltaChik09]

Recently installed Hills Matte Carbon Dash and door trim on my 23 MYP and am overall very pleased. They look amazing, beautiful matte carbon with smooth patterns looks killer in the sun. Fitment was also dam near perfect. Used some 3M adhesion promotor before install to make sure very strong bond. Honestly is looks 100% factory. Hopefully they hold up well over time. View attachment 936334View attachment 936335View attachment 936336

From where did you order? I did the same but the fit wasn’t as good as I had hoped….

 

[Marchudson]

Let me do some clarification here since I own the 2023 Austin built AWD variant and a 2021 M3 and have a full CF dash for my M3 and the stick on CF dash for my MY (since no one makes a full CF dash for the Austin built MY yet)
The door panels are the same for all variants of the MY. I didn't have any issues buying the full replacement CF door panel pieces.
The carbon fiber covers that goes over the wood trim and stick on, fits all variants of the MY dash. Pic attached is my MY with matte CF dash stick on.

Replacing the dash is where you have issues. The dash built for AWD versions from Austin and Berlin are different from all other variants of the MY and M3. (Additionally, the adjustable screen kits made for the MY and M3 won't work with the Austin/Berlin AWD versions of the MY.) I know this because I tried to swap my CF dash from my 2021 M3 to my MY and there are several changes to how the dashboard installs. These changes follow through to the screen too, as the screen swivel kit that I bought that fits any other MY, does not work with Austin-built AWD MY's. So, for now, I'm stuck with a non-movable, stock screen, until someone makes a kit.

I have a 23 MYP built in Fremont that came with the tilt and swivel screen. I'm wondering if the full replacement dash for the MY that AREN'T built in Austin/Berlin will fit my car? Thanks.

 

[TylerDubya29]

Recently installed Hills Matte Carbon Dash and door trim on my 23 MYP and am overall very pleased. They look amazing, beautiful matte carbon with smooth patterns looks killer in the sun. Fitment was also dam near perfect. Used some 3M adhesion promotor before install to make sure very strong bond. Honestly is looks 100% factory. Hopefully they hold up well over time. View attachment 936334View attachment 936335View attachment 936336

How easy was the install?

 

[bpobill]

How easy was the install?

Its a cover, you literally stick it over the top haha. So I would say easy

 

[LBM4]

Its a cover, you literally stick it over the top haha. So I would say easy

I personally prefer to replace the entire piece. Originally I bought the kind that just sticks over the wood for my M3, but it doesn’t look good IMO, since you can still see the wood on the end if you look close. Replacing the entire piece, with a real carbon fiber insert, looks OEM. Just my OCD.

 

[TylerDubya29]

Its a cover, you literally stick it over the top haha. So I would say easy

Does it sit flush with the original wood trim? or how much higher does it sit now with the carbon fiber piece above it?

 

[AlexMYPVB]

I went the extra level and used the 3m adhesion promotor. Fit is very close to perfect. Im pretty OCD and it looks factory to me. Sure if you need it 100% perfect get a full replacement. But I am very happy to this day.