Ok so now here's where decision time happened to come into play: let's talk carbon fiber trim.
First of all, I'll say I'm a huge fan of carbon fiber in general. It is usually sleek, discreet, and conveys FAST because it's supposedly lightweight material.
I regretted not ordering CF trim on my original P85D, as it was an option I didn't see the $900 (or whatever it was at the time) upcharge worth.
In the Model 3, I ended up wrapping the center console (super shiny and easy-to-scratch material) and wood dash trim (which looked kind of cheap, IMO) with a matte carbon fiber wrap, which mostly served to protect the original material, but also for looks.
So I was really keen on ordering my Plaid with CF trim, which is what I did on 4 out of my 5 orders. The one order I placed with wood interior was a desperate move to get a VIN before my 1.24% loan offer expired, and before the mid- to late-september EoQ rush.
With that out of the way, per my post above, I wanted to go check it out in person - so here are my impressions:
- The material is super nice and high quality
- There is a LOT of CF material, between the dash piece and the door trim, but especially on and around the center console
- I really like the look of this CF trim when it's in the shade
- HOWEVER, in the sun I thought it was way too reflective for my taste
I took a bunch of photos below, so I'll let you be the judge. But due to my eye sensitivity post-Lasik to bright objects, I'm afraid I will have to pass on CF trim..
I have not cancelled this order yet, but if anyone in the Bay Area is interested in this build, PM me and we can coordinate.
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