RG Sport - F16 X6 Knee Pad Retrofit (DIY Attached)

Maverik259 · 03-12-2018, 08:09 PM

Here ya go.

Maverik259 · 03-12-2018, 08:10 PM

I'll try and get one tomorrow from the back showing the flow of the black from the center console up the radio and to the black leather dash. It just works. Especially if you have the leather center console like me. All that leather is nice.

menelaos · 03-12-2018, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

Here ya go.

The knee rest is really beautiful, but for some reason, this color combination/contrast does not appeal to me.

Maverik259 · 03-12-2018, 09:34 PM

It's not perfect but it's the best option for the mocha guys. At least it's the same leather. Mixing the smooth plush nappa leather with the rough and bumpy Dakota just isn't an option for me. I did consider going alcantara to match the M interior kit. But wasn't sure when I'd get the rest so didn't pull the trigger. Maybe I will down the road

menelaos · 03-12-2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

It's not perfect but it's the best option for the mocha guys. At least it's the same leather. Mixing the smooth plush nappa leather with the rough and bumpy Dakota just isn't an option for me. I did consider going alcantara to match the M interior kit. But wasn't sure when I'd get the rest so didn't pull the trigger. Maybe I will down the road

I got Mocha Dakota myself, asked Ben, but there was nothing.
Perhaps would consider mocha Napa.
But from what you, we the "Mochas", are not in the privileged group.

Maverik259 · 03-12-2018, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by menelaos

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

It's not perfect but it's the best option for the mocha guys. At least it's the same leather. Mixing the smooth plush nappa leather with the rough and bumpy Dakota just isn't an option for me. I did consider going alcantara to match the M interior kit. But wasn't sure when I'd get the rest so didn't pull the trigger. Maybe I will down the road

I got Mocha Dakota myself, asked Ben, but there was nothing.
Perhaps would consider mocha Napa.
But from what you, we the "Mochas", are not in the privileged group.

There isn't a mocha Napa for the pads. That's the point. So either black Napa or black Dakota. And I wanted the same leather.

augustw · 03-14-2018, 10:46 AM

Is that possible for you guys to ship it to Canada? Somebody may have asked before. New to Bimmerpost. Thank you.

r33_RGSport · 03-14-2018, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by augustw

Is that possible for you guys to ship it to Canada? Somebody may have asked before. New to Bimmerpost. Thank you.

Of course.
I ship worldwide.

menelaos · 03-14-2018, 11:45 AM

Ben, please put a good word to BMW for the "Mocha" guys...we got heart too!

r33_RGSport · 03-14-2018, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by menelaos

Ben, please put a good word to BMW for the "Mocha" guys...we got heart too!

Haha. Who am I for them to listen to.
I wish I can find a leather guy who can match it.
But with the turn around of this item, it is not worth the time and energy to re-engineer it.
And guess what, BMW just raised the price this month. $100 more per side.

menelaos · 03-14-2018, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Haha. Who am I for them to listen to.
I wish I can find a leather guy who can match it.
But with the turn around of this item, it is not worth the time and energy to re-engineer it.
And guess what, BMW just raised the price this month. $100 more per side.

it must be the "forum-effect"!

turboawd · 03-14-2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Haha. Who am I for them to listen to.
I wish I can find a leather guy who can match it.
But with the turn around of this item, it is not worth the time and energy to re-engineer it.
And guess what, BMW just raised the price this month. $100 more per side.

ouch.

Maverik259 · 03-14-2018, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

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Originally Posted by menelaos

Ben, please put a good word to BMW for the "Mocha" guys...we got heart too!

Haha. Who am I for them to listen to.
I wish I can find a leather guy who can match it.
But with the turn around of this item, it is not worth the time and energy to re-engineer it.
And guess what, BMW just raised the price this month. $100 more per side.

Holy crap. I thought I was crazy to spend the original amount.

r33_RGSport · 03-14-2018, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

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Originally Posted by menelaos

Ben, please put a good word to BMW for the "Mocha" guys...we got heart too!

Haha. Who am I for them to listen to.
I wish I can find a leather guy who can match it.
But with the turn around of this item, it is not worth the time and energy to re-engineer it.
And guess what, BMW just raised the price this month. $100 more per side.

Holy crap. I thought I was crazy to spend the original amount.

I have a feeling that some of the members that never falls through thought this part is something that I made.
Most were complaining that the price was high. I guess they don't think that it is BMW Original parts.

Maverik259 · 03-15-2018, 04:32 PM

Ya that would be weird. I knew it was oem hence the title lol. But still felt it was a crazy price from them. Never thought you were over chargin etc.

unfoundnemo · 04-21-2018, 06:52 PM

Glad I found this thread. My biggest miss when I switched from my X6 to the X5 (needed a third row) was my loss of knee pads.

PM me the price for shipping a pair of terra dakota ti 18509.

Thanks!

r33_RGSport · 04-21-2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

Glad I found this thread. My biggest miss when I switched from my X6 to the X5 (needed a third row) was my loss of knee pads.

PM me the price for shipping a pair of terra dakota ti 18509.

Thanks!

PM'ed

1230vani · 04-22-2018, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Quote:

Originally Posted by menelaos

Ben, please put a good word to BMW for the "Mocha" guys...we got heart too!

Haha. Who am I for them to listen to.
I wish I can find a leather guy who can match it.
But with the turn around of this item, it is not worth the time and energy to re-engineer it.
And guess what, BMW just raised the price this month. $100 more per side.

There is an awesome leather shop in the Netherlands with tons of experience. PM me if you want the details and yes they source original BMW leather from same suppliers

r33_RGSport · 04-22-2018, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 1230vani

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

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Originally Posted by menelaos

Ben, please put a good word to BMW for the "Mocha" guys...we got heart too!

Haha. Who am I for them to listen to.
I wish I can find a leather guy who can match it.
But with the turn around of this item, it is not worth the time and energy to re-engineer it.
And guess what, BMW just raised the price this month. $100 more per side.

There is an awesome leather shop in the Netherlands with tons of experience. PM me if you want the details and yes they source original BMW leather from same suppliers

Yea, I found a guy locally too.
But you will still need the core, which is the same price as new.

1230vani · 04-22-2018, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

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Originally Posted by 1230vani

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Quote:

Originally Posted by menelaos

Ben, please put a good word to BMW for the "Mocha" guys...we got heart too!

Haha. Who am I for them to listen to.
I wish I can find a leather guy who can match it.
But with the turn around of this item, it is not worth the time and energy to re-engineer it.
And guess what, BMW just raised the price this month. $100 more per side.

There is an awesome leather shop in the Netherlands with tons of experience. PM me if you want the details and yes they source original BMW leather from same suppliers

Yea, I found a guy locally too.
But you will still need the core, which is the same price as new.

Yes of course. Its worth it though. These small mods are awesome to keep the car fresh especially since its my 2nd F15 already.

menelaos · 04-22-2018, 06:42 AM

Is the stock knee pad "wrappable" with leather of our choice, in my case mocha?

CatalinP · 04-22-2018, 06:49 AM

By "leader" you mean some fake leather from eBay?

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