I like wood interior trim but decided to get aluminum - how about you?

Nygi · 10-20-2019, 12:51 AM

I got the Oyster interior so went with the wood trim. So glad I did. Looks awesome!

bimmer456 · 10-20-2019, 03:28 AM

The open pore oak seems to look better on G20. Looks like they don't have brushed aluminum anymore but that may not fit this new design as well but less prone to glare. Looks like they tried to do what Mercedes did with their open pore wood.

DG20 · 10-20-2019, 05:25 AM

I got cognac leather and secured the open pore maple trim, but I chickened out and went with aluminum mesh last minute. I like the aluminum/cognac contrast. I feel like with the maple trim, it would've been too much brown.

Two photos (not mine) for reference.

siegester · 10-20-2019, 06:51 AM

The aluminum mesh was my first choice from pictures, but after seeing every trim choice in person, I felt that the aluminum trims both looked cheap. Given that I also had issues with the glossy trim in my last bmw reflecting sunlight, I decided on the matte open pore trim and love it with my white interior. This is actually the first time I have ever taken wood over aluminum trim in a car.

mcjohnsonsg · 10-20-2019, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DG20

I got cognac leather and secured the open pore oak trim, but I chickened out and went with aluminum mesh last minute. I like the aluminum/cognac contrast. I feel like with the oak trim, it would've been too much brown.

Two photos (not mine) for reference.

I'm not really understanding your comment. The open pore oak trim is black, not brown. You second photo is not of the open pore oak option, at least not in the US.

DG20 · 10-20-2019, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DG20

I got cognac leather and secured the open pore oak trim, but I chickened out and went with aluminum mesh last minute. I like the aluminum/cognac contrast. I feel like with the oak trim, it would've been too much brown.

Two photos (not mine) for reference.

I'm not really understanding your comment. The open pore oak trim is black, not brown. You second photo is not of the open pore oak option, at least not in the US.

Im sorry, I actually meant maple

BMW_Belgier · 10-20-2019, 01:06 PM

Got tetragon...

Having carbon installed in a few weeks when the car is delivered and it has a few k miles on it for its first oil change 👌🏻

mcjohnsonsg · 10-20-2019, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DG20

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Originally Posted by mcjohnsonsg

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Originally Posted by DG20

I got cognac leather and secured the open pore oak trim, but I chickened out and went with aluminum mesh last minute. I like the aluminum/cognac contrast. I feel like with the oak trim, it would've been too much brown.

Two photos (not mine) for reference.

I'm not really understanding your comment. The open pore oak trim is black, not brown. You second photo is not of the open pore oak option, at least not in the US.

Im sorry, I actually meant maple

In that case, I agree with you that the maple does not go well with cognac leather.

LarrySinNJ · 10-20-2019, 04:42 PM

Cognac/Open Pore Maple. Very pleased with the selection.

Eagle Creek · 10-21-2019, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DG20

I got cognac leather and secured the open pore maple trim, but I chickened out and went with aluminum mesh last minute. I like the aluminum/cognac contrast. I feel like with the maple trim, it would've been too much brown.

Two photos (not mine) for reference.

Good choice!

crbalch · 10-21-2019, 07:27 PM

I have the black leather with blue stitching, and open pore maple...it looks amazing

Burrcold · 10-21-2019, 08:10 PM

Ordered cognac with oak open pored trim.

WXdrivefun · 10-21-2019, 11:00 PM

I configured my G20 with Aluminum Tetragon with Black/Blue Contrast Stitching leather. My first BMW!

Enjoy the Sporty and premium look. Another bonus is if you accidentally spill coffee, juice, etc.. you can clean the aluminum trim much easier. Wood although painted and treated is organic and may tend to stain more.

chazbarrington · 10-25-2019, 04:13 PM

IMO none of the wood options looked right with Cognac in pictures so I went with Tetragon. Meh. The large print on the cupholder door is a bit much but it's usually open in my car. Doing it over I'd probably go with mesh.

Sling56 · 10-26-2019, 04:24 PM

I would have picked open pore if I had the choice but I was limited, my Lexus had wood and I'm liking the change of the aluminum mesh in comparison

RSnic · 10-29-2019, 02:14 PM

Hi,

After seeing myson-in-law's Volvo V90 with open pore wood trim, I went with open pore Maple. I really like it

DG20 ,
Thanks for putting up pictures of your interior -- mine's just like it

simplemind · 12-12-2019, 09:28 AM

To all you Aluminum Tetragon owners, now that you have experience with it, what is your honest verdict...would you do it again, and what downsides have you found?

TWD1775 · 12-12-2019, 09:10 PM

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To all you Aluminum Tetragon owners, now that you have experience with it, what is your honest verdict...would you do it again, and what downsides have you found?

Would not do again; I hate the printed design. Looking to cover with CF.

3ismagic# · 12-13-2019, 10:38 AM

I have the ash glossy. Would have preferred the open pore oak.

WXdrivefun · 12-15-2019, 08:14 AM

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To all you Aluminum Tetragon owners, now that you have experience with it, what is your honest verdict...would you do it again, and what downsides have you found?

All other things being equal, yes Aluminum Tetragon with Black/Blue Contrast stitching on Vernasca Leather is ultimate sportiness. Not personally a fan of light brown Cognac colour.

Downside of any trim is that it will eventually have scratch marks due to moving items in and out or adjustments around the centre opening and storage.

If I had waited longer for mid July 2019 production models BMW included the the Aluminum Fabric Trim which I would consider. Alternatively, I would also consider the M-Performance Part interior trim:

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1540476

hans007 · 12-15-2019, 11:18 PM

i wanted sensatec since i know i'll put almost no effort into conditioning the leather and the sensatec seemed to match the aluminum mesh well. I really liked the open pore black wood, but felt the wood really only looks good with lighter colored seats that are leather which i didnt want to clean or maintain.

That said, I realize I'm set in my ways and boring. my last 2 cars and my m340i which is on order, all had aluminum trim, black seats and blue paint.

ar2020 · 12-19-2019, 09:41 AM

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I had aluminium trim on the last three BM’s, (2 x E90 & 1 x F30) and I said to myself enough is enough!
It’s just too much boy racer and am glad now I went for the Open Pored Oak trim
It blends in nicely with the black leather and doesn’t show dust, it is discrete and not obvious as Ali tends to be.
It is worth the bit extra it costs.

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Just ordered mine and like the post above thought the Aluminium was too boy racer so went for the open pored oak. I did think about it for a while ......

How is aluminum racer lol? Seems to be a British mindset..

10-20-2019, 12:51 AM	#23
Nygi Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 3 series Join Date: May 2019 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I got the Oyster interior so went with the wood trim. So glad I did. Looks awesome!
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bimmer456 Major General 2960 Rep 5,993 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	The open pore oak seems to look better on G20. Looks like they don't have brushed aluminum anymore but that may not fit this new design as well but less prone to glare. Looks like they tried to do what Mercedes did with their open pore wood.
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DG20 Lieutenant Colonel 967 Rep 1,771 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	I got cognac leather and secured the open pore maple trim, but I chickened out and went with aluminum mesh last minute. I like the aluminum/cognac contrast. I feel like with the maple trim, it would've been too much brown. Two photos (not mine) for reference. Attached Images __________________ Instagram: @dg_g20
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siegester Captain 345 Rep 751 Posts Drives: '20 M340i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i [0.00]	The aluminum mesh was my first choice from pictures, but after seeing every trim choice in person, I felt that the aluminum trims both looked cheap. Given that I also had issues with the glossy trim in my last bmw reflecting sunlight, I decided on the matte open pore trim and love it with my white interior. This is actually the first time I have ever taken wood over aluminum trim in a car. Last edited by siegester; 10-20-2019 at 06:45 PM..
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BMW_Belgier Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Got tetragon... Having carbon installed in a few weeks when the car is delivered and it has a few k miles on it for its first oil change 👌🏻 __________________ BEFORE: 130i N52 (2006-2011) NOW: 335xi N55 (2011- )
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LarrySinNJ Lieutenant 122 Rep 425 Posts Drives: 2019 330i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Cognac/Open Pore Maple. Very pleased with the selection. __________________ 2019 G20 330i xDrive Med. Blue/Cognac Leather ZCV\|ZPP\|ZPX\|HK\|Remote Start (Ret'd) 2016 F06 640i xDrive Med. Blue/Red Leather MSport\|B&O\|Driver Asst+\|Cold\|Night (Ret'd) 2013 F30 335i xDrive Mineral Grey/Black Leather (Ret'd) 2011 E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black Leather(Ret'd) 2009 E90 328i xDrive Monaco Blue/(Ret'd) 2007 E90 328i xDrive Graphite (Ret'd)
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crbalch The Schwab 473 Rep 1,605 Posts Drives: 2020 AW M340xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 BMW X1 [0.00] 2016 BMW M235xi [0.00]	I have the black leather with blue stitching, and open pore maple...it looks amazing
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10-21-2019, 08:10 PM	#34
Burrcold Brigadier General 5297 Rep 3,954 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Ordered cognac with oak open pored trim.
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WXdrivefun Lieutenant 285 Rep 459 Posts Drives: G20 330Xdrive Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I configured my G20 with Aluminum Tetragon with Black/Blue Contrast Stitching leather. My first BMW! Enjoy the Sporty and premium look. Another bonus is if you accidentally spill coffee, juice, etc.. you can clean the aluminum trim much easier. Wood although painted and treated is organic and may tend to stain more.
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chazbarrington Enlisted Member 29 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	IMO none of the wood options looked right with Cognac in pictures so I went with Tetragon. Meh. The large print on the cupholder door is a bit much but it's usually open in my car. Doing it over I'd probably go with mesh.
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Sling56 New Member 18 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2019 330i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: New Brunswick iTrader: (0)	I would have picked open pore if I had the choice but I was limited, my Lexus had wood and I'm liking the change of the aluminum mesh in comparison
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10-29-2019, 02:14 PM	#38
RSnic Major 658 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 2020 M340Xi (G20) Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340 [0.00]	Hi, After seeing myson-in-law's Volvo V90 with open pore wood trim, I went with open pore Maple. I really like it DG20 , Thanks for putting up pictures of your interior -- mine's just like it __________________ Al 2020 M340Xi\| ZDA\| ZDY\| ZPP\| ZPX\| 1CR\| 1PL\| 688\| 6NW\| 2VFH\| Retired: 2014 328i BMW CCA
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simplemind New Member 7 Rep 20 Posts Drives: '03 M3, ret. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austex iTrader: (0)	To all you Aluminum Tetragon owners, now that you have experience with it, what is your honest verdict...would you do it again, and what downsides have you found?
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3ismagic# Private First Class 127 Rep 170 Posts Drives: '19 330Xi M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Centrally Isolated iTrader: (0)	I have the ash glossy. Would have preferred the open pore oak.
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12-15-2019, 11:18 PM	#43
hans007 Major 605 Rep 1,077 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	i wanted sensatec since i know i'll put almost no effort into conditioning the leather and the sensatec seemed to match the aluminum mesh well. I really liked the open pore black wood, but felt the wood really only looks good with lighter colored seats that are leather which i didnt want to clean or maintain. That said, I realize I'm set in my ways and boring. my last 2 cars and my m340i which is on order, all had aluminum trim, black seats and blue paint.
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