Bespoke Leather Interior for E30 M3

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   This is just to gauge opinions really....
My M3 has a cloth interior (motorsport check) and the bolsters are through in the usual places on the drivers seat.
I am in a position to get hides from Rolls-Royce and have them recovered so that it's a half leather interior.
Now I am considering getting the whole lot done, perhaps in two-tone black and grey for example and I'm wondering whether or not this would be de-valueing the car even though the leather will be top quality and done by an RR upholsterer.
What do yowl' think?

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Nico G Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member I Joined: 22-December-2005 Status: Offline Points: 148	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nico G Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Bespoke Leather Interior for E30 M3 Posted: 05-September-2006 at 15:19
	This is just to gauge opinions really.... My M3 has a cloth interior (motorsport check) and the bolsters are through in the usual places on the drivers seat. I am in a position to get hides from Rolls-Royce and have them recovered so that it's a half leather interior. Now I am considering getting the whole lot done, perhaps in two-tone black and grey for example and I'm wondering whether or not this would be de-valueing the car even though the leather will be top quality and done by an RR upholsterer. What do yowl' think?

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M3Nally Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 28-May-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1302	Post Options Post Reply Quote M3Nally Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05-September-2006 at 15:40
	If your cloth is the grey tartan check like the Evo2 then I would have the bolsters done in light grey leather if you must have leather, like the evo2, IMHO. Some would say keep it original and have the cloth bolsters redone in cloth. Personally I find on a hot day the leather bolsters make your legs hot. Kevin
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UweM3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 11-February-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 5445	Post Options Post Reply Quote UweM3 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05-September-2006 at 21:45
	Don't do two tone. Might look flashy in a Z3 but the E30 M3 will look better in just a single colour. You might need to invest a little more money as the seat bolsters are usually worn a lot. Also that 'strap' type band under the seat is worth haven a look at.
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