Replacing a few carbon pieces

[lswing]

Anybody have a good source for some of the interior carbon pieces? I'm going to try and replace my shifter surround and ashtray as they are showing a bit of yellowing on the edge. The rest of my carbon is perfect, so either this area gets more sun or heat, not sure why it's yellowed a touch.

Difficulty of replacing the shifter surround?

Thanks!

[Cmnair]

I got my pieces from bks-tuning in Germany and our very own Dave Hall :)

[DHall1]

Did someone say carbon.

oh la la

https://www.rs6.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19155&stc=1

[AudiPilot]

The shift surround is actually pretty easy to remove, it comes up from the rear left edge (using a plastic trim tool) and then just sort of pops up and out as you carefully lift it. Then you slide it back a little bit as you work it out. I followed this video: https://youtu.be/y4ZciccmeFI, and didn’t break anything! I pulled it because I replaced the ashtray itself, and the shifter trim needs to be removed to do so.

As for OE replacements, I’ve rarely seen the CF shifter surround, if ever. I’m currently in the process of sending my passenger glovebox trim to a shop to try and repair the cracking... I can report back how it goes and see if they can repair yellowing... unless the OE resin is important to you.

[SFJ_RS6]

DHall1 - that looks very nice! Where did you source it, or were yours redone/repaired somewhere? I've got significant cracking on several of my carbon fiber interior trims, and would like to repair or replace.

[Muggy]

Look at the mats...it's a Q7...he's just teasing with the carbon...

On the flip side, here's my nice OEM RS6 original trim...Sorry that I don't have a source for replacement parts...:vhmmm:

http://www.fototime.com/1BEF6FD6E9D2D14/medium800.jpg

[Cmnair]

Reach out to Robert@bks-tuning.com

[DHall1]

Nice catch muggy

That is oem carbon I sourced from Europe for my Q7 TDI. US spec S- line trim was brushed aluminum but I just like carbon. So, I hunted for a oem set from Europe for over a year. All my Audi’s have oem carbon. Q7 carbon is extremely rare only found on V12 TDIs in Europe.

[Muggy]

Nice catch muggy

That is oem carbon I sourced from Europe for my Q7 TDI. S- line trim was brushed aluminum but I just like carbon. All my Audi’s have oem carbon. Q7 carbon is extremely rare only found on V12 TDIs in Europe.

Caught the Q7, but must say I didn't know about the rarity...agree that carbon is fantastic...and a V12 TDI...:bow:

[SFJ_RS6]

Great looking carbon fiber - even if it is in a Q7 :)

[SFJ_RS6]

Thanks Cmnair - I'll give that a try

[lswing]

These guys seem to have a handful of the new carbon pieces in stock. Here's the carbon shifter surround do believe. Mine is just yellowed a bit where it curves under the ashtray.

https://www.jimellisaudiparts.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_assembly=748973&ukey_product=5614414#

[AudiPilot]

Reach out to Robert@bks-tuning.com

Unfortunately seems as though that email might be defunct (returned undeliverable)... I searched their website for the P/N of the dashboard/glovebox trim (4B1853190) and came up with out of stock for every variation! As I mentioned above I was going to try and have it repaired, but am told the cracking is down to the CF and repair is not possible. It's crazy to me how some are pristine, others (like mine) are a spiderweb... maybe just the difference between garage-kept and parked in the sun for 16 years.

[JettaGLi16v]

I would reach out to these guys, they are known to do awesome work:

https://ocarbon.com/collections/audi/products/c5-interior-trim

[Cmnair]

Try info@bks-tuning.com. Even though it may not be listed they can source

[kevcp]

I just picked up a set of mint C5 RS6 carbon fiber trim, I will ask if he has any more sets available..

[AudiPilot]

I just picked up a set of mint C5 RS6 carbon fiber trim, I will ask if he has any more sets available..

I appreciate it, thanks! Also reached out to that updated email and will check out ocarbon. Thanks, all!

[kevcp]

He said he has one more set that is nearly perfect, a small chip in the corner of the dash piece.. The other set he has is cracked so not really an option.

[hahnmgh63]

These are the only 3 pieces of Carbon that I have besides a full set of Euro Blue weave Carbon fiber minus the shifter surround.

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[AudiPilot]

He said he has one more set that is nearly perfect, a small chip in the corner of the dash piece.. The other set he has is cracked so not really an option.

Sent you a PM!

[YONTB]

I do concur with oCarbon his actually in the makes of making me two deferent sets one with red fibers and the other all blk with the honeycomb style total price was 1400$ Reach out to him see what he says his website might have it but I think he does sets only might do separate if you ship him yours

[AudiPilot]

Anybody have a good source for some of the interior carbon pieces? I'm going to try and replace my shifter surround and ashtray as they are showing a bit of yellowing on the edge. The rest of my carbon is perfect, so either this area gets more sun or heat, not sure why it's yellowed a touch.

Here's the shifter surround (https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/tradition/p/cover-4b0864261fj1j2-14) and ashtray trim (https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/tradition/p/trim-4b0857967aj1j2-14) on Audi Tradition. Your dealership parts department can order either/both for you if you wanted, I'd guess around $500 to order both together... based on my singular price sample ($381.60 for the glovebox trim with a €201 list price); see my most recent thread. Of course you'll pay a premium going that route, but it's OEM, and it's new!