carbon fiber inlays

[Apparatus]

The carbon fiber inlays on my center console around my shifter are debonding. I'd anyone else having this problem? Would the excessive Georgia heat be the problem?

[JamesRS5]

Is it debonding of the carbon away from the plastic frame or delamination between the layers of the weave?

It could be poor surface preparation before they laid the carbon over the plastic which has prevented a good bond. We get up to 122'F over here and don't see much issues with composite panels out in the sun every day.

[Apparatus]

Okay, its probably just poor craftsmanship I will see if I can get a good adhesive.

[rasetsu]

Should be covered under warranty if your car still has it's bumper to bumper warranty.

[Apparatus]

sooooooo....... They said the peeling was due to the heat. which is probably in combination with the constant 100% humidity here. It is not covered under my extended warranty and to replace the 2 pieces that are coming up would cost 1800$. I threw up a little bit when they said that. but on the upside i have a bad motor mount.

[Diamond Dog]

You are in luck. I can even walk you through the install as I know how to do it.

It is destiny


This fits the A4, S4, RS4, A5, S5, RS5 as they all use the same piece for the center console. You can double check by calling your Audi dealer and telling them you want the S5 carbon fiber center console piece and comparing part #'s . It is in scratch free, incredible condition.

$400 OBO. Willing to entertain a reasonable offer. Seriously. I will work with you because it sucks to have something like this go wrong and it be so expensive from the dealer

This is an Audi OEM piece and not a knock off or replica.

This is the S5 center console piece. Keep in mind that the carbon fiber they use for the RS pieces are different pattern than the S5. This is the S5 pattern. It sells for $600 plus tax at the dealers and this piece is in great condition so you can save some money.


This was a replacement part for a 2011 Audi S5 (S% and A4 and S4's have the same center console for most years. please check with your dealer). I am selling it because I want to buy the RS5 complete kit (doors, MMI, etc) and this will not match.

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