Brilliant Red with Hideous wood grain

[mr_Law]

Just bought this B7 but I hate this wood grain. The trim I can wrap, dip or swap.
But what to do about the steering wheel other then buying a new one? Can those sections be wrapped and would it hold up to everyday use?
The air freshener was there when I bought it. Been ripped out. Lol


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[Van Black]

I've seen people wrap the SW in carbon fiber imitation. Can't tell you how long it would last though.
What I would do is give it a thorough sanding and paint it. Or you can get a second hand one and
swap it.

[jimrobbington]

Ocarbon often posts up that they will trade aluminum trim for wood trim. They find it easier to work with, and will swap you no cost. PM matt@ocarbon

[naiku]

If Ocarbon does not work out, shoot me a PM, I may trade for that trim, have brushed aluminum currently. You can keep the monstrosity of a steering wheel though!

[mtroxel]

Buy mine. PM me.

[Dad A3]

Try these guys look at the real carbon, I used it on both my cars great fit and much cheaper and easier alternative.
http://www.bitrim.com/interiorfinishes.htm
http://http://www.bitrim.com/interiorfinishes.htm

[JDillon15]

Depends what you're willing to spend. You can replace the trim for ~$175 (and then resell your current trim), steering wheel should be less than ~$100 and you'll want to replace the shifter (~50 I would guess).

If you resold everything, you might be able to do it pretty cost neutral.


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[UberTeile]

Ummm, I realize that OP's interior may not seem appealing to some but it's probably one of the less common trim options(Code 7TC/Beige Birch grain), especially with the wood steering wheel & shift knob. I'd learn to live with it.

[mr_Law]

For the trim I figured I'd try this wrap. As far as the wheel and shifter I definitely see I'm going to have to buy new ones


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[mr_Law]

Ummm, I realize that OP's interior may not seem appealing to some but it's probably one of the less common trim options(Code 7TC/Beige Birch grain), especially with the wood steering wheel & shift knob. I'd learn to live with it.

But it doesn't match the Brilliant Red exterior one bit


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[naiku]

OP, if you want the brushed look let me know. Would do a straight swap with you.

[UberTeile]

But it doesn't match the Brilliant Red exterior one bit

Being the owner of a Brilliant Red B7 w/Black/Alum. interior, I can understand why it may seem undesirable to you. It's probably no consolation, but I can tell you that Audi uses similar color combinations on many different models. Most Red B7s I see have beige interiors but not many have the wood stg wheel & shift knob. If you're going to sell those items, you could probably get good $$ if you hold out for the right buyer.

[mr_Law]

OP, if you want the brushed look let me know. Would do a straight swap with you.

What color is yours?


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[b7_Andy]

http://m.autoanything.com/dash-kits/75A4150A0A0.aspx

I was looking into getting this full genuine carbon fiber trim. $260 for a full kit with a ship-ton of carbon fiber and that website offers a lot of 20% off deals. I'd be interested to see how genuine their genuine carbon fiber is but seems like a pretty good deal.

[Charles.waite]

Being the owner of a Brilliant Red B7 w/Black/Alum. interior, I can understand why it may seem undesirable to you. It's probably no consolation, but I can tell you that Audi uses similar color combinations on many different models. Most Red B7s I see have beige interiors but not many have the wood stg wheel & shift knob. If you're going to sell those items, you could probably get good $$ if you hold out for the right buyer.

I know what you're saying but rare doesn't always equal $$. Especially if it's rare because it's butt ugly.