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**DoubleSidedTape** · 03-30-2022, 07:07 AM

I took it as M3*3, which is M3^2.

**Cubieman** · 03-30-2022, 07:59 AM

Thoglan I am thinking of getting some Nogaro's and having them and they rest of the interior finished in m-tex at some point.

Could you recommend a good source for thr fabric and let me know approximately how much is required for the entire interior just as you have done. Thanks.

I found this place for the m-tex, I have seen a few ebays sources as well.

E46 M3/E39 M5 M Texture Fabric Reproduction

https://www.ascfabrics.com/product-page/mtexture

Reproduction of E46 M3 and E39 M5 "M Texture" fabricThis fabric is extremely high quality meeting all ISO safety and quality standards for UV resistance, fire protection and more It includes the perforated square Alcantara layer adhered over the top backing fabric and a foam layer underneath, just like OE A faithful reproduction of the original E46 M3 and E39 M5 "M Texture" material ( E46 M3 F2AT and E39 M5 F2 interiors BMW part number 51922698028 ) Now available by the footInternational shipping rates will calculate at checkout The width of the material is 58"Buying one foot gives you 12" x 58"Buying three feet gives you 36" x 58" Orders will ship as one continuous pieceie. if you order 6 feet you will receive a single segment which is 6 feet long and 58" tall For those who use metricThe width of the material is 1.47 metersBuying 1 foot gives you .30 meter x 1.47 metersBuying 3 feet gives you .91 meter x 1.47 meters Ships from the US and arrives to most locations within 5-6 days after the order is placed!

**Tbonem3** · 03-30-2022, 08:04 AM

That is the source

**nahvkolaj** · 03-30-2022, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by Cubieman View Post

Thoglan I am thinking of getting some Nogaro's and having them and they rest of the interior finished in m-tex at some point.

Could you recommend a good source for thr fabric and let me know approximately how much is required for the entire interior just as you have done. Thanks.

I found this place for the m-tex, I have seen a few ebays sources as well.

https://www.ascfabrics.com/product-page/mtexture

ASC is the only legit source I’ve found for reproduction BMW fabrics. It’s run by a BMW enthusiast, Bimmerbreaker on the Z3 bimmerforums.

**ra2fanatic** · 03-30-2022, 11:30 AM

Yep, ASC is legit. This'll get dropped off next week when I get my SPX seats reupholstered. Relicate has M8 prototype fabric which I think is cool as another option as seen in the 2nd photo

**Nate047** · 03-30-2022, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by 02_lsb View Post

Well… three squared is 9, cubed is 27. I’m seeing three cars.

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**Thoglan** · 03-30-2022, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by Cubieman View Post

Thoglan I am thinking of getting some Nogaro's and having them and they rest of the interior finished in m-tex at some point.

Could you recommend a good source for thr fabric and let me know approximately how much is required for the entire interior just as you have done. Thanks.

I found this place for the m-tex, I have seen a few ebays sources as well.

https://www.ascfabrics.com/product-page/mtexture

Yup asc is the place to get it. Its very close to the original material. The OEM fabric was available from BMW last I checked about a year ago. It was considered NLA but there were some new old stock that became available briefly, my guess is that is now gone. I didn't do my full interior since my front and rear seats were still pretty minty. Just the door cards and the bucket seats shortly after. But I think the number that gets thrown around is 6 yards to do a full interior. Best to talk to an upholsterer and get them to estimate. Will be a big bill though, not to mention the $1500 just in material alone... Even just doing my bucket seats made my eyes water. Mtex is quite tricky to upholster too given the layered material and the tartan pattern underneath, means it all has to line up, and the coloured squares need to be the same size between inserts etc. Not rocket science but you'll want a high end upholsterer for it to look right.

Those ebay sellers claiming to have 'genuine' fabric only popped up after ASC started reproducing the fabric and I don't think it's a coincidence. Pretty sure they are buying that fabric and marking it up, slapping the m-texture part number on it and reselling.

**Tbonem3** · 04-14-2022, 09:59 AM

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**bemami** · 04-17-2022, 08:35 AM

Zcp wheels are EVERYTHING!

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**Kiser.mt** · 04-18-2022, 08:20 AM

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**repoman89** · 04-18-2022, 08:31 AM

Bad angle but needed the new roof in there

**Casa de Mesa** · 04-18-2022, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by repoman89 View Post

Bad angle but needed the new roof in there

Nice!!!!!!! Congrats on the roof, looks amazing! More pics!!

**repoman89** · 04-18-2022, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by Casa de Mesa View Post

Nice!!!!!!! Congrats on the roof, looks amazing! More pics!!

Thanks!! Hopefully yours is getting close too! I put in a lithium battery as well and took it on a first real drive … absolutely noticeable even while being semi-responsible on the street. No noticeable difference re: highway noise at least up to 100 with no sound insulation, still civilized.

My Miata is in the background of the first pic, feeling neglected. not sure what’s up with the forum software unable to rotate the damn pic

**zzyzx85** · 04-18-2022, 12:33 PM

I envy the cars I see here in such great condition. Gives me something to aim for but I sometimes wonder if mine is too far gone cosmetically to be worth "restoring".

Anyways, sharing a few photos from the track day I went to the other weekend ago.

**ridebikes** · 04-18-2022, 01:13 PM

zzyzx85 love the action shots! Imola suits the car so well. I think a pair of vinyl numbers for your next track day would be the cherry on top 👍

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