Pre-LCI Carbon center console

joebie3 · 10-23-2023, 08:02 AM

Anybody have one of these, either in matte or gloss? They appear to be decent quality from the pics, thinking about getting the matte version.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...d=URgl2I1aimZs

codeyf · 10-23-2023, 11:24 AM

I would be very interested in seeing this installed!

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 10-23-2023, 11:23 PM

I would be interested in this too. the LCI shouldn't be having all the carbon fiber fun, now should they. LOL I think the gloss version looks like a more accurate CF color. But maybe the matte would look good too. If you order this (which we're hoping you do), please feel free to post some good photos...

joebie3 · 10-25-2023, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

I would be interested in this too. the LCI shouldn't be having all the carbon fiber fun, now should they. LOL I think the gloss version looks like a more accurate CF color. But maybe the matte would look good too. If you order this (which we're hoping you do), please feel free to post some good photos...

I was actually thinking that too, the gloss seems like a closer match to the OEM trim. I'm so torn.

lagunablue1 · 10-25-2023, 09:04 AM

I also think the gloss would be the more OEM match.

Would love for someone to take the plunge - my 3yr old scratched up piano black could sure use an upgrade.

JP30 · 10-25-2023, 10:17 AM

I would take the plunge if I knew I was getting gloss and pre-LCI fit. It's very confusing with the photos. I believe some folks here also bought LCI carbon consoles on aliexpress - I wonder if anyone can recommend a seller or if it's basically (probably) all the same....

lagunablue1 · 10-25-2023, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JP30

I would take the plunge if I knew I was getting gloss and pre-LCI fit. It's very confusing with the photos. I believe some folks here also bought LCI carbon consoles on aliexpress - I wonder if anyone can recommend a seller or if it's basically (probably) all the same....

I think the 3rd option is glossy/M specific pre-LCI. Option #1/4 look like LCI (and are cheaper).

JP30 · 10-25-2023, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lagunablue1

I think the 3rd option is glossy/M specific pre-LCI. Option #1/4 look like LCI (and are cheaper).

Thanks - I see what you mean now. Might go for it

joebie3 · 10-25-2023, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lagunablue1

I think the 3rd option is glossy/M specific pre-LCI. Option #1/4 look like LCI (and are cheaper).

That’s what I was thinking as well. The pricier ones are the Pre-LCI. I would probably message them first just to be 100% sure.

cutnsew · 10-25-2023, 08:10 PM

Oh nice. This is the cheapest I’ve seen them for pre-LCI. I’m with Kevin. Buy the matte and risk it for all of us

Sayzar · 10-25-2023, 09:51 PM

I might take the plunge and have my body shop spray it with a 2 layers of clear coat to give that shine.

Must_Go_FASTER · 10-25-2023, 10:25 PM

Am I the only one whose OCD is freaking out about the weave pattern between the lower right portion and the rest being off??

Even so, I am tempted....

x5m-ftw · 10-26-2023, 06:41 PM

joebie3 · 10-27-2023, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by x5m-ftw

Shut the front door! Did you just get that recently?! Same Ali seller?

It looks really good!!

Dawgz · 10-27-2023, 09:05 AM

Oh wow very nice.

x5m-ftw · 10-27-2023, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by joebie3

Shut the front door! Did you just get that recently?! Same Ali seller?

It looks really good!!

I got it recently.

Seller posted in the FB group, I went through with it.

I can get you connected with him, if you’d like. Just asked him for a link

joebie3 · 10-27-2023, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by x5m-ftw

I got it recently.

Seller posted in the FB group, I went through with it.

I can get you connected with him, if you’d like. Just asked him for a link

Ooooh! I think I saw that as well this morning. This one?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...2usa4itemAdapt

codeyf · 10-27-2023, 04:00 PM

Wow that looks really good.

x5m-ftw · 10-27-2023, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by joebie3

Ooooh! I think I saw that as well this morning. This one?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...2usa4itemAdapt

He sent me this link

https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0OvUpS

He said $238 shipped

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 10-28-2023, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by x5m-ftw

Is it a high quality unit & did it fit well... ?

x5m-ftw · 10-28-2023, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

Is it a high quality unit & did it fit well... ?

Yes sir. I haven’t had any issues with fitment and received in a week.

Polished it with sonax and laid down Adams Graphene ceramic coating. Looks fantastic.

One thing to note, I heard the competition badge is pain to take off so I ordered a separate badge and left the stock one on the stock trim.

joebie3 · 10-30-2023, 06:25 AM

Just bought one!

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