Anyone seen the 2013 Piano Black instrument panel surround in person?
#11
AudiWorld Member
Hi there and sorry for the late reply. I have had no issues with the piano black interior, I should also mention that when I purchased the car it had 49,000 miles on it and it still looks great (the interior in general), so I would assume that by now, issues would have been obvious. Hope this helps.
#12
Hi there and sorry for the late reply. I have had no issues with the piano black interior, I should also mention that when I purchased the car it had 49,000 miles on it and it still looks great (the interior in general), so I would assume that by now, issues would have been obvious. Hope this helps.
#13
AudiWorld Member
Thanks for the input. At 49K miles, I'm assuming there had to be at least some noticeable blemishes on the piano black areas, or a couple of scuffs, no? If not, that's amazing. Not sure how to reconcile this with everything I've read about the piano scratching so easily, but I guess not all car owners are equal in this regard. Some people do more damage to a car in 5K miles than others in 100K miles.
#15
The more I look at that black surround, the more I really want it. I think it will look really good as all the other trim is already piano black. Anyone know if the switch is a big ordeal or not?
#16
As for switching your order, it'll really depend on where it is in Audi's system. It is possible to modify orders up to a point, but once they go into production -- or get close to production -- all bets are off. The only way to know is to ask your dealer. They may need to call the factory to inquire. Good luck. (FWIW, you can always order another car if you can manage the additional wait time.)
#17
I didn't mean to switch the order on the car, I already have the car. I meant the actual swap of the trim. Sorry for the confusion. If you don't mind me asking, where did you order it from?
#18
Oh, that makes sense. Looks like I'm causing confusion as well, since what I meant was, I just ordered a 2013 from Audi with the Stainless Steel Mesh inlays option and Piano Black surround (so not talking replacement parts). Guessing you could always order the part from Audi and have your dealer install it -- I can't imagine that would be a hard thing to do, assuming you want to put it on a 2013. Was the instrument panel the same design for any of the pre-facelift model years? (It's not for MY2010.)
#19
Actually, I have an '11 with Ti package, so everything except for the dash surround is already piano black. I just want the piano black dash surround. The only place I have been able to find it online is a place in Germany (BKS tuning), but I was hoping to find one in the states. It may not even exist for my car for all I know. I have the 15k service in 28 days, so I may just look into it while at the dealer at that time. The more I think about it though, the more I really want it.
#20
Actually, I have an '11 with Ti package, so everything except for the dash surround is already piano black. I just want the piano black dash surround. The only place I have been able to find it online is a place in Germany (BKS tuning), but I was hoping to find one in the states. It may not even exist for my car for all I know. I have the 15k service in 28 days, so I may just look into it while at the dealer at that time. The more I think about it though, the more I really want it.