e36 aftermarket gauge face update

[mdc]

just did some minor updates on my e36 - minor stuff but they totally changed the interior look and feel of the car

Gray Face Gauge (e46 M3 look)

been wanting to get this modification for the longest time! finally saw one and bought it. last stock left and probably wont bring them in again. hehehe. me and my friend actually bought the remaining for e36 (mone) and for a z3. both are gray faced gauges.

seeing that my friend is a DIY guy, got influenced. so i did it myself . . . it was indeed scary - what if the gauges don't work properly after its install? the trickiest part was the needle and putting them back on at the right place for proper calibration with the correct readings.

nevertheless, all went well and the gauges look fantastic - added to the sporty look of the car - and the gauges light up to be more yellow (lighting)more to the look of the e46 m3

sorry for the pics - cam phone (it was late at night)

new chrome cluster rings

 

[javiero]

Re: e36 aftermarket gauge face update

Wow... nice... & ur mileage's only 50k+. Amazing...

 

[mdc]

Re: e36 aftermarket gauge face update

thanks hahahaha! only use the car on weekends and at least once during the week! explains the mileage

 

[jawzsg]

Re: e36 aftermarket gauge face update

Wow, got chrome ring dial as well. Nice!!! and thankz for sharing.

 

[mdc]

Re: e36 aftermarket gauge face update

no problem love the look!!! going now for a dvd set-up . . .

 

[rohoni]

Re: e36 aftermarket gauge face update

Its really nice man,

what a stuff work it is , your car is just 50km is it new one?

 

[mdc]

Re: e36 aftermarket gauge face update

thanks its a 98 model

it still has a relatively low mileage since i rarely use it not really a daily driver. more for going out on weekends

 

[iScoupe]

Re: e36 aftermarket gauge face update

nice mod! saw the chrome ring in Bangkok MBK 4th floor, taiwan & thailand model.
Taiwan selling $900 Bath ! i ask for $800 Bath , they die die dun sell, reach Singapore regret haha....

 

[mdc]

Re: e36 aftermarket gauge face update

hahahah! its a simple mod yet has a very great effect after its installation

 

[Cahn77]

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Bro how do you remove the needles? i tried to do it in my 325i but the needle seems very tight or stuck.

Please advise

Cheers1!

 

[mdc]

Re: e36 aftermarket gauge face update

Bro how do you remove the needles? i tried to do it in my 325i but the needle seems very tight or stuck.

Please advise

Cheers1!

hmmm . . . that's the tricky part! use a tweezer or something of that sort to slowly nudge it up! that is indeed the tricky part

just be very careful not to apply too much force as you might break the plastic part holding it down!

goodluck! post up pics here once its done

 

[Nick]

Re: e36 aftermarket gauge face update

Has anyone seen these grey-face dials for sale in Singapore? I now have white, but intend to change. Can also consider trade with anyone who has grey but wants to go white. E36.