13-Button OBC or Euro-Clock

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  • RainierHooker
    R3VLimited
    • Jul 2009
    • 2026

    #1

    13-Button OBC or Euro-Clock

    Well, I have a dilema...
    My 13-Button OBC's display has gone bad. The right side of it lights up all of the crystals all the time, so it reads something like 1300XXX instead of saying 1300 UHR. Yes, it is set for the euro/german/metric display.
    I picked up a Euro clock for fairly cheap and was just going to throw it in there but now I'm waffling between the options.
    I really like the OBC and obviously my car is already wired for it. I could just try and replace the display, I think pelican sells a kit for this. or I could try and find a working OBC.
    On the other hand the Euro-clock is really neat, but I would have to do some wiring (I know it is all of four wires, but everytime I wire something, it goes horrably wrong) and I lose all of those neat little buttons and displays that distract me while I'm driving ;).
    What does the hive mind think?
    84
    Fix the 13-Button OBC
    46.43%
    39
    Replace with Euro Clock
    33.33%
    28
    I like Pie
    20.24%
    17
    Last edited by RainierHooker; 07-18-2009, 02:16 PM. Reason: Now with more Poll

    1984 Hennarot 325e - 1990 Brillantrot M3 - 1938 Buick Special Business Coupe
  • rizion
    Noobie
    • Jun 2009
    • 9

    #2
    it's a landslide. check the polls..

    although i love pie, and the euro clocks are cool, the obc is bitchin

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    • TDE30
      R3V OG
      • Feb 2008
      • 7042

      #3
      13-button, because the analog clock lost its coolness when the euroh homos starting getting wet over it, and plus it's nice to know your average MPG.
      - Trey

      E90 325i/6 (ZSP, ZPP, ZCW)
      E36 325i sedan
      E30 325i sedan
      Volvo 945T

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      • RainierHooker
        R3VLimited
        • Jul 2009
        • 2026

        #4
        OK, the decision is: I'm keeping the OBC. I'll pull it when I do my carpet and other interior work here in a few weeks and tinker with it.

        1984 Hennarot 325e - 1990 Brillantrot M3 - 1938 Buick Special Business Coupe

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        • nickpdx
          Mod Crazy
          • Oct 2008
          • 679

          #5
          Good choice. The analog clocks are cool, but I much prefer both the looks and functionality of a 13 button OBC.

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          • smooth
            E30 Mastermind
            • Apr 2005
            • 1940

            #6
            I've got an extra 13 button OBC banging around if you're interested in just replacing.
            I would never swap mine for an analog clock, sounds ridiculous.
            Das ist nicht nur nicht richtig, es ist nicht einmal falsch!

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            • NC325iC
              R3V OG
              • Mar 2004
              • 6565

              #7
              i went euro clock route for the time being.
              Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

              Originally posted by TimKninja
              Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

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              • red325
                E30 Modder
                • Jun 2009
                • 961

                #8
                Obc

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                • bmw325csi
                  R3V Elite
                  • May 2007
                  • 4045

                  #9
                  OBC> clock.

                  The clock just looks cool but the obc is so awesome.

                  I have my analog clock on my night stand
                  harry/harout

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                  • nouseforaname
                    Grease Monkey
                    • Jul 2009
                    • 322

                    #10
                    analog clock definitely. i get to see all kinds of dumb tech shit in my wife's new volvo. which is great, cause it's so boring to drive, i need something to do.
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                    • Garageaholic
                      Freestyle Fabricator
                      • Dec 2005
                      • 5204

                      #11
                      OBC. so much more useful... including the TEMPERATURE. just do what the E30 is designed to do!

                      Say no to the Analog Clock.
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                      • Dirtboy
                        E30 Addict
                        • Jun 2009
                        • 458

                        #12
                        I vote clock. But that's the way my car came. If my car came with the OBC I'd probably vote for that... lol


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                        • RainierHooker
                          R3VLimited
                          • Jul 2009
                          • 2026

                          #13
                          Wow, holy zombie thread bump batman!

                          ...I decided to to keep the OBC, last year.

                          1984 Hennarot 325e - 1990 Brillantrot M3 - 1938 Buick Special Business Coupe

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                          • nouseforaname
                            Grease Monkey
                            • Jul 2009
                            • 322

                            #14
                            yeah, i know. i was trying to figure out how to fix my clock (http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=176092) and came across this old thread. sorry to wake you.
                            sigpic

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                            • archie
                              R3V Elite
                              • May 2010
                              • 5448

                              #15
                              I was up against this same decision few months back. My obc was giving lots of problems. Almost switched to the clock but kept the obc instead. Both are great I think,
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