Mounting for additional gauges

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  • BMW_325i
    Member
    • Oct 2010
    • 61
    #1

    Mounting for additional gauges

    Has anyone considered or used the flat trim panel under the instrument cluster / behind the steering column to mount gauges?

    I'm keen on an AFR and oil pressure gauge soon and that location seems reasonably central and flat and available.

    Having pulled the cluster recently, it looks to have the foam-type material behind it that the dash is covered with, but i'm unsure if it is steel-reinforced.


    Thoughts?
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    1988 Lachssilber E30 325i sedan.
    Factory fit-out: manual; SILBER LEDER; M SPORT SUSPENSION.
    Modifications so far: Miller MAF + 19# ECU; Ford 19# Design 3 injectors; IE adjustable FPR; KAMotors CF airbox; IM MTX-L; EBC Greenstuff.

    Retired - '83 Arctic Blue E28 528i powered by M30B32
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    • Van Westervelt
      R3V OG
      • May 2006
      • 9365
      #2
      Its out of any line of site, and behind all the column arms. Do not like this idea. Thats also the only connecting section of the dash under the cluster.
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        • BMW_325i
          Member
          • Oct 2010
          • 61
          #3
          Originally posted by Van Westervelt
          Thats also the only connecting section of the dash under the cluster.
          Ok, that might be a good reason to rule it out, but i dont think it would be necessary to cut it completely, only a hole where necessary. Will have to have a closer look to see if it really adds support.


          Originally posted by Van Westervelt
          Its out of any line of site, and behind all the column arms.
          Oh, not for me ;) Being quite tall, my hair just rubs the roof lining. I can't see the speedo from 110 - 140 (km/h) even with a 385mm Mtech1 :o
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          1988 Lachssilber E30 325i sedan.
          Factory fit-out: manual; SILBER LEDER; M SPORT SUSPENSION.
          Modifications so far: Miller MAF + 19# ECU; Ford 19# Design 3 injectors; IE adjustable FPR; KAMotors CF airbox; IM MTX-L; EBC Greenstuff.

          Retired - '83 Arctic Blue E28 528i powered by M30B32

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            • Eecen
              E30 Fanatic
              • Jun 2010
              • 1235
              #4
              Check out this group buy. Not sure if its still running though.

              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=190601

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