I don´t smoke, nobody in my family does, and no one will anyway ever be allowed to smoke in my car, so having 2 ashtrays in it is pretty much pointless. So I´m trying to come up with something somewhat original to do with them or the space they take. Gauges are the first thing that comes to mind, but no turbo plans for me and I won´t ever be looking down there while driving (especially the rear ashtray), that kind of defeats that purpose, even more so with more easy-to-read spots to place gauges, like the center vent. So, I´m out of ideas! Throw me a bone, R3V!
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Originally posted by ldsbeaker View PostThank you.
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Luke: with the exception of the window switches I like that setup you have going there. What's the little knob with a blue LED below the ignition?
Still, I will place the GPS somewhere closer to the windshield.
Flashlight: I have the factory BMW in the glove box, but it doesnt illuminate much...and I have two others (both LED). Only one of them would fit there, but it's kinda pointless.
Bluetooth? could be. I can't think of anything running 120V that I would carry or need in the car, so no. USB port or AUX in are both great ideas, if only I was considering reinstalling the radio and speakers (soon for sale). I love music, but I love even more the purr of a BMW engine. That's the music to my ears. I know, I know. What am I gonna do if I take a trip even only a couple hours long? We'll see...
Parking meters in Raleigh are found only downtown and you can pay with plastic. Besides, everybody already uses their ashtray for change. I wanted to do something different, doesn't matter if I have to remove it.
So far I'm liking the idea of the radar readout. So now I need a radar...
I was thinking of CB radio for some period-correctness, but that would be too neanderthal even for me. Maybe I'll do a super-sleek and clean install for the phone charger (no more cables lying around).
It would be radically cool to install one of those touch-screen pad laptops (pimp my ride, anyone?) but I think they're pricey for now.
thanks for the ideas so far. Anything else?1998 528i auto on staggered DSII
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Originally posted by bmw325csi View PostI really like Erik's idea too but the oem coin tray is the ultimate.
Originally posted by Gadea View PostI like that coin holder too. The little button on the left opens it?
How hard is it to fit/make it fit?
It wasn't terribly difficult to fit. You just need to cut the coinholder off an e36 center console, cut a hole in the bottom of your ashtray, and glue/epoxy it all together inside your e30 ashtray. Of course it takes a bit more effort than it seems to make it all fit and look right.
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