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  • aaron325ix
    E30 Fanatic
    • Jun 2007
    • 1489

    #1

    lame cluster rings from ebay

    So I was looking for some cluster rings and found these on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140260918162

    They came today and here is what I got:

    As you can see they are plastic and oddly shaped huge rings, which is different than the pic showed in the ad. Has anyone else ever dealt with these clowns? Where can I find a legit set of rings?
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  • e30turboboy
    Wrencher
    • Jun 2008
    • 216

    #2
    did you even try and install them before you say there wrong?

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    • aaron325ix
      E30 Fanatic
      • Jun 2007
      • 1489

      #3
      no, but I'm talking about the shape of them. I dont doubt that they will fit into my cluster, they just arent the desighn I thought I was getting. Can you tell from the pics?
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      • JasonC
        Site Manager
        • Aug 2006
        • 14451

        #4
        All of the rings i got off of ebay have been metal. And the sellers used the picture that you have listed in that link. They must of got cheaper since i last bought a set.

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        • nando
          Moderator
          • Nov 2003
          • 34827

          #5
          yeah, mine are thin metal - polished steel. those are pretty nasty looking.
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          • BrewCity11
            R3VLimited
            • Mar 2008
            • 2335

            #6
            The "better" metal ones I got on fleabay wouldn't stay snapped in the cluster. Everytime i went to go install the cluster, one of them always would pop out. Finally said f**k it and now use the big ones as bracelets on 80's night, and i used the other two as c**k rings.
            turk@gutenparts.com

            Originally posted by Janderson
            Properly placed zip ties will hold bridges together.

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            • nando
              Moderator
              • Nov 2003
              • 34827

              #7
              which rings did you have? mine snapped right in and stayed perfectly:



              they aren't really that shiny IRL, the flash makes them look pretty bright
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              • BrewCity11
                R3VLimited
                • Mar 2008
                • 2335

                #8
                Same ones. The problem was the little lip on the back, that snaps in to hold them, wasn't as pronounced on my set.

                I thought about just wrapping one layer of masking tape all around the outside that clips in so that maybe they'll stay this time. Although, I did just buy another set.
                turk@gutenparts.com

                Originally posted by Janderson
                Properly placed zip ties will hold bridges together.

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                • CorvallisBMW
                  Long Schlong Longhammer
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 13039

                  #9
                  just use superglue to hold them in place. That's what I did.

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                  • BrewCity11
                    R3VLimited
                    • Mar 2008
                    • 2335

                    #10
                    Originally posted by CorvallisBMW
                    just use superglue to hold them in place. That's what I did.

                    I've needed superglue like 10 times in the last six months and i still haven't bought any. I think today may be the day I buy a bottle.
                    turk@gutenparts.com

                    Originally posted by Janderson
                    Properly placed zip ties will hold bridges together.

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                    • nando
                      Moderator
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 34827

                      #11
                      did you put them in with the cluster entirely assembled? because I think I removed the gauges from mine. They were pretty snug when I snapped them in, I almost didn't think they would fit. Are you sure you pressed them in all the way, or are they just loosely in there?
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                      • BrewCity11
                        R3VLimited
                        • Mar 2008
                        • 2335

                        #12
                        No, I had the cluster all apart when i installed them. The fuel and temp rings were tough as hell to snap in and almost impossible to snap back out.

                        The two big ones, though, were loose as soon as i snapped them in. It's almost like the diameter was off just that little bit.
                        turk@gutenparts.com

                        Originally posted by Janderson
                        Properly placed zip ties will hold bridges together.

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                        • nando
                          Moderator
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 34827

                          #13
                          if they are loose then either glue or some tape around the edges to make them fit snugly should work. if you use glue be sure to do it from the back - if you get any on the face it will turn white and look like shit.
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                          • aaron325ix
                            E30 Fanatic
                            • Jun 2007
                            • 1489

                            #14
                            does anybody have a source for the good ones, or do I have to try another ebay source?
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                            • BeirBrennerE30
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                              • Oct 2003
                              • 2740

                              #15
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