I am picking up a 1989 325ix next week. The dash is cracked and the guy is telling me they make great looking covers that go over the dash. I'm skeptical. How hard is it to replace a dash? Can you find good ones in junk yards? What are my options? Thanks!
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Depending on where the car lived, you might get lucky. Seems some people are starting to gouge for uncracked dashboards. New is like $550ish, IIRC. I sold my last one for $80, which is probably not enough, but that is how friends treat each other, IMO.
As far as putting one in, yeah, it is a pain. Set aside an entire day, but go buy a a "Skewdriver" first.
The covers are absolute crap. Don't waste your time.
As useful as tits on a boar hog right there, bucko.
Wanna get less shit on R3V? Be more helpful, especially for someone asking a legit question.
Luke
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1986 325es (69k) Garage Queen Buy It Now 10k;1986 325es (track rat) 2.7i How-To & 1.1/1.3Motronic UpGrade
1991 318is (daily driver) 1991 318is M42 Maintenance How-To;1989 325i (parts car)Comment
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Just saying "search" is just plain lazy on your behalf.
Now on with the OP. Most of those dash caps i've seen fit like poopies. You'd be better off with another dash pad like Luke said. And don't forget to save your vin off of your old dash. And maybe you'll find someone like me that will just give a nice dash away to get it out of the way.
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Thanks for the help. I will get the "skewdriver". Never heard of it, but I just googled it. I'm always up for a new tool!
I will try to use the search more!Comment
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Dash swap.....oh the memories.....the memories of how my speedometer and power windows used to work before I did it :nice:Comment
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Closing SOON!"LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW
Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398
Thanks for 10 years of fun!Comment
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I just put a dash in my car recently. It wasn't really all that tough, the biggest bitch is the HVAC panel.
Just take your time, you shouldn't beat your head against the wall that much.
Andy-Andy
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I've never done an e30, but did a MB 300TD last week and it wasn't too bad. Just be methodical and organized. It really helps if you can pull the dash from the donor car. That way if you break anything, you'll know better when you take apart your car.sigpicComment
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it's not that hard. honestly. done a few of these, there are a few write ups on here. i'll see if i can find it for you.
and btw, i have an absolutely mint dash here in chicago...Comment
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