Nat's 88 M3 mini restoration project

[Nats88M3]

How was it mounting the gauges? Did you have enough room on the back side for all the wiring and such? I installed mine in the cubby just above the ashtray, and even then it was a tight fit. I'd be interested to see how it works out in a much smaller space.

Its was a tight fit! But if you minimize the wiring for example you bring just one power source and just make little jumpers for the other guages than all you have is the signal wire! But I did cut a bit of carpet because of the actual bracket for guages it was pushing up about 1/6" but in the end it worked out.

[Nats88M3]

Hey Nat,
Where did you get the plastic gauge cluster for the ash tray?

thanks!

Not plastic... Its powder coated aluminum.

[CorvallisBMW]

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How was it mounting the gauges? Did you have enough room on the back side for all the wiring and such? I installed mine in the cubby just above the ashtray, and even then it was a tight fit. I'd be interested to see how it works out in a much smaller space.

[bootlegskate]

Hey Nat,
Where did you get the plastic gauge cluster for the ash tray?

thanks!

[Nats88M3]

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[markseven]

The one on the cluster is unplugged it does work but i'm running the autometer instead!

:up::up::up:

[Nats88M3]

The car is looking fantastic! Love the seats!

Thank you!

[Nats88M3]

Hope your coolant temp gauge is broken ;)

The one on the cluster is unplugged it does work but i'm running the autometer instead!

[CurrusDei]

The car is looking fantastic! Love the seats!

[markseven]

Kinda of.

Abnormally high oil temps can be indicative of excessive bottom-end friction (main bearings in the case of S14s), IIRC. Also, abnormally low coolant temps can be indicative an incorrect thermostat. Not saying that's the case here though.

[jhaurimn]

Hope your coolant temp gauge is broken ;)

Im sure your kidding...but for anyone who doesnt get it, if his oil is warm, his coolant definitely is ;)

[markseven]

Hope your coolant temp gauge is broken ;)

[Nats88M3]

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3rd Gear!!

[bootlegskate]

what size wheels/tires are you running ? they look really good.

[bootlegskate]

any updates? ill be picking up my m3 this friday!