Hello all, i'm a new member to this blog but have been a long time lurker. I'd been wanting to purchase a center console with a cassette box for a while and i found one in good condition and excitedly bought it in a hurry, only to realize that my center console has heated seat buttons and the new one does not. I'll post some pictures to make it more clear, but basically i'm looking for advice on how to accurately / precisely cut rectangle holes in the new console to fit the buttons in. I don't want to make the holes too big and end up with wiggly buttons. Any advice is appreciated, cheers
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Place a piece of paper over your old console and carefully trace the location of the heated seat buttons. Make sure to get a couple edges so you can align the paper on the new console. Move the paper to the new console, align, and tape it down. Use a fresh razor blade to cut out the holes. Start undersized and trim more as needed to get the buttons to fit. Use a dremel on the back side to cut through any metal.
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1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]
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Originally posted by McGyver View PostPlace a piece of paper over your old console and carefully trace the location of the heated seat buttons. Make sure to get a couple edges so you can align the paper on the new console. Move the paper to the new console, align, and tape it down. Use a fresh razor blade to cut out the holes. Start undersized and trim more as needed to get the buttons to fit. Use a dremel on the back side to cut through any metal.
Good luck!
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Originally posted by AWDBOB View PostI am pretty sure the heated seat switch holes are "marked" on the underside of the rear center console. At least they have been on several that I have had.
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Originally posted by AWDBOB View PostI am pretty sure the heated seat switch holes are "marked" on the underside of the rear center console. At least they have been on several that I have had.
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Originally posted by Lippy View Post
Yes, the holes are marked on the inside.. I just did this last summer. The buttons will cover minor imperfections, but it pays to take your time.
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Originally posted by nadodude111 View PostCan’t you just remove the cassette holder and put it in your current center console?"I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER
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Originally posted by reelizmpro View Post
No, it would take more cutting than the two window switches would.
1992 325i Convertible
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Originally posted by nadodude111 View Post
I’m confused. The cassette box is definitely removable. Ive had one. Just pull it out of the center console without the heated seat holes and install it in the center console with the heated seat holes. No cutting necessary. What am I missing?"I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER
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Finally found a pic online. It seems the center console is not just cut but it also has these clips to secure the tape holders. OP you can also see the template for the heated seat switches."I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER
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