instrument cluster alternative

[couch.lock]

Does anyone make an alternative to the stock instrument cluster you can get for late model e30s? Nothing on mine works but the speedometer, and paying 150 for one on ebay used seems kind of silly.

[Scallywagon]

I'd love to see a custom LED cluster that looked something like this



but after I saved it I realized it wasn't really what I thought it was, looks like just a modified stock cluster.

but I am in for ideas on this as well

also there are used German clusters for sale on here for cheaper than $150 btw

[Jean]

$150 for a fully working cluster is not expensive, considering how much they cost new... price one out. OR send yours in to get it rebuild

STACK makes an alternative, figure about $1000 and you'll be FUH RAZE.

[couch.lock]

That's awesome. And kind of what I had in mind.

I would be surprised if someone DIDN'T. Seems like these things be breakin all the time.

[couch.lock]

Really? How much are they new?

[Jean]

www.realoem.com add it all up. You'll understand that $60 for new gears is a small change to have a working odo.... or just deal with it and drive it like a beater.

[325ix]

I actually kinda like the led one. I wouldn't put it in my car though.

[Ramgoat]

guys, its most likely youre SI board, not the gauge itself.....

[Jean]

Hope you don't work at a dealer as service advisor lol.

Could be lots of different issues. SI board only does so many functions... for example if the odometer is physically broken or temp/fuel gauges have connections problems, or an issue with wiring , or ground, or sender issues. it wouldn't be an SI board issue would it?

[Ramgoat]

Hope you don't work at a dealer as service advisor lol.

Could be lots of different issues. SI board only does so many functions... for example if the odometer is physically broken or temp/fuel gauges have connections problems, or an issue with wiring , or ground, or sender issues. it wouldn't be an SI board issue would it?

well you sure showed me pal, however i did say most likely.

its edited it for your clarity

in any sense, Ive got tons gauge clusters for sale, check my sig if it is a mechanical problem...

[Jaxx_]

http://www.aimsports.com/products/mxl-chooser.html

Oh, did you want to be big baller? ;)

Just get the gear fixed if it's not working and you really need it.

[couch.lock]

Well now I'm somewhat confused.

I was under the assumption that if I just bought a working instrument cluster I could just pop that sucker in and be on my marry way. You guys are making it sound otherwise.

[gearheadE30]

If you buy a working e30 cluster with some exceptions, it will work. M3 clusters are different than all others. M42 clusters have a different fuel gauge. 325i clusters have a different redline than 325e supereta clusters which have a different redline than normal 325e clusters. To the best of my knowledge they all also have different code plugs, but those can be swapped between clusters. Just try to get the right one for your model.

[couch.lock]

Yeah, I have a 318is so it will probably be a little hard to find one.

Ramsgoat, I actually emailed you about your car parts but ya never got back to me. Do you have an instrument cluster for an m42?

[Ramgoat]

pm sent!