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    #46
    I'm very interested in this, depending on the final price.

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      #47
      Subscribed, this is awesome.

      I don't know if it's been said but it needs to be amber to match the rest of the illumination!

      '91 318is - OBD-II S52 swapped - E30 M3 5-lug - 5x120 BBS RC090 (E39 Style 5) - TCK D/A coilovers 550/700 [SOLD]
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        #48
        You had me at hello, put me in for a preorder.

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          #49
          Wait, does it still tilt up and down like the vent does?

          And consider us N/A guys. I like oil pressure, water temp, egt, and voltmeter. Really cool idea though guys! Keep up the good work!

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            #50
            I'd love a setup for my Pro3 car

            Oil Temp
            Oil Pressure
            Coolant Temp
            Voltage

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              #51
              I test fit the prototype in my car and it snaps in very nice.




              Nice OEM fit




              Tilts up and down like OEM





              My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

              My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

              My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

              Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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                #52
                Next step is to test fit the display and gauge internals.

                Question for everyone that is interested in this: Do you need the ability to tilt the display up and down like the original air vent?


                My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

                My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

                My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

                Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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                  #53
                  Lookin good!

                  1991 BMW 318i (Old Shell RIP, Now Being Re-shelled & Reborn)
                  1983 Peugeot 505 STI
                  1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
                  2009 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WD

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                    #54
                    NEED? no - although it would be cool.
                    Build thread

                    Bimmerlabs

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                      #55
                      I think I would prefer it to not tilt. I know the factory vents have a tendency over time to loosen up and move around. It's annoying to me.
                      I cannot wait for this to become available. This is the perfect solution for us turbo guy's that want to keep an OEM look and dont want our dash cluttered with gauges.
                      Originally posted by Simon S
                      When a dream is a dream for too long - it becomes a fantasy..

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                        #56
                        Looking great, hope to see this a reality soon. As far as tilt it may be good just because not everyone has the same seating and maybe to better position the gauge, I think if you just get it nicely centered it will be just fine though and probably save some manufacturing costs and potentian failure/breakage. Any word on what you will be using as far as gauges to diplay?

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                          #57
                          I figure it will be about a month before my car is finished and put together. This would be perfect for my turbo project so I dont have gauges all over the place.

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                            #58
                            Originally posted by MC Hammered View Post
                            Next step is to test fit the display and gauge internals.

                            Question for everyone that is interested in this: Do you need the ability to tilt the display up and down like the original air vent?

                            I guess is not needed if the gauges doesn't suffer from sun reflection or something like that , then you have to tilt it a bit to get a clean view from the info. If not, I don't it see necesary, otherwise it will be cool to have that advantage.
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                              #59
                              I like the looks of this. Would like the vent to remain somewhat functional like the original still too. sbscrbd
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                                #60
                                cool to tilt. not necessary though.

                                definitely in for one of these.
                                AWD > RWD

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