Did BMW ever make an E30 digital Cluster like the VW Digifiz

[ninjaotter]

Hypothetically, what would people pay for a drop in cluster replacement for an E30 that mimics/ is inspired by the S2000 cluster?

I've been looking for a new project, and I've been poking around figuring out how the clusters work, so this might be the next thing on my to do list. The only question is whether I just build one for myself, or try to make a small batch of them.

[twism]

Opel Omega



Opel Vectra/Calibra



Opel Kadett GSI

[Nick_S]

Friend of mine recently swapped an S2K cluster into his super clean civic. Not the same but it's a cool ass retrofit.

[unevolved]

You would not believe the amount of wiring going into one of those digital Z31 boards.

Like, holy shit.

[Wschnitz]

Those Opel ones all look cool.

[semaj4712]

Hypothetically, what would people pay for a drop in cluster replacement for an E30 that mimics/ is inspired by the S2000 cluster?

I've been looking for a new project, and I've been poking around figuring out how the clusters work, so this might be the next thing on my to do list. The only question is whether I just build one for myself, or try to make a small batch of them.

It seems like it would cost a butt load, but i would def love this, i feel like i would spend up to $500 for it, but if you made a harness for it and let people buy their own s2k cluster and all thry had to do was buy a harness it would be considerable cheaper all around

[325ix]

Used s2000 cluster are going for about $200 on ebay. This is a pretty common procedure on older Honda's. I would bet it isn't too different wiring into an older Honda vs. an older BMW. Think about how different new and old BMW's are.

http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=57830

[ninjaotter]

It seems like it would cost a butt load, but i would def love this, i feel like i would spend up to $500 for it, but if you made a harness for it and let people buy their own s2k cluster and all thry had to do was buy a harness it would be considerable cheaper all around

I dont think it would be as easy as a wiring harness, just looking at things offhand. It would probably be a harness and control unit of some sort to get it running, then a pair of brackets and a fascia adapter to install it. I'll start poking around and see if I can make something work.

I'm also not totally in love with the S2000 cluster, so I might just end up making my own cluster inspired by the S2K.

[semaj4712]

Yea agreed, I personally think its not retro enough, I really liked some of the older ones from the 80s like the digifiz or Z31...but yea you would prolly have to sell it all as one piece...if you need any help, locating parts, or design please let me know, I would love to help

[Wschnitz]

http://www.supercars.net/Pics?viewCarPic=y&source=carGal&carID=195&pgID=1&pID=1035992

[slammin.e28]

80's Tbirds had them too. I almost bought one with a digital cluster.

[BlkD12agon]

I've seen a few VW's with digital clusters. Any confirmation on where someone might be able to pick one up for an E30?

[EddieNYC]

[semaj4712]

Hey get me that guys number, ive been debating making my own from scratch with an arduino board

[ninjaotter]

Hey get me that guys number, ive been debating making my own from scratch with an arduino board

I'm about halfway into that same project. You should PM me.