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They are Motometer.

However, they are not US-compatible due to kilometers and smaller gasoline tanks....

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That's what the best E30 is for many people. The M3 is not everybody's favorite....

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You should be able to unscrew the bolts #13 to uninstall the lock cylinder.

That bottom part in the lock should rotate and unlock the lock. If I remember correctly, it's connected to the...

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Can't you expose the lock when you take out the trunk carpet?
You should be able to unscrew the lock cylinder.
Then you can try to poke into the holes.

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Maybe this: http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/106674

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It would be nice to have a repository of 3D parts that everybody could download.

https://www.yeggi.com/q/bmw+e30/

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If the foam is 30-years old, it can't be in good shape.

Essentially, the left driver seat bolster fails the first. If you try to push on it, the cover may move and stretch too much when the...

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You'd better change the foam if you haven't.
When it crumbles, the cover is not supported, and it'll be destroyed in no time.

Black vinyl that isn't perforated should be very easy to...

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This company in Latvia seems to have many European parts. And the prices are cheaper than on Schmiedmann[/B].

https://cars245.com - it's the eBay seller oe245 https://www.ebay.com/usr/oe...

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Try Pico Smog Check https://www.yelp.com/biz/pico-smog-los-angeles-3

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You can download the wiring diagram for your year and check yourself.
https://www.armchair.mb.ca/~dave/BMW/e30/

The diagram shows colors:
YL/BK
YL/RD
BU/BK
BU/RD...

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Buy it from Mouser or Digikey.

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...UAqFNbsg%3D%3D
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/te-conn...

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The information is all wrong.
https://www.the12volt.com/installbay...tail/2316.html ...

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Recaro was supposed to start production of the Classic line in 2020, but it has been delayed. So, there is no info.

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I've monitored that molding.
ECS used to say "Backordered".

From my experience, ECS is the best site to learn the current availability status in the USA.

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The side moldings were not available.

Look what I see now:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/51131953929/

Availability: Expected Ship Date:...

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Check the dimensions in the drawing for this connector:
https://www.te.com/global-en/product-925015-1.html

There are also compatible pins there.

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Recaro will start selling NEW Classic seats in March or later.
Though, it seems they are only black.

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You'll still need a microcontroller to process all signals.
Somebody has to reverse engineer the signals.

There is a thread where a new electronic instrument panel is developed.

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If I understand correctly, it's a preamplifier output. If you wish, you can connect a subwoofer amplifier to the other stereo preamplifier outputs....