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3-Series (E21, E30)Chat relating to the BMW 3-Series from 1975-1983 and 1984-1991 line. Specific models: BMW 315, BMW 316, BMW 318, BMW 318i, BMW 320/4, BMW 320i, BMW 320/6, BMW 323i, BMW 320i. E30 Family models include: BMW 325e, BMW 325i, BMW 325is, BMW 325ix.
I recently bought back my 1985 325e from a friend in LA and the dash is pretty badly cracked. I'm planning to spend several years restoring this car, so eventually a new dash is in order, but until then I was thinking about getting one of those covers that are supposed to look like the original dash.
Does anyone have any experience with these? Specifically, do they cover the entire dash surface (all the way down the center console) or do they cut off just south of the AC vents? Are there noticeable gaps at any of the edges or AC vent cutouts?
yea they stop just below the vents, ive only seen one that actually looked good and it was on a 528, but the many others i have seen looked like crap. I would like to find a cloth one that just covers the top, but i dont want that stupid little flap that comes down over the vents, just one that will cover the crack on the top
you could try BMP design out of Texas, or Bavarian Autosport in NH. BavAuto is supposed to have a good one, and i know that BMP only want's like $100 for theirs. They look all right, but a new dash is even better. Works until then, however
Originally posted by german-speed-demon@Mar 9 2005, 05:34 PM you could try BMP design out of Texas, or Bavarian Autosport in NH. BavAuto is supposed to have a good one, and i know that BMP only want's like $100 for theirs. They look all right, but a new dash is even better. Works until then, however
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could you clerify what BMP is? I'm in need of this too
It's not a real good picture but it looks real good!
Definitely worth $100.
You can't even tell that it's on there!
I just painted the car so some of the interior trim is missing, in case your wondering!
__________________ Dave G.
'89 635csi
'86 528e - Sold
'84 528e - Soon to be 533i
'96 Jeep Cherokee 4WD
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Anyoen who has experience with either of these, please speak up, and better yet, post pics of the installation.
Thanks,
Chris
__________________ 1986 325, 2.7L, 5 speed, 4dr, most power options, 312K and doesn't burn ANY oil. BEST car I've ever owned!
Been running Amsoil synthetic since 175K with 25K oil changes and 12.5K filter changes. Amsoil synthetic in everything else.
Had a whine/growl in the rear since I bought it in 1992 with 154K on it. With over 150K on that growl, I'm not gonna do anything about it until it breaks!
Head job with 2 intake and 4 exhaust valves replaced at 154K (bought it from a guy who didn't want to fix the head after not changing the timing belt)
139K on the clutch, and no end in site.
Other vehicle: 99 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 DIESEL. Twin turbos, 600 hp and 12's in the 1/4. I wish BMW had a diesel in the US.
Originally posted by '89 635 csi@Mar 9 2005, 09:16 PM It's not a real good picture but it looks real good!
Definitely worth $100.
You can't even tell that it's on there!
I just painted the car so some of the interior trim is missing, in case your wondering!
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yeah from what I can see it looks like it matches up perfectly, so how does it lock in place? used
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It does set it off a little bit, is that new carpet or is yours just really clean?
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