Cluster/Gauge Rings

[DaPenetrator]

Does anyone know how to contact bavarian_motorwerks or know if the aluminum cluster/gauge rings are still available from him. Ebay has him listed as "no longer a registered member".

Also, what are the advantages and/or disadvantages of the aluminum rings (metal) over the titanium rings (plastic)?

Are there any other resources for getting these?

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by DaPenetrator

Does anyone know how to contact bavarian_motorwerks or know if the aluminum cluster/gauge rings are still available from him. Ebay has him listed as "no longer a registered member".

Also, what are the advantages and/or disadvantages of the aluminum rings (metal) over the titanium rings (plastic)?

Are there any other resources for getting these?

Simple anwser - the plastic ones simply look cheap. We offer the aluminum pieces, I have 1 set left in stock at the present moment:

Chrome Gauge Panel Rings
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=330

These are boxed up and ready to ship immediately.

[SuperGreg]

Hmmm, they used to have them with a "buy it now" price of $20. Here is all I found for them now LINK.

Here is another option for you LINK. They look like the same rings but are at a $19.99 "buy it now" price. Good luck, and let us know how it goes. I'm not sure about the ones Tom linked, the pic shows the wrong shape. Make sure you get the aluminum ones whatever you do.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by SuperGreg

I'm not sure about the ones Tom linked, the pic shows the wrong shape. Make sure you get the aluminum ones whatever you do.

Good eye. The picture is e46 specific (only one handy), but the rings you get are intended for the e39 & X5 gauges.

[DaPenetrator]

Hey Guys thanks for the input. Now to come up with the extra cash and justification for purchase. Tom G., $50.00 seems alittle steep, but I'll see what I can come up with. Thanks again.

[mdrobc13]

I got them from EAS and they do look awesome. Easy install. Took a little review of the manual though and some glue to reseal the dash.

[DaPenetrator]

Originally Posted by mdrobc13

I got them from EAS and they do look awesome. Easy install. Took a little review of the manual though and some glue to reseal the dash.

Hey MDRob, any chance of us meeting up one day this week so I can see you gauge rings before I decide to order them. My roommate picked up a pair from JV today, but they are the titanium (not aluminum) ones that I did not want. I'm hoping he'll be a good sport and take them back.

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by DaPenetrator

Hey MDRob, any chance of us meeting up one day this week so I can see you gauge rings before I decide to order them. My roommate picked up a pair from JV today, but they are the titanium (not aluminum) ones that I did not want. I'm hoping he'll be a good sport and take them back.

The first link I posted sold for $29.99. There is another bid going on right now LINK and they are currently at $15.00 with only one bid. There is only a little over 2 hours left.

These are the good aluminum rings that easily snap into place with no glue necessary. I have them, I know.

[mdrobc13]

Originally Posted by DaPenetrator
Hey MDRob, any chance of us meeting up one day this week so I can see you gauge rings before I decide to order them. My roommate picked up a pair from JV today, but they are the titanium (not aluminum) ones that I did not want. I'm hoping he'll be a good sport and take them back.

Give me a call at work 240-857-4563 I am stationed at Andrews AFB and I can show them to you outside the main gate at the visitor's center if its during duty hours and I am around that day.

[SuperGreg]

Attn: DaPenetrator, you blew it, the set I posted just above sold for only $15.50, and they were the good aluminum ones