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Old 08-17-2005, 12:29 PM
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ok guys i just purchased these from bavarian_motorwerks i hope this is as easy as you all say, im not shy around taking parts apart but i really hope i wont have to do any glueing or cutting... i have a 2002 4.4 any ideas if this will be just as smooth as the rest?
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ok guys i just purchased these from bavarian_motorwerks i hope this is as easy as you all say, im not shy around taking parts apart but i really hope i wont have to do any glueing or cutting... i have a 2002 4.4 any ideas if this will be just as smooth as the rest?
Maybe some very minor 'shaving' but no cutting, please!

The circular plastic cut out for the gauges- you may find it easier to install your rings if you gently shave some of that black plastic, so as to widen the opening a little for the rings to fit. I had to do that on the larger holes for the tach and speedo. Try to snap them on first, if you have trouble, get a box cutter/exacto knife and just shave a tiny bit of plastic off the inside of the gauge opening. You need to press kinda hard to make sure they snap in and slide all the way down into the holes.

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good to know, thnx for the advice, i saw someone from germany selling rings as well anyone have experience with those? not that i can change anything at this point
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how simple can this mod be? It looks like you removed the entire gauge pod from the dash. Very intimidating!
to be honest, I was also afraid doing that. taking cluster out, disassemble back panel...etc. but I still went ahead to do it. it turned out very nice and it's actually not that hard as I imagined. taking cluster out is like 2 mins job. the most time I spent was twisting those tiny plastic clips on the back. The rings I got from bavarian_motorwerks can just pass thru without having to cut a hole to get the bigger rings thru(had to push it thru gently though. not directly slip in without friction). I spent about 30-40mins to finish it.
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the easiest mod ever YOU DO NOT NEED TO CUT ANYTHING, JUST SLIP THE LARGER RINGS IN THROUGH THE OPENING DONT WORRY THEY WONT BEND IF YOU DO IT JUST ENOUGH. it was bitch putting those in and then cleaning the inside, i also put a little screw driver mark on the inside but you cant really see it in the dash worst case i can always buy a new cluster cover thanks for the DIY awsome more to come hehe
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Old 08-22-2005, 06:42 PM
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Alright, alright - you guys are driving me crazy! I "installed" my BimmerSpinners a few weeks ago when everyone else did, and now, just a few minutes ago, I just finished the gauge rings install! Once again, thanks to everyone on the board, the install wasn't too bad. Those plastic + tabs were really tough though. Why do they have to design things like that anyhow? Oh well, the job is done and they look great. So what are we doin' next?
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So what are we doin' next?
I humbly submit:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLACK...0269QQtcZphoto

To fit 19" or 20" wheels, you gotta buy the Porsche models, available in black and chrome I love the no-rust lug nuts look I get with mine!

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Also fitted the aluminium rings from Bavarien Motorwerks and they are very good quality .If you sand off a little on the rings themselves ,it is much easier to snap them in....Make sure you disconnect the battery otherwise you OBC will go back to German default!!!!!!!
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Rings were waiting for me at the house yesterday along with ACS pedals I'm still in a cast, so who knows when they'll be installed. Up next, aluminum running boards and a good wash/wax... and coming soon, when topaz meets carbon '00 and '05 4.4 photoshoot.
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Rings were waiting for me at the house yesterday along with ACS pedals I'm still in a cast, so who knows when they'll be installed. Up next, aluminum running boards and a good wash/wax... and coming soon, when topaz meets carbon '00 and '05 4.4 photoshoot.
Did you get a new X? I thought I saw a black one parked in front of Gary's shop the other day. If you need a hand with those mods, catch me before Friday, cause my ass will be on vaykay then.

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