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Old 10-21-2005, 01:50 PM
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06 instrument rings...chrome, or matte silver?
just came from the dealer and noticed that the rings that are coming on the new 06 model are more of a matte silver look than straight up chrome. i thought they were supposed to be exactly like the bavarian autoworks rings from ebay (which i installed last week)

about to call the dealer to get a price on the oem rings...anyone know what they run, or if they are even available?
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Old 10-21-2005, 03:46 PM
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I was told by Crevier BMW that you can't order the rings separately. You have to order the cluster which is $500.
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Old 10-21-2005, 04:47 PM
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just came from the dealer and noticed that the rings that are coming on the new 06 model are more of a matte silver look than straight up chrome. i thought they were supposed to be exactly like the bavarian autoworks rings from ebay (which i installed last week)

about to call the dealer to get a price on the oem rings...anyone know what they run, or if they are even available?
It's matte silver.
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Old 10-21-2005, 06:24 PM
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hmm....so maybe a can of aluminum paint and i'll save myself about $600!!!
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Old 10-21-2005, 11:16 PM
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hmm....so maybe a can of aluminum paint and i'll save myself about $600!!!
Not a bad idea, actually... please post some before/after pics if you go through with it
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Old 10-21-2005, 11:19 PM
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There are aluminum rings for sale on ebay now and then. Check out Joll's photo gallery, he installed those on his X.

Where in the hell has he been, anyhow? Playin grab-ass with the Swedish Bikini Team I hope.

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