They said it couldn't be done

Post Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:10 pm

I refer to my other post here...........

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=150280

Well it did fit and there was tons of space behind the console and it all works sweet.

Picked the screen up of Indy from the zone this morning at about 11am this morning and just finished it heres the pics..........

Post Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:14 pm

Well done mate, looks good.

Faz

Post Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:24 pm

Looks very good, nice install

You just need a LHD control panel now

P.S. - I told you it could be done

Post Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:31 pm

Lhd control panel?

Post Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:43 pm

The flip-out screen catches on the stalk doesn't it?

Why not swap the units

Post Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:44 pm

lose the top middle airvents

looks good fella as said shift the screen to the left with a panel tho

Post Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:57 pm

Yeah it does catch on the stalk but I don't really want the screen at the bottom else you'll have to look down to see it, I'll look in to the lhd panel though

cheers for the comments!

I have to say I was surprised at how much space was behind there considering what everyone was telling me in my last post I reckon I could fit a graphic eq down there as well if I really wanted to

Post Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:16 pm

looks great mate, should of kept it now,looks better in the e30 thow

INDY

Post Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:21 pm

Why the need for 2 headunits??

Post Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:34 pm

pac1982 wrote:Lhd control panel?

I have one if you need it

Post Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:42 pm

blackE30indy wrote:looks great mate, should of kept it now,looks better in the e30 thow INDY

Cheers matey nice doing business with you!

eko wrote:Why the need for 2 headunits??

The alpinecda7876rb is a really good head unit and is much more powerfull than the screen for example the screen only has one pre out my old headunit has 3, 4 volt preouts allowing me to run loads of stuff off the unit.

It also gives much more control over the treble and bass that you get with just the screen

plus it looks trick lol

Post Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:40 pm

That's good, looks tidy

Post Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:47 pm

How do you press the hazard warning light switch in an emergency?

Post Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:37 pm

The screens motorized and when it's in looks no bigger than a normal headunit besides you could slip your hand behind the screen to do it if u really needed to anyhow

Post Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:40 pm

this is the one you need fella

Post Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:22 pm

Easy peasy!!!!!! Did that back in the day in my first E30 (lovely 320!!!!!) - had a kenny 9044 digital eq in there!!!

Post Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:24 pm

i dont know whats different with my touring but i didnt have that much space behind my console when fitting guages.

Post Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:08 pm

Dunno mate, i've always found plenty of space behind there!!!

Post Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:08 pm

From the factory that space was sometimes filled up with a small amp as part of the premium sound system package i believe. Could be wrong though.

Chris

Post Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:16 am

Very tidy installation

Post Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:26 am

you may as well get a new gear nob now ...........

Post Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:22 pm

Kos wrote:you may as well get a new gear nob now ...........

Keeping my eyes peeled on ebay for one, fairly certain i'm gonna go for an OE jobby just not sure whether of not to get the one that lights up or not

Post Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:16 pm

£30 from the dealers, they could actually be less than that

Post Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:22 pm

Looks very nice and tidy, Well done

Post Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:13 am

Kos wrote:£30 from the dealers, they could actually be less than that

Which one is that for? I'm after a leather mtec one at least and they seem to sell for around £45 on eBay

Post Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:18 am

i paid £40 for an e46 short weighted shifter.

the normal leather ones come with a badge choice.

try your dealer and see how much they are, there are quite a few options