E46 dash swap

Post Thu Oct 22, 2015 6:52 pm

So I'm seriously considering a dash swap from an e46, I get that this is pretty unnecessary etc etc, but I'm wondering how hard it could possibly be. I get that I will need the whole heating system, which probably won't fit, route the ducts, swap and change a few wiring connectors, a few hoses, but is that about it? Aside from a lot of butchering of course.....

Or, is it really not as simple as that? Would it be hard work to get the clocks to work? Could I just keep the e30 clocks and make them fit?

Has it been done?

Post Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:35 pm

Be prepared to own the car for the rest of your life because no one will want to buy it once the deed is done

Post Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:43 pm

rh306 wrote:Be prepared to own the car for the rest of your life because no one will want to buy it once the deed is done

^^This!!
Ive seen an E30 with an E36 dash, it looked gash. Not to mention none of it worked lol

Post Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:53 pm

The heater box is twice the size
You will be unable to move the seat forwards

Post Thu Oct 22, 2015 11:14 pm

Check out the guy in new zealand that fitted the M54 and running gear to his E30, think he put the dash in as well.

Post Fri Oct 23, 2015 9:07 am

rh306 wrote:Be prepared to own the car for the rest of your life because no one will want to buy it once the deed is done

Why are you, and so many others on the forum so concerned with resale value?

I really don't understand.........

Post Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:22 am

pierce wrote:
rh306 wrote:Be prepared to own the car for the rest of your life because no one will want to buy it once the deed is done
Why are you, and so many others on the forum so concerned with resale value?

I really don't understand.........

Good question

I don't think it's really an obsession with values, more an attempt to save another BMW from being mutilated

Quite a few people on here actually like their BMWs the way built BMW built them in the first place..

Post Fri Oct 23, 2015 2:55 pm

In that case I fully understand and agree.

Not neccesarily ££££s but rather the actual "value" of a nice example. I guess the two are linked so I see what you mean.

Post Sun Oct 25, 2015 11:08 am

Its been done. A LHD car with S54 engine and SMG and complete E46 dash.

Someone posted a pic on FB a while back but can't find it on google.