E28 Gauges

[Milos Klacko <milos@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Shawn <cabmw535i@domain.elided>  writes:
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Hello,
I have a 88 535i and want to add some VDO gauges.  I know that
there is
a upgrade that someone makes that replaces the ash tray with
three spots
for gauges.  I have heard that it is cheaper to purchase the
gauges and
the panel separately.  Where is the best place to purchase these
items.
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Yes, you are correct, it is for sure much cheaper to buy all
items separately.
For example: E36 complete kit sells for $359. Gauges, sending
units, wires and connectors should not cost you more than
$140-$160. So you you essentially end up paying $200 for the
plastic tray that BMW dealer sells for $16. All that is different
on the piece from the seller of the kit is a piece of plastic
with three holes glued on it.


For those who want to make inexpensive gauge cluster for e28
cars, contact Bill Yates (I lost his e-mail address).
I made a whole batch of face plates for VDO gauges for him. He
still may have some left. Bill if you are out there, raise your
hand........;-)


Milos
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