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    Default 18 Button Pimpin

    1 blown fuse and a little sprak, some wiring and some frustration. We have success!!!

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    Ahhh much better. May I recommend an E46 M3 competition package steering wheel to replace that one. Throwing one in mine and I just love the more modern look and how much it actually looks like it came with it
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    Quote Originally Posted by OnURleft
    Ahhh much better. May I recommend an E46 M3 competition package steering wheel to replace that one. Throwing one in mine and I just love the more modern look and how much it actually looks like it came with it
    I would love to do that. However I have an E36 M3 wheel that I got for free I will install that.

    Quote Originally Posted by swollix
    why!?


    ps. you have too many interior lights going on.
    Too many interior lights going on? What do you mean? I have no 'extra' lights. Just all the OEM stuff... The key is just on so every dash light is on. Then I pushed the temp button to get the 18 button OBC to light up.

    Quote Originally Posted by OnURleft
    Haha. I think it looks good. Almost modern minus the steering wheel and the gauges.
    It definitely does. I would comp wheel if I already had my coilovers and wheels and turbo...

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    why!?


    ps. you have too many interior lights going on.


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    Quote Originally Posted by swollix
    why!?


    ps. you have too many interior lights going on.
    Haha. I think it looks good. Almost modern minus the steering wheel and the gauges.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OnURleft
    Haha. I think it looks good. Almost modern minus the steering wheel and the gauges.
    pointless. I never use my 18-button OBC unless it notifies me that a bulb went out. You can't make an E36 look modern....


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    Quote Originally Posted by swollix
    pointless. I never use my 18-button OBC unless it notifies me that a bulb went out. You can't make an E36 look modern....
    It has lots of useful features. Range, consumption and distance. You can use googlemaps and it says 220 miles. Enter 220 miles into the OBC and it will tell you your arrival time assuming your current speed...

    I reset consumption 2 at the track and see what I average at the track! That is fun.
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    Quote Originally Posted by swollix
    pointless. I never use my 18-button OBC unless it notifies me that a bulb went out. You can't make an E36 look modern....
    Kind of...You could argue both ways. I've got S54 M coupe gagues, E46 M3 Alcantera steering wheel, i'm re-doing my headliner in black suede and paired with H.I.D's, the car not only looks sick but almost like it is much newer then it is. I'm really excited to see how it turns out as i've seen a friends with some of the parts and it looks really cool. It's sort of equivalent of lots of really good plastic surgery for a nice MILF
    Plus it's got dual zone climate control and one touch everything. Something Z06's what...just got in 06-07

    Quote Originally Posted by DinanM3atl
    It has lots of useful features. Range, consumption and distance. You can use googlemaps and it says 220 miles. Enter 220 miles into the OBC and it will tell you your arrival time assuming your current speed...

    I reset consumption 2 at the track and see what I average at the track! That is fun.
    +1. Couldn't agree with you more. Almost every tank I do the math for my fuel consumption and I miss being able to just click a button. Plus I miss seeing my avg speed and Range as I am on the highway LOTS
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    i was about to say i dont see anything different. but i looked a little harder. lol

    cool.


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    Quote Originally Posted by DeeAOne
    i was about to say i dont see anything different. but i looked a little harder. lol

    cool.
    Haha, same here. But I must say, Oooo shiney.

    Quote Originally Posted by DinanM3atl
    Too many interior lights going on? What do you mean? I have no 'extra' lights. Just all the OEM stuff... The key is just on so every dash light is on. Then I pushed the temp button to get the 18 button OBC to light up.
    Well BMWs have a shit ton of interior lights. It's like a Christmas Tree.

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    looks good

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    ahhhhhhhhh too bright

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    Quote Originally Posted by redrumracer
    ahhhhhhhhh too bright
    It is a long exposure shot...

    It isn't that bright sitting in the car roflmao
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    Quote Originally Posted by DinanM3atl
    It is a long exposure shot...

    It isn't that bright sitting in the car roflmao
    oh, well im the type that has my gauges all the way down.

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    Maybe I am just odd. But I quit caring about/watching fuel consumption a long time ago, and I drive 2000 miles a month with very little highway... Plus the fuel consumption is way inaccurate since I swapped in the S52. It never reads below 26 mpg and you guys know that isn't possible the way I drive.


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    Quote Originally Posted by swollix
    Maybe I am just odd. But I quit caring about/watching fuel consumption a long time ago, and I drive 2000 miles a month with very little highway... Plus the fuel consumption is way inaccurate since I swapped in the S52. It never reads below 26 mpg and you guys know that isn't possible the way I drive.
    It's a game for me. I'd have the new Diesel 335 or X5 if I had the money for sure. Best DD's ever if you ask me. From traveling abroad and renting Diesels I just loveee trying to see how much gas mileage I can achieve. On the autbahn I was getting about 28mpg doing 170km/h in an Audi Diesel with 5 people and luggage. That's just cool if you ask me. I did 425 miles in my car with the cams and all driving to New Orleans going 80-90 the entire time. Try and being that without a range telling you when your going to run out.
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    OT

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    wow.

    youre a fakin ricer.
    dont take anything i say srsly. its the interwebs.


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    lol... don't love lights do you? Yes you should replace the steering wheel with a good one. If I were you I will put blue lights for the gauge. much easier to look at when driving.



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    The lights on the CD player are a going to mess with your eyes when your driving in the dark. I hope you can turn them off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oz10
    The lights on the CD player are a going to mess with your eyes when your driving in the dark. I hope you can turn them off.
    lol wut?

    Quote Originally Posted by phcarmaster
    lol... don't love lights do you? Yes you should replace the steering wheel with a good one. If I were you I will put blue lights for the gauge. much easier to look at when driving.
    Blue Gauge lights? And remove the BMW orange?

    No thanks.

    Quote Originally Posted by changaroo
    wow.

    youre a fakin ricer.
    Oh Yes!

    Quote Originally Posted by bcmurphy87
    that looks clean, power surge or any blinking may cause seizures
    Guys, it isn't this bright in real life. This was a long exposure so the interior of the car could be viewed as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DinanM3atl
    lol wut?
    When you are driving at night-time, it will be dark inside your car. The bright blue light coming from your CD player will go into your eyes and distract you from the road causing you to fly off a cliff and die. /bimmer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oz10
    When you are driving at night-time, it will be dark inside your car. The bright blue light coming from your CD player will go into your eyes and distract you from the road causing you to fly off a cliff and die. /bimmer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DinanM3atl





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    wow.. It helps to CIRCLE WHAT YOU FIXED.

    I saw nothing different then saw the gas/trip, thingy at the bottom.

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    you guys are all dum dums.

    before - picture was taken from the passenger angle

    after - picture was taken from the back seats.

    DUH!
    dont take anything i say srsly. its the interwebs.


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    lol, noobs


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    that looks clean, power surge or any blinking may cause seizures
    06 Speed 6, yea its kinda boosted


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    That tooke me forever to see lol, I love your car!

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    That is the fun.

    Still need to replace bulb in the headlight switch. That is supposed to light up as well.
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    Looking good.....

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    Needs low offset action!

    Have you picked wheels yet?
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    You bought Jonathan's wheels? Geesh.

    I have two sets... well 3 sets actually.

    One is really crazy and the 2nd is kind of crazy and the 3rd is normal e36 fitment. I am thinking of bypassing the last 2 and going straight to crazy. IE 17x10 rear fitment...
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    LOL, an interior mod that no one can spot is probably useless.... I would have probably traded you mine if you picked it up. I have been considering removing my OBC, as well as my headunit and amp. Perhaps even remove the passenger seat permanently.....


    Quote Originally Posted by DinanM3atl
    You bought Jonathan's wheels? Geesh.
    I am thinking of bypassing the last 2 and going straight to crazy. IE 17x10 rear fitment...
    17x10 is not that crazy. Me an Jonathan tried his 10.5" BBS RS on my car one day, it looked like it would fit fine with the proper stretch.


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    its like a rave in your car. lol

    that shit would get my nerves

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    Quote Originally Posted by MR.EM1
    its like a rave in your car. lol

    that shit would get my nerves
    yes. this fat kid approves.

    dont take anything i say srsly. its the interwebs.


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    shii..is it christmas already

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    Chang has ridden in the car. It is not that bright.

    You guys are redonkulus!
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    You gotta go straight to the crazy setup!

    DO IT!

    green/green photoshoot ya?
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