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Thread: Center Console

  1. #1
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    Center Console

    Hey guys, my next project i want to do in the e30 is install a center console from an e46. has anybody done this project or give me any advice ?

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    and can give me any advice ?

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    Well first would be to measure and see if it would even fit. Second would be to rip out both and install new....
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    Google is your friend: Looks like it's been done before


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    That looks pretty good, I want!
    Slowly climbing the ladder. But never reach the top.
    Click Car 4 Build!
    '86 325es-Turbo m30!
    '94 325iA-Clean DD
    '94 530i
    -6 Spd swp
    '89 Cherokee 4x4-4.7L stroker
    '97 Eclipse Spyder-4g64/63 stroker Turbo.
    '89 535is-RIP 2020, engine now in e30!
    '84 318is-RIP 2016.

    '89 535iA-Parted 2012
    94' 530iA-RIP 2004, engine in new 530i
    '78 530ia-first car RIP 2005

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    No e30s, again :(
    that looks nice. and an arm rest!
    No e30s again.

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    I've always liked the look of the E36 console over the E46 one, but it's supposed to be a bit more work to fit properly.

  7. #7
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    I came across this install on youtube that others may find helpful related to this thread: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpzkxaogULE
    Proud new owner of a 1987 325i Cabrio

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