Gauge holder

[yert315]

Hey guys!

I've been after a gauge holder that suits the e23 well. I've seen the ones that go under the ash tray area but never really liked how they sat down there. I never use the ash tray so I figured I'll use that space.

I had this made and will be test fitting it sometime next week. It is 3d printed and textured to mimic the dash material (it's not exact, but looks decent so far!)


If you guys are interested, I can have them made to order. Pricing is still being worked out due to the limited amount that would be interested.

[StevenHenriksen]

Very cool, interested in pricing and to see some test fit photos

[Hit Man X]

Not my style, but I will buy one or a few to help the project.

[7THRTY2]

Awesome!! I'm in.

[BONDOSPECIAL]

Count me in. I recently had this same thought, but you are much more motivated than I am.

[gixxerboy]

Subscribed

[Jay535is]

Don't know if I'm a buyer but very interested to see how it looks.

[yert315]

Prototype needs some refinement, but the concept is sound. Will be resizing the design and reprinting for a better fit.
He is going to get the side trim pieces made to match so it all flows well.

Here are the preliminary test fit pictures.

[gixxerboy]

Looking good!

[BMWCCA]

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Here's one that I made about 15 years ago, probably Eric has one

[Hit Man X]

ANDRE LIVES!!!!!!!!



Pavel and I have a 3D print of it coming along. Also a junk center console to test fit before we make them.

[BMWCCA]

Yes Hi Eric....I'm still here although currently without a 745i or E23....

[Jay535is]

If you plan to remove the wood trim on either side, just make the gauge holder 1 piece with 2 or 4 holes for power windows.
That will eliminate the very obvious transitions between the pieces.

[yert315]

If you plan to remove the wood trim on either side, just make the gauge holder 1 piece with 2 or 4 holes for power windows.
That will eliminate the very obvious transitions between the pieces.

Good idea! We’ll experiment with a few different options and see which looks/fits best.

[Hit Man X]

Yes Hi Eric....I'm still here although currently without a 745i or E23....

I am going to PM you with email, we must catch up!



/hijack over!

[lynnbilodeau]

I used a piece of wood and did something similar. No longer using this set up. Had the adjusting knob for the waste gate mounted top middle.
Would look nicer with matching gauges, but this worked well for me.
Disregard all the dirt.

[BeLiQ]

ANDRE LIVES!!!!!!!!



Pavel and I have a 3D print of it coming along. Also a junk center console to test fit before we make them.

Just pending to order. Although now that I am considering a manual swap, not sure how it would fit. I believe LJ said, there is a difference. Nothing stops up from making a manual shifter extension too

[espoe]

Not sure if it will help anyone but I have this one out of the car at the moment. I could get it mocked up if I knew where to go here in New Orleans. I could also send it out as well.






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[bigperm206]

That looks real nice.

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[BMWCCA]

hey bra...

I'm from Nawlins and you have the first production batch of my console!!

Are you the original owner o did this come with your car?

Andre