645 SMG Retrofit (for the poor people)
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Alright guys, I'll post a full DIY when it's complete but since ol T is impatient here's some updates i have sofar
1.) Steering wheel fitted with buttons for the shifting.
2.) All I need now is the SMG steering column parts which shouldn't be much and i'll b set
By the way, this is my intellecual property and shared with E60 Board members. It is in no way to be distributed to other forums especially bimmerfest. If you want to check it out and get advice, come here.
1.) Steering wheel fitted with buttons for the shifting.
2.) All I need now is the SMG steering column parts which shouldn't be much and i'll b set
By the way, this is my intellecual property and shared with E60 Board members. It is in no way to be distributed to other forums especially bimmerfest. If you want to check it out and get advice, come here.
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Just saw the other thread, so never mind the previous question.
Very interested! This could be a nice winter project.
I've been considering a retrofit HUD myself; just not too thrilled with cutting holes in my dashboard...
Very interested! This could be a nice winter project.
I've been considering a retrofit HUD myself; just not too thrilled with cutting holes in my dashboard...
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Originally Posted by Jagular' post='726605' date='Nov 20 2008, 03:21 PM
Just saw the other thread, so never mind the previous question.
Very interested! This could be a nice winter project.
I've been considering a retrofit HUD myself; just not too thrilled with cutting holes in my dashboard...
Very interested! This could be a nice winter project.
I've been considering a retrofit HUD myself; just not too thrilled with cutting holes in my dashboard...
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Originally Posted by schulrog' post='726608' date='Nov 20 2008, 12:26 PM
hmm lol damn now you gave me another idea... do you think HUD retrofit is possible.. have you read anything about it?
That said, it seems a possibility.
Post results and diy for everybody 
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Great job, ........
but too cheap for 645 owners!!! :thumbsdown:
but too cheap for 645 owners!!! :thumbsdown:
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Originally Posted by Doc Horror' post='726651' date='Nov 20 2008, 03:15 PM
Great job, ........
but too cheap for 645 owners!!! :thumbsdown:
but too cheap for 645 owners!!! :thumbsdown:
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This way you can try it and see if you like the whole paddle shift/button concept... imo i dont like it, its useless, i absolutly hate the feeling of the paddle shifts and using them... Just looks cool. rofl
As far as being cheap..
why even bother doing paddle shift mod, why didnt you buy car with it to begin with... why do people do, m6 bumper upgrades, steering wheels, clusters, wheels, when they shouldve bought a m6 instead... cheap? perhaps its questionable i say... or is it being different? individuality? hmm
As far as being cheap..
why even bother doing paddle shift mod, why didnt you buy car with it to begin with... why do people do, m6 bumper upgrades, steering wheels, clusters, wheels, when they shouldve bought a m6 instead... cheap? perhaps its questionable i say... or is it being different? individuality? hmm