I like the subtle touches that the ///M cars have and I wanted to update the look of my odometer. During the day, the needs are white......a little too boring for me.

For this mod, all you need is:

1- torx bits
2- Red permanent marker

To remove the odometer, you need to remove the two screw on top. Once you remove that, you can simply pull the odometer out and unplug one wire.

Then, remove the four gold screws on the back and then you have access to the needles.

Take a sheet of paper and place it under the needle you're working on (in case you slip).

Then make even strokes with the red marker and let it dry. I made a total of 5 stroke to achieve a dark red.

That's it!!!!!!!!! Next mod is to remove the UGLY steering wheel with an M5 wheel

Here's some pictures of the final product:




Actual M5 odometer:

 

Cool, now when you get to the redline it will all be one color

 

For ladies, they'll love to make it pink
Good job! But for how long it'll last?

 

Seeing that M5 temp gauge really makes me wish I had one instead of the MPG.

 

That looks cool My 330i had red needles too. Can you send some night pics?
I wonder what is involved and how much $$ if you just keep going and replace the needles?

 

I had it on my previous car for 3+ years and no fading. When lit up, it looks just like it normally does. I'll take night pictures.

 

Awesome upgrade Thanks for sharing! I guess your red needle still illuminate light when you switch on the lights. Please take some night pictures, if it looks nice i'll follow your path.

 

Any pic at night? I'm curious how it looks.

 

Cool, but I couldn`t understand how did you switch the size of the leter "N" looks "M5" too

 

Here you go!