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Subject: Not really NAV related, but I like the audience here LOL (GAUGE RING INSTALL) Author: tdaniely : member since September, 2005 : 1516 posts Posted on: 2005-11-17 13:46:43

I ordered this set of gauge rings from Bavarian
Motor Works on Ebay.  I must say, they seem to be very high quality. 
They are NOT plastic, but pure aluminum

There are only two screws that secure the gauge
cluster in the vehicle

There are 3 wiring connections on the rear of
the cluster.  Only two are shown (on top)  The other is to the
driver's side of the cluster

Cluster removed, on coffee table

There are 5 of these total.  4 on the
edges, one in the center.  There must ALL be turned to remove the back from
the cluster.  This is NOT an easy task.  When you turn them, they do
NOT stay turned.  You must keep them all turned at the SAME TIME. 
(Yes....it sucks)

Here's another, on top

There are also other retaining clips around the
entire perimeter.  This thing was definitely not meant to come apart after
leaving the factory

Finally, the cluster is separated

The rings must be VERY SLIGHTLY bent in order
to push them thru to the front side.  After ward, press the rings BACK onto
the face of the cluster.

These rings were extremely high quality. 
No need for gluing, as the fit was absolutely precise and there should be no
fear of these EVER moving

Cluster reinstalled

• Not really NAV related, but I like the audience here LOL (GAUGE RING INSTALL) (pic) - tdaniely 2005-11-17 13:46:43 (9384 views)
  • IMPORTANT: THIS IS WHERE I BOUGHT THEM (url) - tdaniely 2005-11-18 22:33:47 (946 views)
    • Thanks, I just bought a set from them :-) (nt) - ucrewx5 2005-11-19 09:35:38 (280 views)
  • SWEET! I'm doing that ASAP! - Solihull 2005-11-18 21:14:34 (290 views)
    • Pics don't do it just...have to see it in person.....It amazing what..... - tdaniely 2005-11-18 22:27:40 (321 views)
  • Tyre, do you have a job? (nt) - jcarey 2005-11-17 23:44:02 (259 views)
    • Yes, but I'm the manager (great hours) This was done during lunch anyhow (nt) - tdaniely 2005-11-18 08:16:26 (291 views)
    • Must have a healthy money tree in the backyard also ;- (nt) - silber98 2005-11-18 08:11:30 (243 views)
    • I believe he works at 'Mods-R-Us'...... (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-11-17 23:49:41 (241 views)
      • Now, I just need the ///M Steering wheels and ///M Parallels (nt) - tdaniely 2005-11-18 08:35:12 (285 views)
        • You will lose the heated steering wheel with the sport but I think it is worth - silber98 2005-11-18 09:52:18 (270 views)
          • LOL...I don't have the heated wheel now. That button is A/C Recirc on my car (nt) - tdaniely 2005-11-18 09:53:31 (228 views)
            • You will LOVE the Sport wheel. The grip is so awesome. (nt) - dwightf 2005-11-18 22:20:33 (259 views)
              • Now, I just gotta find one :( waaaggghh!!!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - tdaniely 2005-11-18 22:28:09 (209 views)
              • Don't forget the 3.15 diff swap to top the cake :-) (nt) - dwightf 2005-11-18 22:21:03 (219 views)
                • Differential isn't expensive either, Chip need to be modded for speedo accuracy? (nt) - tdaniely 2005-11-18 22:26:24 (215 views)
  • Great Job! Nice write up & pictures. Nice of you to share w/ us here!!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - HighLine740iL 2005-11-17 21:51:37 (239 views)
  • Re: Not really NAV related, but I like the audience here LOL (GAUGE RING INSTALL) - hammackp 2005-11-17 20:35:21 (249 views)
  • Nice! You & I agree again!! (see post below with pics) (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-11-17 14:30:32 (241 views)
    • Dohhhh! (again) - see link to the 7 series board inside for pics (url) - sealbeach740 2005-11-17 14:32:20 (386 views)
      • Give me your steering wheel NOW LOL ! (nt) - tdaniely 2005-11-17 14:42:43 (230 views)
        • I put it in a box to mail to ya, but now I can't get to the Post Office! (grin) (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-11-17 20:42:29 (2256 views)
  • 20 minutes, total install time (HA !) (nt) - tdaniely 2005-11-17 13:48:58 (321 views)