center a/c vent gauge replace insert???

[brycerichert]

where can we pick up the insert that goes in the middle vent area that holds a couple gauges and still vents around them. I saw them on someone's car here but I forgot who it was. I'm having my system installed this week and I need to know where I can direct them to that insert.

[Jeffxxx]

I believe it's custom.

[brycerichert]

well, that would be unfortunate. I've seen some kits for Audi's that you can buy online.. it's odd that it hasn't been made for BMW. :cry:

[FTWeisse]

well, that would be unfortunate. I've seen some kits for Audi's that you can buy online.. it's odd that it hasn't been made for BMW. :cry:

Yeah, that application you saw was from Juha's old M3 that he sold to Kerry Getz. It was a one-off custom job and it's so nice and practical that it sucks it's not available as a mass-produced item. If you're dead-set on it, I would do a search in the showroom for "Juha" and you should stumble across some threads and photoshoots he's had...then take the pics to a local shop and try to have them fab something up for ya. Best of luck :hi:

[bobm3]

Yeah, that application you saw was from Juha's old M3 that he sold to Kerry Getz. It was a one-off custom job and it's so nice and practical that it sucks it's not available as a mass-produced item. If you're dead-set on it, I would do a search in the showroom for "Juha" and you should stumble across some threads and photoshoots he's had...then take the pics to a local shop and try to have them fab something up for ya. Best of luck :hi:

my speed shop did it for me... no big deal... you just have to deside what guages you use.... in my set up i got 4 guages in that space... got the pictures of it at work will post it up for you on thurs. when i get into work....
bob :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[bobm3]

my speed shop did it for me... no big deal... you just have to deside what guages you use.... in my set up i got 4 guages in that space... got the pictures of it at work will post it up for you on thurs. when i get into work....
bob :thumbsup::thumbsup:


http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii150/bobm3/47b8dc04b3127cce985483392e3e0000002.jpg
bobm3 :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[WhiteOut323i]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii150/bobm3/47b8dc04b3127cce985483392e3e0000002.jpg
bobm3 :thumbsup::thumbsup:


that is :drool:

[jtrejo]

dont you get hot with only 1 vent?

[bobm3]

dont you get hot with only 1 vent?

so far with the windows up it is fine it kools off the cabin after a few minutes.. i don't feel the a/c when the windows are down... have to adjust to that alittle... also i got limo tint all around on my windows so that helps alittle to... so far i am ok with not having the center vents... if i see it is not enough i will move the guages and put back the center vents.. but so far it is ok....
bobm3 :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[bernstem]

I can't remember who, but someone had a custom center vent gauge with two gagues that still allowed airflow around the sides of the gauges. If I can find the post, I'll link it. It looked pretty nice.

[Jeffxxx]

I can't remember who, but someone had a custom center vent gauge with two gagues that still allowed airflow around the sides of the gauges. If I can find the post, I'll link it. It looked pretty nice.

This guy has the best set up I've seen.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showpost.php?p=3019642&postcount=35

[bernstem]

This guy has the best set up I've seen.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showpost.php?p=3019642&postcount=35

The one I remember was very similar. The area outside the gauges was covered in black cloth like on speaker grills. Same concept as the one above.

[idolized]

This guy has the best set up I've seen.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showpost.php?p=3019642&postcount=35

:drool:very clean looking...

[brycerichert]

looks like we'll be putting the gauges on the column.

It's always something. I thought I'd be blowin around town with some more HP by now.. but, o well.

My ECU wasn't at the latest version so VF has to flash it to the latest before putting their software on it. This puts shipping off until tomorrow... (an extra $150 to get it to the latest bmw level)

Looks like I'll pick the car up on Monday. I should be able to get 200 miles on it for break in purposes within a few days I would think so by next Thursday I should have a little bit more get up and go.

[MSpired]

Here is my setup, doesn't vent though....

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a188/mspiredm3/CIMG2897.jpg

[smolck]

My old 5.0 mustang had the two center vent gauges with vents on the outsides of the two 2 5/8's inch gauges. Honestly, the vents did little after clogging the hole with those big gauges. Here in Alabama, I was HOT!!

[steelgrey330ci]

what size guages ae those MSPIRED Vs the other in the 4 guage pic
THX

[MSpired]

what size guages ae those MSPIRED Vs the other in the 4 guage pic
THX

Off the top of my head I believe the Defi gauges are 60mm

[Matt Q]

sorry 'bout the jack, but

I can't seem to find a DEFI AFR... anyone know of one or do they just not make them?

[MSpired]

sorry 'bout the jack, but

I can't seem to find a DEFI AFR... anyone know of one or do they just not make them?

They don't make one. Go with an Innovative AFG setup :thumbsup:

[bobm3]

what size guages ae those MSPIRED Vs the other in the 4 guage pic
THX

but i will find out for you and get back to you on this....and i have to tell you my car is warm if i have the windows down but if i close them you feel some air thru the outside vents... but my windows have the limo tint on them and my windshield as 50 % tint on them that helps alittle i say to keep the cabin kool alittle...just wanted to let you know... we haven't had 100 degree days yet in new york.. but i was ok in 90 degree degree days so far......
bobm3 :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[bobm3]

what size guages ae those MSPIRED Vs the other in the 4 guage pic
THX

hope this helps you i ask the speed shop what sizes they were and he told me 2-3/16" a gauge...
bob :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[steelgrey330ci]

cool thx good to know