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Tjn182
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Post by Tjn182 »

Can anyone tell me if the A-Pillar on the E30 is the same as the e28? From pictures they look almost identical.

I was wondering because they sell pillar pods for the E30 but not the e28. I made a pillar pod for my e28 but I'd rather have something more clean and professional looking.

Thanks in advance

-Tj
jay
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Post by jay »

I can look tonight and let you know. If someone else doesn't find out first.
Tjn182
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Post by Tjn182 »

awsome -- thanks
GregB
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Post by GregB »

No, the E30 is considerably larger. I compared mine last night.
Tjn182
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Post by Tjn182 »

The E30's is larger? Really? Who would have thought....
So do you think there is a way to mate the e30's 3 pillar pod to an e28?
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Post by C.R. Krieger »

[QUOTE="Tjn182"]The E30's is larger? Really? Who would have thought....
So do you think there is a way to mate the e30's 3 pillar pod to an e28?[/QUOTE]

Yup. Duct tape! :D
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Post by fastpat »

A-pillar gauges have become the rage I'd guess, like huge Sun tach's were the deal in the early 60's, afixed to the steering column with a huge hose clamp. :D

Pillar gauges make sense in a competition car, they're already at eye level and so forth. I may add them to my one ton diesel pickup because the only other place is down near the floor, a long way from eye level, and I don't want to cut the dash.

On an e28, I'd recommend you take a look at Shawn D.'s gauge package. :)
Tjn182
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Post by Tjn182 »

I mean I already got a 1 gauge pod on mine already -- And I prefer that over anything. Only because if I'm cruising down the highway I want to just glance over and see the gauges, I don't want to totally remove my eyes off the road... thats too dangerous.

I'm thinking I can make it fit with some epoxy, spray paint, and a dremel.
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Post by Threeshifter »

On an e28, I'd recommend you take a look at Shawn D.'s gauge package.


Link??
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Post by pdx 528e »

On an e28, I'd recommend you take a look at Shawn D.'s gauge package.

Threeshifter wrote:

Link??
http://home.mindspring.com/~scrappycrow ... panel.html

There ya go.


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