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Just ordered Euro dash upgrade parts (more) (archive)

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Posted by David Zeckhausen on February 04, 2001 at 22:48:56:


Eric Weber's European dash conversion

Here's the list of parts I ordered for my 2000 540i with Sand interior:

32 31 1 095 786 - Lower Trim, Steering Column
51 45 8 253 397 - Trim Panel, Dashboard, Lower Left, Sand
51 45 8 233 516 - Trim Panel, Foot Controls
51 45 8 199 113 - Trim Panel, Dashboard, Lower, Sand
51 45 8 192 765 - (2) Fillister Head Screw
51 13 1 906 872 - (2) Gasket
51 16 8 198 904 - Glove Box, Sand
51 71 8 239 538 - Steering Column Support

The first part (Lower Trim, Steering Column) is not available in the USA, soI'm having a friend pick it up in England. She'll be here in two weeks for a wedding, so she'll bring it with her then. The rest of the stuff is coming from Pacific BMW.

Thanks to SVTWEB for doing the pioneerig work, providing the parts list and offering his assistance. I'm already anticipating the benefits of double glazed windows and awaiting SVTWEB's report of THAT modification. This is a DISEASE!! :-)

The good thing is that I explained the benefits of the modification to my wife (who also drives a race car - and she's very good at it) and she didn't even hesitate before saying, "Go for it!" She doesn't like the restricted knee room and is looking forward to the extra space. It's her car, so I need to at least warn her before I order more parts for it.

Dave Z.


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