Blue Instrument Panel (converted from stock amber color)

Jason · 08-12-2005, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinzi

Looks good. Jwocky, can you send the link if it is a thread in a forum please?
It would be great if these pics belongs to a DIY..

It's all in german.

http://www.motor-talk.de/t769886/f240/s/thread.html

jhbodle · 08-12-2005, 01:08 PM

Have any of you guys noticed that there seems to be a variable redline on the tacho in these pics? In the first pic there are white dashes all the way from 4000rpm. It looks like the hardware is all there for a variable redline, but the software isn't programmed for it.

EDIT: It's even a 320i, not a fancy model like the 330i, so the extended redline guauge must even be in the base models too.

z1ppo325i · 08-12-2005, 01:14 PM

i think its always good when someone experiments. it will bring other options for our beloved rides~ when there is no initiative, there is no improvement..

thats how we got xenons, thats how we got cruise control.. you guys all know what i mean..

KillDork · 08-12-2005, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jhbodle

Have any of you guys noticed that there seems to be a variable redline on the tacho in these pics? In the first pic there are white dashes all the way from 4000rpm. It looks like the hardware is all there for a variable redline, but the software isn't programmed for it.

EDIT: It's even a 320i, not a fancy model like the 330i, so the extended redline guauge must even be in the base models too.

I noticed this to, and I've always suspected that the groove outside the tacho was for something, just like it is for the cruise control on the speedo.
Wonder if this is available on all E90? And if there's a way to actiate it?

Would be

!!

davinet78 · 08-16-2005, 08:33 AM

this is an imitation to a vw and im not going to sell a vw bora as i did to geta bmw and then have the blue interior again
no thanks

brewer · 08-31-2005, 08:52 PM

I wouldn't do this to my own car, but definitely props to this person for trying to be creative and imaginative.

res_ipsa · 10-31-2005, 07:52 AM

I happened to be in a friend's VW last night.. the blue lights of the interior were pretty cool I gotta say. But to put it into a BMW would definitely be weird. Gotta keep it the traditional BMW amber!

thd13 · 10-31-2005, 09:01 AM

I think it looks nice. But it would be better if all the interior lights are done like that. Even better, I think white lights would be sharp. My RX330 has a really nice cluster.

Nikki · 10-31-2005, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkE90M3

blue interior lights ?! please kill me now

Lol, it was very refreshing to leave the ricer blue lights in my TSX.
I went over to Acurazine the other day and some guy was installing blue lights in his door handles,
he said that it looked luxury like the 7 series,
but there were just these huge neons lighting up the handle, not the ground,
however they did match his underglow neons very well

Sho · 10-31-2005, 11:14 AM

Blue hurts eyes. I like the tranditional amber better.

vladinecko · 10-31-2005, 11:19 AM

i agree with the "tradition" argument but i love the blue. if you have it combined with exterior colors like interlagos blue or mystic blue, i think it would be a cool combo. who gives a $hit that VW has the same color. how many other makes use amber or similar colors as their instrument panel colors? lots!

younghov85 · 03-14-2006, 09:47 PM

that blue is way too bright. Somethinng like the blue in the TL or in a Volkswagon would be much better especially on the eyes.

joony79 · 03-14-2006, 10:04 PM

I think it will hurt your eyes if you look at it for a long time?

shragon · 03-14-2006, 10:18 PM

bmw uses amber because it is easier on your eyes. they've been using it for a long ass time. those look un-bmw, borderline ricey (think indiglo guages).

HRC · 03-14-2006, 10:27 PM

There's a reason why BMW have used red interior lights over at night for extended periods with less eye strain. Change if you like, but know there is a reason for it other than *tradition* or red *just to be different*.

BTW! No hatin' here!

Danny

Gearcraft · 03-14-2006, 10:55 PM

nice lights but reminds me of my sister's blue '05 civic sedan. just reminds me...

sunchild · 03-15-2006, 12:56 AM

well the M5 gauges are a different color, if you forgot. red and white like them audi's

shragon · 03-15-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sunchild

well the M5 gauges are a different color, if you forgot. red and white like them audi's

that you are correct. still better than blue. also, iirc, the e60 m5's instrument cluster is illuminated as soon as you start the car.

NJjustin · 03-15-2006, 12:34 PM

I like it. The orange lits on the gauges and the boring orange stereo/console lights are my lease favorite feature on the bmw.

Wolf359 · 03-15-2006, 04:11 PM

Actually there's a perfectly logical explanation to the use of amber lights: In the dark, the eyes focus more easily and rapidly on them, it helps having a readout at a quick glance. Same reason astronomers use red lights to check maps and papers while observing in their backyards.

BMW0 · 03-15-2006, 05:08 PM

Looks different, and that's ok. I would'nt want to change out the rest of the bulbs in my car to match it up.

Barrie · 05-01-2006, 01:02 PM

I like them. I moved from a VW to my E90, and was actually dissapointed not to have cool blue dash lights anymore. Not saying I would change mine, just saying I dont care for tradition, I just care for what looks good to me.

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08-16-2005, 08:33 AM	#27
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res_ipsa Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 325i SparkGraphite Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I happened to be in a friend's VW last night.. the blue lights of the interior were pretty cool I gotta say. But to put it into a BMW would definitely be weird. Gotta keep it the traditional BMW amber!
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thd13 Major 46 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: A07 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrland iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I think it looks nice. But it would be better if all the interior lights are done like that. Even better, I think white lights would be sharp. My RX330 has a really nice cluster. __________________ My other ride is your mom.
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10-31-2005, 11:14 AM	#32
Sho Lieutenant 35 Rep 574 Posts Drives: E90 325i 6-speed Join Date: May 2005 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Blue hurts eyes. I like the tranditional amber better.
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03-14-2006, 09:47 PM	#34
younghov85 Captain 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 black 325 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lanham, Maryland iTrader: (0)	that blue is way too bright. Somethinng like the blue in the TL or in a Volkswagon would be much better especially on the eyes.
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joony79 mOOnarchy 21 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 330i SG Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Newport iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330I [0.00]	I think it will hurt your eyes if you look at it for a long time?
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	bmw uses amber because it is easier on your eyes. they've been using it for a long ass time. those look un-bmw, borderline ricey (think indiglo guages). __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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Wolf359 Captain 12 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Actually there's a perfectly logical explanation to the use of amber lights: In the dark, the eyes focus more easily and rapidly on them, it helps having a readout at a quick glance. Same reason astronomers use red lights to check maps and papers while observing in their backyards.
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BMW0 Colonel 237 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Looks different, and that's ok. I would'nt want to change out the rest of the bulbs in my car to match it up. __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"
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Barrie Private 0 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 318d ES Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Essex, UK iTrader: (0)	I like them. I moved from a VW to my E90, and was actually dissapointed not to have cool blue dash lights anymore. Not saying I would change mine, just saying I dont care for tradition, I just care for what looks good to me.
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