Boost Gauge Location/Interior Trim Removal Question

zke36 · 01-13-2010, 02:31 PM

I would like to install a 42mm gauge and my XM radio unit at the bottom of the center console. My car doesnt have seat warmers or anything. How do i remove this trim piece to see if i can drill into it?

200Duece · 01-13-2010, 03:05 PM

that is a blank panel if you don't have any accessories already down there. On a 335 sedan you have to get a wedge into the side,toward the top more and pry out. Search for the "All Button" in climate control....

here use this... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306230

mkPOTO · 01-13-2010, 03:06 PM

thats a good idea.. subscribed for more progress

Former_Boosted_IS · 01-14-2010, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mkPOTO

thats a good idea.. subscribed for more progress

It has been done and it is easy. Unfortunately it is a horrible location if you need to see the gauge. Our cars are powerful enough that you need to be able to see things while still looking at the road. I am floored a vendor is not stepping up to make us a simple pod. I would love to see a pillar pod that was "breakaway" in the event the airbags deployed.

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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	that is a blank panel if you don't have any accessories already down there. On a 335 sedan you have to get a wedge into the side,toward the top more and pry out. Search for the "All Button" in climate control.... here use this... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306230 __________________ 1988 E28 535is Euro Conversion --- sold 2009 E90 335 6MT --- sold 2003 E39 540iT Msport --- sold
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