Macht Schnell - Ashtray Gauge Panel

JMARS · 09-27-2012, 06:56 PM

Hey guys!
Just got this is in the mail today and popped it in. They're not wired up yet but they will be this weekend!
I think it looks pretty good!

Gauges:
-XD-16 with LC-1
-Aquamist DDS3 Flow Monitoring System
-MTX-D: Vacuum / Boost

*Question: Where do I tap into for the headlights to dim the gauges at night?

fl0wmastr · 09-27-2012, 07:38 PM

looks good! where did u get it?

Mr.RT · 09-27-2012, 08:22 PM

Wow! Thats a really nice guage set up.

imageautodetail · 09-28-2012, 07:51 AM

there is a brown wire behind drivers kick panel that dims my p3 gauge

ajm8127 · 09-28-2012, 09:30 AM

There should be a wire to illuminate the knob and switched for the i-drive. As for the color, I have no idea. Does the Bentley manual have schematics?

You could test each wire going to the i-drive controller with the lights on, and then with them off. If you find one that changes when you turn off the lights, you've found the illumination wire.

JMARS · 09-28-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fl0wmastr

looks good! where did u get it?

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...9x-3-series-m3

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Originally Posted by Mr.RT

Wow! Thats a really nice guage set up.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by imageautodetail

there is a brown wire behind drivers kick panel that dims my p3 gauge

Cool I'll check it out!

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Originally Posted by ajm8127

There should be a wire to illuminate the knob and switched for the i-drive. As for the color, I have no idea. Does the Bentley manual have schematics?

You could test each wire going to the i-drive controller with the lights on, and then with them off. If you find one that changes when you turn off the lights, you've found the illumination wire.

I'll definitely be whipping out the old trusty test light!
Thanks guys for all the Compliments and Ideas!

I'm trying to get everything set up for the Single Turbo Kit!!!!
Shhhh its a secret lol

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fl0wmastr Private First Class 92 Rep 130 Posts Drives: e92 335i Coupe w M Sport Kit Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 BMW 335i [10.00]	looks good! where did u get it?
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ajm8127 Private 0 Rep 80 Posts Drives: '07 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	There should be a wire to illuminate the knob and switched for the i-drive. As for the color, I have no idea. Does the Bentley manual have schematics? You could test each wire going to the i-drive controller with the lights on, and then with them off. If you find one that changes when you turn off the lights, you've found the illumination wire.
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