E46 Dash Dashboard on a E36 modification

[bimmazzz]

Hello There.
Has anyone tried or heard of an E46 dashboard fitted on an E36.
Is the size different.
What about a big E36 Dash, would that fit on the compact?

I am trying to modify it because I fitted a DIN 1 size 3.5" screen but the dash
is tilted down and you can't see it when driving.
Final Idea is for it to be a GPS screen.

Cheers

[oakley]

How about looking forward at the rd when ur driving so as not to kill other road users!!

[NismoPick]

Originally Posted by oakley

How about looking forward at the rd when ur driving so as not to kill other road users!!

^^^ 2nd that. Why not buy a deck that has a tilt-able face? That would be A LOT less hassle.

[oakley]

On a more serious note looking at it id say a def nooooo A. just not worth the hassle or the cost but also the E46 is wider so it just wouldnt work..iv seen a standard E36 dash in a compact but again i still dont think its worth the time or the money..be a damm site cheaper to buy a new screen that will tilt how u want it too...

[bimmazzz]

You have to agree with me tho'
that it is a stupid design, the down tilt of the actual Compact dashboard.
Ok funny chappy, show me a Din 1 tiltable LCD display.

I have another idea of swaping the central air blower with the radio Din.
I could completely block it, but i don't want to.
I need some suggestions on what to use to guide the air down.

On a humorous note, I'll put same Angel eyes with rolling lights so i don't have to search to run anyone over, it will be them that will be hipnotised and gather like moths.

[renaissance]

Hi. The e36 sedan dashboard is fitting to the compact? I thinking to change it

[Philly]

it does fit, not easily but there are ways to make it happen. I think the main concern was the center support bar on the passenger side.

I dont know much about it though.

[00Smurf]

the e36 sedan dash fits fine. with all supporting hardware underneath. i am in the middle of this swap.

[familytruckster]

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=31408
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=30615
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=28975
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=28567
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27149
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=23832

[Mad-Machine]

I have a sedan dash too I was supposed to be installing this spring.. and then my saab died...

[00Smurf]