My first BMW, couple of questions please

[gameon]

Yes I can tell from the picture they are different to mine. Just want the correct one, so I can purchase tonight. May get them before the weekend then.
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[ATF]

gameon, I'm unfamiliar with EU suppliers, but I imagine the dealership won't charge you an arm, a leg and your first born. They're pretty cheap. They can be ordered here in the states from various websites as well as the dealership, but I'm afraid it wouldn't be worth the international shipping.

Afraid i'm not a cop, I just pay way too much attention to detail.

Use the factory part # 72118119186 at the dealer or online retailer and you should be able to get ahold of them.

[gameon]

Thanks again ATF, didn't even know it was missing until you pointed it out!

[jetblackbimmer]

I know its a lil late in the thread, but my 95 will not lock with the doors open and if one door gets locked everything, including the gas cover, gets locked and it is the same with unlocking. you can only push down the button on the door with the doors closed to lock your self in or lock the door with the key with the doors closed.

Just really seems to be a anti-lock yourself out device. lol


EDIT: Also, when you are locked in the car, everything unlocks when you simply open the door.

[gameon]

Is this as standard with the bmw 318ti then?

[gameon]

Thanks for your help

[ATF]

Originally Posted by gameon

Ok. Just bought these dials for my car. Looks like they are the correct ones. Guess the blue dash lights I currently have will shine through this dial template. Then I shall go about changing the blue bulbs.

Unless the previous owner put blue bulbs in, it doesn't have blue bulbs. It will have regular incandescent bulbs. That gauge face is electroluminescent.

[gameon]

Guess the new set with just display a standard light, in the dark then?

[gameon]

Ok, My new speed dials arrived in the post today. Happy with the quick service.

[BruceJ]

I own a 96 ti, and you eventually get used to the high rev noise from this car. When I first bought mine, I kept trying to upshift, then realized I was already in 5th, so, yeah, it's a noisy little engine. I found that it quiets down above 80 mph tho' :-)
As for the seat cover thing, I put good sheepskins on my seats to protect the upholstery and add some comfort. They are cool in the winter and warm in the summer!
I also thought my speedometer was lazy. Turns out to be about 3-4 mph fast.

Bruce J.

[gameon]

Hi BruceJ.
Thanks for your reply.

[thesk8nmidget]

here ya go

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthrea...hlight=cluster

[gameon]

Hi thesk8nmidget. Thank you so much for that link.

[thesk8nmidget]

haha no problem i had a little trouble finding it myself.

but i remembered reading it so i knew it was somewhere!

hows it going new best friend? if you want you can call me Josh.

but midget works too whatever is easier

[gameon]

Thanks again Josh.)

Best friend