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05-19-2008, 10:03 PM
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cra.iX.y
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Stoney Creek
Posts: 1,260
Car: '84 VW Rabbit TD
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may your wish be granted.
okay, its in!!!! not 100% complete, but i wanted to see how it looked. i can still easily read everything, and it doesnt look too tiny there. water temp gauge doesn't work, but thats not an issue, i have spares. this is a totally spare cluster, haha.
i have to get rid of the glare/reflection issue on the LCDash screen. its real annoying. any ideas on this? i could angle it a bit, i guess, but i dont know how much i'd have to, in order to get rid of that reflection.
well? what does everyone think? any suggestions?
pics:
and here's a youtube link of it in operation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn7escOjvfo
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05-19-2008, 10:37 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Port Perry
Posts: 7,110
Car: God's Chariot
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Thats pretty awesome Greg! Props man, I'm really impressed.
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05-20-2008, 10:11 AM
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12 Years with the E30
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: St. Catharines
Posts: 1,120
Car: 325i 1987
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I have a small idea... you could inset the monitor, or maybe leave it where it is, then use a magnifying lens to make it appear 2 - 4 times bigger.
I think its functionality is just plain cool.
Mike.
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05-20-2008, 10:53 AM
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if I lived . I would be ~
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 5,797
Car: e30 with e91 beater
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What about those laptop screen covers that are a matte finish? Maybe you could find a cheap one, cut it down and see if it helps the glare?
Tilting it would help too.
Anyway, looks awesome!
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05-20-2008, 11:25 AM
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is BMW crazy
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Richmond Hill
Posts: 14,840
Car: is not a real ///M5
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I WOULD NOT, drive my car if my Temp gauge wasn;t working. The chance of an overheat is scary. Also, where is the speed? Maybe I missed it.
I could see what you mean about the glare, really annoying for sure.
Really like the concept though.
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05-20-2008, 12:02 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 248
Car: E34 M5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FuryriderX
i have to get rid of the glare/reflection issue on the LCDash screen. its real annoying. any ideas on this? i could angle it a bit, i guess, but i dont know how much i'd have to, in order to get rid of that reflection.
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You can try to buy a polarizing or anti-glare filter, cut it to shape and place it over your screen. This one from 3M is expensive but it gives you an idea:
http://www.amazon.com/3M-Circular-Po.../dp/B00004Z8BZ
or
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...beL3JNKP6SLRgl
Hopefully you can get the same kind of glass in smaller sizes. Looks very cool btw, best of luck.
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05-20-2008, 12:47 PM
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Northwood.
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Oakville
Posts: 1,972
Car: 11 Grand Cherokee
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Where does it tell you your speed?
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05-20-2008, 12:53 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Milton
Posts: 2,805
Car: Worlds slowest E30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe
Where does it tell you your speed?
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Thats what I was about to ask.
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05-20-2008, 01:00 PM
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Wants a 350 Blazer.
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 7,786
Car: 1985 325e
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I have to admit I thought this was one of those projects someone starts and never finishes, I am fairly impressed that you pulled it off man.
Thats neat.
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05-20-2008, 02:28 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 1,309
Car: 325ix,325ix,325ixt
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SamE30e
Thats what I was about to ask.
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Check out the links posted earlier, the display is fully customizable
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05-20-2008, 04:49 PM
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cra.iX.y
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Stoney Creek
Posts: 1,260
Car: '84 VW Rabbit TD
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bmwm5lover
I WOULD NOT, drive my car if my Temp gauge wasn;t working. The chance of an overheat is scary. Also, where is the speed? Maybe I missed it.
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speed isn't implemented yet. soon, though.
and as for the temp gauge, the e30 clusters are notorious for grounding problems on the fuel and temp gauges. i just have to poke it to get it to work, haha. to fix it for good, means to clean off the bottom contacts and bolt it in securely. which is next on the priority list.
this is the layout i designed, hopefully i can get it programmed in.
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05-21-2008, 01:21 AM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: the city of champions.
Posts: 180
Car: E30
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hey man nice work. btw u look like sidney crosby. lol
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