Spurious Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 The Speedo cluster is pretty good at night. Classic green on red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Here we go, latest addition to the fleet. 1986 Merc W123 230TE. Nice and neatly done, exactly as we'd expect from Mercedes back in this era. This was actually take two as I spotted the bulb in the bower switch knob had failed... So that got replaced at 2330...Takes all of ten seconds so was no reason not to just change it. The temperature control markings and pointers (outer two controls for driver/passenger side) are actually red, camera has just washed them out. We will need to do another one later anyway as there are several buttons up above the heater controls which should be illuminated...but I've only had the car home for about six hours so that's not happening today! LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Speed Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 After much faffing about I now have all the dashboard lights working in the DS. And they are bright enough to read the gauges. Including the rev counter which of course is lying. MJK 24, Dick Longbridge, Jack D and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Why not take a photo while stationary? It's much easier to get a clear photo that way. It's also a wee bit safer too. Or does your speedometer lie as well? Alas, I cannot contribute to this thread yet, as my 205's instrument bulbs are dead as doornails. I may look into replacing them at the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 I quite like the yellow glow on the dash on my recently pressed back into service e46 although its a bit odd as the info screen and all other dash lighting is orange and the gear knob illumination is red 🤔 Jamie, Inspiral_Mondays and Shite Ron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 the 'onda - not very interesting and the mazda with exciting* odometer reading LightBulbFun and willswitchengage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Just now, gm said: Didn't set the trip counter to read 7890. Poor effort. mat_the_cat, Dan_ZTT, OM646 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 95 Rover R8... glowing orange like your grandma's hearth. Also note the rare appearance of the fully lit clock, which doesn't illuminate at all 80% of the time. willswitchengage, wesacosa, Zelandeth and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, willswitchengage said: Didn't set the trip counter to read 7890. Poor effort. that would have taken way more planning than I am capable of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erebus Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 1985 austerity spec Pug 205 MJK 24, Supernaut, wesacosa and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspiral_Mondays Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 11/3/2021 at 7:15 PM, wesacosa said: I quite like the yellow glow on the dash on my recently pressed back into service e46 although its a bit odd as the info screen and all other dash lighting is orange and the gear knob illumination is red 🤔 I think the E46 dash is pretty much peak BMW in terms of attractiveness, usefulness and the traditional driver orientation. After this BMW entered its baroque period with the unsightly E90 and E60 interiors. Edit: Just realised, that‘s an M3 isn‘t it? wesacosa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 17 minutes ago, Inspiral_Mondays said: I think the E46 dash is pretty much peak BMW in terms of attractiveness, usefulness and the traditional driver orientation. After this BMW entered its baroque period with the unsightly E90 and E60 interiors. Edit: Just realised, that‘s an M3 isn‘t it? yes, I am not sure if all the e46s light up yellow or just the m3. Agree it was the last of that traditional BMW dash layout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 54 minutes ago, wesacosa said: yes, I am not sure if all the e46s light up yellow or just the m3. Agree it was the last of that traditional BMW dash layout My 325i E46 (no M badges anywhere) had yellowy-orange dials, it's in this thread probably a year or two ago. @Sunny Jimhas it now, maybe he could put a comparison pic up? wesacosa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Inspiral_Mondays said: Edit: Just realised, that‘s an M3 isn‘t it? I've never had an M3 but I'm sure the M3 isn't limited to 4,000 rpm. I'm guessing it's a 320d, possibly 330d, but in Msport trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Cord Fourteener said: I've never had an M3 but I'm sure the M3 isn't limited to 4,000 rpm. I'm guessing it's a 320d, possibly 330d, but in Msport trim. the redline ends up at the actual red section , amber sections disappear as oil temp reaches correct level Leyland Worldmaster and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 8 hours ago, Jamie said: the redline ends up at the actual red section , amber sections disappear as oil temp reaches correct level I see, I never knew that! Clever thinking, BMW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 I have never had it limited to 4 at cold start, normally its 6 I think. I assume the lower limit comes on in colder climates. General consensus on the m3 forums is that whilst the lights are a good idea they do go out quickly when the oil temp gauge is still showing reasonably cold oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob88h Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 10 hours ago, Inspiral_Mondays said: I think the E46 dash is pretty much peak BMW in terms of attractiveness, usefulness and the traditional driver orientation. But what about the BMW MPGs needle. I love making that thing dance around on BMW's. It doesn't encourage the eco driver in me, instead I'll coast up to a junction then floor it just to watch it fly from max to min and back to max again (1999MY 528i, miss that beasty) wesacosa, Shite Ron and Cord Fourteener 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 12 hours ago, Jamie said: the redline ends up at the actual red section , amber sections disappear as oil temp reaches correct level 4 hours ago, Cord Fourteener said: I see, I never knew that! Clever thinking, BMW. I think the Ferrari 456 had a similar visual warning to prevent high revs until the engine had reached normal operating temperature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Twas frosty this morning. Dan_ZTT and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightSix Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 I reckon mercedes got it bang on with this generation of dials. Odometer ticked over just as I pulled up as well Dan_ZTT, Cord Fourteener and Shite Ron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspiral_Mondays Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 6 hours ago, straightSix said: I reckon mercedes got it bang on with this generation of dials. Odometer ticked over just as I pulled up as well I like the floating needle effect on the W220 dials but I have to admit to a preference for the monumental W140 dash. Here‘s one I found on Google. This era S Class also had the most amazing centre console ever. Look at this: Cord Fourteener, Shite Ron, Dan_ZTT and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 On 11/5/2021 at 8:26 AM, rob88h said: But what about the BMW MPGs needle. I love making that thing dance around on BMW's. It doesn't encourage the eco driver in me, instead I'll coast up to a junction then floor it just to watch it fly from max to min and back to max again (1999MY 528i, miss that beasty) I would always be feathering the throttle and trying to make it everywhere in 5th gear on my E46 and only when I'm alone on the big open road or overtaking would I mash the throttle. In those cases I wouldn't be looking at the needle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 10 hours ago, Inspiral_Mondays said: I like the floating needle effect on the W220 dials but I have to admit to a preference for the monumental W140 dash. Here‘s one I found on Google. This era S Class also had the most amazing centre console ever. Look at this: Looks more like an A320 than a W140 😜🛩 Dan_ZTT, Three Speed and LightBulbFun 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 On 9/10/2020 at 2:52 AM, Zelandeth said: This has been patiently waiting for me to restore all the dash illumination to take its rightful place here. The combination of edge and back lighting on the speedometer and tachometer really looks nice. It actually looks almost normal at night...not so much in daylight. Ok ok, you win. I thought the Croma had it sewn up until I saw this. Shite Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfowler2000 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Phase 3 Volvo V70 T6. Back lit AND spot lit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macscrooge Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Not strictly ‘night’ but a celebratory pic of my RX450 dash after passing another MOT. willswitchengage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shite Ron Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I drove the Panda this week: willswitchengage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Yorkshire Up willswitchengage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Updated one of my Merc S123 now that I've finally fixed the illumination for the switchgear above the heater controls. Six-cylinder, LightBulbFun, Jack D and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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