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Here we go, latest addition to the fleet.

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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...

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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!

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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.

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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

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although its a bit odd as the info screen and all other dash lighting is orange and the gear knob illumination is red 🤔20211103_175451.thumb.jpg.083272d701e09d7536e6d5ef20c27f67.jpg

 

 

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?

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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

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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?

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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

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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)

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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. 

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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

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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.

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This era S Class also had the most amazing centre console ever. Look at this:

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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)

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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!

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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.

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This era S Class also had the most amazing centre console ever. Look at this:

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Looks more like an A320 than a W140 😜🛩

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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.

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The combination of edge and back lighting on the speedometer and tachometer really looks nice.

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It actually looks almost normal at night...not so much in daylight.

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Ok ok, you win. I thought the Croma had it sewn up until I saw this. 

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