The dash at night

[Supernaut]

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.

[wesacosa]

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 🤔

 

 

[gm]

the 'onda - not very interesting

and the mazda with exciting* odometer reading

[willswitchengage]

Just now, gm said:

Didn't set the trip counter to read 7890. Poor effort.

[Soundwave]

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. 

[gm]

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  

 

[Erebus]

1985 austerity spec Pug 205

[Inspiral_Mondays]

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]

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

[Cord Fourteener]

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?

[Cord Fourteener]

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. 

[Jamie]

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

[Cord Fourteener]

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.

[wesacosa]

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

[rob88h]

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)

[Tadhg Tiogar]

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. 

[New POD]

Twas frosty this morning. 

[straightSix]

I reckon mercedes got it bang on with this generation of dials. Odometer ticked over just as I pulled up as well

[Inspiral_Mondays]

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]

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!

[Cord Fourteener]

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 😜🛩

[grogee]

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. 

[davidfowler2000]

Phase 3 Volvo V70 T6.

Back lit AND spot lit.

[Macscrooge]

Not strictly ‘night’ but a celebratory pic of my RX450 dash after passing another  MOT. 

[Shite Ron]

I drove the Panda this week:

[twosmoke300]

Yorkshire Up

[Zelandeth]

Updated one of my Merc S123 now that I've finally fixed the illumination for the switchgear above the heater controls.

[Crackers]

On 13/11/2021 at 16:10, twosmoke300 said:

Yorkshire Up

Volkwagen Ey'Up

[Jack D]

1989 Mercedes W126 SEL 
 

[MJK 24]

I saw a W126 on the M6 in the very early hours this morning