Clock: Digital to Analog

BonBon · Post by **BonBon** » Fri 12 Dec, 2014 13:43

It's an old subject with not definitive answer anywhere.
Can someone advise what analog clock is a retrofit for the rectangular digital clocks in the preface-lift console?
Much appreciated & have a nice weekend.

BladeRunner919 · Post by **BladeRunner919** » Fri 12 Dec, 2014 14:01

I don't think there is one that fits that space.

Post by **Robert T** » Fri 12 Dec, 2014 20:31

Round peg, square hole.

Cheers R.

BonBon · Post by **BonBon** » Sat 13 Dec, 2014 16:13

Here is a discussion - but I expect is only for facelift? as the analog clock PN 62138383663 is not suitable for the rectangular opening of the prefacelift.
https://zroadster.org/threads/how-to-ch ... post-48493
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-2002-BMW-Z ... 1354696376
Did they have digital and analog clocks on the facelift?

BonBon · Post by **BonBon** » Mon 15 Dec, 2014 11:50

Well a lot of help you all have been...
Upon inspiration from another creative zedder - I luckily found a rectangular analog wristwatch which seemed to be a perfect fit to modify an old defective Z3 digital clock '98.
The watch face is 38mm high and 36mm wide (Q&Q Quartz model #VR30J002Y)
eg http://www.skroutz.gr/s/5254010/Q-Q-VR3 ... =vr30j002y
I gutted the digital clock.

I proceeded to rework the front casing to accommodate the watch. (Open the front window and remove ribbing along the inner edges). One can machine it properly or botch it with a file & the help of a soldering iron

I also removed a notch for the time adjuster knob and added some support inside the barely-modified rear enclosure (only removed a notch for the knob)

Here is the final product. An improvement IMO.

After 7 years I can finally see the time before nightfall

BTW - if you cannot find the above mentioned watch - there is another watch that will work Q&Q # VQ92J002Y. It has a 38mmx38mm - although it will only fit into the front fascia and not inside the back - if glued into the front fascia -it can be supported by the ledges in the console.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Square-Plas ... B007TCHG40

BladeRunner919 · Post by **BladeRunner919** » Mon 15 Dec, 2014 12:34

Nicely done.

BonBon · Post by **BonBon** » Mon 15 Dec, 2014 16:13

I just realized that to see the time at night I need to look at the digital time on the radio - duh!!

Vic-Z3 · Post by **Vic-Z3** » Mon 15 Dec, 2014 21:12

I like that ..............

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Mon 15 Dec, 2014 21:17

Great innovation with a classy result.

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Tue 16 Dec, 2014 21:42

who will fit a smart watch there, so you can also read your texts and emails

zerolam · Post by **zerolam** » Mon 22 Dec, 2014 14:35

I installed e30 clock into my z3. A little bit modification need, but quite satisfy the result

BonBon · Post by **BonBon** » Mon 22 Dec, 2014 14:45

Pics?

zerolam · Post by **zerolam** » Mon 22 Dec, 2014 15:32

David · Post by **David** » Mon 22 Dec, 2014 15:41

Wow, ZeroIam, is that your interior?? It is stunning! Love what has been done to the heater dials too.

BladeRunner919 · Post by **BladeRunner919** » Mon 22 Dec, 2014 16:12

David wrote:Wow, ZeroIam, is that your interior?? It is stunning! Love what has been done to the heater dials too.

Yeah - I think we need some more pics of your interior!!

BonBon · Post by **BonBon** » Mon 22 Dec, 2014 16:28

And please spell out what modification was needed to fit the clock (and also what the PN of the E30 clock is)
I'm happy with my solution - but would be even happier if my analog clock was illuminated

zerolam · Post by **zerolam** » Tue 23 Dec, 2014 04:00

View from another side.

I did not take a lot of picture during the processs. These pictures i can find in my computer hoping that it can give you a picture what i did. Actually, it is not difficult to do so.

The clock can be found easy in ebay.

BladeRunner919 · Post by **BladeRunner919** » Tue 23 Dec, 2014 08:43

Is the dash vinyl wrapped in gloss black or painted? And can we see some pics of the heater controls?

zerolam · Post by **zerolam** » Wed 24 Dec, 2014 02:55

the dash is painted gloss black.

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