Z3 to Z3M console change
Z3 to Z3M console change
Managed to obtain a ///m coupe centre console to retrofit in to my zed have to say i'm pleased with the results.
I'm just waiting for two vdo senders to arrive to get the additional gauges working but the wiring of the pre facelift to facelift switches went well thanks to Kiwi and the information in his thread regarding the asc switch thanks.....
So from this..
Always annoyed me the fact that someone had screwed a phone cradle in to the side of the console One of the reasons i wanted to swap it along with the fact the plastic coating on the console had lifted in places and made it look shabby.
To this
Going to try and get some grey leather handbrake and shift boots to match but if i carn't i may get the centre of the console painted to match the seat grey but otherwise an easy swap and a far more attractive finish to the console and the zeds interior
I'm just waiting for two vdo senders to arrive to get the additional gauges working but the wiring of the pre facelift to facelift switches went well thanks to Kiwi and the information in his thread regarding the asc switch thanks.....
So from this..
Always annoyed me the fact that someone had screwed a phone cradle in to the side of the console One of the reasons i wanted to swap it along with the fact the plastic coating on the console had lifted in places and made it look shabby.
To this
Going to try and get some grey leather handbrake and shift boots to match but if i carn't i may get the centre of the console painted to match the seat grey but otherwise an easy swap and a far more attractive finish to the console and the zeds interior
The three dials are clock, oil temp and external air temp.The three fitted as standard to the Zm.
Saying that any gauges of the same size will fit if you wanted something different.
As for the painting i'd base and lacquer it so it should stay with out much issue of scratching but changing the leather is the easiest point of call if i can get it matched.
Saying that any gauges of the same size will fit if you wanted something different.
As for the painting i'd base and lacquer it so it should stay with out much issue of scratching but changing the leather is the easiest point of call if i can get it matched.
- cowboybebop
- Joined: Sat 12 May, 2007 21:54
- Posts: 366
- Location: Derby
-
- Z Register member
- Joined: Sat 30 Jul, 2005 19:34
- Posts: 4054
- Location: Belfast
Will look into a led bulb for the interior as the light is quite yellow and dim. Just an update, the sensors for the other gauges arrived today i have fitted the outside air temp sensor and can say it works the gauge perfectly,the oil temp will replace the sump nut and may do this at oil change.
I imagine the sensor will work just as well but will update when i fit it. For those that have done the retrofit the sensors are from ETB instruments both sensors where about £18 each and i have part numbers if anyone wants them
I imagine the sensor will work just as well but will update when i fit it. For those that have done the retrofit the sensors are from ETB instruments both sensors where about £18 each and i have part numbers if anyone wants them
Looks great - really transforms the interior. No disrespect to the pre-facelift Zed owners, but I really hated the centre console - the M one looks so much better and obviously more functional. Also, my Zed has the extended leather and so fitting the leather stitched M centre console just finished it off perfectly.
Think my next interior mod for your car would be the M steering wheel (or just the M sport version as fitted to Z3's) with a set of the gray leather tabs from LeatherZ (these ones http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/merchant. ... xt_Leather) - would tie the wheel nicely together with the seats and door cards.
Think my next interior mod for your car would be the M steering wheel (or just the M sport version as fitted to Z3's) with a set of the gray leather tabs from LeatherZ (these ones http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/merchant. ... xt_Leather) - would tie the wheel nicely together with the seats and door cards.
1999 Z3 2.8 (Cosmos)
2000 M Coupe (Dakar)
545 M Sport
2000 M Coupe (Dakar)
545 M Sport
Do need to do something with the wheel but unsure what,the wheel is the same as the early e36 ///m a friend has the same in his evo and it wasn't badged.
Need to find the right wheel and airbag as i think mine will be single stage and the wheel at some point was fitted with the dual stage air bag.
i'm going to look in to having it reupholstered, the local trimmers excellent so will get a price if it's cheaper to trim i may just go with that
Need to find the right wheel and airbag as i think mine will be single stage and the wheel at some point was fitted with the dual stage air bag.
i'm going to look in to having it reupholstered, the local trimmers excellent so will get a price if it's cheaper to trim i may just go with that
Fitted an led bulb and have to say the difference is great far brighter still retains it's slow fade etc on locking and unlocking for £1.99 is an effective addition.
- Attachments
-
- 28112008552.jpg
- (213.36 KiB) Downloaded 82 times
Re: Z3 to Z3M console change
Did you have to cut in to your original wiring harness or were the switches compatible. I know you will have added connections for the extra gauges but was wondering about the existing switch gear. Cheers.AntMan wrote:Managed to obtain a ///m coupe centre console to retrofit in to my zed have to say i'm pleased with the results.
<img src="http://gallery.me.com/the_reamer/100016 ... 8446880001" alt="Z3-SIG" width="500" height=“128” />
Could you please send me the part numbers for the two sensors pleaseAntMan wrote:For those that have done the retrofit the sensors are from ETB instruments both sensors where about £18 each and i have part numbers if anyone wants them
<img src="http://gallery.me.com/the_reamer/100016 ... 8446880001" alt="Z3-SIG" width="500" height=“128” />
Good man that will be a great help.
<img src="http://gallery.me.com/the_reamer/100016 ... 8446880001" alt="Z3-SIG" width="500" height=“128” />
I have spoken to ETB. They need to know the thread size and diameter of the original sump plug. Any info will be a great help.AntMan wrote:I'll look out the receipt if not i'll get them from the web site and let you have them
<img src="http://gallery.me.com/the_reamer/100016 ... 8446880001" alt="Z3-SIG" width="500" height=“128” />
- tiggercoco
- Joined: Tue 25 Oct, 2016 20:41
- Posts: 20
Re: Z3 to Z3M console change
I think a few none M owners would like to make this modification but suspect Z3M center consoles are like hens teeth.
Is it possible to modify the existing unit at all?...or can a Z3M console be made then maybe leather covered etc?...
Is it possible to modify the existing unit at all?...or can a Z3M console be made then maybe leather covered etc?...
- BladeRunner919
- Joined: Fri 17 Feb, 2012 20:18
- Posts: 2225
Re: Z3 to Z3M console change
Modifying won't work, unfortunately. I think 3D printing could be the way forward. There's a chap in the USA developing a printed console:
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt ... sole-piece
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt ... sole-piece
- tiggercoco
- Joined: Tue 25 Oct, 2016 20:41
- Posts: 20
Re: Z3 to Z3M console change
Thanks for the link, that looks interesting!
-
- Joined: Fri 26 Jul, 2013 09:28
- Posts: 1733
- Location: Manchester
Re: Z3 to Z3M console change
Just to add, I have seen consoles where people have cut the switch holes out in the non M top part to make the additional dial holes and then filled in the gaps at the corners of the switches but it wasnt the neatest job to be fair.
The bottom part also changed with a different shaped hole for the gear gaitor - however, southernboy has made an M gear surround for the non M cars which looks the part so that bit at least you could get away with.
http://zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=44344
The bottom part also changed with a different shaped hole for the gear gaitor - however, southernboy has made an M gear surround for the non M cars which looks the part so that bit at least you could get away with.
http://zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=44344