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DISCUSSION => Interior => Topic started by: Gabs on February 14, 2010, 03:29:49 AM

Title: Where to Find Clock Frame Piece
Post by: Gabs on February 14, 2010, 03:29:49 AM

Hey guys, my iS came with a loose clock unit. I know from my previous e30 there is a small plastic frame like piece to secure the clock unit. Any ideas where to find the replacement part?

Title: Where to Find Clock Frame Piece
Post by: Jorgeconrico on February 14, 2010, 09:23:20 AM

this

(http://www.m42club.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=116&pictureid=702)

Title: Where to Find Clock Frame Piece
Post by: doitover on February 14, 2010, 01:46:03 PM

That doesn't hold it in place though, I think it is just for appearance. There is a plastic frame that the clock slides into, clips on top and bottom.

Sorry, no help on where to find one.

Title: Where to Find Clock Frame Piece
Post by: Jorgeconrico on February 14, 2010, 03:53:10 PM

Just buy a whole new unit then. I'm sure someone on this forum, if not another, can get you one. They are like 10 or 15 bucks.

Title: Where to Find Clock Frame Piece
Post by: jybute on July 25, 2012, 06:42:35 PM

I am actually trolling this forum looking for said clock. Any direction from anyone would be appreciated.

Title: Where to Find Clock Frame Piece
Post by: romeomike on July 29, 2012, 04:26:28 PM

Salvage yard or ebay.

Title: Where to Find Clock Frame Piece
Post by: tfrain on September 11, 2012, 04:15:18 PM

I think I may have that piece.  it is like the "receiver" for the clock, right?  The little frame part that houses the clock unit itself?  and you are talking about a 6 button obc, correct?

Title: Where to Find Clock Frame Piece
Post by: DesktopDave on September 11, 2012, 05:03:18 PM

Yep, that's what he was talking about.
 
Strangely, I have one too.  Why is there an epidemic of missing 6-button OBCs?

Title: Where to Find Clock Frame Piece
Post by: tfrain on September 11, 2012, 11:21:26 PM

Dave - of COURSE you have one.  I figured you had two of everything!  

and it's because they all either a) have a broken screen or b)display hieroglyphics when you touch them.  My old car had a).  My new car has b).  When I replaced the one in my old car because of a), well it then started doing b).

I'm thinking about just getting a euroclock.

gabskee - I can send you mine.  I have no use for it and was going to throw it away - it is sitting in a box in the garage.  Give me your address.......ahh you are in canada, eh?  what is best for that? USPS? Fedex?  I know UPS SUCKS because of paperwork.

Title: Where to Find Clock Frame Piece
Post by: DesktopDave on September 12, 2012, 08:50:25 AM

Nah, I don't have two running BMWs...but it's good to have a spare, eh?
 
Those e28 analog clocks are really nice.  LOL, my six-button was doing the heiroglyphs this very morning.  What I really want is a 13-button for mine...just have to figure out how to wire that sucker up!

Title: Where to Find Clock Frame Piece
Post by: tfrain on September 12, 2012, 10:32:29 AM

Quote from: DesktopDave;115854

Nah, I don't have two running BMWs...but it's good to have a spare, eh?
 
Those e28 analog clocks are really nice.  LOL, my six-button was doing the heiroglyphs this very morning.  What I really want is a 13-button for mine...just have to figure out how to wire that sucker up!

You can buy they conversion "kits" on ebay from somebody that got all the pieces out of a 325, but they are proud of them.  I also would like a 13 button, but not worth the time or the trouble to me........YET.  My Christmas list right now consists of E30 stuff.  My wife just looks at me and shakes her head, baffled.

Title: Where to Find Clock Frame Piece
Post by: DesktopDave on September 12, 2012, 10:50:06 AM

I have a complete set or two...just have to grab the code from them, but they don't seem all that tough to reprogram.
 
Just have to figure out what bits mean what - realtime MPG is so overrated...but I want it nonetheless!

Title: Where to Find Clock Frame Piece
Post by: tfrain on September 12, 2012, 11:16:49 AM

Quote from: DesktopDave;115856

"I have a complete set or two"

Of course you do!