DIY E36/E34 Side Turn Signal Install

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asubimmer

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DIY E36/E34 Side Turn Signal Install
« on: March 10, 2006, 11:22:22 AM »
Tools/Materials:
Turn Signal
Dremel
Wire Crimpers
Wire Connectors
Drill
Clear Paint
Time:
Aprox. 20min depending on your wireing skills

The key here is to take your time and measure a couple times BEFORE you cut.  

  • Measure a couple times
  • Cut out the square hole w/ the dremel
  • Slide on the turn signal and mark where the screw hole needs to be drilled.  MAKE SURE THE TURN SIGNAL IS LEVEL!!
  • Drill the hole with the turn signal off so you don't damage it
  • Use clear paint to go over the parts you have cut on to stop the fenders from rusting
  • Now wire it up (more details will be added shortly)
  • Install Euro trim or paint over the existing sidemarkers (haha for off road use only ;), I think I have to say that, but use your own judgment)

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« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2006, 11:51:29 AM »
Pictures aren't showing up - where do you cut the square hole, how big is it?  I have a set of these on the shelf that I haven't gotten to yet.
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uh, it's a '91 318is, like everyone else...

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« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2006, 12:03:41 PM »
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I can't believe that I just made that but hope it helps, Let me know if you need it to be explained

OK its not going to show up right UNLESS you press "quote" on that post.  Just do that to look at it.

The original pic should be working though
« Last Edit: March 10, 2006, 12:07:05 PM by asubimmer »
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« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2006, 12:17:04 PM »
Cool, thanks much!

Still a red X there....
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« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2006, 09:04:36 AM »
I see the picture.  

Any pictures of the finished product?

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« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2006, 10:19:33 AM »

 
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« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2006, 11:39:49 AM »
I see the pics now as well - must be the filters at work were blocking your pictures...  geez, internet Nazis!  :)

Perfect, thanks much.
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We're here to preserve democracy, not practice it.
[INDENT]- Captain Frank Ramsey, Crimson Tide[/INDENT]
=============================================

John in MD
uh, it's a '91 318is, like everyone else...