Subject: Can't thank Edwin for the leather console and dash! Author: shled as Shled℠ : member since December, 2003 : 4765 posts Posted on: 2009-10-05 08:47:28

... At first I was surprised that now when I turn on the headlights, the trunk opens. And when I push in the cigar lighter the wipers sweep. I asked Edwin about this and he assures me that's the way its supposed to work. It's a European thing apparently.
I'll get used to it .

Seriously, by the time we got all finished it was late and quite dark so this morning I walked out into the bright sunny day in the hotel parking lot and just stood there for a while, admiring the upgrade. Thanks to Tim for the fresh Lexol on everything while we buttoned it back up. I got that "new car smell".

...on the gas,
Shled℠
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Stuff I've done (at least once): BMW ///M3 floppy paddle wheel retrofit: folding, heated, electrochromic side mirrors: BMW hydraulic trunk: BM53 Radio: BMW Sirius satellite radio: BMW Bluetooth TCU: full iPhone integration with audio to AUX, video to Nav and USB charging: BMW TV Tuner: Trunk mounted laptop integrated to Nav and audio: BMW fiber optic angel eyes: BMW front Sport Struts replaced (thanks Brian!): BMW 750 leather & wood shifter: Rotors, pads, sensors replaced: Custom harness creation: Strong Strut: 750 chrome grills: X-Pel headlight, fog and directional protectors: rear power sunshade retrofit: StealthOne/ValentineOne paired: De-badged: Windows (and sunroof) up/down from key (thanks Edwin!), Polk Audio subwoofer with 400x2 amp (bridged): custom still, video & firewire camera mount: cabin mounted household power outlet: BMW 750 wood 'oh shit' handles: 16x9 screen: chassis-mount permanent USB to iBus interface: added four extra 750 cabin lights: Style 32's with 255-45/18 front, 275-40/18 rear: 750 wooden grab handles:750 wood C pillar & center map lighting: Chrome entry sills: 750 dual battery setup: electric rear headsets: 8 way adjustable heated rear seats: Double pane glass: retrofit PDC front & rear)

Looking for: Picnic tables (black leather seats) with mirrored headrests, rear 750i black inner doors w/privacy blinds: rear A/C control unit, rear BMW monitor, rear armrest cold compartment, rear multi-purpose armrest, black Euro front armrest: Alpina Softlines:...

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The Meet & Greet Forum | Message Thread:

• PA wrench session at Brians. Tnx for the tools buddy! (pic) (url) - Edwin™ 2009-10-04 22:20:05 (765 views)
  • Glad to be of service. Some great pics as well! (nt) - bghark 2009-10-06 09:13:32 (410 views)
  • The pic with the dash out reminds me of a scary monster movie I saw once. - Steve R 2009-10-05 22:21:11 (442 views)
    • Haha! yeah, someone likened to to cracking a lobster open.... - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-10-06 07:30:09 (451 views)
  • seeing that entire dash apart scares the hell out of me (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-05 11:44:55 (418 views)
    • E and Shled did the whole swap in less than 2 hours! Center console and full das (nt) - bghark 2009-10-05 11:53:46 (463 views)
    • I've done it twice, Mike.. It's not bad.. you just have to take your time - woody750 2009-10-05 11:49:22 (408 views)
  • What am I pregnant? No pics of me?? (pic) - Blue740i 2009-10-05 11:30:36 (614 views)
  • OOOO, I likey the steering wheel and the new leather dash, GJ Edweiner! (nt) - R7 2009-10-05 11:29:34 (483 views)
  • Can't thank Edwin for the leather console and dash! - Shled℠ 2009-10-05 08:47:28 (541 views)
    • ² (insert) enough (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-10-05 08:51:13 (432 views)
      • ReCome on down for lunch! (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-05 09:44:23 (435 views)
        • I'm there! (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-10-08 08:45:59 (424 views)
  • Shled, what are you doing with your other steering wheel?? (nt) - black740ia 2009-10-05 08:14:31 (413 views)
    • Its on the dining room table ;-) Need to decide which stick with... - Shled℠ 2009-10-05 08:59:27 (491 views)
      • Let me know what you choose and if you might be selling it... - black740ia 2009-10-05 10:56:56 (424 views)
      • I think the E46 wheel 'feels' nicer.... (nt) - kapone 2009-10-05 09:30:20 (442 views)
  • Wow you guys were really busy. Love the leather dash. Which Alpina did that - rg0115 2009-10-05 00:34:11 (487 views)
    • E46 wheel, IMHO looks a little thin in an E38........... (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-05 08:41:29 (431 views)
      • +1 (nt) - rg0115 2009-10-05 11:16:39 (401 views)
  • Reminds me.. any have any ideas for wiring my 'Start Engine' button? :-) - eaglecomm 2009-10-04 22:27:15 (504 views)
    • Didn't Immaculate have push button? (nt) - R7 2009-10-05 23:21:16 (463 views)
    • Dash was Shled, he is all leather now! (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-04 23:04:13 (607 views)
      • Ah.. a little S&M for the 7. ;-) (nt) - eaglecomm 2009-10-04 23:59:00 (454 views)

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