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    Posted: 10-November-2004 at 18:35

Can anyone recommend a dashkit supplier for a kit for a '96 840 Ci (right-hand drive, manual). There are no suppliers here in NZ, but I've accessed many websites offering this product, but would like some guidance as to what is best.
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Points: 251 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12-November-2004 at 07:06

hi

you can still get bmw oem wood kits
http://rust.mine.nu/bmw/showparts.do?model=EF82&mospid=4 5087&prod=19970800&btnr=91_0156&hg=91&fg=40& amp;x=125&y=114

but wood looks a tad dodgy in a E1 IMO....i've  seen aftermarket kits in brushed Aluminium and carbon fibre eg

http://www.autodash.com/details.lasso?sn=113&pn=840

...but they are all in LHD and auto, also the stick on based kits can look a bit cheap after a while and there's often gaps around the centre console.

are you looking for carbon, brushed Al or wood, stick on kit, or proper moldings?

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Haven't decided between carbon fibre or brushed aluminium, but most likely carbon fibre.

Take your point about fit and finish of stick-ons, are there any recommended retailers for moulded kits?

Your advice appreciated.

 

 
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Its nigh impossible to get molded parts like

http://www.autoaccessorystore.com/installed_view.asp?img=htt p://www.autoaccessorystore.com/installed/8series_b.jpg&d esc=BMW%208-Series%20E31%20(91-97)%20/%20Aluminum%20OEM%20st yle

they are all flat stick on products, I guess the market for the E31 just isn't there, if you do get the stick on, please make sure the surface is prepared properly, often you need to treat the dash to remove silicons from it in order for the adhesive to bond properly, that treatment can also have a permanent effect on the dash...so no going back.  Good luck.

Out of curiosity how do you find getting parts locally? Lately I have been getting parts from motorforce.co.uk in South Shields sent down.

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Motorforce are pretty reasonable too. Met the guys at a show. Good bunch.

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Originally posted by PhilC PhilC wrote:

Motorforce are pretty reasonable too. Met the guys at a show. Good bunch.

PhilC

Hi Phil,  Yeah Dave there has been really helpful in getting me parts.  He also gave VAT back to me after their account depts accidently charged me for it.  No way I'm paying tax for you guys too! 

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