How I Made My 20 Year Old BMW Look Modern Again (E46, E90, E60, E82, E70)

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The final version of the BMW E46 digital cluster is now available so I figured I'd make an install and demonstration video. Spoiler: It's Epic!
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@clutchbleach2057 Год назад

I mean personally the M badge Guages are gorgeous and it's almost disrespect to change them.

@VehicleVirals Год назад

Yeah well, mine was clapped.

@clutchbleach2057 Год назад

@@VehicleVirals It happens 🤷

@williamjordan2980 Год назад

Buy him a new one

@OFFICIALKB2FLY Год назад

Personally Buy It For Him Then Goofy

@mateuszgainski3027 Год назад

It's not your car don't be angry he wants to do it he does

@priitriisman5381 Год назад

Although the E46 is 20+ year old car, i still find the design very modern. Bringing the car up-to-date on the electronics is i think a fantastic way to keep the car going. In my opinion, the E46 is the best BMW ever made.

@d0sk3y 8 месяцев назад

Doesn't even come CLOSE to the E39.

@henlienr22 7 месяцев назад

@@d0sk3ypeople dont understand the superiority of the e39. e46 m3 fanboys are just as blind as supra fanboys 😅

@khdg1156 7 месяцев назад

@@henlienr22e46 interior is more visually pleasing

@henlienr22 7 месяцев назад

@@khdg1156 not only is it not more visually pleasing but it rattles more too 😅 like its not bad for a car but compared to the e39 its not good😬

@markdemma7273 4 месяца назад

Wow, the e39ers come out when someone calls the e46 "the best" - we all love our cars, I like seeing the enthusiasm across the board.

@goodnightvids Год назад

People are hating for no reason. It looks bad ass and a new modern look brings not just comfort to the eye but also great functionality. GoodJob

@turanreport1272 Год назад

it doesnt look bad ass.. it just looks bad... period

@brainfleming8756 Год назад

Not a single person who has seen it in my 330Ci did not like it.

@danielstokker Год назад

"The new modern look " fucking devallues the car 🤣🤣🤣 its endless stupidity nothing more

@brainfleming8756 Год назад

@@danielstokker How does it devalue the car when the OEM unit can be reinstalled in five minutes?

@gamerz8541 Год назад

@@brainfleming8756 I think he probably means if it was sold without the standard unit. Also everyone probably liked it because it’s ‘different’ and a ‘cool’ little party trick. However I do prefer it as well I wouldn’t change it due to such a big delay constantly

@AChannel669 Год назад

I would never change the original. I love the classic look.

@Cajun-it3yf Год назад

Agreed. Original looks so much better. I have a 2004, and wouldn’t dream of changing it.

@silent4923 Год назад

Also agree, but if the original would somehow stop function normaly I would change to this if it was cheaper than the original

@danielstokker Год назад

Your even stupid if you do they pay more for a well kept original car

@danielstokker Год назад

@@silent4923 if go sell the car those cheap parts are gonne give you a lower price if you cant pay for the upkeep of a car in its original state why the fuck do you own the car at all then .. ?!?!

@user-Chikotillo Год назад

It would be cool if it had original theme at least, maybe you can download it later

@DaleSteel Год назад

You need to have a display option that is the original e46 m3 display cluster. That would be class. I've seen others do it on other vehicles

@austineita246 Год назад

Am interested for the orange BMW

@austineita246 Год назад

Sell the car

@akromeo8376 Год назад

Great

@LeSwexy Год назад

@@austineita246 What lmfao

@chrisalves11 Год назад

@@LeSwexy lmfaooo

@Stormface16 Год назад

Looks cool, but only the hardcore enthusiasts would even dare to spend 1k on a 3rd party unit. It's probably a marketing decision, because there's simply not enough demand to justify mass production. Build quality and integration seems very good tho.

@blues3531 Год назад

the hardcore enthusiasts would never want to change the OEM gauges on an e46 m3. It's a classic.

@asatrv Год назад

Hardcore enthusiasts would never do this. Why would anyone ever do this. This is wrong.

@rubenmireles5545 Год назад

Hit thr nail on the head

@motosystemltd Год назад

I just look and is good solution for swap broken one. but I don't see many customers happy to spend 1k for this. There is always chance to fix/refresh old one for friction of this price.

@Anythingyoulike2013 Год назад

Can assure you hardcore enthusiast would never do this. After seeing it turned on it simply does not fit in with the rest of the interior.

@frostbite1991 Год назад

I forgot how bad the BMW purists were haha. Mad you updated from a cluster that was already out-dated when new (It's basically an e36 cluster with trim rings lol). Cluster looks good, has an oem finish to it, but with way more customization.

@HarryFromTheNorthSide 11 месяцев назад

The e36 had a beautiful cluster form-its time.i had both a e36 and e46 in my younger days,i prefer the analog clusters over a fully digital display

@calvinf Год назад

Very very nice! It's rare to see modified e46 M3s still being worked on nowadays. I still have my 2004 super charged sitting in my garage at 90k miles

@BobbyBimmer Год назад

How has the reliability been with the SC kit on? I’ve always wondered the longevity on the E46 particularly with that kit.

@calvinf Год назад

@@BobbyBimmer I have the ActiveAuto Gen6 Stage 1 for about 40k miles over the course of 11 years. The car has been rock solid and never had any problems.

@BobbyBimmer Год назад

@@calvinf thank you for the reply.

@akromeo8376 Год назад

Come to Mauritius, my friend

@Jandeganjaman Год назад

Drive it film it for us please

@Reaper_03-01 Год назад

This is gorgeous. I like it. Your M3 is gonna be the talk of the town.

@silkee Год назад

Looks impressive but analogue is the way for this car. Its the last of the old skool and personally hate all the tech getting in the way. I can see why you would want this in a dedicated track/race car though.

@rw3915 Год назад

Agreed, the factory analog dash dials are my preferred look, but this customizable digital dash is a nice update for those who want a different look.

@Nah5534 Год назад

It's a cluster it's not getting in the way at all lol. I never understood this "tech getting in the way argument" when you can turn it all off 🤷🏾‍♂️

Год назад

@@Nah5534 Well, technically, you can not. You can change it back, but turning it off sort of defeats the point of having it in first place. And to explain “tech getting in the way argument” - digital dials are much less reliable, more expensive and less readable than old ones. Especially after 4,5,6 and more hours of driving. I think anyone can put whatever they want in their car, I have digital dials in car, because it was standard, but I understand why many people prefer old ones.

@mvdorantes 6 месяцев назад

noone cares about the oldschool analog odometer. this mod is the way to go to make bmw look and compete with other cars

@silkee 6 месяцев назад

@@mvdorantes You're definitely in the minority.

@andrewlloyd4702 5 месяцев назад

I have a 2005 BMW X5 E53 4.8iS V8 I've converted to LPG, I've been interested in getting a cluster upgrade and now your video has convinced me to get one for myself, i love the simplicity of it, thank you so much for the video. Best wishes Andrew, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍👍👏👏

@dennismichealsm3786 Год назад

That's a dope e46 bro..definitely looks more modern with that cluster upgrade

@bigrab25 Год назад

Love it .modern look for a classic .don't no what .People are complaining about .u have still got old clocks to change back .and put it to original. Big 👍🏻

@dominicandawg3455 Год назад

This is so nice!! I’m doing something similar to my B7 A4 with a factory newer Audi digital cluster! I love this look and will definitely do this to my 09 328i at some point after my Audi

@denalidriven1574 Год назад

I looked up these for my 2012 650i and because of you I’m ordering them both center stack and gage cluster. Can’t wait.

@kevinpedersen5290 Год назад

I am currently doing this shit to my audi S5 b8,5. Virtual cockpit, OEM converted digital infotainment with apple carplay (kinda like the alibaba ones but better hardware), keyless go upgrade (so it has keyless entry and remote engine start) etc. It's a great project. And it gives a car that has a timeless design, a timeless interior that you'll enjoy. great stuff dude.

@DA-ou7hv Год назад

Keep up the great work. There are plenty of great cars out there that could use this.

@daispy101 Год назад

Looks very cool though I prefer my gauges with individually binnacles to reduce glare. That said, it seemed to be pretty well managed with that screen protector.

@AutomotiveCam Год назад

Banger video. Glad to finally see the finished product. Your video quality has gone up so much as well!

@markdemma7273 4 месяца назад

This is dope! Honestly, I wouldn't replace mine until something broke or became sketchy on my OEM cluster, but my baby is 18 years old, so it's only a matter of time before something in the cluster fails or just looks bad. Nice to see something that could replace and modernize the cluster when I'm ready. May be a minute, but I'll be back for one of these at some point!

@williammears9272 Год назад

Great addition to any BMW were the oem dials have seen better days. Small mods like these are honestly my favourite as they change so much about the car! One of the coolest mods I’ve seen (asides from this one) is the Inductive wireless charger you can install into the older BMWs

@ChishaSinyangwe Год назад

Can you share the link?

@johnnychimpo7539 Год назад

You guys are such dorks. It’s a car and you are excited about a screen instead of your gauges…

@danimeier4006 Год назад

@@ChishaSinyangwe also want the link😱

@ischwhit6747 Год назад

Sauce

@williammears9272 Год назад

@@ChishaSinyangwe YT is not letting me share the link unfortunately :(

@ronin_m3 Год назад

Does the OBC button on the turn signal stalk work on the new digital cluster? Would be nice if it could cycle through different ODBII information on one of the widgets or a way to quickly cycle through different themes, etc.

@teresahardy5895 6 месяцев назад

Sweet!!! I have the same car. I am upholstering the interior this summer. Thanks for the video

@benjaminmasl3988 6 месяцев назад

This a definite must have for the modern look very classy!!!!

@ludwigrosiclair8203 Год назад

Look into installing sound deadening into the doors,trunk, hood, and trunk. It makes a world of difference in making it a nice quieter ride and more premium feel

@patrolmostwanted Год назад

But is the E46 M3 really about premium feel? Idk. Feels especially dumb that you've got that S54 under the hood and I'd assume you'd want to hear all of it, not effectively detract from the whole experience.

@ludwigrosiclair8203 Год назад

@@patrolmostwanted No one feels that way in high end cars and they have at least some deadening as well. The deadening actually mutes mostly stuff like road noise, ambient noise, and since most of that stuff is dulled the engine actually sounds better and clearer in my experience. I like good engine noise. I don't care for wind noise, road noise, vibrations, ambient noise, etc. THAT detracts from my car experience.

@xerxestheii856 Год назад

Naww man E46 has one the best speedometer! You don't have to change that it's beautiful ❤️

@thedayofquicksilver6930 Год назад

Dope, AF! I wanted one of these when I was in high school, and now that I'm older and the car is very much affordable, I'm definitely in the market for one. It's my dream car! I told a buddy of mine I'm going to get one of these cars, and he replied with "yeah right!" But I never told him when I'd have one.😂

@Logic7repair Год назад

Original cluster looks so much better vs this Xmas tree, just like comparing Rolex vs Apple Watch….

@HoodrichShinobi Год назад

yeah fr. That thing looks like some chinese knockoff of an actual gauge cluster.

@mntsam1930 Год назад

@Jimmy Two Times more like a timex vs a fitbit

@James_Edward59 Год назад

The only reason people love the old cluster so much is just because of the M badge, everything else is on it is very basic in design.

@stefanfreestylez Год назад

Exactly that. Same goes for the new facelift cluster in the g20. Analog has emotion has moving parts not a fucken screen fake world. At the end of the day its his car can do whatever he wants and im sure he still has the og laying around or can simply buy one for like 250$.

@polie67 Год назад

For over $1700 I would want the entire thing the be a display vs just 70% of the area. Cool concept, but not cool enough for the price.

@tcaudiobooks737 Год назад

Same. If they're not going to address that it's a no from me.

@SupremeKai_Omniverse Год назад

Its 800 After That You're Paying For Software

@muronunyeri Год назад

it have delay . it is not buyable by any means

@James_Edward59 Год назад

That is pretty dumb that they can’t even make the entire screen the cluster and they have to put a trim around it to make it smaller. I’ve been thinking about getting one for my F36 through Kies Motorsports but I’m pretty sure it’s from a different company because the one for the F36 is full screen and has a different design, it’s modern but with touches of the old analog style cluster.

@anonypersona3189 Год назад

@@SupremeKai_Omniverse Let's not kid ourselves - you're paying for the software. The hardware is probably $100, if that. Still, cool product and I understand the price point. It's a respectable asking price.

@benB33388 9 месяцев назад

How exciting. This takes the car to another level for sure.

@crabapple1974 2 месяца назад

Actually looks very nice! Great alternative to renovating an old one.

@e.t.2351 Год назад

To finish it off it needs google maps showing in a circle on the right with the rpm overlaying 👌🏽

@Reformedekko Год назад

Tbh I'd have to just have 2 e46s because this integration is quite clean and well done IMO 🤣; ties in nicely with the original look of the interior with matte surfaces I think; you could even add some Alcantara into the interior with orange accented stitching for an enhanced modern feel without cheapening it with raw carbon weave (if you don't prefer carbon). Awesome build nonetheless!

@magicartattoo 3 месяца назад

Sick content!!! Great work, the future is here ✌🏻

@onespeed2624 Год назад

Nice Mod, either way this car is such a timeless design!

@sander16v11 Год назад

Great content but think the oem gauges are 10 times better

@marklynch1305 Год назад

Yea lol for the price should just go oem.

@HBLW1975 Год назад

That's too bad, we won't send you one..

@sander16v11 Год назад

@@HBLW1975 lol

@johnnychimpo7539 Год назад

@@HBLW1975 they are tacky

@tanvirhussain6106 Год назад

My friend suggested I change my OEM cluster. I was like hell no. Love the stick set up so beautiful and analogue but this new kit is very good. I'm just not that into new things however

@moy_moy85 Год назад

10:24 - lol this would be so illegal in Australia. Whenever I see vids like these from the States I'm always blown away by how unregulated everything is over there. I kinda love it.

@viperocco Год назад

dash display pretty clean install yo. nice work

@analogdriven Год назад

Nice clean install, but not what I'd want in my E39. A huge part of the appeal of the 90s/00s Bimmers are their analog feel and features and their gorgeous analog gauges. It's too bad your original M Cluster died. But to each their own, and if this is what you like you did a good job with it and that, I think, is more important than personal preference. A person can choose to make whatever modifications that appeals to them and it's only wrong if it's not done correctly.

@jesh879 Год назад

Your analog car that does everything through canbus and doesn't even have a direct cable to the throttle body? Give me a break.

@analogdriven Год назад

@@jesh879 Okay. Even though my car lacks drive-by-wire. But drive-by-wire or not doesn't diminish the analog characteristics of the car, it's about more than the fact that these cars utilize canbus. I still prefer analog gauges, there's no perceived latency when the needles are bouncing around. And over time they're not going to slow and gain more latency.

@jesh879 Год назад

@@analogdriven do you realize how dumb you sound? The gauges will never wear? Of course they will. They're mechanical. And you're saying a digital system gains latency over time? Do you think Apple makes digital dashboards?

@analogdriven Год назад

@@jesh879 Cool story bro. I said what I said. If it went over your head, I'm sorry to hear that. And to reiterate my original statement - I like what has been done here, but it's not for me.

@vomErsten Год назад

Yo this is amazing. Wish I could get something like this for my old 1990 Corvette, that car's OEM gauges are kind eh and the cluster has plenty of its own issues. An all-digital solution like this would be sick,

@mitchellcamps7595 Год назад

So badass, love digital clusters.

@bluedog2367 Год назад

Great result 👍 part of the charm of older vehicles is the disconnect with modern tech. The driving experience is much more pure and involved.

@TinCanSailor Год назад

Looks nice! This should have come with bluetooth and mobile app control. Pretty high buy in cost given the antiquated controls and usb updater. For a show car or enthusiast the cost might be justified. I like it but not enough at this cost.

@Tuoppi39 Год назад

You can get those lcd displays and whole clusters in europe or ebay for couple hundred bucks

@jd_official Год назад

Link pls 🙏🏽

@MIvedYT Год назад

link it

@oni5909 Год назад

link it dawg

@rxwhat33 Год назад

It really doesn’t look as good as it could look if it filled out the whole cluster, but that’s my only hang up on it.

@oni5909 Год назад

@@rxwhat33 on this one or?

@DinoRenald Год назад

This is gorgeous man! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@sbomorse Год назад

This is a really cool upgrade!

@jeengyim3072 Год назад

The digital look I love..old school car with modern interior is a really awesome look and shows the that the owner likes change..nothing against the originality of the car but upgrading is always a good thing 🤘🏼

@kenhoneyman8060 Год назад

We need this for the E36 M3 . Is it available ?

@VehicleVirals Год назад

It's not yet.

@kenhoneyman8060 Год назад

@@VehicleVirals I’d buy it if it was available .

@ChelseaParkhouse Год назад

I love the colour of the wrap, great job

@raghibweber2224 Год назад

Very nice , good job Man

@mikemack3243 Год назад

"High mileage car 173k ..." Laughs in almost 400k diesel E46

@tiagoviana263 Год назад

Looking for a comment like this. 370k and running perfectly, except for the starter (or at least I think it's the starter), that does a grinding noise (not a bmw), like the gear isnt engaging with the flywheel. I need to like prime it, and then turn the key for it to start without grinding. Other than that, works fine. The clutch pedal needs lubrification too

@gratler Год назад

i suppose you did a really nice job with this one but i still much prefer the oldschool original gauge. you should keep the car as much original as possible. is my opinion. If i was looking for a e46 and i found two good ones i would for sure get the one with the original gauge instead of this

@dvalleymusic 6 месяцев назад

Very Nice Job done !

@transworld6880 Год назад

I love the color matte man! Great video as well

@MIvedYT Год назад

We need this for E36!!

@axiyxav5377 Год назад

Hell no…

@ShumileSwift Год назад

My favorite thing about my e46 is the grey cluster. A joy and privilege to look at everyday. Should have fixed the stock cluster. This is too ricey , along with your steering wheel.

@VehicleVirals Год назад

I'm not afraid to step outside the box. While my other builds follow the OEM+ route, this car I decided to go a bit crazy with it. Ricey or not, I love the outcome. And honestly that's what matters most, how it makes me feel.

@ShumileSwift Год назад

@@VehicleVirals oh if the goal is to go all out then by all means go all out brother!

@ischwhit6747 Год назад

Thar cluster is far from being ricey, wtf? It's just integrating the modern BMW cluster into an older model

@ShumileSwift Год назад

@@ischwhit6747 putting new mods on old bmws is literally rice. Angel eyes and shit do not belong on e46 m3s and e36 m3’s…

@ischwhit6747 Год назад

@@ShumileSwift I get the feeling that you don't really know what rice means... none of these mods you mentioned are race-inspired

@itsajoeybeat Год назад

I didn’t know there was a custom cluster you could put in. That’s sick. I got a custom touch screen head unit but I might have to do this

@DannyGrc Год назад

Wooo that boy clean! 🔥

@futcoinsniper3195 Год назад

It's cool but I think the stock clusters on the older BMWs look better. My favorite is the pre-LCI M clusters that look like analog gauges but are digital.

@AutomotiveCam Год назад

He’s trying to make it look modern tho lol

@futcoinsniper3195 Год назад

@@AutomotiveCam I understand, I'm not hating on it, I'm just saying I prefer the non-modern look, lol

@AutomotiveCam Год назад

@@futcoinsniper3195 that’s cool, I respect that🤙

@jebohim Год назад

Classic looks better ,not that modern shit designed by accountants 🥰🤠

@lugabull 7 месяцев назад

That’s LIT AS HELL! Damn!!!!! Love it!

@yopranay Год назад

that sound is glorious

@mohammedhaq7451 Год назад

One word RUBBISH

@Medal6 Год назад

Looks tacky and cheap

@quadrolizer 7 месяцев назад

Oh man that sound of this car is just amazing 😎

@daakrolb Год назад

That does look excellent.

@BVLVI Год назад

Looks small and cheap. Awful. The screen doesn't take up the space of the old dash cluster. Lol

@Thor_Asgard_ Год назад

You made this nice car look hideous.

@johnnychimpo7539 Год назад

Fax. The steering wheel and cluster is tacky…like the wrap and just about everything

@jackmauldinYT Год назад

This is sick!

@chilufyamwamba4555 Год назад

This looks great I can't lie

@aaronaustrie Год назад

Cool mod ✊🏾🔥

@pain002 Год назад

I got an e92 325i (2007) and in general no major issues except for a clicking noise under the car when shifting into second gear. And the minor ones like fabric coming off on the roof. I'm probably going to switch the entertainment system out for apple carplay though. I feel like that makes it feel like a whole new car as well

@huskypup3489 Год назад

Very cool. I used to have an E46 M3 convertible. Great car.

@Engel888 Год назад

This is amazing!

@nevhodge2190 Год назад

All of this cool as hell 💯👍🏾💪🏾

@LuisRodriguez-cs1im Год назад

This car is just beautiful!

@kurtissmith98 Год назад

This is beautiful 🔥

@aslap4you882 Год назад

Im so definitely getting this gauge if i ever get an e46

@angelogotrice Год назад

Sick man 👏🏽

@yukitoiru3372 Год назад

Wow this is really cool i love it

@jp_jacksparadiseee3432 6 месяцев назад

Sound sick bro

@KStatus7 21 день назад

I purchased one a year ago for my 650i, i absolutely LOVED it! I ended up selling my 650i and now purchased an M6, ill definitely be buying a fully loaded cluster from V.V!

@VehicleVirals 20 дней назад

🙏🏼

@brentwoodRugby Год назад

Looks outstanding as a car love it

@Mattisttam Год назад

Awesome video bro. Liked, subbed and bell rung.

@McDagger90 Год назад

That is really cool

Год назад

Great products!!

@sayuu8586 11 месяцев назад

That is neat. I hope you remembered to add your turn signal indicator light to your cluster.

@austenbarton2027 Год назад

I think it looks really good dude. Idk what everyone whining about

@Dshleecars Год назад

Great video

@konanmaui 4 месяца назад

Dude I firkin love this. Saving for one man I have an e46 325ci Convertible. This would complement my Dynavin for a completely modernized 346

@Hicksx Год назад

Each to their own, but I would never change it in mine. I changed my standard entertainment unit to a new large touch display, mainly because I wanted apple car play, but man I really miss the look of the factory one. I even miss my cassette deck.

@BCGARAGE853 Год назад

That is seriously cool, I wish there was something like this for the g35

@ninjastriker0137 Год назад

Nice vid bro

@FxSalvation Год назад

This is sick

@alessandro4596 Год назад

I love This sound!!!❤

@epicbullrun8003 Год назад

that looks dope

@henrik1743 Год назад

Great video man! Got a couple of E46's myself! Can I ask what you shoot your videos and close ups with? The quality is truely amazing and inspiring! Greetings from sweden, thanks =)