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      06-01-2015, 10:32 PM   #1
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Instrument Cluster Question

So i have the half display cluster in my car as my car was made 04/10. Is it possible to put the full display in my car? Meaning the one with does the whole bottom half of the cluster?
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So i have the half display cluster in my car as my car was made 04/10. Is it possible to put the full display in my car? Meaning the one with does the whole bottom half of the cluster?
Yes. Not an easy one, but I have done it along with the help of Shawn Sheridan.

Check out http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...&highlight=6wa
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Yes. Not an easy one, but I have done it along with the help of Shawn Sheridan.

Check out http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...&highlight=6wa
thanks a lot!
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If you are going to go thru all the trouble of changing the instrument cluster, you might as well change it to the all digital one.
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Just like The X men said, if you're going through the hassle you might as well go all out and get the all digital display. Here's a link to one: http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...panel-retrofit
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If you are going to go thru all the trouble of changing the instrument cluster, you might as well change it to the all digital one.
but is it possible to go to the full digital from my version?
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Yes but it's expensive, I looked into it but didn't think that it was worth the cost
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but is it possible to go to the full digital from my version?
Of course, it's just another piece of electronics. But if you're going to do that, then you might as well change your iDrive system too

Save your $10k for something else or just buy a newer 5.

FYI - I don't recommend this in the US because it's not worth the cost. You simply just buy/lease a newer car. However, those guys in places like Singapore, Hong Kong, etc...where a 550 cost about $450k USD, forking over $10k to update the electronics is logical. That's why it's popular in Europe and rich Asian countries.
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