[abirmaher]

Originally Posted by kwsw

some guy on the vender classified section thread for the group buy says he's number 25 , so I guess we hit the mark

Awesome

[Anderw]

Originally Posted by escobar929

A few more question

What is the pre-installed in OEM vent option do? Is it just pre-installed in the oem trim? Or do you have to cut into your oem vent otherwise?

And for those who live in hot weather, how does it affect airflow from that vent?

The pre installed vent option just means all you have todo is take your trim off your original vent put the trim on the new vent and put it back in your dash . Eitherway there is no cutting just a little disassembly of the oem vent and installing The gauge in the vent .. There is guides and videos on p3cars.com/install

[RiXst3r]

Originally Posted by escobar929

It's hard to tell from pics but how do they match the oem gauges?

During development it was exactly color matched the the wavelength of bmw orange, it's just super bright so you have to have a good camera or else it blows out and looks yellow instead of the deep orange color... helps if you put the gauge into "dim" mode for pictures.

[horsepower_and_hounds]

Originally Posted by kwsw

some guy on the vender classified section thread for the group buy says he's number 25 , so I guess we hit the mark

Boom

[escobar929]

Originally Posted by RiXst3r

During development it was exactly color matched the the wavelength of bmw orange, it's just super bright so you have to have a good camera or else it blows out and looks yellow instead of the deep orange color... helps if you put the gauge into "dim" mode for pictures.

What about during daytime, my gauges are white, do they change color to match that as well?

[pw4]

I've signed up to the group buy too. I'm number 34.

RiXst3r thanks for organizing!

[RiXst3r]

Originally Posted by escobar929

What about during daytime, my gauges are white, do they change color to match that as well?

No it's just like your climate control temp indicators in the center console... it always stays orange.

[RiXst3r]

Originally Posted by pw4

I've signed up to the group buy too. I'm number 34.

RiXst3r thanks for organizing!

Awesome, no problem!

[horsepower_and_hounds]

Yes thank you
Time to break out the card boys....

[TTBear]

Originally Posted by ehagerty

Yes thank you
Time to break out the card boys....

Got the green light email today, too.

I paid within five minutes, LOL

I never thought not having a temp gauge would be so annoying! Just that in itself will be worth it!

Looking forward to it, and the extra discount was a nice touch.

Thanks P3 Cars!

[ska///235i]

Originally Posted by TTBear

Got the green light email today, too.

I paid within five minutes, LOL

I never thought not having a temp gauge would be so annoying! Just that in itself will be worth it!

Looking forward to it, and the extra discount was a nice touch.

Thanks P3 Cars!

I've never paid for an item so fast in my life lol

[horsepower_and_hounds]

So did we get the with vent $370 or without vent $300

Order payment in....I went the cheaper route and got the install in my own vent unit. I figure when it comes tile to move the car I will just leave it in.

[Anderw]

Originally Posted by ska///235i

I've never paid for an item so fast in my life lol

Same LOLOL I wish I checked my email sooner , didn't except the email until tomorrow

[zipphreak]

For simplicity and time sake, I opted for with vent at $370. Easy to take it out in the future, no trying to remember how to re-assemble vent

Great deal and free shipping, we really got hooked up for a nice product.

[Anderw]

Originally Posted by zipphreak

For simplicity and time sake, I opted for with vent at $370. Easy to take it out in the future, no trying to remember how to re-assemble vent

Great deal and free shipping, we really got hooked up for a nice product.

I agree , wasn't sure what I was gonna do but for $70 it's worth it

[lieb923]

Does this installation affect warranty?

[Anderw]

Originally Posted by lieb923

Does this installation affect warranty?

I doubt it, then again if thats something that worries you opt for the pre installed vent and pop it out when ever you know its going to the dealer

[abirmaher]

Originally Posted by lieb923

Does this installation affect warranty?

It technically would. Just pull it out before taking it into the dealership. Don't see an issue. As far as the pre installed vent goes that could be your best bet for that. It seems easy to replace what needs to be replaced to put in the screen so I opted to do it myself.

[ska///235i]

Just unplug the ob2 and tuck away the cable...highly doubt anyone will notice the gauge when its not on

And if they do see te gauge and ask, say its a bluetooth iphone app display...they cant deny warranty work on that

[RiXst3r]

Originally Posted by ska///235i

Just unplug the ob2 and tuck away the cable...highly doubt anyone will notice the gauge when its not on

And if they do see te gauge and ask, say its a bluetooth iphone app display...they cant deny warranty work on that

The gauge itself won't void anything... no more than plugging in any obd2 device, which obviously wouldn't. Obd2 is a legislated mandated standardized and protected connector... by law it must be within 2 feet of the steering wheel and be accessible to the customer. All cars since 1996 have this same connector for that reason. If it was up to BMW, they would lock you out... but they have to give you or your chosen repair center a mandated minimum level of access by law.

The only thing is that the plug would be in the way, so as you said, best to just unplug it and tuck the obd2 cable up into the dash for dealer visits. Worst I have ever heard after thousands of customers running these on their bmw's since we launched in 2008 is one dealer that forced the customer to take it out before they would work on the car, but nothing was voided... its a diagnostics device, it doesn't alter the vehicle in any way.

[horsepower_and_hounds]

Originally Posted by RiXst3r

The gauge itself won't void anything... no more than plugging in any obd2 device, which obviously wouldn't. Obd2 is a legislated mandated standardized and protected connector... by law it must be within 2 feet of the steering wheel and be accessible to the customer. All cars since 1996 have this same connector for that reason. If it was up to BMW, they would lock you out... but they have to give you or your chosen repair center a mandated minimum level of access by law.

The only thing is that the plug would be in the way, so as you said, best to just unplug it and tuck the obd2 cable up into the dash for dealer visits. Worst I have ever heard after thousands of customers running these on their bmw's since we launched in 2008 is one dealer that forced the customer to take it out before they would work on the car, but nothing was voided... its a diagnostics device, it doesn't alter the vehicle in any way.

Word.....

[gregharp]

Anyone receive a shipping notice yet? Mine shows awaiting shipment.