Anyone done this dipstick mod yet?

[djdiplomat]

http://store.bimmerworld.com/e9x-m3-...kit-p2042.aspx

[Cidle]

Wish I knew about this few months ago when my oil pan was off....
Nice to finally see this option finally!

[s85e90]

they've been out for a few years now for the race cars, haven't seen anyone here retrofit one yet.

[4corners]

My electronic oil level indicator is completely inaccurate, but not $225 bucks worth of inaccurate.

[JEllis]

I'd pay twice that if it actually works and works reliably. I hate hate hate the electronic gauge.

[Devant]

Originally Posted by 4corners

My electronic oil level indicator is completely inaccurate, but not $225 bucks worth of inaccurate.

But $225 worth of accuracy is better than $25K for a new engine

[avusm3]

Wow...did not know this even existed. I'll be fitting one of these soon. The electronic meter on my car changes more often than the weather.

[M3ANMACHINE]

Awesome! I think I'll do this whenever I get my rod bearings done

[0-60Motorsports]

Saw this a while back. I would do it if I bought an E90 M3.

[wrecklessfool]

Thought this thread title was a joke until I followed the link lol

Very cool find! I'll be doing this the first time I need to drop the oil pan for any other work. Thanks for the link.

[TMiller]

Thanks for the link. Finding an electronic "dipstick" was an ugly shock to an otherwise wonderful introduction to the world of M3's.

[djdiplomat]

Originally Posted by TMiller

Thanks for the link. Finding an electronic "dipstick" was an ugly shock to an otherwise wonderful introduction to the world of M3's.

No problem. I agree, I was disappointed as well. I like to smell, look and sometimes taste my oil

[surlynkid]

2010 GT3 has the same thing. Electronic dipstick. Grrrrr

[jeff@autocouture]

thanks for the share! great idea

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by djdiplomat

No problem. I agree, I was disappointed as well. I like to smell, look and sometimes taste my oil

its my go to dipping sauce.

[In33anity]

Here's an alternative been out for a while


http://www.amspeedracing.co.uk/produ...d=858&pid=1248

[gobuffs]

Yes I have it. Works great.

[pbonsalb]

I have not experienced any problems with the factory oil level sensor or gauge, or those for coolant, gas, or oil temp. I'd probably be more interested in an oil pressure gauge (electric sender is fine) than a redundant mechanical oil level measuring device.

[Sebringjetta]

well i know what im doing next!!!!!!

[FazerBoy]

Originally Posted by gobuffs

Yes I have it. Works great.

Can you tell us a little more...build quality, ease of fitting etc? Does it replace the electronic dipstick or is in addition to it?

Do you have any pics?

I'm thinking of doing this and the rod bearing upgrade kit at the same time.

Thanks

[s85e90]

Originally Posted by FazerBoy

Can you tell us a little more...build quality, ease of fitting etc? Does it replace the electronic dipstick or is in addition to it?

Do you have any pics?

Thanks

there's not much to it. It's a weld on bung that goes on the oil pan and a dip stick

[gobuffs]

^^ exactly. You can send your pan in or they tell you where you drill a hole. Get somebody to weld then it is just bolt together. It doesn't replace the electric dipstick, but since I can't use the electric dipstick this is my only option.