would you throw back to orange gauges from previous BMW days?

mdosu · 06-23-2011, 09:21 AM

F-no! with the exception of the non illuminated M logo, i think the M3 lights are perfect

Mason3 · 06-23-2011, 09:24 AM

I'll take the M motor instead of the illuminated M. The 1M owners can have the illuminated M instead of an M motor! Haha!

goldminer · 06-23-2011, 09:27 AM

No way would I want red or orange. Air forces all over the world were getting rid of red illumination 50 years ago. Our visual accuity in red light is much worse than in white light. The intruments are easier to read without the red/orange.

My 2011 E92 doesn't have them and I was really glad to see that.

M3maniac20 · 06-23-2011, 09:32 AM

I like both. But I wouldn't change. I would like to have the ///M illuminated, as well as the area where the dial is connected to the gauge...that is a pretty cool touch. The 1M guages look cool at night, but nasty in the day.

E90076 · 06-23-2011, 09:33 AM

I miss the orange myself (from 335i) but wouldn't mod the M for that.

Erhan · 06-23-2011, 09:42 AM

I like the white, gives a modern look.

I don't know why the M logo is not illuminated. IIRC, it was illuminated in the Z4 M.

1MOREMOD · 06-23-2011, 09:46 AM

See told you dude. Nobody wants orange!

persian54 · 06-23-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mason3

I'll take the M motor instead of the illuminated M. The 1M owners can have the illuminated M instead of an M motor! Haha!

But I want my cake and I want to eat it too!

Seattle S65B40 · 06-23-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

See told you dude. Nobody wants orange!

Haha. You're right. People just must be sick of it. To me, it would feel more "at home." Maybe I need to stop trying to turn this car into an E46 M3!!

Btw, I think it could look way better than the pic I posted if done right.

immiketoo · 06-23-2011, 10:59 AM

Would you go back to a green only CRT monitor for your computer, or go back to an Atari for gaming? No way. Maybe for a novelty on a limited basis, but not for everyday.

mdosu · 06-23-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Seattle S65B40

Haha. You're right. People just must be sick of it. To me, it would feel more "at home." Maybe I need to stop trying to turn this car into an E46 M3!!

Btw, I think it could look way better than the pic I posted if done right.

if you really want it, I'll trade you my E46 straight up for your E92

Kart · 09-20-2011, 08:11 PM

I prefer the orange. I find it softer for the eyes at night. The M3 white cluster is not bad but if I could select what I prefer, I would go for orange.

Since BMW will now using more and more the black instrument cluster made of pixels like the F10 5 series, why don't BMW just put the option for people to select between orange or white at night....

gblansten · 09-20-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 3XTR3M3

Absolutely not.

RudyP · 09-20-2011, 08:35 PM

I'll admit to some nostalgia for the orange gauges from previous BMWs that I have owned. And also the lower seating position that made me feel like I was more in vs. on the car. But overall, I dig my E92 M3 and the majority of the changes are for the better. Wouldn't bother with changing the gauge lighting just to indulge in that nostalgic feeling.

L4ces · 09-20-2011, 10:03 PM

This is my first BMW and I would have preferred the orange. It's fresh to me and stealthy. I find nothing exciting about the new color and one of the first things I searched for mod-wise was a way to change the gauges. I even went through the manual searching for a similar option like like the Mustang where you can change the color. You are not alone.

In addition, I would have loved the pop open rear quarter windows as in the previous M. They look so cool popped open.

As for dated, I don't think so just as Porsche doesn't loomed dated to me.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 09-20-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiemyster

They are just trying to convince the driver that the 1M is a real M.... lolz.

Werd. SOMETHING has to be special in that car. An illuminated M logo does just that.

I think Orange would of been the way to go.

ES_TRADER · 09-20-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kart

I prefer the orange. I find it softer for the eyes at night. The M3 white cluster is not bad but if I could select what I prefer, I would go for orange.

Since BMW will now using more and more the black instrument cluster made of pixels like the F10 5 series, why don't BMW just put the option for people to select between orange or white at night....

Actually a good point. The amber or orange color actually serves a purpose. It's easier on the eyes yet the color is not so that it will relax the eyes at night. Colors like blue and greens in hondas and toys are more relaxing for your eyes but maybe won't keep you so alert. BMW was smart in using the amber

jqsmooth · 09-21-2011, 07:26 AM

Nope. I like the way it is minus the non-illuminated M. That would have been perfect. It's nice and clean the way it is.

stefan · 01-16-2012, 09:36 AM

Sorry to bump this relatively old thread. But I'd like the orange back as well. After a few thousand km's I find I'm missing it. Amber is much better at night and does wonders to preserve your night vision on roads without traffic, etc. It isn't as distracting.

Has anyone successfully swapped the LEDs?

BMWM3RED · 01-16-2012, 09:45 AM

I cant stand the orange gauges. My Tacoma has them and i dont like them. Hard on my eyes

Eau Rouge · 01-16-2012, 10:27 AM

Orange? meh

At night, dimmed to bare minimum dash is optimal for my eyes.

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06-23-2011, 09:21 AM	#23
mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	F-no! with the exception of the non illuminated M logo, i think the M3 lights are perfect
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06-23-2011, 09:24 AM	#24
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06-23-2011, 09:27 AM	#25
goldminer Lieutenant 24 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 2011 SG E92 M3, 6MT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	No way would I want red or orange. Air forces all over the world were getting rid of red illumination 50 years ago. Our visual accuity in red light is much worse than in white light. The intruments are easier to read without the red/orange. My 2011 E92 doesn't have them and I was really glad to see that. Last edited by goldminer; 06-23-2011 at 10:32 AM..
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06-23-2011, 09:32 AM	#26
M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	I like both. But I wouldn't change. I would like to have the ///M illuminated, as well as the area where the dial is connected to the gauge...that is a pretty cool touch. The 1M guages look cool at night, but nasty in the day. __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
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06-23-2011, 09:33 AM	#27
E90076 Lieutenant 235 Rep 506 Posts Drives: X3M, M2CS, M5CS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I miss the orange myself (from 335i) but wouldn't mod the M for that.
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06-23-2011, 09:42 AM	#28
Erhan Colonel 87 Rep 2,464 Posts Drives: Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I like the white, gives a modern look. I don't know why the M logo is not illuminated. IIRC, it was illuminated in the Z4 M. __________________ 2011 MINI Cooper S previous cars: E92 M3, Z4MC, Z4 Roadster, E36 328 Sedan
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06-23-2011, 09:46 AM	#29
1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	See told you dude. Nobody wants orange! __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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09-20-2011, 08:11 PM	#34
Kart New Member 7 Rep 26 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	I prefer the orange. I find it softer for the eyes at night. The M3 white cluster is not bad but if I could select what I prefer, I would go for orange. Since BMW will now using more and more the black instrument cluster made of pixels like the F10 5 series, why don't BMW just put the option for people to select between orange or white at night....
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09-20-2011, 08:35 PM	#36
RudyP Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 217 Posts Drives: E92 M3, AM V8V, 993 C4S, 996TT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I'll admit to some nostalgia for the orange gauges from previous BMWs that I have owned. And also the lower seating position that made me feel like I was more in vs. on the car. But overall, I dig my E92 M3 and the majority of the changes are for the better. Wouldn't bother with changing the gauge lighting just to indulge in that nostalgic feeling.
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09-20-2011, 10:03 PM	#37
L4ces Major 337 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ - NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	This is my first BMW and I would have preferred the orange. It's fresh to me and stealthy. I find nothing exciting about the new color and one of the first things I searched for mod-wise was a way to change the gauges. I even went through the manual searching for a similar option like like the Mustang where you can change the color. You are not alone. In addition, I would have loved the pop open rear quarter windows as in the previous M. They look so cool popped open. As for dated, I don't think so just as Porsche doesn't loomed dated to me.
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09-21-2011, 07:26 AM	#40
jqsmooth Captain 160 Rep 773 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	Nope. I like the way it is minus the non-illuminated M. That would have been perfect. It's nice and clean the way it is. __________________ 2008 E64 M6 2011 E92 l SSII l Fox Red - 145k and Totaled. 2012 Toyota Prius C - 145k and Totaled. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder - 301.6K and Junked. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Rolled & Totaled. 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood - RIP.
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01-16-2012, 09:36 AM	#41
stefan Brigadier General 2354 Rep 4,254 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	Sorry to bump this relatively old thread. But I'd like the orange back as well. After a few thousand km's I find I'm missing it. Amber is much better at night and does wonders to preserve your night vision on roads without traffic, etc. It isn't as distracting. Has anyone successfully swapped the LEDs? __________________ ///M Power
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01-16-2012, 09:45 AM	#42
BMWM3RED Private 18 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 Coupe Red Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Nope I cant stand the orange gauges. My Tacoma has them and i dont like them. Hard on my eyes
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01-16-2012, 10:27 AM	#43
Eau Rouge Major 140 Rep 1,242 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida's Emerald Coast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E92 M3 [9.00]	Orange? meh At night, dimmed to bare minimum dash is optimal for my eyes. __________________ M3 Performance Center Delivery: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=693856
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