Topic: Electronics

E36 Dash Control Panel

Article by: jmciver Article applies to: written for the E36, but applicable to all BMWs. This is where I will control some of the electronic “toys” in the car. Items controlled here include the radar detector, laser jammer, camera and nitrous system. It also houses the display for the tire […]

E36 A-Pillar Gauges

Article by: jmciver Article applies to: written for the E36, but applicable to all BMWs. One of the few things I disliked about my M3 was the lack of meaningful instrumentation. I mean who needs a MPG gauge in an ///M Car? Since the spot below the OBC was already […]

E36 Garage Door Opener

Article by: jmciver Article applies to: written for the E36, but applicable to all BMWs. Garage Door Opener Remote: This is the original garage door opener remote.   The garage door opener is made by Genie and this particular unit has the Intellicode code hopping security feature. Opening the remote […]

Z8 Engine Start Switch

Article by: jmciver Article applies to: written for the E36, but applicable to all BMWs. Want to start your car in a different way? See how I installed a Z8 Engine Start switch. Now you can use a button to start the car instead of the key. DISCLAIMER: This modification […]