Center Vent Gauge Pod – 1990-2000 Bmw 3 Series E36
Center Vent Gauge Pod – 1990-2000 Bmw 3 Series E36
3D printable replacement center vent gauge pod made for the 1990-2000 Bmw 3 Series E36: download the STL file and print a replacement for a cracked, lost or hard-to-find original part.
About this part
8/8/2024: 2x52 failed after 2 years, so I redrew the whole part for better durability.
8/14/2024: 3x52 has also received durability updates.
8/15/2024: ventOnly, blank, 1x52, and 1x60 have all received durability updates. 2x60 is the only one that has not. If someone comes across this and needs a 2x60 I'll update it, but for now I'm done updating this.
Replacement center vent for BMW e36 in the following configurations:
- Blank plate
- Vent only
- 1 52mm gauge
- 2 52mm gauges
- 3 52mm gauges
- 1 60mm gauge
- 2 60mm gauges
I have only printed the 2 52mm gauge version. All of them should work, but I'm not positive on the 3 52mm gauge one. I used a ziptie on the shorter mounting tab to the screw hole on the top of the radio to pull the left end in a little, otherwise it sticks out a bit.
PLA will melt in the sun. I printed in PETG and finished it off with suede flocking and it's been fine.
There's a .3mf file in case edits need to be made. The model is pretty hacked together, but hey, it prints!
Thanks to https://www.thingiverse.com/vague_badger/designs for the original design that I based this off of.
If you're selling this on eBay and using my pictures without attribution, I don't like you.
Compatible vehicles
- 1990-2000 Bmw 3 Series E36
Always compare with your original part before printing. Fitment can vary by trim level and production date.
Specifications
| Part | Center Vent Gauge Pod |
|---|---|
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Year | 1990 |
| Format | Digital download – STL file for FDM 3D printing |
| Files included | 7 (STL) |
| Part number | CAT-a6f9211c |
Print settings
Standard FDM printing settings:
- Layer height: 0.2mm
- Infill: 70%
- Supports: As needed
What you get
A digital 3D model (STL file) of this part, ready to print on your own 3D printer or at any local print shop or online printing service. This is a digital download: no physical part is shipped. Not sure it fits your car? Contact us with your vehicle details before you buy.
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Design credit: original design on Thingiverse, licensed CC BY-4.0.