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MC Hammered · 11-06-2008, 10:20 PM

I'm trying to find a replacement since mine is cracked and I have no idea what it is called to find a part number.

TIA for any help/info

E30M3 · 11-06-2008, 10:30 PM

Number 8 on there

MC Hammered · 11-06-2008, 10:41 PM

Thanks.

So what is it called?

I'm sure it's mega $$$ from the dealer so I'm trying to find a used one.

Weeman83 · 11-06-2008, 10:51 PM

Be advised, on airbagged cars, this is a knee bolster which is padded and distinctly thicker. Don't get the wrong one!

E30M3 · 11-06-2008, 10:51 PM

uhhh, "underdash pedal box cover"?? thats my best guess, I'd use that in conjunction with the part number from realoem. I need one too thats why I know... I'm thinking of biting the bullet and getting it new.

Spencer · 11-06-2008, 11:20 PM

Yeah seems like lots of e30's need these. They are hard to find used in good shape.

As weeman said they are different on the airbag cars - made of 2 parts and much more heavy duty.

I can't seem to remember what they are called!

MC Hammered · 11-07-2008, 12:45 AM

I have the non airbag one and it seems there is a little speaker thing attached to it.

Guess that is where it makes that 'bong' sound from the OBC

rkettner · 11-07-2008, 08:59 AM

its called a knee bolster

DS Rook · 11-07-2008, 02:26 PM

Supposedly you can modify the airbag one to fit the non airbag cars.

craig4ie · 11-07-2008, 02:41 PM

kick panel?

There's one on CL, seems a tad expensive....

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pts/907445155.html

rkettner · 11-07-2008, 03:35 PM

i'll add that i have one from a parts car that you can check out. i won't be intown for the weekend but its in good shape from what i can remember.

MC Hammered · 11-07-2008, 07:26 PM

If you have one Riley I'd love to take a look at it.

11-06-2008, 10:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
MC Hammered Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 2 Times in 2 Posts	What is the piece that goes under the steering column? I'm trying to find a replacement since mine is cracked and I have no idea what it is called to find a part number. TIA for any help/info

11-06-2008, 10:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
E30M3 Senior Member Name: Declan Joined: Nov 2007 From: Richmond Posts: 534 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 5 4 Times in 4 Posts '88 BMW M3	Number 8 on there __________________

11-06-2008, 10:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
E30M3 Senior Member Name: Declan Joined: Nov 2007 From: Richmond Posts: 534 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 5 4 Times in 4 Posts '88 BMW M3	uhhh, "underdash pedal box cover"?? thats my best guess, I'd use that in conjunction with the part number from realoem. I need one too thats why I know... I'm thinking of biting the bullet and getting it new. __________________

11-06-2008, 11:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spencer Senior Member Joined: Nov 2004 From: Was: Richmond Now:Perth (School) Posts: 376 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 1 Time in 1 Post Spencer's pictures	Yeah seems like lots of e30's need these. They are hard to find used in good shape. As weeman said they are different on the airbag cars - made of 2 parts and much more heavy duty. I can't seem to remember what they are called! __________________ Click here to read my Blog

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11-06-2008, 10:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
MC Hammered Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks. So what is it called? I'm sure it's mega $$$ from the dealer so I'm trying to find a used one.

11-06-2008, 10:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Weeman83 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007 From: Richmond Posts: 1,293 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 13 14 Times in 9 Posts Weeman83's pictures '91 BMW 318IS	Be advised, on airbagged cars, this is a knee bolster which is padded and distinctly thicker. Don't get the wrong one!

11-07-2008, 12:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
MC Hammered Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 2 Times in 2 Posts	I have the non airbag one and it seems there is a little speaker thing attached to it. Guess that is where it makes that 'bong' sound from the OBC

11-07-2008, 08:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
rkettner Senior Member Supporting Member Joined: Oct 2006 From: North Vancouver Posts: 419 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	its called a knee bolster

11-07-2008, 02:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
DS Rook Senior Member Joined: May 2007 From: Northshore Posts: 548 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 6 Times in 6 Posts	Supposedly you can modify the airbag one to fit the non airbag cars.

11-07-2008, 02:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
craig4ie Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006 From: West Vancouver Posts: 276 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 3 Times in 3 Posts	kick panel? There's one on CL, seems a tad expensive.... http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pts/907445155.html

11-07-2008, 03:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
rkettner Senior Member Supporting Member Joined: Oct 2006 From: North Vancouver Posts: 419 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	i'll add that i have one from a parts car that you can check out. i won't be intown for the weekend but its in good shape from what i can remember.

11-07-2008, 07:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
MC Hammered Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 2 Times in 2 Posts	If you have one Riley I'd love to take a look at it.

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