There's No Reason For You To Dislike 2 Of The 3 Updates I Made To My BMW E30 S62!!

Today, we make 3 mods to the E30 late model (but also applies to early model)
First, we replace the radio, but not with just any radio - This one is a hidden gem of functionality that I drool over every time I get in the car!
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Then we update our steering wheel. And yes, I call it an update. While I love my Mtech2 370mm, I figured that upgrading to an Mtech1 is more fitting to the decor of an E30, find out the differences between the 370 and 385!
Finally, we ditch the MHW lookalikes and go back to brand new stock rear taillight housing assemblies, but the mod we make is pretty cool. Not uncommon to euro cars, but pretty cool to see here in the states. Watch to find out what it is!
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[@sil89mechanic98]

Absolutely love the upgrade, I never knew such radio exist for old bimmers and looks OEM like early 90s style too. Thumbs up.

[@fahada5383]

Cool stuff. Enjoy the new upgrades

[@polloloci21]

As nice as as the M-Tech steering wheels are- I still prefer the 3 spoke sport wheel. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Very nice upgrades Frank! Keep it up! Dutch regards, Nico.

[@sashaursy5869]

Hi from Italy , I made my oem radio with Bluetooth exactly like your this is very very cool

[@slowgan325]

Love channels that do real tasteful mods. Mt1 looks so good on your car

[@Garageaholic]

I love the MT1 over the MT2! thanks man!

[@EspoDesk]

Very era appropriate, dig it, super 80’s

[@hevendranarayansamy2793]

I like all 3 mods. Especially the new radio.

[@bigredmachine488]

your car amazing man. full+full

[@nkosanamabena3484]

Great mods to add to your E30, thanks for schooling us on the steering wheels... I see your rev gauge goes up to 8k... Would like to make that upgrade to my cluster one day, I'm running an aftermarket chip with an m30 airflow meter so it's revving higher than 7k :) once in a while...

[@Garageaholic]

Thanks bud! Actually, that's a complete E30 M3 cluster (oil temp, 8k tack, and 160mph speedo) so the upgrades to my E30 are VERY subtle.

[@nkosanamabena3484]

@@Garageaholic any chance you can source one for me, as we did not get the E30 m3 in South Africa. Even if it's not working, will fix it...

[@Garageaholic]

They go for $1500 usd . Then ship to you, that is quite expensive

[@nkosanamabena3484]

@@Garageaholic Ish, you right... I guess I'll have to go with the eBay gauge & cluster chips that replicate the m5 & m3 8k rev limiter...

[@JodyM325]

These E30 rare parts are like drugs! I love my tech2 370mm but that tech1 370mm is super super rare here in South Africa...wont mind tho. Frank that car needs a tech1 rear spoiler!!!

[@ADVRaiderKTM]

Any idea who sells this radio now? Thanks!

[@2ndProtects1st]

Looks good

[@marfster2914]

Please don't unscrew or tighten the Steeringwheel locked. It can break your steering lock. The better way would be to have a second person by your side to grip the wheel tightly. I had to learn that the hard way. I strandet twice because of a Brocken Wheelock. But your car looks great. 👍

[@slowazbmwkilla3073]

You paid more money simply for the little logo .

[@randallf8675]

Where did you get the Bluetooth thing?

[@bmerfan]

Your car looks stunning 😍

[@Garageaholic]

Hey thanks a lot!

[@ilie1000]

I bought Blaupunkt bremen SQR46 special for bluetoth and phone calls as well...and plus,classic view.But your head unit is cool too)

[@Garageaholic]

That's awesome! Yeah, that's a nice unit too!

[@ilie1000]

@@Garageaholic a little bit expensive but come on))its my babe

[@Garageaholic]

Spoken like a true enthusiast right there!

[@ilie1000]

@@Garageaholic because i am bro))

[@ilie1000]

@@Garageaholic i drive 1994 daytona violet touring on m42 turbo and 6 speed gearbox from 330d e90)

[@BMWE30RESTORATION]

the right choice of MT1

[@darkjew2161]

Can you repost the link for the radio

[@Luqomiguel]

Where can I get those radios from? Im restoring an e30 and really want one of those

[@Garageaholic]

Hey, I updated the description to show the ebay ad. This seller offers 2 different versions that utilize the CSR8645 chip. A cheaper version of the radio he offers does not integrate the buttons for play/pause like the one I have. I wanted it to be seamless. This works real well. I can even get in the car, turn it on, and it automatically syncs and continues the song I last left off at. Pretty slick!

[@ivari1234]

Thanks, I actually have 3 different models at the moment 😏. Some information can be also found from this forum: www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/9978890-original-bmw-reverse-rds-with-bluetooth-hands-free-aux-and-button-control

[@Cloverleaf7642]

I’ll take all three, thanks!

[@Garageaholic]

Tasteful mods is the name of the game!!

[@houseofno]

The Mtech II wheel looked better IMHO.

[@raoulhabermann8551]

Does anyone have a functional link for the radio. The link in the discription shows no store found on eBay when I click on it. By the way greetings from Germany. Great video great car. Love it

[@Garageaholic]

Check out @e30radios on IG. Same guy

[@raoulhabermann8551]

Thanks a lot

[@BOOMERM20]

What's the purpose of the radio mounting frame?

[@Garageaholic]

Ah yes, @6:31 this adapter frame sticks into the panel and you use a screwdriver to push in the little tabs on each side of the frame, holding the frame itself firmly into the hvac panel. Then when you install the actual radio, it ‘snaps’ into the frame you just installed, holding the radio in place. It’s an adapter plate frame essentially

[@naderhandal7892]

is that a transparent sunroof ? if so which one is it ?

[@Garageaholic]

Yes it’s a BMW e30 moonroof with manual slider! Hard to find nowadays

[@naderhandal7892]

@@Garageaholic damn never saw one before !

[@postasul69]

Theat is oem Bluetooth ..or is custom?

[@houseofno]

This E30 was built more than a decade before Bluetooth was invented.

[@BacktoHelios]

Name of the radio? Thanks

[@ninogrunon]

the mic should go in that little vent area by the climate control i put mine there very discreet

[@Garageaholic]

That’s what I was thinking too!

[@rasjgo2]

Could you show us how to make our own heckblende license plate filler with reflector do it yourself

[@houseofno]

Do a KZbin search for making custom taillights. Essentially same process.

[@TravieSpots]

You use the word, "Unique" many times in this video. Unique means there's only one of the thing in question in existence. There's no such thing as more or less unique, it either is the only one in the world of its kind, or it's rare, abnormal, interesting or different but not unique. I hope this helps.

[@Garageaholic]

^^best comment I’ve read in years. Thank you!