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Qsilver7 · 02-04-2021, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by devlinsky

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but according to my knowledge there are three types of dials:

- very basic one (the one you and I have) - narrow, asymmetric display at the bottom
- 6WA - much wider, symmetrical display at the bottom
- 6WB - full led dials

I checked that with several YouTube videos, bimmertech and other websites - and that's my conclusion.

Am I wrong?

You are correct. You can see an image of all 3 types of clusters below. The anodized rings are the easiest way to tell which one you have:

The basic analog/digital cluster's digital display is on the lower center to right side ...and it has full circle anodized rings
The 6WA analog/digital cluster's digital display goes across the entire bottom section of the display and has 4 anodized rings that are open along the bottom (when the car is OFF) but the circles are filled-in digitally when the car is powered up.
The 6WB all digital cluster has 4 anodized rings that are open on the side and are like two sets of mirrored cC facing each other (can't do a backwards Cc.

classic_erik · 02-04-2021, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by devlinsky

Quote:

Originally Posted by classic_erik

I have the 6WA cluster.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but according to my knowledge there are three types of dials:

- very basic one (the one you and I have) - narrow, asymmetric display at the bottom
- 6WA - much wider, symmetrical display at the bottom
- 6WB - full led dials

I checked that with several YouTube videos, bimmertech and other websites - and that's my conclusion.

Am I wrong?

You are right sorry. Good call.

1norseman · 02-04-2021, 05:49 PM

6WAs can be had fairly cheap, compared to the 6WB, and is still much nicer than the basic version.
I truly disliked the basic cluster, my OCD couldn't stand looking at the outline of the offset display, even if it was barely showing.
But I had no interest in spending 2k on the 6WB or whatever the cost was back then.
Switching to a 6WA took care of the issue though, small simple thing to do, but very appreciated by my OCD...

I had actually forgotten how much the basic version bugged me, until I saw classic_erik's post. Sorry for being blunt, not trying to make you feel bad about your cluster. If it works and doesn't bug you, no reason to change.

blue dragon · 02-04-2021, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1norseman

I had actually forgotten how much the basic version bugged me, until I saw classic_erik's post. Sorry for being blunt, not trying to make you feel bad about your cluster. If it works and doesn't bug you, no reason to change.

Too late for that now, he has to change it. What has been seen cannot be unseen. I know hes OCD like me (and apparently you too)

jiggz · 02-04-2021, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Qsilver7

You are correct. You can see an image of all 3 types of clusters below. The anodized rings are the easiest way to tell which one you have:

The basic analog/digital cluster's digital display is on the lower center to right side ...and it has full circle anodized rings
The 6WA analog/digital cluster's digital display goes across the entire bottom section of the display and has 4 anodized rings that are open along the bottom (when the car is OFF) but the circles are filled-in digitally when the car is powered up.
The 6WB all digital cluster has 4 anodized rings that are open on the side and are like two sets of mirrored cC facing each other (can't do a backwards Cc.

What determines what cluster the vehicle is equipped with? Model and/or model year? Certain packages/configurations? Something else?

I see classic_erik has a 2016 50i M Sport w/ the basic/standard cluster, while my 2017 50i M Sport has the 6WA cluster

djrabbi · 02-04-2021, 08:21 PM

I have the 6wa if anyone wants! $200

1norseman · 02-04-2021, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by djrabbi

I have the 6wa if anyone wants! $200

I call dibs, ..... for classic_erik...

OK, I need to wash my car and take a picture, get this thread back on track...

djrabbi · 02-05-2021, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 1norseman

Quote:

Originally Posted by djrabbi

I have the 6wa if anyone wants! $200

I call dibs, ..... for classic_erik...

OK, I need to wash my car and take a picture, get this thread back on track...

Which post is this? I'd like to see

Qsilver7 · 02-05-2021, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiggz

What determines what cluster the vehicle is equipped with? Model and/or model year? Certain packages/configurations? Something else?

I see classic_erik has a 2016 50i M Sport w/ the basic/standard cluster, while my 2017 50i M Sport has the 6WA cluster

The basic and 6WA cluster info was "foggy" back when the f15 debuted. I believe it wasn't really mentioned in the ordering info (at least the early versions). But in some of the other F models that came out around the 2012-2015 model years...it was mentioned that the 6WA cluster came with the Driver's Assistant Pkg

The vehicles equipped with Driver Assistance Package come with a different instrument cluster called: "Instrument cluster with extended contents" AKA "Extended Black Panel" option 6WA and that's the one with the wide LCD section at the bottom of the instrument cluster with that 3D effect. The ones without that option come with the "standard" instrument cluster.

So I guess the question to ask is if you have the DA option pkg which would give you the Intelligent Safety Switch on your dash and the 2016 X5 50i you mention does not have this option or switch?

jiggz · 02-05-2021, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

The basic and 6WA cluster info was "foggy" back when the f15 debuted. I believe it wasn't really mentioned in the ordering info (at least the early versions). But in some of the other F models that came out around the 2012-2015 model years...it was mentioned that the 6WA cluster came with the Driver's Assistant Pkg

The vehicles equipped with Driver Assistance Package come with a different instrument cluster called: "Instrument cluster with extended contents" AKA "Extended Black Panel" option 6WA and that's the one with the wide LCD section at the bottom of the instrument cluster with that 3D effect. The ones without that option come with the "standard" instrument cluster.

So I guess the question to ask is if you have the DA option pkg which would give you the Intelligent Safety Switch on your dash and the 2016 X5 50i you mention does not have this option or switch?

Good info - thanks. Mine has DA+ so perhaps that's why I have the 6WA cluster.

classic_erik · 02-06-2021, 01:16 PM

Finally had a chance to get a clip of my new SuperSprint race muffler.

https://flic.kr/p/2kzbY1w

P1 · 02-06-2021, 09:15 PM

Back when I was on 375s. Such great wheels.

jiggz · 02-06-2021, 09:22 PM

^ Looks awesome, though your 599M's are nothing to sneer about

Violator · 02-06-2021, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by P1

Back when I was on 375s. Such great wheels.

I can’t believe you sold those, but I sure am glad you did!

Dylan86 · 02-07-2021, 07:21 AM

Some Violet in my life

blue dragon · 02-07-2021, 01:47 PM

Is that a wrap?

Dylan86 · 02-07-2021, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blue dragon

Is that a wrap?

Keen eye!

yewlock · 02-07-2021, 08:51 PM

Sound real good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by classic_erik

Finally had a chance to get a clip of my new SuperSprint race muffler.

https://flic.kr/p/2kzbY1w

Saaristo · 02-08-2021, 04:12 AM

Something little different...forgot to take the picture early morning when it was -26C

classic_erik · 02-08-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by yewlock

Sound real good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by classic_erik

Finally had a chance to get a clip of my new SuperSprint race muffler.

https://flic.kr/p/2kzbY1w

Thanks man, I love it. I'd be curious how your ACS muffler sounds compared to my SuperSprint. I heard somewhere that SuperSprint actually makes the ACS and Hamann mufflers.

Jars914 · 02-08-2021, 03:45 PM

Drove up to my friends property at windham during that nor'easter we had last week, what a day!! Most snow I've ever ridden on a ny mountain, anyway u know I had to snap some pics haha

ivluta · 02-08-2021, 06:22 PM

Just purchased....and put her through her paces in Etlan, Va... with Old Rag Mountain and Shenandoah National Park in the background.

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02-04-2021, 05:49 PM	#11487
1norseman Captain 400 Rep 651 Posts Drives: X5 50i Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pavement iTrader: (0)	6WAs can be had fairly cheap, compared to the 6WB, and is still much nicer than the basic version. I truly disliked the basic cluster, my OCD couldn't stand looking at the outline of the offset display, even if it was barely showing. But I had no interest in spending 2k on the 6WB or whatever the cost was back then. Switching to a 6WA took care of the issue though, small simple thing to do, but very appreciated by my OCD... I had actually forgotten how much the basic version bugged me, until I saw classic_erik's post. Sorry for being blunt, not trying to make you feel bad about your cluster. If it works and doesn't bug you, no reason to change.
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02-04-2021, 08:21 PM	#11490
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02-06-2021, 01:16 PM	#11495
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02-07-2021, 07:21 AM	#11499
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