What did you do to your BG(part 8)

[worldhazard]

A few more parts continue to roll in by the postman. Slow progress is progress.

FINALLY got the freaking gauge cluster out!!! I knew it would be easy when I figured it out. And omfg is it ever. /facepalm Went forth to replace the bulbs with LED as all but like 3 are out, and I discovered I have the wrong led type. SOB. W/e... pulled bulbs from a few warning lights that are useless (and the belt light) to get the actual gauges illuminated again. It's amazing being able to see at night now.

[FE3-323]

LED lighting is the SHIZ when you get the right ones put in you'll be in love.
do note that any of the accessory red color indicators you'll want a warm white light. if you get anything but it'll have a pink hue.

[worldhazard]

Hm.. ok cool. thanks. I didn't bother to completely disassemble the cluster. one the backside of the gauge faces themselves, is that the green tint/film? I'd rather have white light if at all possible, but don't wanna run into any work to get it there

[FE3-323]

anything but a green tint is impossible with the BG cluster. the plastic used actually has a tint to it sadly

[me109]

anything but a green tint is impossible with the BG cluster. the plastic used actually has a tint to it sadly

I found an article about removing integrated tint on a Subaru forum a while back. Don't know if anybody's tried it on one of our Mazdas/Fords.

[worldhazard]

^^^^
interesting!

[atomicEGT]

if it's the same **** that the ZX2 has (and I'm guessing it is) those nerds have it sorted out already- IIRC you can just use a razor blade or something to scrape the tint off.

[CODY004WD]

I sanded mine and made it clear like six years ago... Then I hit it with opaque yellow, orange, and red so it fades from yellow to red from the center of the gauges out... it was easy.

[worldhazard]

Ordered a few more bits, and replaced the front brake pads.

Rotors are definately on the list to be replaced.

What are performance brake rotor recomendations? I have a shopping list for tirerack, but if other have tips to consider, than bingo-bango.

Should get some work done towards the end of the month. *fingers crossed*

[Iantboyd]

Brembo blanks

[atomicEGT]

parts store rotors, good pads

[FE3-323]

ABT rotors. "advance brake technology" slotted only rotors. get em from their ebay store

[deadly_sleeper]

Get 3rd gen brembo blanks, they fit. Get some good pads, bleed the system and you'll be amazed. I'm about to do the same thing.

[worldhazard]

Hm.. why do you recommend them? Just added a full set to the cart as their a good price at least. did a little bit of quick research on them. But afraid they could be 'ebay junk'.....

btw ,that was for ABT. I've looked for brembo blanks, can't find a source. parts store doesn't carry them.

[KAinjection]

Try here: I have a set of the rear rotors, slotted with the black coating. You can get them anyway you want from these guys.

http://brakeperformance.com/