I was wondering if it would be safe to make little slits or open up the area to slide the temp and gas needles thru a set of reverse gauges. I was stumped because the area right around the needles light up, so i was wondering if any cuts would break the layover...
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You'll be fine making a small slit on the side of the guage. Many have done this before and I don't recall seeing threads dealing with problems. Just be very careful when installing them, many people including myself have busted their needles.
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even the all indiglo gauges still lit up with a slit in the middle of them. although you can see a bit of light pierce through the slitl. That may not be the case with indiglos, I can't say for sure because I installed the reverse gauge faces without any cuts.
Then again I did go through three clusters before getting it right :ARCADE:
btw- Greg, I wanted dibs on the muffler
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Originally posted by Witchdoktoreven the all indiglo gauges still lit up with a slit in the middle of them. although you can see a bit of light pierce through the slitl. That may not be the case with indiglos, I can't say for sure because I installed the reverse gauge faces without any cuts.
Then again I did go through three clusters before getting it right :ARCADE:
btw- Greg, I wanted dibs on the muffler
What muffler?Comment
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so there will be no issues if middle of the gauge has a little slit in it? i already tried to put em on but now i gotta get new gas n temp needles...Comment
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You don't get new needles, you get a new gauge cluster. And no, there will be no issues. Just make sure you look at the back of it so you don't cut any electrical connections.Comment
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the infamous Proto2k green muffler (check out his sig).Originally posted by Special Blend
don't feel bad about the needles. been there done that, 3 times over
salvage yards carry clusters for around 50-75 bucks compared to the dealersihp wanting 350ish. Only thing with a new cluster is that it will change the odomoter reading, something to keep in mind in case the car is still under warranty.Comment
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dealerships charge what they want. mine was $800Originally posted by Witchdoktorthe infamous Proto2k green muffler (check out his sig).
don't feel bad about the needles. been there done that, 3 times over
salvage yards carry clusters for around 50-75 bucks compared to the dealersihp wanting 350ish. Only thing with a new cluster is that it will change the odomoter reading, something to keep in mind in case the car is still under warranty.
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yeah my dealer **** wanted 600 bucks for it and that is crap!Comment
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Holy ****! Try the salvage yard before going to the stealership. A local salvage yard by me has bailed me out many of times and has helped others on the forums. Anyone wanting their number just PM me.Comment
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You can change the gauges out of the cluster so you can keep your odometer.
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You must be typing this standing up. Because there is no way you can sit after being raped so hard. But seriously get a hold of Witchdoktor, the same guy has bailed me out a few times.Originally posted by Special BlendComment
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Originally posted by Proto2k
LMFAO!!!
edit - not laughing at Brad or Special Blend, the line is just classicLast edited by Witchdoktor; 08-26-2004, 06:53 PM.Comment
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awesome for those still under warrantyOriginally posted by jnorionComment
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I slit mine with a brand new razor blade.... cannot even tell because the cut is so clean. I only had to do it on the tach but it sure did work out well.Comment
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