Aftermarket Gauges in Stock Cluster (Pics included)

[Fubar231]

This is not a write up, i actually used somebody else's, but i figured i would show you guys the final result. Ill get more pictures this weekend when i get back out to the car and get it buttoned up. I only have one for now, but what do you guys think?

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,
Shane

 

[nerfkhat]

looks good. But I think the 60mm would have fit better. That is what I have in mine. There is a lil more fab work but doesnt leave a gap. Maybe you can try putting some black plastic that is used for stereo installs to fill up the gap. Just a suggestion though.

 

[Kevin]

its not a gap.. the gauges are a little bit recessed. sorta like acura integra headlights

 

[Fubar231]

If you have any pics id love to see what the 60mm looks like in there, when i read the tutorial he used 52mm so i went with that, plus i figured 60 would be a little big and take some extra modifications.

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There is a very slight gap around the edges of the gauge at the bottom, and my gauges are also tilted towards me. I used a plastic welder to heat up the front "Glass" part so it actually has it with a slight angle to it, looks factory. Ill try and get more pics of that this weekend, but i modified the front glass piece so its angled towards me some.

 

[CyFi6]

Thats how mine looks with the 60mm prosports. They did take quite a bit of modification though.

 

[Fubar231]

Those 60's look great, but are they still tilted towards the driver? Plus, i kind of like the stock circular concave type thing going on if you know what i mean. Those look GREAT though man good work. Got any pics of them lit up?

Also, anyone got a clue why my gauge cluster trim is freakin that blueish color? Did that change in 89+? Im confused lol. I was thinking about spraying mine black.

 

[kotu100]

i cut some small circles of acrylic and painted them black, this covers the gap around the gauges and gives a more OEM look.

 

[SupraBro]

^^^^Man those look sick in there...!!...I'm not trying to go rice or anything but I think some good name brand glow gauges to match would look good with them as well

 

[kotu100]

thanks
the factory gauges are lit with blue LED so it matches pretty good.

the black plastic/acrylic blocks all the light coming from the back of the gauge too, so it gives it a nice clean look.

 

[Fubar231]

the factory gauges are lit with blue LED so it matches pretty good.

the black plastic/acrylic blocks all the light coming from the back of the gauge too, so it gives it a nice clean look.

Thats exactly how mine is. I have BLUE led's in there i just put in (Havnt even got the cluster back in yet so i hope its sweet) and then i got black epoxy type stuff around the back of the gauges to prevent light form showing through.

 

[nerfkhat]

Thats how mine looks with the 60mm prosports. They did take quite a bit of modification though.

this is exactly how mine looks. To any of you who installed the water temp guage? Do you happen to have a picture of the sensor mounted? I removed the stock gauge sensor and put it in place of that. But the adapter they sell seems a lil loose. Think it might leak.

 

[lazer1100]

i cut some small circles of acrylic and painted them black, this covers the gap around the gauges and gives a more OEM look.

I think those look really clean I'm thinking of trying to copy your look.

 

[IJ.]

Going to replace the rest or is that it?

 

[whitemike]

Going to replace the rest or is that it?

+1

 

[Fubar231]

Going to replace the rest or is that it?

When i get money yes.

 

[IJ.]

When i get money yes.

Good to hear!

 

[hvyman]

Those all look pretty good. I think 60mm match better but they should be a little angled like stock is.

 

[Fubar231]

Good to hear!

I got boost/wideband/egt in my a pillar, then i figured oil psi and water temp would be the next 2 smartest to replace, then ill get oil temp, possibly fuel pressure... not sure.

 

[IJ.]

Speedo and Tach?

Mismatched gauges look like ass gravy :nono:

 

[Fubar231]

Speedo and Tach?

Mismatched gauges look like ass gravy :nono:

Never thought about that.... Hmm... Oh, did you happen to take another look at my cams/cam journal thread? I posted some more info i think.