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YOUR RESEARCHBest way to get white-faced gauge cluster?
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Replace different gauge cluster into my last car
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I swapped a different gauge cluster into my last car, but before doing so I sent the new cluster along with pictures of my old cluster and an affidavit to
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i am really happy with this mod, its probably the best mod in have done to date
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I check with that link every couple weeks because they update it often and with lots of interesting stuff.
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How hard to pull the dash and replace the cluster?
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The only thing my car didn't come with that I really wanted, is the white-faced gauge cluster.
What's the best or most quality way to get this?
I found a cluster on ebay from a big P-car dismantler outfit (not a dude hacking up a 'hot' car) for a 6-sp from an '00 that is supposed to work for '00 and '01 cars (996.641.980.26 70C) for $399. Ouch. Fair price? Plus, is it legally possible (or possible at all) to get my millage re-programmed into the unit somehow? It's almost the same millage, lower by about 4k is all (I know, ODO falsifying is a felony or somn).
Or, is there a kit to turn them white that isn't dirt-rock ghetto?
TYIA
It is possible to have the mileage reprogrammed. I swapped a different gauge cluster into my last car, but before doing so I sent the new cluster along with pictures of my old cluster and an affidavit to
Tacoma Speedometer
. They were easy to work with and I don't think the fee was anything outrageous (+/-$100). As for the compatibility and fair price questions, I have no idea.
Rip-off!
This is totally a $5 DIY
Here's the steps:
1. Purchase white kiwi liquid rub on shoe polish:
2. Remove gauge cluster
3. Remove shoe polish cap
4. Rub shoe polish sparingly on gauges
5. Let air dry
6. Once dry, give it another pass making sure to get any spots you missed or that look uneven
7. Replace cap on shoe polish
8. Re-install gauge cluster
9. Go to In-N-Out
... Obviously I'm joking, but in all seriousness, I have the black cluster & I really wish I had a blue or red one personally, so I've looked into that too. But for the price there's a lot of other things I'd rather do, like buy a bunch of socks or something.
Lol!! You're crazy!
ODO I can take care of I guess.
So what's a fair price to pay for a white gauge cluster?
How hard to pull the dash and replace the cluster?
Tacoma Speedometer is near me, if you end up there and need a hand with anything... I might be able to offer some help (though about 30-40 miles away, they are on the way to the track
)
Thanks folks, lots of speedo programming info.
These are the gauges I found, but they have black trim not silver. A '99 C4 I was looking at when shopping for cars has the same gauge set, with black.
Are the silver only for >'02 or maybe for late-996/997s?
The ad says this is for a '00 and '01 only. The set for sale in the picture is listed as 996.641.980.26 70C
Can anyone confirm this will work in my '01 C4 6sp coup???
i was in the same boat as you
i got the white stick on ones on ebay and they look just like oem, the only problem is that the indicator lights dont show through as brightly as they did before
took me under 1/2 hour to install and cost less than 30 bucks, most of the install is removing the cluster, putting the decals on the dials takes minutes as they are flexible whereas the oem ones are metal and cannot be bent, i figured i would try this first and if i didnt like it i would buy oem ones, i'm really happy with it and do not plan on replacing them
i am really happy with this mod, its probably the best mod in have done to date
i was in the same boat as you
i got the white stick on ones on ebay and they look just like oem, the only problem is that the indicator lights dont show through as brightly as they did before
took me under 1/2 hour to install and cost less than 30 bucks, most of the install is removing the cluster, putting the decals on the dials takes minutes as they are flexible whereas the oem ones are metal and cannot be bent, i figured i would try this first and if i didnt like it i would buy oem ones, i'm really happy with it and do not plan on replacing them
i am really happy with this mod, its probably the best mod in have done to date
The silver trim rings have nothing to do with the faces. YOu can get the silver trims rings from many sources. I got mine on Ebay for about $77. Colored guage faces are also available from Porsche and from the aftermarket.
All of the previous links and suggestions have been excellent. You may also want to look here:
http://shop.ebay.com/911ava/m.html?_....c0.m14&_pgn=1
I do not work for these guys, but I have purchased many items for my 996 from them and I personally have been very happy.
Many of you asking questions on this thread may find what you are looking for here. I check with that link every couple weeks because they update it often and with lots of interesting stuff. If you don't see it, ask them. They probably have it or can make it to your specs.
Thanks Buzztt. Did you remove the whole cluster, or do it with the cluster still in the dash? Whichever way you did it, what did you have to take apart to do it?
Glad to hear the decals came out good quality. Can you post a picture?
Thanks, I figured as much. I couldn't imagine they were linked, since I'd seen them in all colors and configs.
Cool. So, general consensus is that there are quality aftermarket stick-on colored conversion kits out there that look good? I don't want to put crap on my Pcar.
I couldn't find the decals mentioned either. I want some red ones & I want them now!!!
I heard red speedometers increase HP by 77%. The RennTrack.com sticker on side, red brake calipers, exhaust, & intake already have me at about 1,000 HP, so with these decals I should be doing at least 1,770 HP to the wheels!!!
... Okay, but in all seriousness. Does anyone have a link to them? Oh, & "buzzt," could you be awesome & post some pics of your cluster? I think we ALL want to see them. Thanks in advance.
