GB [CLOSED]: EL Dials + Chrome Gauge Rings for BG/BA/BJ - Page 8

DarkMaTTer · 31-07-2007, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

I made them myself!

heh - I assumed you designed them then got them manufactured somewhere. My bad.

ok next question

What did you make them out of?

Plutonus · 31-07-2007, 03:13 PM

Plastic?

Rupewrecht · 31-07-2007, 03:16 PM

It's a secret...in case i decide to start making them for other people again

DarkMaTTer · 31-07-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

It's a secret...in case i decide to start making them for other people again

Well if you do - consider me your first customer. Still like what I saw in that pic of your dash ;D

Edit: Speaking of - how easy is it to screw up the replacement of the needles and where do you get a recalibration (and how much) if you do so. I should prolly know these things before jumping in head first lol.

I am just full of questions today

Hebz · 31-07-2007, 03:32 PM

And even though I am getting EL ones - I think I would have to get some aswell

Anywhos

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Rings
1. Hebz, BA, 4 rings Unpaid - Doubt I will recieve the money
2. mike_d87, BA, 4 rings Paid In Full
3. Cosmo, BA, 4 rings
4. Rupewrecht, BA, 4 rings Paid In Full
5. Skitz, BA, 4 rings
6. Nimrods86, BA, 4 rings
7. Dogo , BA, 4 rings
8. sandman_kar, BA, 4 rings
9. Exodus323, BA, 4 rings
10. Plutonus, BA, 4 rings Paid In Full
11. ROB-80E, BG, 3 Rings
12. sapherion, BA, 4 Rings
13. -dc-, BA, 4 Rings
14. DarkMaTTer, BA, 4 Rings Paid In Full

Guages
1. Hebz - BA Unpaid - Doubt I will recieve the money
2. Plutonus - BA. Paid In Full
3.
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Heb

Rupewrecht · 31-07-2007, 03:33 PM

Speedo/tacho needles are easy. What i do is wind them round to as far as they do, and make a mark. Then when you put them back on, align them to the mark again. For the temp, remove it when the car is warm, and replace it when the car is warm again, otherwise it's virtually impossible. For the fuel, make sure the car is full or gas and make a note of where it sits.

I use a fork to life the needles off - luckily the BAs needles are designed to come off, unlike some BG/BJ ones which are glued on.

DarkMaTTer · 31-07-2007, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

Speedo/tacho needles are easy. What i do is wind them round to as far as they do, and make a mark. Then when you put them back on, align them to the mark again. For the temp, remove it when the car is warm, and replace it when the car is warm again, otherwise it's virtually impossible. For the fuel, make sure the car is full or gas and make a note of where it sits.

I use a fork to life the needles off - luckily the BAs needles are designed to come off, unlike some BG/BJ ones which are glued on.

Fair enough. So what, once you have put the needles back on the speedo/tacho wind it back to 0 - or will this happen automagically once you reattach things?

Rupewrecht · 31-07-2007, 03:40 PM

automagically (lol)

bourbon · 31-07-2007, 03:48 PM

the speedo normally does itself...but the temp, fuel and rpm will need to be put back on while car is runnin most likely

i have to do mine shortly...

DarkMaTTer · 31-07-2007, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

automagically (lol)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bourbon

the speedo normally does itself...but the temp, fuel and rpm will need to be put back on while car is runnin most likely

i have to do mine shortly...

sweet

mcwilly · 31-07-2007, 04:13 PM

how long till this gb goes ahead, if its not gonna be to long im in for a set of dials

mcwilly · 31-07-2007, 04:32 PM

so the needles have to be put back on in the same position as they were b4 on the pin

Dogo · 31-07-2007, 06:13 PM

'made urself' my ass.

The good thing abt these ones ( and my old ones ) is that you dont need to remove the needle at all. The center hole is the size of the needle mount thing, you slide the needle through the hole and the new EL dial falls down over the old dial.

Rupe's needed to remove the needle to remove the old dial ( unless you wanted to cut it ) because it has transparent bits for the light to come through

Plutonus · 31-07-2007, 06:24 PM

So with the BA EL ones you don't need to remove the needle? Makes it a bit easier.

DavoAust · 01-08-2007, 12:05 AM

is it too late to get in on this? i'm finally working on the interior of the car and those rings look good..

Hebz · 01-08-2007, 03:56 AM

Was browsing the garages. . .

EL Dials Installed in a BA.

Picture Curtesy of jhoeven.

I think it looks tops.

I want - I want it now!

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Update on progess:

All the Ringy and Bright Dially goodness is going to be posted to me on Monday August the 6th.

I have no idea how long it will take to arrive once posted to me though.

But atleast we are getting somewhere.

Hebl

Hebz · 02-08-2007, 04:23 AM

6

Heb

Hebz · 03-08-2007, 04:09 PM

5

Heb

bourbon · 03-08-2007, 04:59 PM

Spam!!!

arkitekt · 03-08-2007, 11:25 PM

lucky i didn't jump in on the dials.. my speedo only goes up to 180

however is someone decides not to pay up for rings.. hollar at me hebz :P by the time they get here i will have paid off my fine lol

31-07-2007, 03:13 PM	#142
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31-07-2007, 03:16 PM	#143
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	It's a secret...in case i decide to start making them for other people again __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

31-07-2007, 03:33 PM	#146
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Speedo/tacho needles are easy. What i do is wind them round to as far as they do, and make a mark. Then when you put them back on, align them to the mark again. For the temp, remove it when the car is warm, and replace it when the car is warm again, otherwise it's virtually impossible. For the fuel, make sure the car is full or gas and make a note of where it sits. I use a fork to life the needles off - luckily the BAs needles are designed to come off, unlike some BG/BJ ones which are glued on. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

31-07-2007, 03:40 PM	#148
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	automagically (lol) __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

31-07-2007, 03:48 PM	#149
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	the speedo normally does itself...but the temp, fuel and rpm will need to be put back on while car is runnin most likely i have to do mine shortly... __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

31-07-2007, 04:13 PM	#151
mcwilly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: newcastle NSW Car: 323 astina Posts: 780 View Photos By: mcwilly	how long till this gb goes ahead, if its not gonna be to long im in for a set of dials __________________ 340KW @ 24psi....................pb 13.3 @ 118mph (3rd gear issues + wheel spin)

31-07-2007, 04:32 PM	#152
mcwilly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: newcastle NSW Car: 323 astina Posts: 780 View Photos By: mcwilly	so the needles have to be put back on in the same position as they were b4 on the pin __________________ 340KW @ 24psi....................pb 13.3 @ 118mph (3rd gear issues + wheel spin)

31-07-2007, 06:13 PM	#153
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	'made urself' my ass. The good thing abt these ones ( and my old ones ) is that you dont need to remove the needle at all. The center hole is the size of the needle mount thing, you slide the needle through the hole and the new EL dial falls down over the old dial. Rupe's needed to remove the needle to remove the old dial ( unless you wanted to cut it ) because it has transparent bits for the light to come through __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

31-07-2007, 06:24 PM	#154
Plutonus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Car: Traitor vehicle Posts: 778 View Photos By: Plutonus	So with the BA EL ones you don't need to remove the needle? Makes it a bit easier. __________________

01-08-2007, 12:05 AM	#155
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	is it too late to get in on this? i'm finally working on the interior of the car and those rings look good.. __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

03-08-2007, 04:59 PM	#159
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	Spam!!! __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

03-08-2007, 11:25 PM	#160
arkitekt Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wellington, NZ Car: Mazda Astina v6 Type-R Posts: 51	lucky i didn't jump in on the dials.. my speedo only goes up to 180 however is someone decides not to pay up for rings.. hollar at me hebz :P by the time they get here i will have paid off my fine lol

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