Added Trim Rings to 996 Instrument Cluster
03-09-2017, 12:42 PM
#1
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Agoura Hills (Los Angeles) California
Posts: 5,178
Received 355 Likes
on
210 Posts
Added Trim Rings to 996 Instrument Cluster
Because some 996 owners may be interested in this, I have cross posted this over here.
When I swapped the instrument cluster out of my Boxster for a 996 cluster I lost the polished trim rings. As with all cosmetic things, it is a personal taste. I found a listing on eBay for polished rings from a vendor in Poland. Shipped it was $47.15. They are not a perfect match to the larger brushed look of the 986 ones, but they fill a void for me.
No affiliation ...
PORSCHE 911 996 POLISHED ALUMINIUM CHROME DIAL GAUGE RINGS TRIM SURROUNDS | eBay
When I swapped the instrument cluster out of my Boxster for a 996 cluster I lost the polished trim rings. As with all cosmetic things, it is a personal taste. I found a listing on eBay for polished rings from a vendor in Poland. Shipped it was $47.15. They are not a perfect match to the larger brushed look of the 986 ones, but they fill a void for me.
No affiliation ...
PORSCHE 911 996 POLISHED ALUMINIUM CHROME DIAL GAUGE RINGS TRIM SURROUNDS | eBay
03-09-2017, 03:49 PM
#3
I bought a brushed aluminum set 5 or 6 years ago and I think I paid around $140. Then for awhile no one was selling them. I'm sure people will find this post useful.
PS I initially installed mine with glue but they all fell off when it got very cold. I reinstalled them with small dabs of silicone and they've been secure ever since.
PS I initially installed mine with glue but they all fell off when it got very cold. I reinstalled them with small dabs of silicone and they've been secure ever since.
03-09-2017, 05:08 PM
#4
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Agoura Hills (Los Angeles) California
Posts: 5,178
Received 355 Likes
on
210 Posts
That may be some very helpful information. These are held in by pressure. I am not sure how that is going to hold up. Thanks.
03-09-2017, 05:37 PM
#6
Racer
I've had great success sticking things onto cars using 3M trim adhesive. Made for weather swings and works great. Even hung a rack in my bathroom using this stuff. Figured I needed an adhesive made for humidity and this seemed to be right. Been there for years now.
Trending Topics
03-10-2017, 10:55 PM
#9
Three Wheelin'
Because some 996 owners may be interested in this, I have cross posted this over here.
When I swapped the instrument cluster out of my Boxster for a 996 cluster I lost the polished trim rings. As with all cosmetic things, it is a personal taste. I found a listing on eBay for polished rings from a vendor in Poland. Shipped it was $47.15. They are not a perfect match to the larger brushed look of the 986 ones, but they fill a void for me.
No affiliation ...
When I swapped the instrument cluster out of my Boxster for a 996 cluster I lost the polished trim rings. As with all cosmetic things, it is a personal taste. I found a listing on eBay for polished rings from a vendor in Poland. Shipped it was $47.15. They are not a perfect match to the larger brushed look of the 986 ones, but they fill a void for me.
No affiliation ...
I noticed that the ebay listing has both polished and matte aluminum. The matte aluminum looks like it would be a lot closer to the brushed look of the 986.