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Do clocks really go for this much nowadays?!

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Old 02-13-2005, 02:00 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW

Never realized they were really worht that much used. Even with tabs broken.
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Arent they about $300 at the dealer?
Old 02-13-2005, 02:09 AM
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probably but I though I've seen the clock go for like 15 dollars on ebay generally. Maybe I was wrong.

Wow, I just checked past auctions, I guess I was wrong.. I should sell my clock!
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ditto...

I have a working clock...doesn't have backlights...but does show up in th day...
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Originally Posted by yieldsign2
I should sell my clock!
While you're at it, sell me your steering wheel. You can always put some vice grips on the shaft and drive.

Just take it nice and slow...time is obviously of no importance.
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Originally Posted by bloodraven
ditto...

I have a working clock...doesn't have backlights...but does show up in th day...
Put a bulb in it?
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Good perfect working clocks go for over $100 on ebay from what i have seen.
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I may have found a better solution. I haven't measured it, yet, but the clock in my Honda Odyssey looks similar in dimensions and had 3 buttons. Better yet, it's not LCD so it won't break so easy. If it fits then I don't mind spending $100 on a new Odyssey clock that will have better longevity than the Ppart.
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Scott,

Let me know how that works out. I've been attempting to cross-reference VW and Audi part #s as I was suspicious that Porsche would actually go through the expense of sourcing brand new clocks for a car that they had already used a ton of parts-bin items on. No luck as of yet, though.

BTW, Pelican has them new... well over $300.

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Just get the AF9 from Rennbay
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Ha, I knew you'd be on that Micah.

I'm very interested as well.
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Truthfully, I wish there was a good way of covering up that spot and making that panel solid plastic except for the emergency flasher. I've got a VDO analog clock the same size as my VDO boost guage that I like much better.

Hosrom, only problem is that not all of us have an O2 sensor and I'm not sure the benefit of the narrowband A/F gauge is worth an O2 install.
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i thought all 951's had o2 sensors...
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Originally Posted by bloodraven
i thought all 951's had o2 sensors...
Are you sure yours has one? Mine doesn't.
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When I first bought my 951 in Germany 5 years ago I took it to the dealer and had them replace the clock, because the broken one just bothered me. The bill was over $300, I couldn't believe it.
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