Notices
944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum 1982-1991
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Clore Automotive

Anybody read german? Aluminum Gauge Rings

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-13-2006, 05:05 AM
  #31  
SchnellerUmsetzer
Drifting
 
SchnellerUmsetzer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 2,886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I will normally the German Mail system is fast.
Old 09-13-2006, 10:33 AM
  #32  
testarossa_td
Race Car
 
testarossa_td's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: State of Confusion
Posts: 3,696
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ibkevin
See Tes, it's called bulk shipping. It's through the USPS, so it's like sending a package to San Fransisco. Get it?
Yeah, I work with the warehouse all day, I get the concept
But here is the real beef....logistics

The ones I bought have a little lip on the back side that help them sit cleanly in the cluster.....I actually scanned them because they seemed really really simple to make...now to find that file.

Like I said the big thing to consider is the way they are cut. Some have a really flat bevel and look like crap, some smooth and some sharp. It really depends on the look you like. Look at other cars that have a similar set-up (3rd gen Rx-7) etc and see what you like then try and match it.
Old 09-14-2006, 03:10 PM
  #33  
testarossa_td
Race Car
 
testarossa_td's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: State of Confusion
Posts: 3,696
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Ok I bought them from AC-Tuning Germany(through ebay). They have a nice round beveled edge. And on the back side they are inset to fit nicely into the cluster holes.
Very fine craftsmanship.

Old 09-15-2006, 01:11 PM
  #34  
SchnellerUmsetzer
Drifting
 
SchnellerUmsetzer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 2,886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I received the dial gauge rings today.
My first impression upon inspection
“Very Porsche”

Not thick like testrosa_TD’s, but thin and sleek slight bevel and flat. They are Milled polished aluminum.
I like them I will install them tomorrow and post pictures. If you want them I checked it would cost me $50 bucks to include shipping!

Let me post pictures before you commit to purchase!
Old 09-15-2006, 02:26 PM
  #35  
SoloRacer
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
SoloRacer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,305
Likes: 0
Received 22 Likes on 14 Posts
Default

I just purchased some on e-bay too. They say they have 2 kinds - polished and alu-dull. Here is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT


Doh! I just read the previous page. Looks like I'm the idiot that used the Buy It Now. *lol* Guess I'll take them and see what they are like. I'll still be interested in the ones that I found originally. Post pictures of them when you get them. Thanks.
Old 09-15-2006, 03:32 PM
  #36  
SchnellerUmsetzer
Drifting
 
SchnellerUmsetzer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 2,886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Close but no cigar!

Those are not the ones that I have, but it is about indvidual taste!
Old 09-15-2006, 07:25 PM
  #37  
Pauerman
Addict
Rennlist Member
 
Pauerman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Valley of the Sun
Posts: 863
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by testarossa_td
Ok I bought them from AC-Tuning Germany(through ebay). They have a nice round beveled edge. And on the back side they are inset to fit nicely into the cluster holes.
Very fine craftsmanship.

I did a search on eBay but couldn't find these. I'd prefer these over the set that Solo just picked up. Do they have a website and how much for the set?
Old 09-15-2006, 07:49 PM
  #38  
testarossa_td
Race Car
 
testarossa_td's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: State of Confusion
Posts: 3,696
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I know they had a website as well because they were one of the first before everybody else started making them. I have the original package they shipped in so I can get you an address, but I bought those a year or two ago, so no ebay/paypal info left.

They come and go in cycles on ebay.
Here is one that I see on ebay once and a while.
Scroll down
http://www.white-face-gauges.com/htm...im_rings_.html

Here is another.
https://ssl.kundenserver.de/s9415353...iew.shopscript

There are SS and Alu. I think there is an american company that does SS on ebay(I think they do camaro rings etc as well)
Old 09-15-2006, 07:57 PM
  #39  
Pauerman
Addict
Rennlist Member
 
Pauerman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Valley of the Sun
Posts: 863
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Looks like they must have changed their design a bit. The edge comes to a tapered point rather than it being rounded like yours.

Thanks for the link.

Old 09-16-2006, 12:53 AM
  #40  
951Boost
Rennlist Member
 
951Boost's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Up High in the Colorado Rockies
Posts: 438
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Dang it! I really liked the ones testarossa has. I looked all last night in ebay & coulnd't find that style.

If anybody finds them please post the link!

TIA
Old 09-16-2006, 10:45 AM
  #41  
SchnellerUmsetzer
Drifting
 
SchnellerUmsetzer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 2,886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

No I did not install the rings today. I will do it tommorow. I did a lot of other stuff to the car today!
Old 09-17-2006, 07:45 AM
  #42  
SchnellerUmsetzer
Drifting
 
SchnellerUmsetzer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 2,886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Lightbulb Rings are installed

Here are pick of them installed. Sorry the best I have over here is a 2.1 MP.
I like them and feel like they were well worth the money!
Old 09-17-2006, 11:33 AM
  #43  
Zedmau5
Instructor
 
Zedmau5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Londonderry, NH
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

those look great!

I need a set ASAP
Old 09-17-2006, 12:14 PM
  #44  
SchnellerUmsetzer
Drifting
 
SchnellerUmsetzer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 2,886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Well let me get a list that way I can do a Bulk order.
Old 09-25-2006, 10:59 AM
  #45  
testarossa_td
Race Car
 
testarossa_td's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: State of Confusion
Posts: 3,696
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Here is where I got them from and some picts from the old auction.

http://stores.ebay.com/ACT-SHOP



Quick Reply: Anybody read german? Aluminum Gauge Rings



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 07:15 AM.