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Old 03-26-2006, 02:07 PM
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Default 993 Polar Silver dash gauges....

Anybody ever seen these? Where could I pick up a set?
Old 03-26-2006, 02:38 PM
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There are a number of places that sell them. I think they look sharp, especially with black interior. I did the EM brake, pedals, and shifter as well.

North Hollywood Speedometer installed mine. Hollywood,CA
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Are those Polar Silver?
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Luis,

Go to the North Hollywood Speedometer website and at the top is a option for Custom Coloring and LED. Click on it and you can see some samples. On the top row something similar to Polar is displayed. Give them a call. They are world renowned...no affiliation, of course.

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I dont recall exactly the color....whiteish silver color.

No affililation with them as well. Just had them installed there.
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Thanks guys, anybody with pics of Polar gauges in their car?
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Mine are silver aluminum but I havent seen or heard of polar silver aluminum guages. It wouldnt suprise me if they are around and if not, you can probably have them customized.
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Sweet, looks like they have them or can make them for me here.
http://www.nhspeedometer.com/911/custom_coloring/1.htm
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I like the look of the guages lit up with the LED lights. My guages are tough to read at night and this looks like an interesting fix to the problem.
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I have some pics, but they are too large to post. Anyone know how to reduce the size?
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I had North Hollywood Speedometer do my gauges and they not only ruined them, but refused to fix or replace them. They covered all the warning lights, so they cannot be seen day or night, left pinholes in the gauge face so that bright light shines through as little bright spots in the gauge face, ruined the lighting so the faces are pretty unreadable at night. None of the temp gauge numbers are legible day or night. They refused any redo, replacement, or refund. Stay away from them.
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OK here they are...
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Originally Posted by David 23
I had North Hollywood Speedometer do my gauges and they not only ruined them, but refused to fix or replace them. They covered all the warning lights, so they cannot be seen day or night, left pinholes in the gauge face so that bright light shines through as little bright spots in the gauge face, ruined the lighting so the faces are pretty unreadable at night. None of the temp gauge numbers are legible day or night. They refused any redo, replacement, or refund. Stay away from them.
Wow, you changed my mind even before I was able to call them. That kind of crap is unnaceptable. Thanks for the heads up.
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No problem, that's the great thing about this board. It is funny that just this evening a friend was over looking at my gauges, as he was thinking about doing it UNTIL he saw mine.
I had always thought NHS was the place to go for this kind of work, based on their ads. Just goes to show not to believe everything in advertising.
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My guages look great and regardless where you buy them or have them installed, do your homework. My guages werent purchased from North Hollywood Speedometer, just installed there and purchased from NR Automobile Accessories in Sherman Oaks, CA. www.nrauto.com Talk to Neil. Again, Im not endorsing anything or anyone but I have extremely detailed records of everything on my car.

David 23's experience is combination of what appears to be unsatisfying service and products. My guages could be different. yet again they could be the same. Here are the specs on mine.

Good luck either way with your guages.

Gauge Face Type: Replacement Gauge Face
Product SKU: 3731
Color: Aluminum
Day Graphics: Aluminum face with black numbers
Night Graphics: Black face with amber numbers
Specs: 5 replacement gauge faces
Speedometer
Tachometer
Fuel Gauge/Boost Gauge
Engine Temperature Gauge/Oil Gauge
Clock
Miscellaneous: Frequently Asked Questions
Description: NR Porsche 993 Gauge Faces Aluminum '95-'98


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