Gauge rings Aluminum or Carbon Fibre?
03-29-2009, 06:55 PM
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There a no stock rings. The CF or Aluminum rings stick on directly over the edges of the stock gauges. Don't use the super glue that they send with it, but rather some double sided sticky tape. For best results, remove the cluster from the car so you don't scratch anything up; lots of DIY instructions here and on renntech.org and there are basically 2 torx screws holding the cluster pod attached: 1 behind the hazard switch and the other behind the little mic grille on the left.
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03-29-2009, 08:59 PM
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Or you can use silicone to attach the gauge rings. It allows you to remove the rings if you choose to do so and spend only about 2 to 3 minutes to remove the remnants of the silicone. Very simple clean up. I removed mine prior to returning the car to the leasing company.
03-30-2009, 12:10 AM
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I too have been thinking about adding these rings, question: Didn't Porsche have these as part of their techquipment line? I've only been able to find the aftermarket versions. Also, is it really necessary to remove the entire cluster to install these...seems like a big job.
03-30-2009, 02:55 AM
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Or you can use silicone to attach the gauge rings. It allows you to remove the rings if you choose to do so and spend only about 2 to 3 minutes to remove the remnants of the silicone. Very simple clean up. I removed mine prior to returning the car to the leasing company.
The silicone worked perfect and the rings look great.
03-30-2009, 08:34 AM
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True you don't, but it does make the job easier. The edges are pretty sharp on the rings and they can scratch the lenses if you're not careful positioning them in place with the steering wheel in the way.
03-31-2009, 08:48 AM
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Couple of more questions (It looks like aluminum is the winner) is there any need to knock the sharp edges off of the rings prior to installation? If I decide to take out the instrument cluster, are there any issues with disconnecting it from the power? Any feaky-deaky electrical things happen?
03-31-2009, 08:57 AM
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Unless you have CF interior accents my choice would be aluminum. One of the least expensive,easiest upgrades. Makes a great improvement. Use Fun- Tac to install
03-31-2009, 10:50 AM
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Couple of more questions (It looks like aluminum is the winner) is there any need to knock the sharp edges off of the rings prior to installation? If I decide to take out the instrument cluster, are there any issues with disconnecting it from the power? Any feaky-deaky electrical things happen?
FYI - the thicker (more rounded) part of the rings go on the bottom. Simply apply double sided tape or silicone and attach. If you are using silicone, you will need to apply some painter's (or masking) tape to hold the rings in place until the silicone sets up.
03-31-2009, 01:05 PM
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+1 ^^^
It's not a tough job, but removing the hazard switch can be a PITA. If you have the pod off, you may want to consider the obc hack if you do not already have this option.
See here for hazard removal, be careful, the plastic trim scratches/marks easily.
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...=595&hl=hazard
It's not a tough job, but removing the hazard switch can be a PITA. If you have the pod off, you may want to consider the obc hack if you do not already have this option.
See here for hazard removal, be careful, the plastic trim scratches/marks easily.
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...=595&hl=hazard
03-31-2009, 01:35 PM
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I am hesitant to put aluminimum rings on the guages - thinking that the Porsche designers meant for the gauges to be seen, not the outside rings. When the sun hits them, don't they draw too much attention?
03-31-2009, 02:52 PM
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No. Adding the rings does not block your view or the rings in any way. They dramatically improve the appearance of the gauge cluster.
03-31-2009, 04:59 PM
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No glare at all, actually separates the gauges nicely. My photography skill are lousy, but these were taken with a flash. They look better than the photos represent.