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Old 03-31-2013, 01:21 PM
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Default Finally did the Aluminum Ring Gauges

Had these lying around in my garage for about 6 months. Put them on a few weekends ago and am just now getting used to seeing them. They really pop after the interior detail.
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Definitely help with a black interior!
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Yeah, that looks fantastic!
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Nice look! Where did you get them?
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Not sure where Gonzo got his, but I purchased a set on e-bay few weeks ago for I think $35+ S. They do make a difference with the black cluster.
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Looks really good and I've always like the white gauges.
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Looks good,
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I think im doin just the tach ring
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I think they look great, but surprisingly I've had a tough time finding any suppliers for these...correction...reasonable suppliers!
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Looks great!
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Originally Posted by Wausau 911
Not sure where Gonzo got his, but I purchased a set on e-bay few weeks ago for I think $35+ S. They do make a difference with the black cluster.
Which seller? Thx
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Nice, How do you fit them? (Mine are in the garage, just waiting to be installed). Any information would be of great help. Thank´s.
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Originally Posted by 318touring
Which seller? Thx
I got mine for $35 (shipping included). ac-rtech was the seller on ebay. it doesn't look like he has any aluminum versions listed right now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-986-...1127e1&vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by Gladestone
Nice, How do you fit them? (Mine are in the garage, just waiting to be installed). Any information would be of great help. Thank´s.
Put a small bead of clear silicone around the inside edge of each ring. Then temporarily tape them in place while they dry (~24 hours) - I used blue masking tape.
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Thanks for your comments. I got these at http://www.eagleday.com/interiortrim3.html and they were pricey ($177) but they are very well made, nice and heavy and the finish was perfect.

Like LI911 said above, just use clear silicone and blue painter's tape. Make sure you have a few Q-tips handy to take off any excess that might seep out onto the cluster lens'. The 3 largest rings fit great, but the smallest rings (OP and Voltage Meter) definitely needed more silicone and needed a full day to set up.


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