USMC_DS1

Yes, that was a concern but I wanted to see how it looked with the stock needle 1st to determine if a change would be necessary down the road to either black or silver to match the bezel of the chrono...

BTW, if anyone has pics of their instrument panels in g-red... please post as I'd like some ideas re what to do there as well. PM has been sent to Tcc1999 for the offer of pics. TIA

bdiamond001

Teriffic post. Thanks for sharing

Dave's911

USMC,
Looks great, another nice mod to your car, congrats. Always enjoy reading your write ups, very inspirational
Dave.

ECS Tuning

Awesome post and great DIY as usual USMC_D1, you always make it look so easy

chris.hanle

Yes, very nice write up,again. It looks awesome. I don't think I could read a midnight blue gauge cluster/chrono, or could I.

stronbl

Great post and great job ... we expect the best from you and you deliver.

Mod looks terrific and good luck with the instrument cluster next.

rotesAuto

wow! the time you put into the thread alone is impressive! making a thread like this takes time and attention to detail! top marks Sir!
and what a project: look TEDIOUS!

(tipping hat)

ilko

Very cool mod and DIY! I did something similar to my RS America's tachometer back in the day using FVD's gauge face.

I may have to look into the orange one for the TT now!

USMC_DS1

Thanks for the positive feedback folks. There was a break in the rain today so I had a chance to check out the chrono in the light of day. Previously I was concerned re the contrast of the orange armature against the g-red gauge face... but as you can see from the video it's really a non-issue. Will have to see how it looks at night.



Rotes. A salute to the ladies... glad to see them back!
ilko. That orange face gauge would be very unique and match your car nicely. Go for it!

Here are some better pics of it in the day light.

Rhonda@FVD

Wonderful DIY post as usual !! Really looks stellar. Can't wait to see the finished project as the contrast in the cabin will look amazing. The red gauge faces really do look amazing, always been a favorite of mine.

slicky rick

Usmc as always great job! And very kind to share the whole process. This will surely give confidence to everyone intending to undertake the job but did not really understand how those needles were installed. Now we know! Thumbs up and a salute.

Tcc1999

As requested. I was a little concerned about not being able to see the needles with the GR gauge faces but it has been a total non-issue both on the road and track.

harleymarc62

hello i want to do the same mod to my carrera 4s cab 997 but although i can find the gauges in the uk i can not find a sports chrono one . can you point me in the direction of the supplier please . thank you

USMC_DS1

I purchased my chrono face from FVD: http://www.fvd.us/us/en/Porsche-0/99...uards_Red.html

Turbo Jonny

I just did this mod for a friend with the help of this great DIY post .

In this case the main pointer pulled out the stem as well !
I was worried it would not go back in but after a lot of jiggling
It did eventually without having to force it and risk breaking .
Phew !

Crap materials , probably made in China by the way