Will 99 spec gauge hoods fit on a 92/93 FD?
I have an opportunity to buy one but I'm pretty sure there are some tabs on the early FD's which are not on the later ones, will the gauge hood still be mountable in my car?
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What's a gauge hood? :scratch:
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Originally Posted by 7_rocket
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What's a gauge hood? :scratch:
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My concern would be right hand drive versus left hand drive - the hoods are different, I believe.
Dale |
Originally Posted by DaleClark
(Post 7726300)
My concern would be right hand drive versus left hand drive - the hoods are different, I believe.
Dale By the way Dale I noticed your site is still down, is it ever going to go back up? I really loved your site and I'm dying here without all the good tutorials it had on it. |
This is probably the most confusing thread I've ever read.
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So you asked if a 99 spec gauge cluster will work with your RHD car, and you mentioned that your car is a RHD FD.. SO I believe you asnwered your own question :)
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Originally Posted by mrb63083
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This is probably the most confusing thread I've ever read.
This is a gauge hood http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/6...ugehoodrh8.jpg |
Originally Posted by 7_rocket
(Post 7726736)
So you asked if a 99 spec gauge cluster will work with your RHD car, and you mentioned that your car is a RHD FD.. SO I believe you asnwered your own question :)
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seriously, does anyone know?
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LOL @ that pic. Sorry dude. Wish I could help.
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Originally Posted by paradoxbox
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Not exactly, because the gauge hood mount tabs changed in 94.
RHD will NOT fit LHD. I experienced this as someone sold me a RHD version.. the tab is slightly off and the curve is slightly different. You'll see when you tried to mount it to the cluster surround. Not sure about 99+ but my guess will be that its EXACTLY the same as older model.. But Only way to find out is to be that guy who tries it. |
it would work but keep in mind that j-spec has the set up a little different LHD vs RHD. you will need to rewire the cruise on/off switch, lighter wire, head light up/down switch..... other then this, hell yeah you can make the switch... good luck
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Originally Posted by DriftDreamzSS
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Originally Posted by herblenny
(Post 7727160)
Really?? because 94-95 US version fits 93 fine.
RHD will NOT fit LHD. I experienced this as someone sold me a RHD version.. the tab is slightly off and the curve is slightly different. You'll see when you tried to mount it to the cluster surround. Not sure about 99+ but my guess will be that its EXACTLY the same as older model.. But Only way to find out is to be that guy who tries it. |
If he's still on here, might try
https://www.rx7club.com/australia-new-zealand-forum-43/99-parts-fishe-470493/ My memory from a couple of years ago when chasing up a replacement, RHD and LHD part numbers matched for either the textured or smooth finish.....interesting it is contradicted here and I suppose fitting is the more definitive test. |
can't you just buy the cluster without the hood and switch your cluster only?
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I don't know; I guess I expected to hear "instrument cluster plastic cover" or something like that. Never heard "Gauge hood".
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Iv'e posted 3 pictures: :ttiwwp:
1. A top view picture of a "Gauge Hood" 2. A bottom view picture of a "Gauge Hood" 3. The spot that a "Gauge Hood" mounts If there's anyone here that still doesn't know what a "Gauge Hood" is after this post, I don't know what to tell you:scratch:.....Maybe delete your account:nod:??? Also, sorry its 6 years late. :egrin: |
lol, i pretty much got it after reading the third post.
IQs have increased over the years maybe? |
ok the 94+ gauge cluster still works on a 93- dash . I have a 94 cluster on my 93 car .
What changes is the material of the plastic not so much the tab design |
dawg, we ain't talkin bout clusters tho
we talkin' bout the HOOD! lol the shroud that goes around the cluster, not the gauges or anything themselves |
Is there any secret to getting that effer out w/o breaking it?
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Originally Posted by TomU
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Is there any secret to getting that effer out w/o breaking it?
the proper way? |
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