Cluster issues? My solution...Speedhut gauges retro fit.
11-05-11, 06:30 PM
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thanks for the feedback.... youre motivating me to finally tackle doing the swap myself... except i only want to swap the tach, leave the rest of the guages stock.
i hate taking apart the dash, so ive been procrastinating
i hate taking apart the dash, so ive been procrastinating
11-17-11, 07:14 PM
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tach ordered today
GR4-TACH-03
Revolution 4 in. 10,000 rpm Tachometer (w/memory) (in-dash mount)
Red dial // black font (Red Glow)
Font Style = Eurostyle
Graphics = NONE
Logo/text = Nothing
Pointer = White (Glows Blue)
Bezel = Revolution Silver
http://www.speedhut.com/custom_gauge...number-608.htm
the only thing im second guessing is the pointer... daytime its white, night it glows blue... so it will be the only thing thats not glowing red on the dash... my plan is that it might be cool to have the tack needle stand out easily in the dark, since its the most crucial thing to notice during wide open pulls... i just hope the pointer doesnt glow TOO brightly and become annoying.
GR4-TACH-03
Revolution 4 in. 10,000 rpm Tachometer (w/memory) (in-dash mount)
Red dial // black font (Red Glow)
Font Style = Eurostyle
Graphics = NONE
Logo/text = Nothing
Pointer = White (Glows Blue)
Bezel = Revolution Silver
http://www.speedhut.com/custom_gauge...number-608.htm
the only thing im second guessing is the pointer... daytime its white, night it glows blue... so it will be the only thing thats not glowing red on the dash... my plan is that it might be cool to have the tack needle stand out easily in the dark, since its the most crucial thing to notice during wide open pulls... i just hope the pointer doesnt glow TOO brightly and become annoying.
11-20-11, 02:33 PM
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?????
I found that my battery does not charge with the instrument cluster removed. It happened after I had the alternator upgraded to 150A by IR Performance. When I re-installed it I found my voltage was staying at 12.6v with the car running. I traced the problem to the alternator and even went so far as to send it back to Ivan, where it tested good. They even installed it in a car and drove the car with no problems. I got it back, installed it....same thing. Finally, after several days of scratching my head, it occurred to me to plug in the instrument cluster...viola!, voltage went to 14.4v. Unplugged the cluster...battery voltage 12.6v. I still haven't figured out why...according to the FSM it shouldn't make a difference. Anybody got any ideas?
BTW, I am REALLY interested in doing this myself.....and all my gauges work just fine.
BTW, I am REALLY interested in doing this myself.....and all my gauges work just fine.
11-20-11, 06:15 PM
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That's odd that your battery doesn't charge with the cluster removed. I drove my car with the cluster removed for over a month without no issues.
12-20-11, 09:02 PM
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Do you possibly have any pictures of how you mounted the gauges and kept the rear PCB? I may be interested in doing this, but don't want to go as far as Lane went. Sounds like the way you did it might be the ticket.
12-20-11, 09:57 PM
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I mounted the PCB board like it would normally go. When you gut the inside of the cluster make sure you leave the plugs alone. There is plenty of room anyways. Then cut a hole on the top and bottom of the white plastic to route your wires out.
06-20-12, 02:21 AM
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I curious about the motion of the gps speedo. On any gps device or phone or the like, the speed only updates every few seconds instead of giving a smooth "constant" feeling. Do the needles update quickly so they don't appear digital?
