has anyone replaced their chrome rings around the speedometer gauges
Originally posted by fd3virgin
no i want the rings only. my plexi glass is just fine.
no i want the rings only. my plexi glass is just fine.
I can't remember who it was, but I do remember someone taking those off and painting them either black or black chrome, one of the two. I think they had some pics of the process, so it may not be too hard to accomplish if you took them off and then repainted them with a chrome color. Just throw some clear on top of it and it should look new again.
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$65.00 is a steal for that. Im shocked that someone owns a FD and thinks thats alot for a DEALER part. I would have guessed the Standard $200.
Mine are peeling too, I will call Ray and order one before they are discontinued.
Mine are peeling too, I will call Ray and order one before they are discontinued.
I actually painted mine to match the rim on most aftermarket gauges. Autometer, DEFI, and any others with the aluminum look. It matches bery nicely. I know most people would probably frown it, but it all flows very well now. I guess I could take a pic...
Originally posted by DeaconFrost
what size are the left 3 rings?? 52 mm? I want to put a couple of matching guages in there to replace the crap stock ones.
what size are the left 3 rings?? 52 mm? I want to put a couple of matching guages in there to replace the crap stock ones.
I advise you ask maxcooper about that before you attack it. It's a bit of work.. Theres a thread around here somewhere.. He replaced them with digital gauges..
I still admire how nice you made your gauges in your center console. While I would done it above the radio, it looks OEM. very nice.
I got so tired of always adjusting the din plate that I have...I purchased a center speaker style gauge pod to install next week.
I got so tired of always adjusting the din plate that I have...I purchased a center speaker style gauge pod to install next week.
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Originally posted by jdhuegel1
Yes.
I advise you ask maxcooper about that before you attack it. It's a bit of work.. Theres a thread around here somewhere.. He replaced them with digital gauges..
Yes.
I advise you ask maxcooper about that before you attack it. It's a bit of work.. Theres a thread around here somewhere.. He replaced them with digital gauges..
Originally posted by ZeroBanger
I still admire how nice you made your gauges in your center console. While I would done it above the radio, it looks OEM. very nice.
I got so tired of always adjusting the din plate that I have...I purchased a center speaker style gauge pod to install next week.
I still admire how nice you made your gauges in your center console. While I would done it above the radio, it looks OEM. very nice.
I got so tired of always adjusting the din plate that I have...I purchased a center speaker style gauge pod to install next week.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by ZeroBanger
[B]$65.00 is a steal for that. Im shocked that someone owns a FD and thinks thats alot for a DEALER part. I would have guessed the Standard $200.
****, i though they were 65 a piece for each ring. i might order two now
before they run out. where's malloy's mazda
[B]$65.00 is a steal for that. Im shocked that someone owns a FD and thinks thats alot for a DEALER part. I would have guessed the Standard $200.
****, i though they were 65 a piece for each ring. i might order two now
before they run out. where's malloy's mazda
I have a question regarding the clear plexiglass on the front of the gauges.It seems that theres some kind of film behind the clear plexiglass.At first I thought that the front was dirty.Tried cleaning them with windex and had no effect.Then I realized the film was on the backside of the gauges.Can these be removed.It may sound like a dumb question but Ive never messed with the gauges so I simply dont know.
Originally posted by Mahjik
I don't believe the rings come separately. They are actually glued to the plexi glass. However, you can break the glue and have the rings re-chromed. It's better just to buy the whole unit for the $65 from Malloy Mazda. [/B]
I don't believe the rings come separately. They are actually glued to the plexi glass. However, you can break the glue and have the rings re-chromed. It's better just to buy the whole unit for the $65 from Malloy Mazda. [/B]
Originally posted by jt-imports
They come seperate...
They come seperate...


