I started trying to figure this out, but yea you either need to remove the dash, or (i didn't try this) remove the NAV to possibly get under the gauges.
http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...tml#post443912

Ok I decided to tackle the dash today following the service manual for the removal. The manual works very well that I figured there was no reason to do a dyi for this. but for all those thinking you can get to the guages without removing the dash think again. look at the picture below and you see those four screws holding in the guage cluster there is no way to get to them without the dash being removed. Also the guage cluster is set up in such a way that you would need to change all three. I used prosport guages and once I get the power back up I will snap a pic. but for those worried about the size of the job it only took about 2.5 hrs to remove the dash. It actually took me longer to figure how I was going to remount the guages. The only speciality tools needed is the locking hex bolt for the removal of the steering wheel and body panel removal tools (the plastic pry bars) and then assorted sockets and screwdrivers, needle nose pliers. but not a bad job and everything came out easily and going back in just as easy. all in all about a 5 hr job to take out and put back in and then add the amount of time figuring out what/how you want to run your guages.:tup:

[IMG]http://www.the370z.com/members/kelly...6-100-1206.jpg[/IMG]

I don't know what they're thinking when they designed this car. Did you end up removing the steering wheel as well? I was able to remove the combination meter without removing the steering wheel.

Anyhow, here's my mod thread:
http://www.the370z.com/747744-post50.html

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/d...-change-01.jpg

yeah I removed the steering wheel. It only takes a couple of minutes and it just makes things easier IMO.

I think my new ones are held down with zip ties, but hopefully removal does not require the same process. Looking back I wish I had 1 plx display for odb, and one for other sensors. Maybe someday :)

These pics from the 370z? I was going to do the blue conversions but my tripple gauges have orange painted numbers and letters instead of white.

if you go with the 52mm prosport premium halo series they change from orange to white to blue with a push of a button. you can see mine in my build in the signature below.

I think the 60mm gauges are the size that has the best fit in the oem gauge location.

I might have missed it somewhere, but is it possible to just swap out the clock, and not the others without some hardcore/permanent modifications?

If you want to use the stock silver rings and the hoods then you must use the 52mm 60 is to big. trust me I did it. you can see the pics in my build click on the link in my signature.


the triple meter is all connected. you may be able to cut it without damaging the rest of the meter but unsure best way is for someone that wants to pioneer this development. you can purchase an extra from courstyparts for around 600 so you dont screw up yours or you can purchase one I have for sale for 100 :tup: