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-   -   SILVER fuel gauge be gone!!!! by simota1 (http://www.the370z.com/exterior-interior/25455-silver-fuel-gauge-gone-simota1.html)

js1 09-28-2010 05:34 PM

how do you put your name on the list?

Endgame 09-28-2010 06:26 PM

Put me on the list ASAP!

fairladyZ34 09-28-2010 06:34 PM

looking good! i never really noticed until this lol, someone make a carbon fiber overlay

phelan 09-28-2010 06:39 PM

i wish i could transplant my audi dashboard into the Z. i love the sheer simplicity of it, and it's my favorite color scheme (white with red accents on black bg).

alas i'm stuck with orange Z stuff...


wait, what we were talking about? :icon14: hehe

DIGI thanks for putting that up, i MIIIIGHT start playing with the dash.

simota1 09-28-2010 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp (Post 741473)
Curious to see how he cuts them, but that seems like an outrageous scanning fee - are you sure he's a friend? :D

If he is doing a vinyl cutter, that will be nicer than mine (I don't have one yet), but I did add a color bar from green to yellow for water temp, and some color squares (green to red) for gas that show up in the daytime.

i believe he is using a vinyl cutter.... the fee is outrageous.... with out a doubt.... but most of all the labor on guam is retarded... everything is over priced.... lol i dont mind his fee though cuz he does a realy good job and is really anal about details... other shops would prolly make it slightly off and be like idk what happened man? :facepalm:

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 741490)
Hey is that the list for the black fuel guage overlay? :confused:

yes it is kenchan.... :tup:

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Originally Posted by fairladyZ34 (Post 741547)
looking good! i never really noticed until this lol, someone make a carbon fiber overlay

ill ask if he can :happydance:

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please note im not taking payments UNTIL i get all the overlays make sure they fit right :tup: dont wanna end up being another jackass like spawn aero

xdeslitx 09-28-2010 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z (Post 733399)
Found this for you since you're changing matters:

http://www.the370z.com/members/socal...t-cluster.jpeg

The fairlady z one is making me drool! and if the center one was red it would be perfect

wilsonp 09-29-2010 12:05 AM

Here's mine:

In the day:

http://scw.us/370Z/StickerDaySmall.JPG


At night:

http://scw.us/370Z/StickerNightSmall.JPG


Click to embiggen. As you can see, I need to adjust a few pixels to be perfect, but I'll have to align when I have more time and better light.

Also, mine is quite glossy - I will try spraying with Matte Clear or re-print on some new Matte clear sticker paper I purchased after I get the size right. BTW, what was the one you purchased made from?

Now I just need to buy a vinyl cutter!

simota1 09-29-2010 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp (Post 741864)
Here's mine:

In the day:

http://scw.us/370Z/StickerDaySmall.JPG


At night:

http://scw.us/370Z/StickerNightSmall.JPG


Click to embiggen. As you can see, I need to adjust a few pixels to be perfect, but I'll have to align when I have more time and better light.

Also, mine is quite glossy - I will try spraying with Matte Clear or re-print on some new Matte clear sticker paper I purchased after I get the size right. BTW, what was the one you purchased made from?

Now I just need to buy a vinyl cutter!


looks great man.... mine i believe was a clear vinyl and then printed on and then cut with the vinyl cutter.... :tup: i think my vinyl guy is gonna copy the same method the guy from texas did...

Z_you_Later 09-29-2010 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by simota1 (Post 740429)
update..... i talked to a local buddy of mine who makes stickers i had him scan the original spare and his gonna make 15.... and i will sell these to you guys :tup: i just wanna say i aint tryna rape you guys on profit.... im just tryna be a nice guy and get these out to everyone.... here is the breakdown.... he charged me $35 bucks for scanning charge fee.... and charging me $7 bucks for each sticker (15made)....

that totals to $140 if you divide 15 to that youll get $9... im going to sell these overlays to you guys for $12 shipped... i think thats pretty fair :tup: i gotta buy envelopes and stamps so each sticker should cost me a buck to ship out to the US.... so that leaves me with $2 bucks :happydance: if each overlay leaves me with $2 bucks i can get a mc double and a small drink and ill be more than a happy camper :bowrofl: im just tryna help the forum.... :tup: im not a vendor nor do i think that small of an overlay like this should cost more than that.... lol i mean come on... its just a sticker.... :tup: let me know what you guys think ;)

I'm DOWN like CHINATOWN !!! Thanks Simota for the effort and time you've taken to help us out .. Let me know when you make this happen and I will be one you will most definitely be sending one too.:happydance:

Z_you_Later 09-29-2010 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by simota1 (Post 741574)
i believe he is using a vinyl cutter.... the fee is outrageous.... with out a doubt.... but most of all the labor on guam is retarded... everything is over priced.... lol i dont mind his fee though cuz he does a realy good job and is really anal about details... other shops would prolly make it slightly off and be like idk what happened man? :facepalm:



yes it is kenchan.... :tup:



ill ask if he can :happydance:

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please note im not taking payments UNTIL i get all the overlays make sure they fit right :tup: dont wanna end up being another jackass like spawn aero

My Bad forgot to put my name on the list ... Common guys lets get to 15 :driving:

ZED4TWO 09-29-2010 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by simota1 (Post 741574)
i believe he is using a vinyl cutter.... the fee is outrageous.... with out a doubt.... but most of all the labor on guam is retarded... everything is over priced.... lol i dont mind his fee though cuz he does a realy good job and is really anal about details... other shops would prolly make it slightly off and be like idk what happened man? :facepalm:



yes it is kenchan.... :tup:



ill ask if he can :happydance:

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please note im not taking payments UNTIL i get all the overlays make sure they fit right :tup: dont wanna end up being another jackass like spawn aero

I'm in, thanks for your efforts, much appreciated.

kenchan 09-29-2010 07:13 AM

Simota- wats the going price for the overlay? :p

Me wants too.

KaienZ34 09-29-2010 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 742070)
Simota- wats the going price for the overlay? :p

Me wants too.

It looks like about 12 bucks shipped...

simota1 09-29-2010 09:43 AM

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please note im not taking payments UNTIL i get all the overlays make sure they fit right :tup: dont wanna end up being another jackass like spawn aero

simota1 09-29-2010 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 742070)
Simota- wats the going price for the overlay? :p

Me wants too.

12 bucks ma man :tup:

kenchan 09-29-2010 11:23 AM

im in! :p sign me up please.

2 areas i hated about my z:

1) big mirrors (as it blocks my view... fixed via modshack seat adjustment mod)
2) boombox cheezy fuel gauge ( hope this sticker fixes this!! :D)

simota1 09-29-2010 04:27 PM

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:tup:

Dwight Frye 09-29-2010 09:19 PM

Simota, I think I'd like one but need to understand a couple of things. Is this just a static cling vinyl overlay that goes over the gauge without having to disassemble the gauges ? Can it be easily removed and placed back on in case I get it on a little crooked ? Or is it adhesive backed and may cause problems if it started to fade or wrinkle from the sun over time and them mess up the original bezel when I try to remove it ? I sure like the look.
Thanks

wilsonp 09-29-2010 11:29 PM

While you're answering questions ;) - are all the holes cut out of yours over every indicator, or is it still clear over the little indicators?

I only cutout the middle on mine, but I was using a utility knife at the time.

KaienZ34 09-29-2010 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp (Post 741864)
Here's mine:

In the day:

http://scw.us/370Z/StickerDaySmall.JPG


At night:

http://scw.us/370Z/StickerNightSmall.JPG


Click to embiggen. As you can see, I need to adjust a few pixels to be perfect, but I'll have to align when I have more time and better light.

Also, mine is quite glossy - I will try spraying with Matte Clear or re-print on some new Matte clear sticker paper I purchased after I get the size right. BTW, what was the one you purchased made from?

Now I just need to buy a vinyl cutter!

This also looks good...

simota1 09-29-2010 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye (Post 743530)
Simota, I think I'd like one but need to understand a couple of things. Is this just a static cling vinyl overlay that goes over the gauge without having to disassemble the gauges ? Can it be easily removed and placed back on in case I get it on a little crooked ? Or is it adhesive backed and may cause problems if it started to fade or wrinkle from the sun over time and them mess up the original bezel when I try to remove it ? I sure like the look.
Thanks

dont worry bud... i was gonna make a diy for the overlays.... like a VIDEO diy that way i can explain everything to everyone from start to finish i didnt disasemble my gauges at all... i just wet the sticker set it and wiped off the water..... its not a static cling sticker it has an adhesive... i can always get you another one in the future..... plus since its indoors and not outside... it will last really long... :tup:

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Originally Posted by wilsonp (Post 743719)
While you're answering questions ;) - are all the holes cut out of yours over every indicator, or is it still clear over the little indicators?

I only cutout the middle on mine, but I was using a utility knife at the time.

no its just a transparent clear over the little indicators :tup: the only part cut out is the middle also and also where the little led dots are at

Fire 09-30-2010 05:09 AM

Sign me up. :ughdance:

VaGntlmn 09-30-2010 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by simota1 (Post 743131)
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I'd like one

Zxces50 09-30-2010 06:54 AM

I'm in too, put me downn for one.

simota1 09-30-2010 07:16 AM

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kenchan 09-30-2010 08:31 AM

Can't wait to fix this. :p

Free bump.

Dwight Frye 09-30-2010 03:47 PM

It sounds pretty simple. Please add my name to the list.
But... would you be willing to experiment on your car first and see if removing the overlay after it had set up and dried for a few days damages the original bezel beneath from the adhesive ?
Thanks again



Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1 (Post 743738)
dont worry bud... i was gonna make a diy for the overlays.... like a VIDEO diy that way i can explain everything to everyone from start to finish i didnt disasemble my gauges at all... i just wet the sticker set it and wiped off the water..... its not a static cling sticker it has an adhesive... i can always get you another one in the future..... plus since its indoors and not outside... it will last really long... :tup:



no its just a transparent clear over the little indicators :tup: the only part cut out is the middle also and also where the little led dots are at


pty370z 09-30-2010 04:00 PM

I'm in... Add me to the list please..!!

kenchan 09-30-2010 04:07 PM

simota- wat is the official product name of this black sticker? :icon17:

you need to get a patent.

simota1 09-30-2010 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye (Post 744813)
It sounds pretty simple. Please add my name to the list.
But... would you be willing to experiment on your car first and see if removing the overlay after it had set up and dried for a few days damages the original bezel beneath from the adhesive ?
Thanks again

yes i actually will remove my overlay thats on my car right now.... so i can make sure the ones my friend made fits.... :tup: and to see if there is any residue.. i doubt it though :happydance:

simota1 09-30-2010 05:14 PM

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simota1 09-30-2010 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 744848)
simota- wat is the official product name of this black sticker? :icon17:

you need to get a patent.

simota1 overlay :roflpuke2::roflpuke2::roflpuke2:

austex 09-30-2010 05:48 PM

I'm down as well.

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kevr6 09-30-2010 07:37 PM

I'd like in!!

cc370z 09-30-2010 08:27 PM

I'm game. Please add my name.

simota1 09-30-2010 10:06 PM

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jpit 09-30-2010 10:42 PM

Add jpit

Boost_lee 10-01-2010 12:01 AM

count me in #17

simota1 10-01-2010 12:40 AM

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kenchan 10-01-2010 02:21 PM

simota- when do you think you can get these done by? :p


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