SILVER fuel gauge be gone!!!! by simota1

waaaasabi · 09-28-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by simota1

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

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

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

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

im just tryna help the forum....

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....

let me know what you guys think

OH MY GOD REP X 1 MILLION DUDE! Seriously, hats off to you, sir!

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Z_you_Later · 09-29-2010, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by simota1

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

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

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

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

im just tryna help the forum....

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....

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.

DIGItonium · 09-26-2010, 11:32 AM

Here's what Black Cat Custom is working for me. It's very early in the stages so he is simply testing the placement of the overlay. If it doesn't work out, then he is also going to try to work on a mold as a direct replacement.

wilsonp · 09-26-2010, 03:27 PM

That is awesome - I'm thinking a photograph and a vinyl cutter might make something nice - might practice with coloring a photo and printing on inkjet vinyl.

Trips · 09-26-2010, 03:36 PM

Looks Great and will be intersted if it becomes available?
Og Monster rep Sim.

simota1 · 09-26-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Here's what Black Cat Custom is working for me. It's very early in the stages so he is simply testing the placement of the overlay. If it doesn't work out, then he is also going to try to work on a mold as a direct replacement.

looks nice

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Looks Great and will be intersted if it becomes available?
Og Monster rep Sim.

rep back

DIGItonium · 09-26-2010, 04:30 PM

Thanks... eventually he'll figure something out that can be easily customized and mass produced. The look I'm going for will match the stock gauges and work with my white LED lighting

If making a mold does not work, I'll simply take the gauge face, drill out the amber parts, spray paint black, and glue the face on.

wilsonp · 09-28-2010, 12:39 AM

Made my first ones, but it is a little too glossy. Might need to change materials, also a pixel or two off in alignment. Will try to post pctures later.

DIGItonium · 09-28-2010, 07:12 AM

Great work Simota! Not trying to hog this thread, but just as an FYI you guys can reference my thread in regards to disassembly of the entire gauge cluster for modification here:
Nissan 370Z Forum - DIGItonium's Album: Gauge Cluster Modification

You will have to do this the first time in order to get the Fuel/Temp gauge bezel removed. Then you can reassemble the entire gauge cluster and reinstall it without the bezel. Once the bezel is modified (painted, sticker, etc.), you can simply pop it back in.

Nissan 370Z Forum - DIGItonium's Album: Gauge Cluster Modification

On a side note, I'm currently modifying the oil temp and batt volt cluster. The faces will be sent out to Black Cat Custom, so he will make the new gauge faces available for customization. The only drawback is that the entire dash needs to be removed to get to the cluster.

Simota, you should paint the bezel black!

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wilsonp · 09-28-2010, 05:01 PM

Curious to see how he cuts them, but that seems like an outrageous scanning fee - are you sure he's a friend?

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.

kenchan · 09-28-2010, 05:22 PM

Hey is that the list for the black fuel guage overlay?

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

09-26-2010, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 44	Here's what Black Cat Custom is working for me. It's very early in the stages so he is simply testing the placement of the overlay. If it doesn't work out, then he is also going to try to work on a mold as a direct replacement. __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 02-09-2011 at 03:13 PM.

09-26-2010, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	That is awesome - I'm thinking a photograph and a vinyl cutter might make something nice - might practice with coloring a photo and printing on inkjet vinyl. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

09-26-2010, 03:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland Posts: 8,736 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Looks Great and will be intersted if it becomes available? Og Monster rep Sim. __________________

09-26-2010, 04:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 44	Thanks... eventually he'll figure something out that can be easily customized and mass produced. The look I'm going for will match the stock gauges and work with my white LED lighting If making a mold does not work, I'll simply take the gauge face, drill out the amber parts, spray paint black, and glue the face on. __________________

09-28-2010, 12:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	Made my first ones, but it is a little too glossy. Might need to change materials, also a pixel or two off in alignment. Will try to post pctures later. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

09-28-2010, 07:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 44	Great work Simota! Not trying to hog this thread, but just as an FYI you guys can reference my thread in regards to disassembly of the entire gauge cluster for modification here: Nissan 370Z Forum - DIGItonium's Album: Gauge Cluster Modification You will have to do this the first time in order to get the Fuel/Temp gauge bezel removed. Then you can reassemble the entire gauge cluster and reinstall it without the bezel. Once the bezel is modified (painted, sticker, etc.), you can simply pop it back in. Nissan 370Z Forum - DIGItonium's Album: Gauge Cluster Modification On a side note, I'm currently modifying the oil temp and batt volt cluster. The faces will be sent out to Black Cat Custom, so he will make the new gauge faces available for customization. The only drawback is that the entire dash needs to be removed to get to the cluster. Simota, you should paint the bezel black! __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 09-28-2010 at 07:14 AM.

09-28-2010, 07:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 179	1.KaienZ34 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

09-28-2010, 05:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	Curious to see how he cuts them, but that seems like an outrageous scanning fee - are you sure he's a friend? 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. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

09-28-2010, 05:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	Hey is that the list for the black fuel guage overlay?

09-28-2010, 05:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 18	how do you put your name on the list?

09-28-2010, 06:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 225	Put me on the list ASAP!

09-28-2010, 06:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 20	looking good! i never really noticed until this lol, someone make a carbon fiber overlay __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

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