Silver Fuel Gauge Swap?

40TH4ME · 01-02-2013, 03:53 PM

Hey everyone, I was just curious if anybody has attempted a swap for the black fuel gauge assembly from the 2013s? I know there's a black applique for it but I personally don't like the look.

The piece itself wiggles slightly leading me to believe that it's not a one piece instrument cluster type of deal. Please somebody tell me they've done it!!!! lol

Mark

MX52Z · 01-02-2013, 04:16 PM

Cool. I didn't know the '13 bezel was black. Interested in this thread too.

Felix 808 · 01-02-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MX52Z

Cool. I didn't know the '13 bezel was black. Interested in this thread too.

Yep, but that is something they should have fixed after year 1. I didn't notice how bad the silver was until I picked my car up for delivery & I could not read the fuel gauge at all

. I know OP doesn't care for it, but Simota's fix works great for me.

YMMV

MX52Z · 01-02-2013, 05:28 PM

Coming from a car with a vague gas gauge and no low-fuel light (not that it's needed), the Z gauge isn't all that bad. Or, at least it's novel for me still. I would like it to be black however.

DEpointfive0 · 03-04-2013, 10:57 AM

Silver Fuel Gauge BLACK Overlays SIMOTA1

scottIN · 03-04-2013, 11:11 AM

Once again, a corporate giant goes after the little guy. Nissan's trying to put Simota out of business by changing the gauge...what a pity.

How's he going to feed himself? Pay the mortgage? Buy all those Amuse & carbon fiber parts? Do we need to set up a Simota relief fund?

simota1 · 03-04-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

Once again, a corporate giant goes after the little guy. Nissan's trying to put Simota out of business by changing the gauge...what a pity.

How's he going to feed himself? Pay the mortgage? Buy all those Amuse & carbon fiber parts? Do we need to set up a Simota relief fund?

Telephone · 03-04-2013, 06:16 PM

Is there a part number for the 2013 fuel gauge pod or is it included with the entire 2013 gauge cluster?

DEpointfive0 · 03-04-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

Is there a part number for the 2013 fuel gauge pod or is it included with the entire 2013 gauge cluster?

Probably the cluster

cinellipro · 03-05-2013, 06:01 PM

Found an on-line dealer parts page. Apparently the fuel/temperature gauge cover is part of the binnacle and the entire thing must be purchased. But I don't believe everything I read.

Part Number[F50]: 24820-3GY0B Price=$1022 retail!!!!

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Silver Fuel Gauge BLACK Overlays SIMOTA1

This. Mine looks great. It would look even better if I hadn't put it on a tiny bit cockeyed. For $1k there's no chance in hell I'd be swapping it to the 2013 piece.

DEpointfive0 · 03-05-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cinellipro

Found an on-line dealer parts page. Apparently the fuel/temperature gauge cover is part of the binnacle and the entire thing must be purchased. But I don't believe everything I read.

Part Number[F50]: 24820-3GY0B Price=$1022 retail!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

This. Mine looks great. It would look even better if I hadn't put it on a tiny bit cockeyed. For $1k there's no chance in hell I'd be swapping it to the 2013 piece.

LOL!!! Yeah,
I've had mine changed, it was $850 for the cluster, special order so it took a week, and it had to have my car's mileage on it...
THANK GOD for the warranty

Wonka2581 · 03-05-2013, 06:59 PM

Im waiting on my fuel gage cover from SIMOTA1 now, but if I can help it I will always support a fellow member over a corporate giant any day.... Plus that way somota can eat..

Apoc370z · 03-05-2013, 07:03 PM

I am ok with the fuel gauge, just dont look at it.

Thats how guys with ugly wives live their lives.

DEpointfive0 · 03-05-2013, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apoc370z

I am ok with the fuel gauge, just dont look at it.

Thats how guys with ugly wives live their lives.

01-02-2013, 03:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
40TH4ME Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Texas Lubbock Posts: 68 Drives: 2011 PPW Rep Power: 14	Silver Fuel Gauge Swap? Hey everyone, I was just curious if anybody has attempted a swap for the black fuel gauge assembly from the 2013s? I know there's a black applique for it but I personally don't like the look. The piece itself wiggles slightly leading me to believe that it's not a one piece instrument cluster type of deal. Please somebody tell me they've done it!!!! lol Mark

03-04-2013, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
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03-04-2013, 11:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 54	Once again, a corporate giant goes after the little guy. Nissan's trying to put Simota out of business by changing the gauge...what a pity. How's he going to feed himself? Pay the mortgage? Buy all those Amuse & carbon fiber parts? Do we need to set up a Simota relief fund? simota1, kenchan, GaleForce and 3 others like this.

03-05-2013, 06:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Im waiting on my fuel gage cover from SIMOTA1 now, but if I can help it I will always support a fellow member over a corporate giant any day.... Plus that way somota can eat.. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

03-05-2013, 07:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,001 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	I am ok with the fuel gauge, just dont look at it. Thats how guys with ugly wives live their lives. simota1 and DEpointfive0 like this.

01-02-2013, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
MX52Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 471 Drives: Z'less por ahora Rep Power: 12	Cool. I didn't know the '13 bezel was black. Interested in this thread too.

01-02-2013, 05:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
MX52Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 471 Drives: Z'less por ahora Rep Power: 12	Coming from a car with a vague gas gauge and no low-fuel light (not that it's needed), the Z gauge isn't all that bad. Or, at least it's novel for me still. I would like it to be black however.

03-04-2013, 06:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Telephone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 297 Drives: 2012 Sport M6 Rep Power: 13	Is there a part number for the 2013 fuel gauge pod or is it included with the entire 2013 gauge cluster?

03-05-2013, 06:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
cinellipro Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: florida Posts: 102 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13	Found an on-line dealer parts page. Apparently the fuel/temperature gauge cover is part of the binnacle and the entire thing must be purchased. But I don't believe everything I read. Part Number[F50]: 24820-3GY0B Price=$1022 retail!!!!

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