What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

Ian B · 06-28-2018, 01:39 PM

Looks like trying to match the 4 corner letters of the gas gauge overlay is problematic. Three tries and it matches in 3-4 letters or not here or there. She is gonna try one more time and told her if no luck, I am ok w doing half circle around the letters so they are completely exposed in gray outside the overlay and the overlay in black covers everything else as Simoltas did.

Ian B

TreeSemdyZee · 06-28-2018, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian B

Looks like trying to match the 4 corner letters of the gas gauge overlay is problematic. Three tries and it matches in 3-4 letters or not here or there. She is gonna try one more time and told her if no luck, I am ok w doing half circle around the letters so they are completely exposed in gray outside the overlay and the overlay in black covers everything else as Simoltas did.

Ian B

Simota had the same problem.

JARblue · 06-28-2018, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian B

Looks like trying to match the 4 corner letters of the gas gauge overlay is problematic. Three tries and it matches in 3-4 letters or not here or there. She is gonna try one more time and told her if no luck, I am ok w doing half circle around the letters so they are completely exposed in gray outside the overlay and the overlay in black covers everything else as Simoltas did.

Ian B

I've considered buying a whole new cluster (the 2015+ ones have a black gauge face). Simota's overlay was one of the very first mods I did back in 2011. It's not perfect, but it's still better than the silver.

Ian B · 06-28-2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I've considered buying a whole new cluster (the 2015+ ones have a black gauge face). Simota's overlay was one of the very first mods I did back in 2011. It's not perfect, but it's still better than the silver.

Hate to buy a cluster just for a black fuel gauge. Any ideas of the price?

Shoot, I am not mechanically inclined to take on a task like that of replacing gauge cluster.

Ian B

redondoaveb · 06-28-2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian B

Hate to buy a cluster just for a black fuel gauge. Any ideas of the price?

Shoot, I am not mechanically inclined to take on a task like that of replacing gauge cluster.

Ian B

Replacing the cluster is actually really easy. There's even a Youtube video on how to do it.

JARblue · 06-29-2018, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Replacing the cluster is actually really easy. There's even a Youtube video on how to do it.

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Originally Posted by Ian B

Hate to buy a cluster just for a black fuel gauge. Any ideas of the price?

Unfortunately, the new price is upwards of $400 IIRC. Used ones are floating around but not many from later year models with the correct finish. Even at $100 it's way more than the overlay I purchased from Simota 7 years ago.

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Originally Posted by Ian B

Shoot, I am not mechanically inclined to take on a task like that of replacing gauge cluster.

Let me know if you ever need any help. I've got tools and garage space to work. I help local Z owners with basic maintenance and mod installs whenever needed. Usually just charge a beer or two

mishuko · 06-29-2018, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Unfortunately, the new price is upwards of $400 IIRC. Used ones are floating around but not many from later year models with the correct finish. Even at $100 it's way more than the overlay I purchased from Simota 7 years ago.

Let me know if you ever need any help. I've got tools and garage space to work. I help local Z owners with basic maintenance and mod installs whenever needed. Usually just charge a beer or two

Or hookup canadians with zdayz lol

I should of went to the indy tho. Much regrets

Ian B · 06-29-2018, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Unfortunately, the new price is upwards of $400 IIRC. Used ones are floating around but not many from later year models with the correct finish. Even at $100 it's way more than the overlay I purchased from Simota 7 years ago.

Let me know if you ever need any help. I've got tools and garage space to work. I help local Z owners with basic maintenance and mod installs whenever needed. Usually just charge a beer or two

Thanks for the offer jarblue. If that's your offer, I will pay for a case of brusky for your time. For now all I have pending is back up camera install and finding set of 19" OEM Ray rims w tires and tpms. I am not into the heavy moseying but more cosmetic looks.

Ian B

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Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137467	Looks like trying to match the 4 corner letters of the gas gauge overlay is problematic. Three tries and it matches in 3-4 letters or not here or there. She is gonna try one more time and told her if no luck, I am ok w doing half circle around the letters so they are completely exposed in gray outside the overlay and the overlay in black covers everything else as Simoltas did. Ian B