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Putting together some new gauges...

Found these from the EL Gauge post here about a supplier who makes these for early Lancers (and FTO's)... Has been pretty hard to find something this quality for the older cars...

I use to have a set of dials from PCP (Pro Car Parts) which were better priced as they were in the states for another car.

But anyway ... Here they are...


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May try and wire them in this weekend if time permits... :)
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I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth :lol:
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They look pretty damn good!
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and look good lit up ...

http://moman.pl/eu/mitsubishi-lancer-19 ... 4,208.html#

They also do FTO ...
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I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth :lol:
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Nicee
Because nothing is faster than a p plater in a commodore.....
except maybe a p plater on a unicorn
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Installed the gauges last night..

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Wired them in tonight
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I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth :lol:
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How much did these set you back again?
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I think about $90EUR..

Had to have them made, because he didn't have em for my specific needs..

FTO ones were cheaper.. I think..

Link above in other post.. :)
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I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth :lol:
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All the lights in the one shot ...

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sublime19 wrote:Lol clearly you don't know me well enough, it was a joke :roll:
I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth :lol:
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They look great!
Man '96 FTO GPX
Man '89 Legacy RS Rally car
Man '90 MR2 GT
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Yeah man really happy with them ...

Had a similar set in my Sonata, and has taken me over 8 years to get something to match .. lolz...

Perfection takes time... :tongue:
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I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth :lol:
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Wow! Looks mint. Were the gauges hard to get in? (Were they cut to size neatly? Did u have to take the needles off)
Because nothing is faster than a p plater in a commodore.....
except maybe a p plater on a unicorn
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destinationtoby wrote:Wow! Looks mint. Were the gauges hard to get in? (Were they cut to size neatly? Did u have to take the needles off)
Thanks man ...

Q.Were the gauges hard to get in?
A.Very easy. I am sh*t when it comes to this fiddly stuff. So if I can do it, anyone can.

Q.Were they cut to size neatly?
A.Perfect. Exact fit. Had to use the plastic needle holder from the original gauges though. Couldn't get it to pop out, so cut it out, and placed behind new gauges. Was one at the bottom of Revs, and Fuel.

Q.Did u have to take the needles off
A.Yes on this one as well. But easy way to get them off (apart from buying them dinner and telling them you love them), id to get 2 spoons. 1 top, 1 bottom, and lever off.

Quality of these things is pretty good. I was a little disappointed with how the wires were soldered in though. It was OK, but could see it causing a bit of pain in the long term. So dumped a bit more solder on there.

I hate having to wire sh*t up, and it was literally just 2 wires from the inverter. So just tapped into to where the radio is meant to be, as I have nothing there. And grounded ... Bang 5 minute job and done...

The hardest part was adjusting the gauges to the right levels when everything was back on. But went for a drive with the cluster installed, and no glass covering things, and popped the needles back on while driving... Using GPS to guestimate speed... I may actually send it to a professional and have it all calibrated anyway .. Now that I have wheels and tyres sorted...
I just had to add it ......
sublime19 wrote:Lol clearly you don't know me well enough, it was a joke :roll:
I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth :lol:
Astron_Boy wrote:Hold me Sooty, I need man comfort.
:utbnb:
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This was how off I was with some of the gauges when I first put it in ..

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Only thing that was pretty much spot on was speed... lol.. Fuel shoulda been up just a little, and temp should have been around the same as the fuel .. So just below the 1/4 mark .. :lol:

And that was with me being really careful when taking the needles off...
I just had to add it ......
sublime19 wrote:Lol clearly you don't know me well enough, it was a joke :roll:
I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth :lol:
Astron_Boy wrote:Hold me Sooty, I need man comfort.
:utbnb:
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yeah, that's what I was worried about lol so you managed to shove the needle back in the right position while driving and watching the gps speed :lol:
Because nothing is faster than a p plater in a commodore.....
except maybe a p plater on a unicorn
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destinationtoby wrote:yeah, that's what I was worried about lol so you managed to shove the needle back in the right position while driving and watching the gps speed :lol:
Pretty much .. lol .. Which is why it is still out a little ... But close enough ... :lol:
I just had to add it ......
sublime19 wrote:Lol clearly you don't know me well enough, it was a joke :roll:
I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth :lol:
Astron_Boy wrote:Hold me Sooty, I need man comfort.
:utbnb:
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Just got a set of these..

Should look pretty good on the car ... I hope ...

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I just had to add it ......
sublime19 wrote:Lol clearly you don't know me well enough, it was a joke :roll:
I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth :lol:
Astron_Boy wrote:Hold me Sooty, I need man comfort.
:utbnb:
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So playing around with some vinyl to tidy up a little ..

So did this..

Before:

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After:

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I just had to add it ......
sublime19 wrote:Lol clearly you don't know me well enough, it was a joke :roll:
I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth :lol:
Astron_Boy wrote:Hold me Sooty, I need man comfort.
:utbnb:
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