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Funky Product Parts
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 11:31 am
by NorthQLDFTO
Wheeeeeee! A big box marked with FUNKY PRODUCT has just arrived at my door!
New V3 Gauges, Type R Pedals, Clear Side Indicators, & Carbon Fibre Gauge Surround! YAY ME!
Now before I go charging into the garage, spanners & screwdrivers flailing wildly... Has anyone who has installed any of these items had any issues with them?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:42 pm
by shue
be careful with those v3 dials. ive got mine sittin in a box me being to chicken to try and fit them
and send me a pic of that carbon dash surround once its fixed
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:52 pm
by BuCkEt
I second Shue's comment regarding the installing of the dials.
Be VERY VERY careful, it is one hell of a fiddly process.
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:56 pm
by RedlineGX
Gauges - Just be careful with the needles and you should be ok.
Pedals - Simple enough - I opted for Sparco screw ons that you have to drill holes into the pedal itself. a lot harder to fit but once they're on they're on for good. Not sure what you have but usually farely obvious.
Side indicators - Easy to fit but sometimes a bit loose. Never had trouble with mine but you might feel safer putting a little clear silicone on the inside to fit it securely.
Gauge Surround - Piece of cake. I reccommend some thin d/s tape or a few small dabs of the same silicon to keep it in place.
Gauges
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:18 pm
by dstocks
I did mine not too long ago. Wrote a guide for installing them - see URL below:
http://www.completefto.com.au/FTO_showcontent.asp?aid=310
Is fairly fiddly. The instrument surround will give you no grief - simply slips in (I think its the same as mine although mine is stainless steel). Do this at the same time as the gauges.
If you have any issues, let me know.
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:34 pm
by shue
wow that looks harder than i tought.
kev u helping me fit these???
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:03 pm
by FTO338
Well doesn't look like i'll be fitting them any time soon, need to get a new 3 new cabinet for my place.
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 3:46 pm
by NorthQLDFTO
Ooooh! Pretty... Okay that Walkthrough will come in handy... Okay, I'm off to do this... *crosses fingers*
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 6:20 pm
by Supplanter
Watch that tachometre needle, don't pull it off completly.
Temp
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:43 pm
by dstocks
Same goes for the temp gauge. I killed one by doing this.
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:26 pm
by NorthQLDFTO
Okay... Im having issues with the Tacho... Adjusting it is a bitch! HOw far am I supposed to be pulling it out! Im turning it and it's just springing back into place!
I'm going to pull stuff out again... Have to check my Fuel meter connection & Volt Meter connection... They seem to be off! Anyone got any tips for these?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 11:59 pm
by NorthQLDFTO
Okay... Fuel Meter & Volt Meter sorted... Still not sure about the Tacho... I'm pulling on the needle but it ain't budging! I'm afraid I'll break it if I pull any harder
HELP!
Other than that... THEY LOOK FREAKING SCHAWEET!
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:28 am
by kmc
try using 2 spoons to lever it out slowly.
Tacho
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:17 am
by dstocks
Be very gentle. It will be a bit stiff, but make sure you DONT take it all the way off.
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:27 am
by NorthQLDFTO
I'm an absolute nervous wreck over this bloody tacho
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:44 pm
by NorthQLDFTO
YEAH! I AM THE GAUGE SWAPPER OVERER GOD
Hee hee... All finished... Looks freaking schaweet! And as an added bonus... IT ALL STILL WORKS!
Will post pics soon...
Guide
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 1:17 pm
by dstocks
Did you use the guide and if so, any feedback/things that should be added to it???
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 1:44 pm
by NorthQLDFTO
Yes... Used the guide, fantastic reference - No need to change it!
Pedals are on now too
They look that good I'm sure they must add Kw! Hee hee...
Clear side indicatiors are a MASSIVE improvement over those horrendous orange things!