you still on original tranny and motor?
sorry its off topic
just giving some advice for those of you you wanted white-faced gauges without buying the entire sport cluster. i just installed these in my car and it is well worth the $25. they are very easy to install for anyone who has taken their cluster out before!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-...mZ360091531105
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-...mZ120309004904
Jason
2006 BMW 525XI (Silver Gray Metallic)
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1995 C280 (Smoke Silver Metallic) - 348,900 Original Miles - SOLD March 2010
1988 Saleen Mustang - 1 Of Only 17 - 50,514 Original Miles - SOLD June 2009
you still on original tranny and motor?
sorry its off topic
C36
87 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth- EFI conversion, Mosselman turbo headers, Garret, LC1, Megasquirt, 95A susp. bushings, evo2 rear sway, 300te front sway, brass shifter bushings, Sportline wheel, Euros, C36 calipers, Monos, Billy sports, Jamex/H&Rs
86 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth- Eaton SC, Mosselman piggyback, BBS Mahles, Euros, H&Rs, Koni adjustables, sportline wheel, 300te front sway, 300te end links
maybe you should have done a step by step for those who don't know how to take there clusters apart... do you have a before and after picture? i see those are a over lay how do they look at night?
99 C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT (SOLD)
98 C43 AMG (SOLD)
lamf - the engine is still original. the tranny was replaced at 250,000 miles.
logic - no pics yet. i will get some tomorrow. at night the needles have a very slight shadow from the overlay, but it doesn't look bad at all. remove cluster and lens then spray soapy water on the pieces and line-up/place on cluster (needle removal is not nessecary). then squeege out the water and re-install.
Jason
2006 BMW 525XI (Silver Gray Metallic)
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1995 C280 (Smoke Silver Metallic) - 348,900 Original Miles - SOLD March 2010
1988 Saleen Mustang - 1 Of Only 17 - 50,514 Original Miles - SOLD June 2009
I just ordered some yesterday, glad someone else got them and enjoy them.Originally posted by 1995c280
just giving some advice for those of you you wanted white-faced gauges without buying the entire sport cluster. i just installed these in my car and it is well worth the $25. they are very easy to install for anyone who has taken their cluster out before!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-...mZ360091531105
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-...mZ120309004904
Jeff
What a dull world it would be if we were all clones......
white-faced gauge overlay with the chrome snap-in rings. it does take a while to get out all the air bubbles when installing the gauges but IMO it is worth $25.
Jason
2006 BMW 525XI (Silver Gray Metallic)
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1995 C280 (Smoke Silver Metallic) - 348,900 Original Miles - SOLD March 2010
1988 Saleen Mustang - 1 Of Only 17 - 50,514 Original Miles - SOLD June 2009
Looks sweet,Originally posted by 1995c280
white-faced gauge overlay with the chrome snap-in rings. it does take a while to get out all the air bubbles when installing the gauges but IMO it is worth $25.
Want to give a step by step after you pulled the cluster
Jeff
What a dull world it would be if we were all clones......
instructions come with the gauges but here is a quick detail once the instrument cluster is removed from the vehicle........
1. remove cluster lens cover
2. clean any dirt off original gauges with glass cleaner and a rag
3. mix water and dishwash soap in a spray bottle
4. peel off new gauges and spray the back of them
5. place over existing gauges
6. plug in instrument cluster to vehicle and adjust the new white gauges so the light lines up and shines through
7. unplug cluster and then use a credit card and squeege out all the water removing all the air pockets/bubbles (this can take about 5-10 minutes)
8. plug back in to make sure the gauges didn't move after removing water. if everything still lines up, place the lens cover back onto the cluster and re-install into car.
Jason
2006 BMW 525XI (Silver Gray Metallic)
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1995 C280 (Smoke Silver Metallic) - 348,900 Original Miles - SOLD March 2010
1988 Saleen Mustang - 1 Of Only 17 - 50,514 Original Miles - SOLD June 2009
So you could unplug the cluster without removing the steering wheel
Sorry, I've only gone so far as replacing bulbs
Jeff
What a dull world it would be if we were all clones......
yes there is a trick to that.....
1. pull out the cluster towards you
2. turn the key on and slightly turn the steering wheel to the right
3. turn key back off and then unplug the connectors reaching from behind
4. slide out the cluster to the right
Jason
2006 BMW 525XI (Silver Gray Metallic)
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1995 C280 (Smoke Silver Metallic) - 348,900 Original Miles - SOLD March 2010
1988 Saleen Mustang - 1 Of Only 17 - 50,514 Original Miles - SOLD June 2009
The new white faces look a bit "shiny"?
Had to have been the easiest mod yet
Jeff
What a dull world it would be if we were all clones......
looks good as well. like i said best mod for $25
Jason
2006 BMW 525XI (Silver Gray Metallic)
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1995 C280 (Smoke Silver Metallic) - 348,900 Original Miles - SOLD March 2010
1988 Saleen Mustang - 1 Of Only 17 - 50,514 Original Miles - SOLD June 2009
Jeff
What a dull world it would be if we were all clones......
What's going on with your center console, looks like you cut the wood back and did some sort of mod there? Link to a thread if you already covered this, I'd like to see what you did.
They're the purge and N2O switchesOriginally posted by DirectLA
What's going on with your center console, looks like you cut the wood back and did some sort of mod there? Link to a thread if you already covered this, I'd like to see what you did.
Jeff
What a dull world it would be if we were all clones......
how long have you had the N20 and what increases have you gained..... and what have you done or replaced having it installed on the mercedes ?Originally posted by Benzalot
They're the purge and N2O switches
99 C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT (SOLD)
98 C43 AMG (SOLD)
I've had N2O for about a year now, the worst thing I did was get drunk and replace the jets, thinking I would get more power with bigger jets, well all I got was a big explosion. Best to keep it at what the manufacturer recommends and you'll be safe. As for increases in power, wow or WOW. Make sure you have a free flowing intake and exhaust IMHOOriginally posted by Logic
how long have you had the N20 and what increases have you gained..... and what have you done or replaced having it installed on the mercedes ?
Without the juice from a standing start I can barely chirp the tires, with the N2O on, the tires smoke for about 25 feet. In February my MB Club is having track week and I'll be going, I'll be making 1/4 mile runs with and without the juice also some track runs of course without the N2O. I'll let you know how things work.
Jeff
What a dull world it would be if we were all clones......
How many bulbs are in the console for the general lighting? I know you can use T5 (2721) LED's but how many does it take. What color did you use with the white dials?