Info On Some Glow Gauges

[94GTLaserRC]

Some of you may have been following this link on Corral:

http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4651963#post4651963

If you read towards the bottom, you'll see the gauges that 2 guys have bought for a really good price, look good, and seem easy to install..

Here is a current auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7966605685&category=43952

What do you all think?

RC

 

[DFG 5OH]

those look good, i'd get em

 

[Stanger007]

I bought them and installed them a couple of weeks ago. They are GREAT. No complaints whatsoever. Easy install. (I tapped into the power from one of the lightbulbs).

 

[94GTLaserRC]

I bought them and installed them a couple of weeks ago. They are GREAT. No complaints whatsoever. Easy install. (I tapped into the power from one of the lightbulbs).

1. do you remove the stock bulbs?

2. when you say "tapped in the power of one of the bulbs", you mean using the metal contacts on either side of the lightbulb opening?

3. can you get a day and night pic up for us?

RC

 

[Stanger007]

1. do you remove the stock bulbs?

I left them ALL in because I still wanted to be able to read the odometer, trip meter, dummy lights. No problems at all with this.

2. when you say "tapped in the power of one of the bulbs", you mean using the metal contacts on either side of the lightbulb opening?

That's exactly what I did. I got the idea from this thread (with pictures!!!) on corral.net

3. can you get a day and night pic up for us?

Daytime pic from inside car
Daytime pic from outside car
Nighttime pic coming when it gets nighttime

 

[94GTLaserRC]

I saw that link with the wiring...that's why I asked if you did it like that!

Those look REALLY clean and nice in the day...got any night shots with the glow?
RC

 

[Stanger007]

It's getting near-dark here (CST) so I'll go shoot them in just a bit.

Edit: I did deviate a bit from the corral.net instructions. First I tried soldering the + and - leads to the socket the lightbulb fits into but even with flux I couldn't make the connection satisfactorily

Next, I stuck the wires into the socket on either side of the bulb and crammed the bulb back inside the socket so that the bulb held the wires from coming out and created a solid connection. This seems to be the way to go if you don't want to tap into the dimmer switch (I didn't).

I didn't drill any holes for the control module. Instead I tucked it all behind the dash and let it hang so that I can reach up under the steering wheel and grab the module to adjust it if need be.

 

[Stanger007]

Ok, here are the nighttime pics:
Inside shot at nighttime
Outside shot at nighttime

On the inside shot the gauge faces look grainy but in real life it's a solid green. The brightness is about 50% because 100% was blinding. At 100% you don't even need to turn on your headlights.

One thing I've noticed is that with my aluminum ASP underdrive pullies at idle (650rpm for me) the gauges dim a bit then brighten to full glow at about 800rpm. It's not a drastic change, but noticable if you are looking for it.

I'm glad I bought the gauges. Given the choice I'd do it again!

Let me know if I can help you out any more.

 

[94TURBO5 O]

Those are exactly the same ones I have and I got them for 20 shipped off ebay.

 

[94GTLaserRC]

Thanks....gonna go order them right now.

I need something to take my mind off the Vortech for now.
RC

 

[94GTLaserRC]

DAMN!!
He doesnt have any listed right now

 

[Stanger007]

He doesnt have any listed right now

I bet if you emailed or sent him a message through Ebay he can send you a set. Looks like it's his business.

 

[94GTLaserRC]

Ill just wait till he puts another one up...One was just sold...I just wanted to bid tonight so he can get it shipped out.

WhiteDevil 95 bid on it...I wonder if that's OUR white devil?
RC

 

[Stanger007]

Allright - if you need it, here's contact info for the guy I bought them from:

Ebay ID: ace_racer_001
Email: [email protected]

I ended up paying $28 shipped.

Wes

 

[WhiteDevil]

Ill just wait till he puts another one up...One was just sold...I just wanted to bid tonight so he can get it shipped out.

WhiteDevil 95 bid on it...I wonder if that's OUR white devil?
RC

Yes it is








I heard that if u email he he will put up a set for you. The funny thing was that i was unrelated to this post. I have been wanting to get rid up my ugly ricey reverse gauges for a long time. I was bored and i searched ebay and found them. Gnarly

 

[94GTLaserRC]

I just bid on the set of those that they relisted.

Thanks
RC

 

[Stanger007]

I just bid on the set of those that they relisted.

Awesome - I was driving home tonite looking at the ones I have thinking how awesome they look. You'll be happy with them!

 

[mytight95]

are these overlays so you don't have to remove the needles?

If so i am gonna pick up a pair...


jason

 

[Stanger007]

Yep - they just press on over the needles.

 

[94GTLaserRC]

are these overlays so you don't have to remove the needles?

If so i am gonna pick up a pair...


jason

Yeah Jason, look at Stanger007's pics on the links above.

What I like is that the day appearance looks REALLY STOCK...nice and clean.

These are only $28 incl shipping and REALLY easy to put on.
RC