The famous egg ring install pics

chicaboo · 24-11-2004, 12:54 PM

Hey guys,

Here are pics of the polished steel cluster guage rings upgrade. I couldn't be bothered taking pics of the rings at night when the guages are lit up, but the light reflects around the speedo and tacho to create a nice green halo around them. There is not enough light emitted from the fuel and temp guage to make much of an impact at night...

Rupewrecht · 24-11-2004, 01:29 PM

nice! they look really good

chicaboo · 24-11-2004, 01:45 PM

Thanks Dan,

I should point out these are such a tight fit that they didn't go on all the way. There was a gap just under 1mm between the ring and the plastic lobe that they squeeze onto. I was hesitant to put any more pressue on them than I already did, and since the gap is only noticeable when the clear lens is off I figured I wouldn't press my luck.

Cheers,
Gav.

twilightprotege · 24-11-2004, 01:56 PM

yeah they are p!ss easy to install. mine has about 0.5mm gap under the rings but not noticeable at all. i used quite a bit of pressure, but didnt want to push my luck.

no glue/silicon was harmed in the making of this production (on my car)

MrShadow · 24-11-2004, 02:10 PM

Looks sweet! Nicely done.

Cloudland · 24-11-2004, 02:14 PM

it looks really nice. more like the instruments on the mx-5 or something.

and U stare at it everyday!!! the best upgrade i reckon.

chicaboo · 24-11-2004, 02:19 PM

Yeah I know, how many mods are there that you don't even see yourself while driving?
They remind me of the old school guages I had in my 1975 Subaru 10 years ago.

Matt · 24-11-2004, 03:33 PM

they look really nice man. was it easy to do? how did you go about it

chicaboo · 24-11-2004, 04:43 PM

They came with an instruction video, but I can give you a brief run down. Just remember to lower the steering wheel and place something over the exposed plastic before you start, so as not to scratch anything.

1. Unscrew the 2 screws at the top of the black instrument surround.
2. Carefully pull the bottom of the instrument surround off one side at a time, it is clipped on.
3. Unscrew the top screw on the instrument cluster.
4. Unscrew the 2 bottom screws on the instrument cluster.
5. Tilt instrument cluster forward from the top.
6. Unscrew the clip on the top of the instrument cluster.
7. Unclip the 3 wiring looms to the instruments cluster (this is the hardest part).
8. Carefully zig zag the instrument cluster out from behind the steering wheel.
9. Carefully unclip the clear lens from the instrument cluster (this is the 2nd hardest part).
10 You are now ready to install guage rings and reverse process...

Oh, and you will need the guage rings before you do all this, Twighlight MAY have 1 set of brushed rings available if the sale falls through?

Gav.

Matt · 25-11-2004, 12:03 PM

thanks for that i will probably have a go at it if get some rings for the astina

Rupewrecht · 25-11-2004, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicaboo

They came with an instruction video

LOL really? that's impressive.

CityEnd · 25-11-2004, 01:20 PM

[quote="chicaboo"]I couldn't be bothered taking pics of the rings at night when the guages are lit up, quote]

awww come on mate, we want to see.. =)

Nate · 25-11-2004, 01:37 PM

fully sik! (according to a well known australia athlete)

chicaboo · 25-11-2004, 03:30 PM

ok ok, I'll take some night shots tonight without the flash to see if I can capture the nice green glow they put off as I would see them while driving.
oh, and why why oh why did I not put this thread under Interior and electrics? I guess one of the mods can move it if they like...

arden · 25-11-2004, 03:36 PM

did any of u guys break a tab when takin clear cover off?
I broke mine when i got the polished rings last time. :cry:

ops:

Nate · 25-11-2004, 03:37 PM

farm boy does it again :lol:

arden · 25-11-2004, 03:40 PM

dont get smart Nut Boy. or i mite have to give u a good swift kick in the nads.

twilightprotege · 25-11-2004, 03:42 PM

yeah i broke one too, but i did that ages and ages ago. not while removing it or putting it back in, i was polishing the front of it coz i scratched it and i pressed too hard down on it and snap!

still fits fine...

sacah · 25-11-2004, 07:37 PM

Nice to see no scratches on your vinyl
(-;

chipa · 25-11-2004, 11:02 PM

I got mine today! fully sik is about right! Very very happy

The antenna took a little work as I had to buy a small gromet and cut it to size so that it sat just right. I didn't realise how small the antenna was, but otherwise it looks great. will post pics soon.

24-11-2004, 12:54 PM	#1
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	The famous egg ring install pics Hey guys, Here are pics of the polished steel cluster guage rings upgrade. I couldn't be bothered taking pics of the rings at night when the guages are lit up, but the light reflects around the speedo and tacho to create a nice green halo around them. There is not enough light emitted from the fuel and temp guage to make much of an impact at night...

24-11-2004, 01:29 PM	#2
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	nice! they look really good __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

24-11-2004, 02:10 PM	#5
MrShadow Senior Time-waster Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Airborne somewhere in Aus... Car: 2005 SP23 Hatch Posts: 1,779 View Photos By: MrShadow	Looks sweet! Nicely done. __________________ Gimme a caffeine drip and I'll be right.... Confuscias say "man who go to sleep with itchy bottom, wake up with smelly finger"

24-11-2004, 02:14 PM	#6
Cloudland Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auckland Car: 2001 SP20 Posts: 246 View Photos By: Cloudland	it looks really nice. more like the instruments on the mx-5 or something. and U stare at it everyday!!! the best upgrade i reckon. __________________ 2001 Mazda 323 SP20 Sunburst Yellow Sports Hatch

24-11-2004, 03:33 PM	#8
Matt Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Campbelltown Posts: 215	they look really nice man. was it easy to do? how did you go about it __________________ GiDiUP TeamDREAM Member 7 out of 7 for 2004 Best Club Display - Sydney Car Festival 2005

24-11-2004, 01:45 PM	#3
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	Thanks Dan, I should point out these are such a tight fit that they didn't go on all the way. There was a gap just under 1mm between the ring and the plastic lobe that they squeeze onto. I was hesitant to put any more pressue on them than I already did, and since the gap is only noticeable when the clear lens is off I figured I wouldn't press my luck. Cheers, Gav.

24-11-2004, 01:56 PM	#4
twilightprotege Driving a faster car now! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Work, always at bloody work... Car: Lotus ....... . Posts: 5,217 View Photos By: twilightprotege	yeah they are p!ss easy to install. mine has about 0.5mm gap under the rings but not noticeable at all. i used quite a bit of pressure, but didnt want to push my luck. no glue/silicon was harmed in the making of this production (on my car)

24-11-2004, 02:19 PM	#7
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	Yeah I know, how many mods are there that you don't even see yourself while driving? They remind me of the old school guages I had in my 1975 Subaru 10 years ago.

24-11-2004, 04:43 PM	#9
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	They came with an instruction video, but I can give you a brief run down. Just remember to lower the steering wheel and place something over the exposed plastic before you start, so as not to scratch anything. 1. Unscrew the 2 screws at the top of the black instrument surround. 2. Carefully pull the bottom of the instrument surround off one side at a time, it is clipped on. 3. Unscrew the top screw on the instrument cluster. 4. Unscrew the 2 bottom screws on the instrument cluster. 5. Tilt instrument cluster forward from the top. 6. Unscrew the clip on the top of the instrument cluster. 7. Unclip the 3 wiring looms to the instruments cluster (this is the hardest part). 8. Carefully zig zag the instrument cluster out from behind the steering wheel. 9. Carefully unclip the clear lens from the instrument cluster (this is the 2nd hardest part). 10 You are now ready to install guage rings and reverse process... Oh, and you will need the guage rings before you do all this, Twighlight MAY have 1 set of brushed rings available if the sale falls through? Gav.

25-11-2004, 12:03 PM	#10
Matt Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Campbelltown Posts: 215	thanks for that i will probably have a go at it if get some rings for the astina __________________ GiDiUP TeamDREAM Member 7 out of 7 for 2004 Best Club Display - Sydney Car Festival 2005

25-11-2004, 01:20 PM	#12
CityEnd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Melbourne Car: . Posts: 915	Re: The famous egg ring install pics [quote="chicaboo"]I couldn't be bothered taking pics of the rings at night when the guages are lit up, quote] awww come on mate, we want to see.. =)

25-11-2004, 01:37 PM	#13
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	fully sik! (according to a well known australia athlete) __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

25-11-2004, 03:30 PM	#14
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	ok ok, I'll take some night shots tonight without the flash to see if I can capture the nice green glow they put off as I would see them while driving. oh, and why why oh why did I not put this thread under Interior and electrics? I guess one of the mods can move it if they like...

25-11-2004, 03:36 PM	#15
arden Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Car: Suby Posts: 1,280 View Photos By: arden	did any of u guys break a tab when takin clear cover off? I broke mine when i got the polished rings last time. :cry: ops:

25-11-2004, 03:37 PM	#16
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	farm boy does it again :lol: __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

25-11-2004, 03:40 PM	#17
arden Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Car: Suby Posts: 1,280 View Photos By: arden	dont get smart Nut Boy. or i mite have to give u a good swift kick in the nads.

25-11-2004, 03:42 PM	#18
twilightprotege Driving a faster car now! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Work, always at bloody work... Car: Lotus ....... . Posts: 5,217 View Photos By: twilightprotege	yeah i broke one too, but i did that ages and ages ago. not while removing it or putting it back in, i was polishing the front of it coz i scratched it and i pressed too hard down on it and snap! still fits fine...

25-11-2004, 07:37 PM	#19
sacah Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Toowoomba, QLD Posts: 99 View Photos By: sacah	Nice to see no scratches on your vinyl (-;

25-11-2004, 11:02 PM	#20
chipa Crazy Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney Car: FPV F6 Typhoon Posts: 1,372 View Photos By: chipa	I got mine today! fully sik is about right! Very very happy The antenna took a little work as I had to buy a small gromet and cut it to size so that it sat just right. I didn't realise how small the antenna was, but otherwise it looks great. will post pics soon. __________________ King Spring Lows, TWM short shifter, split eardrums, blah blah blah and a little voice saying "I wish I had a turbo" Updated 2007-03-19: Readers Rides Finally upgraded from the stock headunit

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