JC_1118

Hi all,

I decided to remove the clock from the gauge cluster and replace it with a gauge. Since I do not yet have an engine or any "important" gauges, I used a volt gauge.

Along with that I also replaced some of the standard bulbs with hyper white LED. It should look awesome once it is wired up and installed.

Here are some pics of the clock removal, gauge install...

gzes

y remove the clock? dont u want to know how late u are when going to pick up ur girl? lol

JC_1118

Lol, I'm married so she'll make sure I'm home on time.... Or else!!

0afesposi

I have LEDs for it! They are plug and play and no need to solder or anything!!

gzes

Damn sorry bro

eurochoi

Low miles...

JC_1118

Thanks, I already have the LED's.

0afesposi

Well if you need anything else I have LEDs for literally every light in your car! I have dome/map/trunk, cluster and everything else and they are really really bright. Check out my page if you'd like www.facebook.com/lightsonleds buddy!

JC_1118

Oh cool, I'll check them out. I'm in the process of Using SEM paint and redoing the entire interior. New carpet too, so they would add a nice finishing touch.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Is that RTV sealant?

0Janet@bisimoto

Nice Mod!

0afesposi

awesome!!! I would love to see some pics! Whatever color you choose for your interior I have some awesome dome/map/trunk LEDs to match! Check out some pics and I will give you the Honda-Tech discount and free shipping :D

JC_1118

Thanks guys. It's an epoxy used to hold the gauge in place. It was a little too small for the stock cut-out. So I used a piece of sheet metal, and made a trim ring for it to hold it in place.

jap305

thats actually a pretty damn good idea for an air/fuel gauge. might consider that when i finish running the turbo. either there or the far left a/c vent

Red_Army

whats the back of it look like?

JC_1118

Thanks guys, it was a pretty simple mod. The back looks stock, no need to mod anything. The space is deep enough to fit the gauge.

NotAJDMFanBoy

Personally, to avoid possibly damaging the face of the cluster, I would have threaded a bolt through the back of the gauge or figured some other kind of retention system. However, I envy the Del Sol cluster now, that is absolutely the best place to put a gauge.

For my boost and A/F gauges, I made a pod out of fiberglass to replace my middle vent on my Civic. I just cut the louvers out and glued in a couple plastic pods, then laid fiberglass over, then bondo to smooth it, and painted it. Works for me, just an idea if anyone else doesn't want a pillar pod.

Hondachef

looks good

JC_1118

@notajdmfan, that's sounds really cool. I'm not that talented to do a fiberglass install, I was shocked I pulled this off.

NotAJDMFanBoy

JC_1118: It's not too bad, the mistake people seem to make is using too much hardener and it setting too fast. Other than the smell and it being really hard to get off your hands, it's like paper mache. Nasty, really sticky, toxic, but same idea, especially if you get the cloth and not the mat. The cloth is way easier to work with. Get it pretty close, keeping things kinda smooth, and then just a thin coat of bondo will get it the rest of the way.

To get the shape I wanted, I just shaped the wet glass before it dried and waited to do another coat until it was set, and then just built it up until it was strong. I messed up a little and just cut it with a 3" cutoff wheel. A Dremel or hacksaw would work too, as does a file to shaping it. Then just resin alone over that smooths it back out so the hairs don't stick out.

Theres really nothing to be intimidated about. It's a very small project.

JC_1118

Cool, thanks for the info.