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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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Default how to install indiglo gauge faces

i would like to put some indligo in my car but i dont know how to do it and i dont want to **** it up
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 07:58 PM
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Default Re: how to install indiglo gauge faces (rkn527)

i dont know how to do it and i dont want to **** it up
then leave them alone. indiglos are old, ugly, and crap
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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then leave them alone. indiglos are old, ugly, and crap
Sigh.. another over opinionated hater who instead of helping bashes other peoples attempts at creativity (however uncreative they might be). Although I agree with ya, if this guy likes the way they look, who are we to tell him what to do...

Anyway.. try this site. Should help ya out.
http://www.jdmfan.com/technical/cosmetic/whitegauges/

The hard to find screw that lets you take out the cluster is behind the clock or where the clock should be.
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 08:20 PM
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Default Re: how to install indiglo gauge faces (Nine)

Its pretty easy, just take out the old cluster and slide the new gauges over them. Be careful not to break the needles. You then have to tap into the light switch so when you turn on your lights they turn on also.

The wire for this is on one of the harnesses going to the cluster. Just use a test probe to find it.
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 08:24 PM
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Go with what u like bro, dont let flames make u think different, and yes be very careful when u put them on if do, bec when I did mine I broke 2 needles. and then had to pay more $ then expected. Other than that not a hard job just pay attention to what your doing. gl
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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Go with what u like bro, dont let flames make u think different, and yes be very careful when u put them on if do, bec when I did mine I broke 2 needles. and then had to pay more $ then expected. Other than that not a hard job just pay attention to what your doing. gl
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 08:28 PM
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Default Re: how to install indiglo gauge faces (showspeed.com)

Seriously be very very careful.
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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Go with what u like bro, dont let flames make u think different, and yes be very careful when u put them on if do, bec when I did mine I broke 2 needles. and then had to pay more $ then expected. Other than that not a hard job just pay attention to what your doing. gl
ok man, sorry for the flame, but those gauges really are absolute ****. you said yourself you broke 2 needles putting them on, was it worth it? as for the originality statement, what the hell is original about indiglo gauges?? NOTHING. I didnt post an answer to his question simply because it is common sense how to install them, and if he can't figure it out, he will probably break off needles, too. not tryin to flame, just tryin to help a brotha out. I'm not a mean guy, i've just been around all the turns of hooking up a honda, and learned what NOT to do. I'm not a hater in any sense. anyone who is into hondas is ok in my book. another reason i dont like them is that they sometimes touch the needles, keeping them from working properly. my friend's civic went from 0-20 in 8 seconds, then instantly went to 90. it kept getting stuck and it was the funniest thing i had ever seen.
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 09:30 PM
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Default Re: how to install indiglo gauge faces (22lbGS-R)

let put the flame sh_t apart.

start take off the guage, pretty much is there, the screws, after the take out the cluster, disconnect the wires on top.
start taking it apart.
clear>housing, ring trims, and when you reach the guage part just slip the guage in. DO not remove the needle, they are spring loaded and once remove=need new cluster. you might need some double side tape, use those 3m thin *** one.
put everything back together. how all you need to do is to find the power supply.
use those 194 wedge blub, slip one in + and other one in -, if they dont work just flip it over.
put everything back together and make sure needles are free to move.
done.
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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"ok man, sorry for the flame, but those gauges really are absolute ****."
dipshit thinks flaming is cool.
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 09:33 PM
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he/she's asking how to's not should/shouldn't
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 01:03 AM
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Default Re: how to install indiglo gauge faces (rkn527)

1. Take Indiglo guages out of packaging and lay flat
2. Cut into three pieces with any cutting tool
3. Cut wires and splice to a soda can
4. Mount soda can under dash or on A-pillar
5. Make power tool noises as you install the gauges into cluster
6. Pretend like the vehicle is on and make vroom vroom noises
7. Enjoy being blinded by a massive amount of light

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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 01:38 AM
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Dont indiglow gauges have a dimmer swith though?
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 07:59 AM
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Default Re: how to install indiglo gauge faces (22lbGS-R)

dont put them in leave it stock!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 08:18 AM
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Default Re: how to install indiglo gauge faces (redUSDMhb)

most come with a dimmer switch. from green/blue but u can use your light dimer for them also to make them as bright as u want. and yes guess thx for helping this guy out and 22lb-GsR, I know u meant well just sounded flamed, but thx for saying what u did.
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