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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 06:14 PM
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Here is my latest car modification. I had gauge rings installed in my Nissan Maxima recently and loved them. These rings are appealing in day and night. During the day, the silver outlines the gauges and offers a look of elegance. At night, the deep rings reflect the dash lights and highlight the gauges itself. My description alone doesnt do the rings justice so have a look at the photos.

Here's the dash at the start

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Forward view:





Here are the night shots:


The dash originally used polarg super white 194 bulbs. I went for a different look and swapped them for amber 194s. They are actually brighter and softer on the eyes at night. The end results are exactly what i was hoping for.

These photos were taken with my 4 year old Canon 2.0 mp Digital Elf. It shows you need not use a fancy camera to take great shots.

I hope these photos help inspire others.

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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 06:19 PM
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How exactly did you mount them?
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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I think it came out really nice. IT gives the cluster more of an "upscale" sort of look!
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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nice. im really not much into cosmetic mods but that actually looks spiff
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 07:18 PM
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WOW!...Really though, looks clean!
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 07:24 PM
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reminds me of an audi cluster, very.. retro almost!

Could you post pics of the cluster installed in the vehicle, withe the rest of the dash in sight?

to creativity
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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thats pretty nice actually ..looks good btw where did you get the rings?
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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yeah looks nice during the day. show us installed in the vehicle!
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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Those things look really good!!! It does give it an upscale look to it. Where did you get the rings from? You'll have to give us the info on this..

You definitely get from me on this cosmetic mod.

BTW, I think the Miatas have these rings too don't they?
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 07:51 PM
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nice n simple. i like!
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 08:00 PM
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I like it a lot
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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http://www.honda-acura.net/for...ox007

I KNEW it would look good. Bastards!
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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wow, that looks good and classy, not overdone...very nice. now spill the beans, where can i get some hehehe.

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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 11:04 PM
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not bad at all buddy... very well done.... kinda like the audi's, tiburons, & old skool miata's hehe.... howd you do it? looks really good bro.
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 03:29 AM
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YES SPILL THEM BEANS NOW!!
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 04:26 AM
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I dig it
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 05:14 AM
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amber? looks like yellow.
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 07:23 AM
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Very nice, I would like to know where you got those rings from
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 07:47 AM
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I was expecting this to look ricey but it turned out good. Nice, cheap, and easy job.
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 08:23 AM
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Wow, when I read the title I was going to rip you a new *******. Luckily I actually read your thread unlike before.

The Rings actually looks pretty nice.
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 08:51 AM
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looks sweet. nice job
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 08:53 AM
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where did you get the rings?
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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I like it. Looks good.
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 09:43 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DxHatchback &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">where did you get the rings?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Appears it's a big secret.
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