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Sodium Duck
07-20-2009, 01:51 AM
I want to paint that green line above all the numbers in the speedo. What can I use to completely block it out? Or maybe black electrical tape for something quick and easy? :iono:

Altitude
07-20-2009, 02:31 AM
I want to paint that green line above all the numbers in the speedo. What can I use to completely block it out? Or maybe black electrical tape for something quick and easy? :iono:

Black pinstripe tape.

samabhi111
07-20-2009, 09:06 PM
Post some pics after doing it.

Sodium Duck
07-20-2009, 10:35 PM
I'm going to yank it out tomorrow and figure something out. Have to stop by the Autozone and grab some of that pinstriping tape. I assume since it's designed for outdoor use, it would last just fine inside the dash. Thanks Altitude!

bladesmith6
07-20-2009, 10:35 PM
I sent a request in to Speedhut for overlays, they are looking into it now but said they will need a cluster for a few days to make them.

Sodium Duck
07-20-2009, 10:38 PM
Hmm, have they said anything/did you request something specific? That sounds really cool.

Sodium Duck
07-21-2009, 02:29 PM
Here we go. Much better looking I think. That's 5 layers of black pinstriping tape from Autozone, and 1 layer of regular black electrical tape. I kept checking it with an LED flashlight until I was satisfied.

Sodium Duck
07-21-2009, 02:31 PM
Hmm... I wonder what it would look like if I covered up the KM/H readouts...

PatrickJohnson
07-21-2009, 02:46 PM
did you put it on the back or the front?

Sodium Duck
07-21-2009, 02:56 PM
It's on the back. Sorry about the low quality pics. I'll get my digital camera out tonight.

PatrickJohnson
07-21-2009, 02:58 PM
i did a quick mockup, you should look at it. i removed all traces of Km/H and it looks pretty killer (attached)

Sodium Duck
07-21-2009, 03:43 PM
It's been pouring rain here non-stop. *goes and gets umbrella* lol, this has been a very wet process today.

Sodium Duck
07-21-2009, 03:54 PM
Hmm, have the cluster apart again. Unfortunately, it looks like it can't be covered up. The way it is done is somehow different, just not looking the same way.

bladesmith6
07-21-2009, 08:05 PM
I asked about Red or Blue overlays, but I think we need like 20 or 25 people to sign up before they will make them. I don't even have a price yet. If I find out more I'll let everyone know.

Sodium Duck
07-21-2009, 11:52 PM
Better shot.

Think we could get some ones in green? I kind of have that theme going on...

Altitude
07-22-2009, 05:24 AM
:headbang: - What's that digital gauge you have there?

Sodium Duck
07-22-2009, 07:32 AM
Autometer Ecometer, displays instant MPG, average MPG, MPH, and a tach.

There's a whole thread about it. Very cool product.

bladesmith6
07-22-2009, 08:05 PM
Got an email back from speedhut they are thinking $110 rough price w/shipping. Frankly I'd rather take my chances with replacing led's than pay 100 bucks for a piece of film. sigh...

Sodium Duck
07-22-2009, 08:36 PM
Como Say What??? $110.00??? :confused:

Well whatever. I'd rather look for a used S cluster if I'm going to pay over $100.00 for something.