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Blackrsx · 02-14-2014, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ALbadboy

That's a good idea. And yes of course, go right ahead!

Thanks again for the help!

ALbadboy · 02-14-2014, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SirBrass

It's the most inexpensive solution, but also the riskiest.

The best way is probably to let a custom automotive shop handle it. That way the work is warrantied, so if they futz something up during the swap, it's on them to fix it or replace the cluster and make sure it is properly reprogrammed, without charging you for more than the originally requested work.

Exactly, at least to someone who isn't knowledgeable on the subject, doesn't have the equipment, and/or the experience.

And yes that's why I offered. I work for an automotive electronics remanufacturing/repair center. We have equipment for reprograming mileage, but I don't know for certain what type of chip is on the frs/brz instrument clusters so I couldn't guarantee anything as far as reprograming. I doubt anyone outside of the dealerships have reprogramed mileage on one yet.

But honestly there is no point in throwing that money away when all he wants to do is a LED swap, which he seems perfectly capable of doing.

Blackrsx · 02-15-2014, 08:52 PM

Just finished the original cluster.

ALbadboy · 02-15-2014, 08:54 PM

Looks great man

Blackrsx · 02-15-2014, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ALbadboy

Looks great man

Thank you for the info and tips.

bren5279 · 12-30-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Acree

Hey Acree how did you get the speedo gauge background numbers different colors from the tick marks since theyre both off the same leds? Tint film? Paint?

Pwolf · 12-30-2014, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bren5279

Hey Acree how did you get the speedo gauge background numbers different colors from the tick marks since theyre both off the same leds? Tint film? Paint?

Transparent vinyl. I picked some up off ebay. Just have to cut it out to and stick it on the backside of the insert.

Acree · 01-05-2015, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pwolf

Transparent vinyl. I picked some up off ebay. Just have to cut it out to and stick it on the backside of the insert.

Try a theatrical lighting company. They usually have sample books.

2k15BRZ · 03-10-2015, 09:02 PM

You could always go the route of swapping the gauge faces. I did a quick google search and found this:
http://www.blackcatcustom.com/subaru_brz.htm

02-15-2014, 08:52 PM	#45
Blackrsx Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: Red FRS Location: Philadelphia Posts: 25 Thanks: 8 Thanked 26 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just finished the original cluster. Last edited by Blackrsx; 02-20-2014 at 10:17 PM.

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