>>Gauge cluster overlay DIY<< - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

go_a_way1 · 07-09-2015, 09:53 PM

Hello everyone!! This is my first DIY so here it goes. DO AT YOUR OWN RISK. This is the goal

Edit: I ordered my parts from @Max @ 86WORX
I cant figure out how to post a link from my phone

but its easy enough to find on his site. They are under interior parts.

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Step 1) Remove the gauge cluster from the car. There is another DIY on here on how to do that, It is really easy and if you can't do that you should not be attempting this.

Step 2) remove all the plastic bits, I chose to paint my silver ring black so I removed that too for painting.

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Step 3) Remove all the needles. Note the position of each one very carefully as you have to be very meticulous putting them back EXACTLY where they were. Be very careful here, you have to lift straight up. You will end up with this.

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Step 4) Lift the faceplate off and lay down the new one.

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Step 5) Push the needles back on, Be very careful to not push them on fully at first. Once it is on a little turn them until you hit the stopper and use that as a reference point to reset them. I.e. spin the temperature needle to the left until it hits the stopper, that is where it will be when the car is off so the needle should point backwards slightly. You can just use a small amount of force to get the needle to rotate while the motor is held to the stopper to help you line it up. You will get this. I also chose to get needle caps too so this is me applying those.

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Step 6) Optional: Paint the Silver ring (note the japanese news paper that came as packaging for my overlay/needle caps #JDM lol!)

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Step 7) Reassemble!! Note I mixed up the tach and speedo meters so this pic is not right!!

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Now Just go test it!!

Here is 1 lights on shoot in the day and a poorly shot picture of lights off during the day.

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I am pressed for time so that is all for now! I may or maynot update this depending on the demand. P.S sorry if I cant spell

Lunatic · 07-09-2015, 10:09 PM

Where did you get the new face plate?

Calum · 07-09-2015, 10:19 PM

X2

The stock overlay is god awful ugly. Normally I don't care about aesthetics but the stock overlay is bad enough to get me to spend money on it. I had no idea a product like this was out there.

go_a_way1 · 07-09-2015, 10:35 PM

Hahaha thats why i posted this

most people dont know about half the stuff you can get for these cars. Im not sure on fourm rules about posting links to venders ect. Im new at the whole thing. Send me a PM i can send you the link. There are a few choices but they aint cheap and are made to order and shipped right from Japan.

Calum · 07-10-2015, 06:10 AM

My search found this, but the links aren't as helpful as I'd hoped.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...t=20963&page=2

go_a_way1 · 07-10-2015, 08:03 AM

Ya that is a true overlay, I did a full replacement. Those a easier to install because you dont have to remove the needles. What are you looking for in those links??

All PM's replied!! Any questions dont be shy to ask I am here to help!

adamg · 07-10-2015, 08:14 AM

Link to where you ordered these parts? Looks awesome

go_a_way1 · 07-10-2015, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamg

Link to where you ordered these parts? Looks awesome

Am I allowed to do that in the DIY section?? Im new to this forum thing lol!!

adamg · 07-10-2015, 08:57 AM

Yea your not trying to sell anything

Calum · 07-10-2015, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Am I allowed to do that in the DIY section?? Im new to this forum thing lol!!

As long as you're not making money off any potential sales, yes you are allowed to post links.

go_a_way1 · 07-10-2015, 09:56 AM

Okay I will add the link to my main post when i get a chance

go_a_way1 · 07-10-2015, 05:59 PM

Just a quick update:

I am really happy with this product so far but the only thing I have noticed is that the MIL lamps are not nearly as bright as they were when it was OEM. It is not a big deal as you can still see them easily but they are less likely to catch you eye when your driving. The up side to this is that if you drive around with your trac off all the time the light wont bother you much anymore.

Top-Secret · 07-28-2015, 05:51 PM

http://www.86worx.com/scion-fr-s/int...uge-faces.html

heres the link if anyone wants it

go_a_way1 · 07-28-2015, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top-Secret

http://www.86worx.com/scion-fr-s/int...uge-faces.html

heres the link if anyone wants it

Thanks!! I forgot to add the link hahaha!!!

07-09-2015, 09:53 PM	#1
go_a_way1 Not Bаnned Anymore Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Heavily Modified FRS Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 9,827 Thanks: 14,918 Thanked 8,274 Times in 4,797 Posts Mentioned: 355 Post(s) Tagged: 374 Thread(s)	>>Gauge cluster overlay DIY<< Hello everyone!! This is my first DIY so here it goes. DO AT YOUR OWN RISK. This is the goal Edit: I ordered my parts from @Max @ 86WORX I cant figure out how to post a link from my phone but its easy enough to find on his site. They are under interior parts. Step 1) Remove the gauge cluster from the car. There is another DIY on here on how to do that, It is really easy and if you can't do that you should not be attempting this. Step 2) remove all the plastic bits, I chose to paint my silver ring black so I removed that too for painting. Step 3) Remove all the needles. Note the position of each one very carefully as you have to be very meticulous putting them back EXACTLY where they were. Be very careful here, you have to lift straight up. You will end up with this. Step 4) Lift the faceplate off and lay down the new one. Step 5) Push the needles back on, Be very careful to not push them on fully at first. Once it is on a little turn them until you hit the stopper and use that as a reference point to reset them. I.e. spin the temperature needle to the left until it hits the stopper, that is where it will be when the car is off so the needle should point backwards slightly. You can just use a small amount of force to get the needle to rotate while the motor is held to the stopper to help you line it up. You will get this. I also chose to get needle caps too so this is me applying those. Step 6) Optional: Paint the Silver ring (note the japanese news paper that came as packaging for my overlay/needle caps #JDM lol!) Step 7) Reassemble!! Note I mixed up the tach and speedo meters so this pic is not right!! Now Just go test it!! Here is 1 lights on shoot in the day and a poorly shot picture of lights off during the day. I am pressed for time so that is all for now! I may or maynot update this depending on the demand. P.S sorry if I cant spell Last edited by go_a_way1; 07-10-2015 at 10:03 AM.

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07-09-2015, 10:09 PM	#2
Lunatic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2015 Raven FRS Location: Indio, CA. Just an Old Fart in a Automatic!. Posts: 1,614 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1,056 Times in 488 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Where did you get the new face plate?

07-09-2015, 10:19 PM	#3
Calum That Guy Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 asphalt FRS MT Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 5,058 Thanked 2,867 Times in 1,499 Posts Mentioned: 82 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	X2 The stock overlay is god awful ugly. Normally I don't care about aesthetics but the stock overlay is bad enough to get me to spend money on it. I had no idea a product like this was out there.

07-09-2015, 10:35 PM	#4
go_a_way1 Not Bаnned Anymore Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Heavily Modified FRS Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 9,827 Thanks: 14,918 Thanked 8,274 Times in 4,797 Posts Mentioned: 355 Post(s) Tagged: 374 Thread(s)	Hahaha thats why i posted this most people dont know about half the stuff you can get for these cars. Im not sure on fourm rules about posting links to venders ect. Im new at the whole thing. Send me a PM i can send you the link. There are a few choices but they aint cheap and are made to order and shipped right from Japan.

07-10-2015, 06:10 AM	#5
Calum That Guy Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 asphalt FRS MT Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 5,058 Thanked 2,867 Times in 1,499 Posts Mentioned: 82 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	My search found this, but the links aren't as helpful as I'd hoped. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...t=20963&page=2

07-10-2015, 08:03 AM	#6
go_a_way1 Not Bаnned Anymore Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Heavily Modified FRS Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 9,827 Thanks: 14,918 Thanked 8,274 Times in 4,797 Posts Mentioned: 355 Post(s) Tagged: 374 Thread(s)	Ya that is a true overlay, I did a full replacement. Those a easier to install because you dont have to remove the needles. What are you looking for in those links?? All PM's replied!! Any questions dont be shy to ask I am here to help!

07-10-2015, 08:14 AM	#7
adamg Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: brz Location: United States Posts: 780 Thanks: 194 Thanked 405 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Link to where you ordered these parts? Looks awesome

07-10-2015, 08:57 AM	#9
adamg Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: brz Location: United States Posts: 780 Thanks: 194 Thanked 405 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yea your not trying to sell anything

07-10-2015, 09:56 AM	#11
go_a_way1 Not Bаnned Anymore Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Heavily Modified FRS Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 9,827 Thanks: 14,918 Thanked 8,274 Times in 4,797 Posts Mentioned: 355 Post(s) Tagged: 374 Thread(s)	Okay I will add the link to my main post when i get a chance

07-10-2015, 05:59 PM	#12
go_a_way1 Not Bаnned Anymore Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Heavily Modified FRS Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 9,827 Thanks: 14,918 Thanked 8,274 Times in 4,797 Posts Mentioned: 355 Post(s) Tagged: 374 Thread(s)	Just a quick update: I am really happy with this product so far but the only thing I have noticed is that the MIL lamps are not nearly as bright as they were when it was OEM. It is not a big deal as you can still see them easily but they are less likely to catch you eye when your driving. The up side to this is that if you drive around with your trac off all the time the light wont bother you much anymore.

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