03-13-2013, 03:35 PM
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DER BXTR - Basalt Black
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Los Angeles (West Hollywood)
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WTB- Silver trim rings for gauge cluster
Hi- I'm looking for a set of silver/aluminum rings that fit over the existing trim on a base model instrument cluster. Don't need the actual gauges, panel, or bezel, etc. Just the rings. May consider other colors too. Thanks!
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03-21-2013, 04:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: southern NJ
Posts: 68
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gauge rims
automotion has them.. expensive though
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03-21-2013, 10:41 PM
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DER BXTR - Basalt Black
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Los Angeles (West Hollywood)
Posts: 29
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Thanks- yeah I saw those too; I agree they're $$$.
Fortunately I found a new set of silver ones on eBay this week for $45 shipped! They arrived in the mail today and look great 
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03-24-2013, 10:10 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: southern NJ
Posts: 68
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rings
really? send me the link if he has more then one set
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03-24-2013, 05:40 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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These might be the ones q2usmc is talking about. I was thinking about buying them myself.
 Porsche 986 996 1996 2005
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03-24-2013, 05:44 PM
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DER BXTR - Basalt Black
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Los Angeles (West Hollywood)
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Yup- those are the same ones I bought! Very easy to install too.
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03-24-2013, 05:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Is there a guide on here you used to install them?
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03-24-2013, 11:14 PM
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DER BXTR - Basalt Black
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Los Angeles (West Hollywood)
Posts: 29
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No, there wasn't a guide but it was pretty self explanatory. You don't need to remove anything. The kit came with some strips of double sided adhesive tape that you apply to the inner part of the rings; then you just simply place the rings onto the existing trim around the gauges and voilá! No mess, no fuss. Super easy DIY mod.
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03-26-2013, 09:31 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 57
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Thanks for the info, I went ahead and purchased a set myself last night. I have a black on black 986 and was looking for some ways to brighten up the interior a bit. I think these will look nice - I could not justify the other prices at this point in time.
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03-26-2013, 10:20 AM
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DER BXTR - Basalt Black
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Los Angeles (West Hollywood)
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Awesome - you'll be happy you got 'em. They really do spruce it up in a subtle way that compliments the rest of the interior nicely. And like you - I could not justify paying more for some plastic!
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Originally Posted by Grim1ock77
Thanks for the info, I went ahead and purchased a set myself last night. I have a black on black 986 and was looking for some ways to brighten up the interior a bit. I think these will look nice - I could not justify the other prices at this point in time.
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03-26-2013, 08:07 PM
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San Diego Boxster
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: San Diego
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Thanks for the link. I also just purchased a set. They accepted my offer of $50 
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03-27-2013, 05:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Southern NH
Posts: 138
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drbodzin
Thanks for the link. I also just purchased a set. They accepted my offer of $50 |
I also just bought a pair! Took my offer of 42.50 immediately. Be conservative when making an offer Ill post pics once installed!
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04-01-2013, 01:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Just got mine in the mail today. I really like the looks of them!
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04-01-2013, 06:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Southern NH
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I also installed mine over the weekend. They're not too bad looking....
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04-04-2013, 12:02 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 57
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Mine showed up Easter weekend, and now that all my holiday travel is finished I got them installed today. They really are a nice visual upgrade to the all black interior.
That was a great ebay find. Thanks!
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04-05-2013, 09:01 AM
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DER BXTR - Basalt Black
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Los Angeles (West Hollywood)
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I guess I'll add my pic to the bunch ;-)
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04-05-2013, 10:16 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 598
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I wish I had seen this earlier - I've been looking for these as well, however all he has left now are chrome rather than the aluminum finish.
Brad
Last edited by southernstar; 04-05-2013 at 10:18 AM.
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08-07-2013, 04:26 PM
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 759
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I have a set to install. Wondering if anyone has had any issues with them coming loose after you installed?
Did you out the tape in the actual gauge cluster or in the rings and if in the rings was it one side or the other or just in the middle?
Thanks
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08-08-2013, 03:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trimer
I have a set to install. Wondering if anyone has had any issues with them coming loose after you installed?
Did you out the tape in the actual gauge cluster or in the rings and if in the rings was it one side or the other or just in the middle?
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I had the same question. I searched several forums and found that some people had problems with tape. The most often recommended product was silicone adhesive sealant:
Sealants : Permatex® Clear RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant
The advantage is that if you drip it on something, it cleans up with alcohol and won't permanently damage the plastic gauge face. I used it and I have been pleased with the results. That's not to say something else won't work as well.
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