VERY upset... with eBay and myself

[CJ_Boxster]

You shoulda asked us first about the rings, alot of us already know they are cheap stamped out aluminum. As for the crazy glue on your lense, you have to replace the entire front half of your gauge housing, the lenses do not pop out.

[Tomikaze]

Any ideas what the front half of the gauges will cost me?

Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster

You shoulda asked us first about the rings, alot of us already know they are cheap stamped out aluminum. As for the crazy glue on your lense, you have to replace the entire front half of your gauge housing, the lenses do not pop out.

[blinkwatt]

please do us a favor and post the seller and link the auction so we know which exact ones not to buy.

As for scratching the gauges.......it SUCKS. You have to find a dismantler that has a broken cluster that they are willing to take apart. The lens & gauge region are one piece that comes off when you remove the cluster from it's surround housing.I paid $50 for an used price at Silverstar Recycling.

[Tomikaze]

I guess the positive side of this is that I can get the piece used off a S model and get my silver rings. Here's the auction...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AEOIBSAA%3AUS%3A11&viewitem=&item=120175633220

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

please do us a favor and post the seller and link the auction so we know which exact ones not to buy.

As for scratching the gauges.......it SUCKS. You have to find a dismantler that has a broken cluster that they are willing to take apart. The lens & gauge region are one piece that comes off when you remove the cluster from it's surround housing.I paid $50 for an used price at Silverstar Recycling.

[Tomikaze]

Let me ask this... I f I get an entire Boxster S cluster will it

#1 work?
#2 read the correct mileage from the ECU?
#3 speedometer accuracy?

[Tool Pants]

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=388313

[Boxtaboy]

Actually, the way to get those trim rings to fit right is not to use glue or the thin clear 3M double sided tape, but instead, to use the thicker double sided 3M "emblem" foam tape that you can get at any auto parts store. The thicker strips of emblem tape will help you obtain a good fit as you press them in (filling any air spots), and will also not cause any glue damage.

You can try to use some Goo Gone to remove the excess glue on your current gauges and lenses, and then try using the 3M emblem tape to re-apply the trim rings. Again, the key is to NOT use glue, as it leaves a big mess if you apply too much. 3M emblem tape worked out great for me:

[djomlas]

there are actually 'rings' on the cluster, just take the cluster off and paint it silver.
i did that to my car, cheap and effective