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Perfectlap 04-16-2007 10:04 AM

Aluminum Gauge Rings $50
 
someone on Rennlist gaves these a thumbs up...if you don't have time or patience for the spray paint.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Aluminum-Gauge-Rings-For-99-07-Porsche-996-911-03-04-05_W0QQitemZ270110507944QQihZ017QQcategoryZ40017QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

fab 04-16-2007 10:12 AM

I bought the same thing from the same ebay seller. Haven't put it on the boxster yet.
They look ok..plastic material. Will have to do a dry fit first to see if I like the way it looks.

CJ_Boxster 04-16-2007 12:37 PM

My hand painted chrome gauge rings look 100% better than the round bulk of the aluminum stick ons. I would advise you to remove your cluster cover and have a professional shop paint the rings for you in chrome if you cant mask very well.

BLACK PORSCHE 6 04-16-2007 01:25 PM

Great rings, I bought mine a few weeks ago on e bay. look for a buy it now, I payed 24.00 plus shipping. I got a good deal! They look good!

fab 04-16-2007 11:48 PM

Hey BLACK PORSCHE 6,
I paid less than 50 bucks but not less than $24. Did you use the adhesive that came with the rings? Or something else? Any pics available?

BLACK PORSCHE 6 04-17-2007 10:46 AM

Hey Fab, sorry i just looked, I paid 26.99 for the rings on ebay, But a week after they went up to 46.00 ? I used the glue that came with the rings, It's not glue but silicone. but check first to see if the rings are not bent and fit, because one of mine was bent a little and i had to hold it in place. I guess you can use tape to hold it. Try to get some pics Good luck

fab 04-17-2007 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK PORSCHE 6
Hey Fab, sorry i just looked, I paid 26.99 for the rings on ebay, But a week after they went up to 46.00 ? I used the glue that came with the rings, It's not glue but silicone. but check first to see if the rings are not bent and fit, because one of mine was bent a little and i had to hold it in place. I guess you can use tape to hold it. Try to get some pics Good luck

Hopefully, this weekend I'll get to it. The weather has been so crappy here.
I wasn't sure if I should use the silicone but since you are the first to report with positive results leaves me with no choice. Thanks.

conradtan 04-17-2007 01:32 PM

Any pics? I'm thinking of getting these too. How's it look?

986speedster 04-17-2007 03:23 PM

I am actually looking for chrome rings. Anyone see them out there? Not plastic painted silver, but real metal chrome plated, or atleast dipped plastic.

fab 04-18-2007 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 986speedster
I am actually looking for chrome rings. Anyone see them out there? Not plastic painted silver, but real metal chrome plated, or atleast dipped plastic.

986speedster-Not sure if these are chrome but pretty pricey $169.10.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/996M/POR_996M_INTdsh_pg1.htm#item0

Give them a call.

Perfectlap 04-18-2007 08:03 AM

Chrome rings look very sharp. The 550 special edition has them and a few other crhome accents, gives the car a much more 'expensive' look. At these car prices you would think Porsche would just make it standard...

fab 04-21-2007 03:52 PM

Here's my pic.

fab 04-21-2007 04:05 PM

pic didn't post. try again

fab 04-21-2007 04:22 PM

hey guys,
my attachment file is too large.
"Limit for this filetype is 488.3 KB. My file is 1.40 MB."

I'll post one later..heading out.

fab 04-22-2007 05:05 AM

had to resize. here it is

BLACK PORSCHE 6 04-22-2007 06:28 AM

Great job, Looks good!

KevinH1990 04-22-2007 07:16 AM

Here are some before and after pictures with the aluminum gauge faces.


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