Author Topic: New face plates for gauges? (Read 10271 times)

Rogue · « **on:** August 26, 2009, 04:10:37 PM »

I have trouble seeing and reading the gauges on my GXP. Not enough contrast. Then, when I put on my polarized (prescription) sunglasses the gauge faces disappear completely. Now, the speedometer really isn't that important to me, but for the sake of social responsibility I suppose I should be able to read it. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how did you solve it? Can the NA gauge faces replace the GXP gauge faces? Thanks.

Jeff

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:22:02 PM »

http://www.blackcatcustom.com/ I've done three of these. I have a white face with blue letters and upgraded white LEDs.

2kwk4u · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:23:59 PM »

The speedo won't read right if you try that. I think the NA speedo only goes to 140MPH. There are aftermarket solutions, though. Ask Joe where he got his. They're on my "to do" list, but I haven't looked into them in awhile.

Edit: I hate when that happens!

LiquidPT · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:42:04 PM »

Joe, you got a set from there too? Pics? I know Spiky did, and I plan to eventually.

Rogue · « **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2009, 05:24:15 PM »

Neat! Thanks for the link. The comment re: 140 vs 160 mph is a valid one. I appreciate your pointing it out. Since Rogue is black, I'm thinking black face with red - any comments about visibility?

LiquidPT · « **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2009, 05:44:26 PM »

Quote from: Rogue on August 26, 2009, 05:24:15 PM

Neat! Thanks for the link. The comment re: 140 vs 160 mph is a valid one. I appreciate your pointing it out. Since Rogue is black, I'm thinking black face with red - any comments about visibility?

check out Spiky's gauge faces.. they're red and black.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 26, 2009, 07:41:03 PM »

Blackcatcustom used mine as the prototype 2 years ago. They are great and will work with you to make exactly what you want. They can even use chrome where the light shines through. Joe posted the site above. You won't be disappointed.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2009, 07:42:45 PM »

I'll post a pic of mine later when I get home...I'm grabbin sushi at the moment.

Rogue · « **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2009, 08:26:41 PM »

Quote from: spiky3480 on August 26, 2009, 07:42:45 PM

I'll post a pic of mine later when I get home...I'm grabbin sushi at the moment.

Thanks, that would be helpful. The contrast is important, and I'd like to get it right the first time.
Duh...so how many want to get it wrong just so they can do it over again? I tried that once when I was a kid, and even then it didn't seem to make much sense. hehehehehe

And you say you're grabbin sushi...is that you're girlfriend? Oh, I am so funny tonight I just crack myself up!

spicy3480 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 26, 2009, 09:00:38 PM »

For tonight, sushi is my girlfriend ha ha.

G8TR · « **Reply #10 on:** August 26, 2009, 09:34:11 PM »

Quote from: spiky3480 on August 26, 2009, 09:00:38 PM

For tonight, sushi is my girlfriend ha ha.

Poor Steve.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 26, 2009, 09:48:09 PM »

Here is a picture as promised:

The chrome trim rings on the inside and the words "GXP" and "turbo" are iridescent (the light shines through them at night). During the day, it looks like chrome.

Website: http://www.blackcatcustom.com

Carbon Sky · « **Reply #12 on:** August 27, 2009, 12:37:47 AM »

That looks great. Too bad they don't make them in metric, unless they do, but don't mention it on their website.

Did you do the swap yourself? I wouldn't mind taking the gauges out, but I don't have the guts to start messing with the needles.

Quote from: spiky3480 on August 26, 2009, 09:48:09 PM

Here is a picture as promised:

The chrome trim rings on the inside and the words "GXP" and "turbo" are iridescent (the light shines through them at night). During the day, it looks like chrome.

(Image removed from quote.)

Website: http://www.blackcatcustom.com

Whip · « **Reply #13 on:** August 27, 2009, 06:12:36 AM »

Joe, this is exactly what I want in my brazen and I want the exact colors/lighting (I think) that you have. When I go to the website, it allows me to pick the white guage faces with neutral lighting, however, there is no option to choose the colors of the letters/numbers. Any suggestions? Barb and I need to get down for a weekend before the weather turns cold. Would you be able to install this for me? Unfortunately, we can't make to the mod meet because we will be on our cruise to Bermuda. Let's see if we can schedule a day sometime between now and the end of October.

DickW · « **Reply #14 on:** August 27, 2009, 08:34:27 AM »

Joe, I have ordered the guage faces and lighting from Black Cat. Will you help me at the Mod Meet?

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #15 on:** August 27, 2009, 09:28:46 AM »

No problem DickW. Whip - call them, I don't see the option either but I did get them from BlackCatCustom.

Rogue · « **Reply #16 on:** August 27, 2009, 09:40:30 AM »

DickW beat me to the punch here, Joe. I was planning on asking the same question. Is this a good activity for SMMM6? I'm wondering, how would classic black numerals look on a white face with the stock factory red backlighting?

Quad4racer · « **Reply #17 on:** August 27, 2009, 09:43:35 AM »

Carbon Sky,
you say you are looking for the gauges in metric (kph)?
its says to go to their Canadian site.the link is at the top of their home page-to the right of the American flag
eric

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #18 on:** August 27, 2009, 09:48:54 AM »

Yes, it takes about 90 minutes to do. The factor lights are small incadescent bulbs that have a red sleeve over them. Those can be pulled off to give off a white light or you can purchase the LED upgrade. I have this on mine. Here mine

diamoney · « **Reply #19 on:** August 28, 2009, 08:21:15 AM »

I wonder why they eliminated the smaller display window on the left side gauge?

KWhale · « **Reply #20 on:** August 30, 2009, 11:28:44 PM »

To answer the Metric question...Yes. I got my gauges from blackcat in KPH only. In my case, there is no need for MPH 99.999% of the time, so why clutter up the gauges that are already in a tunnel that seems to attract blindingly direct sunlight.

LiquidPT · « **Reply #21 on:** August 30, 2009, 11:43:12 PM »

Quote from: KWhale on August 30, 2009, 11:28:44 PM

To answer the Metric question...Yes. I got my gauges from blackcat in KPH only. In my case, there is no need for MPH 99.999% of the time, so why clutter up the gauges that are already in a tunnel that seems to attract blindingly direct sunlight.

I'd have to get em in both, cuz I travel back and forth. I'd want to see if I could design it for better visibility though.

KWhale · « **Reply #22 on:** August 30, 2009, 11:53:36 PM »

LPT, you can pretty much get any design you want (including the KPH & MPH). Their website is more for ordering standard gauges. If you deal with them directly, they can come up with any color combination and style you want to make them easier to read. I have the white faces with red numbering. It works better in the sun, and looks great at night the few times it's been dark enough here in the summer to have the headlights on.

hammy221 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 19, 2009, 02:52:52 PM »

does anyone know if i can calibrate my solstice 2.4 base with a top speed on gauge of 140 to the gxp 160 and have it read correctly???

spicy3480 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 19, 2009, 03:22:51 PM »

That's a great question. randy or Dave from DDMWorks might be able to help you with that.

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