OEM Turbo boost gauge red light mod - **with pics!** - Page 6

Peleg · 09-26-2006, 03:23 PM

As far as removing the gauge from the rubber pod, how about a heat gun?

I figured this will expand the molecules in the rubber a bit, so it's easier to get the gauge out....as long as the heat applied isn't too excessive.

Thoughts?

dailydriversti · 09-26-2006, 03:42 PM

not really needed IMO

Just take your time, have fun modding your car. It really doesn't take that long, it took me a long time, because i put several coats on it, start to finish (i didn't care how long it took, because i was home for the day) was about 6 hours

You can probably do it in 2.....if you are in a hurry/worried about getting it done now.

Peleg · 09-26-2006, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dailydriversti

not really needed IMO

Just take your time, have fun modding your car. It really doesn't take that long, it took me a long time, because i put several coats on it, start to finish (i didn't care how long it took, because i was home for the day) was about 6 hours

You can probably do it in 2.....if you are in a hurry/worried about getting it done now.

I think you missed my point. I was refering to the removal of the gauge from the pod itself, not coloring the bulb.

dailydriversti · 09-26-2006, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peleg

I think you missed my point. I was refering to the removal of the gauge from the pod itself, not coloring the bulb.

Sorry, i didn't miss your point, but i didn't clarify.

Use a flat head screwdriver to somewhat pry the gauge out, then just pull it out gently by rotating it back and forth. It doesn't take long, hardest part is getting it back in, and centered IMO.

Peleg · 09-26-2006, 04:44 PM

I dunno, based on the pictures, it's hard to see the needle, plus when it's white, it's easier to distinguish it immidatly when I stare at the gauges, might just leave it alone.

It's been a freakin week and my Hazard button hasn't arrived yet......

***Insane06STi*** · 10-02-2006, 10:15 PM

Wow, back from the dead.

**nandanrp** · 10-03-2006, 06:22 AM

This thread never dies Jet, it usually floats in the middle someplace and gets bumped for questions

NikSti7 · 01-16-2007, 02:15 PM

Good write up I really wanna match the colors in my car, I really don't wanna spend money on a defi set yet just becasue I have other mods that I think I would get more use out of but, this will suffice for now I hope. Idealy i'd like the whole gauge cluster on the dash, boost gauge and the tep knobs all the glow blue I think that would look really good, and be a bit more original any one try that or know some one who has done this type of mod, PM me with any info, thanks.
-----nik-----

ch1tybang · 09-09-2007, 12:21 PM

I know its a resurrection but..

Does anyone know how to make a harness for the gauge?

cheezmunky · 03-17-2008, 08:52 AM

has anyone had any luck removing condensation from the gauge after putting a bulb cover on? I "redded" mine friday and the lower right has been fogged up ever since.

09-26-2006, 03:23 PM	#76
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: Death Valley Posts: 5,900 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	An idea As far as removing the gauge from the rubber pod, how about a heat gun? I figured this will expand the molecules in the rubber a bit, so it's easier to get the gauge out....as long as the heat applied isn't too excessive. Thoughts? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-09-2007, 12:21 PM	#84
ch1tybang Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 obp sti Location: San Francisco Posts: 28 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: OEM Turbo boost gauge red light mod - with pics! I know its a resurrection but.. Does anyone know how to make a harness for the gauge?

03-17-2008, 08:52 AM	#85
cheezmunky Lurker Car: WRB 05 STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: OEM Turbo boost gauge red light mod - with pics! has anyone had any luck removing condensation from the gauge after putting a bulb cover on? I "redded" mine friday and the lower right has been fogged up ever since. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-26-2006, 03:42 PM	#77
dailydriversti OT stealth mod Car: 06 obp sti Fav Mod: Vodka injection. Location: iowa Posts: 30,668 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	not really needed IMO Just take your time, have fun modding your car. It really doesn't take that long, it took me a long time, because i put several coats on it, start to finish (i didn't care how long it took, because i was home for the day) was about 6 hours You can probably do it in 2.....if you are in a hurry/worried about getting it done now.

09-26-2006, 04:44 PM	#80
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: Death Valley Posts: 5,900 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	I dunno, based on the pictures, it's hard to see the needle, plus when it's white, it's easier to distinguish it immidatly when I stare at the gauges, might just leave it alone. It's been a freakin week and my Hazard button hasn't arrived yet......

10-02-2006, 10:15 PM	#81
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,349 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Wow, back from the dead.

10-03-2006, 06:22 AM	#82
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	This thread never dies Jet, it usually floats in the middle someplace and gets bumped for questions

01-16-2007, 02:15 PM	#83
NikSti7 Amateur STI Driver Car: Black 05' STi Location: Illinois, Chicago area, S Posts: 40 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Good write up I really wanna match the colors in my car, I really don't wanna spend money on a defi set yet just becasue I have other mods that I think I would get more use out of but, this will suffice for now I hope. Idealy i'd like the whole gauge cluster on the dash, boost gauge and the tep knobs all the glow blue I think that would look really good, and be a bit more original any one try that or know some one who has done this type of mod, PM me with any info, thanks. -----nik-----