FenixSS

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I've tried the search feature, but haven't come across it. There was a thread about changing the light bulbs behind the gauge cluster, and I think there was a link to a write up, complete with pictures and arrows of where the screws were. Anyone know that link?
I'm thinking of just changing the lights, instead of getting a Macewen Gauge Overlay since I still haven't heard from them.

VIP1

I posted plenty of links here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/174029-blue-led-dash.html

I dont remember if any of them had detailed write-ups, but they basically say where to get the LEDs and how to install them.

Here are the instructions for McEwen's gauge overlay:
http://macewenmotorsports.com/infor19fi19c.html
They say how to remove the guage cluster.

Here are some posts on trim removal:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...=gauge+overlay

I found a write-up here:
http://www.ebbsnflows.cz28.com/photo2.html

It was in this thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...=gauge+overlay

NOTE:
If you do decide to replace the gauge face, use a kit that does not require needle removale. Its just a PITA and you can cause calibration and functional problems.

FenixSS

iTrader: (3)

Yeah, I wanted to get the Macewen because it doesn't require needle removal, but HE hasn't returned my emails or calls. Thanks for the links, it's helped me alot.

VIP1

Macewen isn't the only one that doesn't require needle removable. I dont remeber the names of the others. Do a search on here or check out the sponsors.

Danny2tek

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Why is it a PITA to remove the needles? I was looking at some guages that had the firebird phoenix on them anybody know if I have to remove the needle for these guages?

VIP1

Here is why:
* You can damage the needles or the bases
* The calibration will be off
* You may not attach them properly (which will cause improper functioning)
* One or more guages may stop working altogeter

If you did choose this route and dont have any problems, then you got lucky. There have been too many issues reported here for it to be worth the hassle. Do a search and you'll see various posts with the issues I mentioned above.

02blackZ

www.dynoproauto.com has some good overlays. I got them a year ago and they still look great! Come with the TA bezel and requires no removal of needles.

Danny2tek

iTrader: (1)

Those were the ones I was looking at, so those I don't have to take of the needle great!

SSean

its not really removing the needle, its putting it back in the right place so all the guages read acuratly. there is not any notch of any sort to make sure the needle is in the right postion

VIP1

You can damage the needle or post during removal.

SSean

I know its possible, but I pulled mine of my last car and didn't have any problem. As long as your careful and use a little common sense, should have any problems

VIP1

My point is that its too easy to mess up. There are kits that do not require needle removable. They are easier and faster to apply. If you dont have any problems, then you were meticulous and got lucky.