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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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i have a question regarding the needles on a nr gauge install. When I mark the positions of the needles do i do it when the car is off? do I do it when the car is warmed up or cold? It will probably be warmed up when i begin and cold when I restart car. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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I was wondering the same thing as I am picking up some this week
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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I had my car warm when I did mine. And I think the marks I went off of was with the car running.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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ok, but when it's running my temperature gauge fluctuates greatly depending on how long running, as does oil psi.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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let it warm up at idle. it shouldnt fluctuate that much.
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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Do it when it's warm and at idle. Also make note of your RPM and speed at like 55mph or an easy number to remember. It also helps if you have a full tank of gas. When I did a gauge face in my Sonoma I made sure I took pictures of it while it was running at idle and wrote down the RPM and speed so I could make sure I got the needles back on in the right places.
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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Why buy the kits that make you remove the needles??? Macewen white face gauges w/ the bezel are great. Simple install, and can be removed no sweat.. Camaro guys, while your gauge is out, change your lighting!!! 4-bulbed LEDs look AWESOME!
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