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    In-dash Gauge cluster.

    I was looking for more people with in-dash gauges... I got the idea from a buddy who had a 93 Civic hatch.




    Man!! I am embarrest by how dirty my dash is... It usually doesn't get half that bad.



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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    And the rest of my dash if anyone wanted to see.


    That switch is for my fan.

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    i can tell your acords a DX it has no features lol

    how well can you see those gauges from the other side of the car?

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    do a search for one of the members bitesize, he had his mounted on the dash of hos hatch when he had it

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    decent idea, but how well can you see them from your seat?

    Curious though, what gauges do you have there?
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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    I can tell the car is used to being that dirty, it is in every crack and crevice..
    Same question what guages do you need to have? I think I would add AF meter, oil pressure, exhaust temp when I start adding guages to mine.

    I hope you have that switch going to a relay and not streight to the fans.

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    The switch goes to an aux relay I added.

    The gauges are Equus and I have in order: Water temp, Oil pressure, Voltage. I was thinking about buying an A/F gauge, but I don't think I can afford one! :/ Since I put them at a 45* angle, I can still see them fine from my seat. I used the Red rubbers so they aren't as bright.

    I clean the car way better than the previous owner and I usually have it shiney and clean... Hell! I take it to the car wash almost twice a week, exept for the past 2 weeks because I started working a lot.

    There's not many pictures of Bitesize's dash, but I like where he put the A/F gauge.

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    I think I will clean my car tomorrow and take some "Good" pictures
    I need to get me some more armour all whipes.

    If you can't tell, my gauges are set from left to right: 15*, 30*, 45*.

    ..... I wish I had black interior...
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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    i want ur grey interior

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bass Man View Post
    I think I will clean my car tomorrow and take some "Good" pictures
    I need to get me some more armour all whipes.

    If you can't tell, my gauges are set from left to right: 15*, 30*, 45*.

    ..... I wish I had black interior...
    no armor all lol that shit will make the dash crack
    i think im gona make a pod to fit that lil section on the dash i dont use it for anything so it wont hurt lol

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    Quote Originally Posted by ghettogeddy View Post
    no armor all lol that shit will make the dash crack
    i think im gona make a pod to fit that lil section on the dash i dont use it for anything so it wont hurt lol
    ...to both comments. If you do armor all, make sure you wipe it down with a towel or blue paper towel afterwards. That stuff actually creates a static cling, and dust is attracted to it. After one coating, you can just use one of those mini california car dusters once a week or so and that dash will stay damn clean.

    ...as for the dash insert. I'll post up a pic soon (maybe tonight) of the one I put in the hatch waaaaay too long ago.
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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    i was useing armor all every week and my dash looked great but then i ran out and just quit cleaning my car then my dash cracked X_X

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    Quote Originally Posted by markmdz89hatch View Post
    ...to both comments. If you do armor all, make sure you wipe it down with a towel or blue paper towel afterwards. That stuff actually creates a static cling, and dust is attracted to it. After one coating, you can just use one of those mini california car dusters once a week or so and that dash will stay damn clean.

    ...as for the dash insert. I'll post up a pic soon (maybe tonight) of the one I put in the hatch waaaaay too long ago.
    Actually, armor-all will make the vinyl brittle over time. Armor all contains silicone which is bad.

    The best thing to do is use a product that doesn't contain silicone like Meguiar's #40 or the 303 Aerospace Protectant.

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    Quote Originally Posted by carotman View Post
    Actually, armor-all will make the vinyl brittle over time. Armor all contains silicone which is bad.

    The best thing to do is use a product that doesn't contain silicone like Meguiar's #40 or the 303 Aerospace Protectant.
    You are very right. I have the Meguiar's protectant and it works great.
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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.



    I used Autometer's angle pieces to point 'em where they need to be.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bobafett View Post
    glorious!

    imagine a beowulf cluster of tho... oh wait... its sabz. how is the beowulf cluster of myth boxen treating you?

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    Quote Originally Posted by markmdz89hatch View Post
    You are very right. I have the Meguiar's protectant and it works great.
    i use windex or simple green now

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    Hmm! I think I need to use some windex, then!

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bass Man View Post
    Hmm! I think I need to use some windex, then!
    Just dont use it on your tinted windows... or they will turn purple...

    but good job on the dash gauge mounts..
    one day I'll return.

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    Quote Originally Posted by 86ccord View Post
    Just dont use it on your tinted windows... or they will turn purple...

    but good job on the dash gauge mounts..


    never had a prob with mine...i use the blue window cleaner from my job....just take a packet and mix i with water...i dont even use paper towels i just use newspaper....i got good tint tho...its has a life time warranty

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    Quote Originally Posted by MessyHonda View Post
    never had a prob with mine...i use the blue window cleaner from my job....just take a packet and mix i with water...i dont even use paper towels i just use newspaper....i got good tint tho...its has a life time warranty
    newspaper is way better to wipe down windows with than paper towel any day, so good call there.

    Damn near every tint I've ever had, or seen will bleach out (aka turn purple or blue-ish) if washed with windex regularly. You may not notice it right away, but after continued use, it becomes more and more evident. That said, it's the ammonia in the windex that bleaches it out. If you get Ammonia Free Windex, or any other ammonia free window cleaner, it will not have any affect on the tint. (Unless it specifically states not to use it on tinting.)
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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    yeah i use windex and a razor blade when i remove tint off windows it works good for removing it but dont use it if u like ur window tint lol

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    ive always used that wood furniture cleaner thingy... its doesnt get as dusty as quickly as armor all does and looks great
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    Quote Originally Posted by gfrg88 View Post
    ive always used that wood furniture cleaner thingy... its doesnt get as dusty as quickly as armor all does and looks great
    hmm like Pledge?

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    Re: In-dash Gauge cluster.

    i have 3 gauges where the stock radio is supposed to go
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