SILVER fuel gauge be gone!!!! by simota1

Dwight Frye · 01-12-2012, 06:14 PM

Hey Simota, is your buddy ever going to do a re-spin of the template so that the overlay lines up properly with the "C" on the temp gauge ? I'd like to order another one, my OCD about such details keeps me from doing so until the flaw is fixed. No reflection on you of course, you have done a lot of hard work on this project.

simota1 · 01-12-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

Hey Simota, is your buddy ever going to do a re-spin of the template so that the overlay lines up properly with the "C" on the temp gauge ? I'd like to order another one, my OCD about such details keeps me from doing so until the flaw is fixed. No reflection on you of course, you have done a lot of hard work on this project.

ill talk to him next week... when i pick up the two overlays for some other guys that ordered from me

LMBmikeZ · 01-13-2012, 09:04 AM

I would also be down to reorder if it will be redone to fit the C better. Looks way better already with the first one and I love it but I would like for it to line up a little better.

I think if I every get around to doing the interior led swap I will actually just paint that piece.

scottIN · 01-23-2012, 10:05 AM

I'm the same as Mike. If you can get it to line up a bit better, I'll order.

Masa · 01-23-2012, 10:10 AM

In for v2 of the template.

simota1 · 01-23-2012, 04:21 PM

i keep forgetting that i didnt update everyone on this... now my guy said since he only scanned the original copy from long time ago he cant tweak it or it might be off even more... BUT he said if i take out my oem part he could then scan it and it would be most definitely a perfect match with everything.... now my only problem with that is im scared to take out my oem part cuz i might break something...

Dwight Frye · 01-23-2012, 07:49 PM

With as many members as are reporting wrecked Z's, maybe someone can salvage that part from a wreck and send it over to Simota in Guam ?

simota1 · 01-23-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

With as many members as are reporting wrecked Z's, maybe someone can salvage that part from a wreck and send it over to Simota in Guam ?

if someone can do this...

then there WILL be a V2 and i promise to keep the price the same as V1 i already arranged a deal with my sticker guy... (im gonna do machining work for him) so he doesnt charge me extra

so the sticker price stays the same

Zeek · 02-02-2012, 04:55 PM

WoW! Did I get lucky? Received my overlay yesterday and this morning decided to put it on. Peeled it from the backing and sprayed some soapy water on it. Put it on the gauge, removed my hand to see where it needed to be moved and it was perfectly placed. Didn't need to move it at all. Dabbed it with a micro fiber and it was done. A couple of really tiny air bubbles that are not even noticeable unless you look close or know they are there. Thanks simota! It looks good.

simota1 · 02-02-2012, 09:38 PM

your welcome bro

tjlazer · 02-07-2012, 05:21 PM

It looks too glossy, can this be done in a flat/matt color instead?

JB1 · 02-07-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

It looks too glossy, can this be done in a flat/matt color instead?

Only if you buy the 2013MY Z that comes with it...

But seriously, it's not that glossy, more like semi-gloss or even an egg shell kind of finish.

simota1 · 02-07-2012, 06:38 PM

i think i can do it matte.... but seriously the finish matches the stock gauges perfectly imho

ZPirate · 02-08-2012, 12:23 PM

Simota1, Looks like Nissan is trying to put you out of business. 2012 Chicago: 2013 Nissan 370Z Gets a Facelift - WOT on Motor Trend

They may want to hire you as a designer though since they have adopted your gauge design in the 2013 model.

simota1 · 02-08-2012, 03:49 PM

LMAO!!!! wow that is pretty interesting..... i guess my overlays had a good run....

and everything has to end at some point.... its a good thing they made that gauge black.... the silver part was the most "huh" piece of the intereior part.... like wtf you guys ran outa matte black to paint the gauge huh hahhaha

01-13-2012, 09:04 AM	#1038 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	I would also be down to reorder if it will be redone to fit the C better. Looks way better already with the first one and I love it but I would like for it to line up a little better. I think if I every get around to doing the interior led swap I will actually just paint that piece. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

01-23-2012, 10:10 AM	#1040 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	In for v2 of the template. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

01-23-2012, 04:21 PM	#1041 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	i keep forgetting that i didnt update everyone on this... now my guy said since he only scanned the original copy from long time ago he cant tweak it or it might be off even more... BUT he said if i take out my oem part he could then scan it and it would be most definitely a perfect match with everything.... now my only problem with that is im scared to take out my oem part cuz i might break something... __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

02-02-2012, 09:38 PM	#1045 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	your welcome bro __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

02-07-2012, 05:21 PM	#1046 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	It looks too glossy, can this be done in a flat/matt color instead? __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

01-12-2012, 06:14 PM	#1036 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	Hey Simota, is your buddy ever going to do a re-spin of the template so that the overlay lines up properly with the "C" on the temp gauge ? I'd like to order another one, my OCD about such details keeps me from doing so until the flaw is fixed. No reflection on you of course, you have done a lot of hard work on this project.

01-23-2012, 10:05 AM	#1039 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	I'm the same as Mike. If you can get it to line up a bit better, I'll order.

01-23-2012, 07:49 PM	#1042 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	With as many members as are reporting wrecked Z's, maybe someone can salvage that part from a wreck and send it over to Simota in Guam ?

02-02-2012, 04:55 PM	#1044 (permalink)
Zeek Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 26 Drives: 2011 Silver Touring Rep Power: 13	WoW! Did I get lucky? Received my overlay yesterday and this morning decided to put it on. Peeled it from the backing and sprayed some soapy water on it. Put it on the gauge, removed my hand to see where it needed to be moved and it was perfectly placed. Didn't need to move it at all. Dabbed it with a micro fiber and it was done. A couple of really tiny air bubbles that are not even noticeable unless you look close or know they are there. Thanks simota! It looks good.

02-07-2012, 06:38 PM	#1048 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	i think i can do it matte.... but seriously the finish matches the stock gauges perfectly imho __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

02-08-2012, 12:23 PM	#1049 (permalink)
ZPirate Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 792 Drives: 09' 370Z & 03' 350Z Rep Power: 17	Simota1, Looks like Nissan is trying to put you out of business. 2012 Chicago: 2013 Nissan 370Z Gets a Facelift - WOT on Motor Trend They may want to hire you as a designer though since they have adopted your gauge design in the 2013 model. __________________ 2003 Daytona Blue 350Z Touring/Nismo 2009 Platinum Graphite 370Z Touring/Sport (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i/Dinan Stage 2 software upgrade/M3 suspension piecies/Koni Sports/ETS FMIC/Alufelgen SF-71 wheels Last edited by ZPirate; 02-08-2012 at 12:25 PM.

02-08-2012, 03:49 PM	#1050 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	LMAO!!!! wow that is pretty interesting..... i guess my overlays had a good run.... and everything has to end at some point.... its a good thing they made that gauge black.... the silver part was the most "huh" piece of the intereior part.... like wtf you guys ran outa matte black to paint the gauge huh hahhaha __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

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