Nissan 370Z Forum - Black Fuel/Temp Overlay

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Nissan 370Z Forum (http://www.the370z.com/)

- Exterior & Interior (http://www.the370z.com/exterior-interior/)

- - Black Fuel/Temp Overlay (http://www.the370z.com/exterior-interior/81321-black-fuel-temp-overlay.html)

DIGItonium

10-29-2013 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2546050)

but digi- you had to do surgery on yours to make it work, no?

i think danalbert's is just a overlay on top of the factory fuel guage? :confused: just position and press on.

It's just an overlay Alex made for our cars after he borrowed my faceplate for a few months. Below is a close up shot of the actual overlay from Blackcat Custom applied to the factory faceplate. It uses strong 3M adhesive backing:
http://www.the370z.com/attachments/d...change-007.jpg

The extra work isn't required, but the instructions provided is for the same overlay the OP bought. After the first attempt, you can simply use paint thinner to clean off the paint because the entire face is clear plastic.

denalbert

10-30-2013 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium (Post 2546647)

Digi, thanks for being the "first in" on this one. Without you, it wouldn't exist.

blackcherry20

10-30-2013 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2545708)

Looks very clean :tup:

I have an overlay from Simota (a fellow forum member here) installed. His weren't near as expensive certainly, but they aren't as clean on the install. I did a pretty thorough job lining it up, but it just doesn't line up perfect everywhere. Its fine for me though, and it looks much better than the original silver. I'm just pissed the newer models actually have a black face now instead of silver.

:confused: they do?!? :(

I shouldn't buy anything else. christmas is coming and two children should eat my income nicely. :( :)

I would like to have the overlays though...I likey. Can somebody tell my husband?

blackcherry20

10-30-2013 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ufoz8mycow (Post 2546405)

$42 or a crapload of work...... There has to be a better way

:tup: buy a 2013? sorry- jk jk :)

JARblue

10-30-2013 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20 (Post 2546838)

Yup!

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I'm going to wait a little while and then start checking junkyards in Texas for one with an intact cluster panel - or keep an eye out on the forum for one, though I think that's unlikely. If I can get a new panel, I'll just replace it completely :tup:

DEpointfive0

10-30-2013 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2546984)

Yup!

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Make sure you get a cluster that is from a car with the same transmission

JARblue

10-30-2013 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2547001)

Make sure you get a cluster that is from a car with the same transmission

I definitely have some research to do. But yeah, I would like my gear indicator to read 1-6 and not P R N D M :icon17:

blackcherry20

10-30-2013 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2547013)

I definitely have some research to do. But yeah, I would like my gear indicator to read 1-6 and not P R N D M :icon17:

Dahhhh. :p

DIGItonium

10-30-2013 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by denalbert (Post 2546833)

Digi, thanks for being the "first in" on this one. Without you, it wouldn't exist.

No problem. I also provided the oil temp and battery gauge faces, but by the time you get access to it you're better off with aftermarket gauges. Below is a mod I did. The gauges light up blue and the needles glow white. I never got to see it in action after modding this for a member. :(
http://www.the370z.com/attachments/d...-change-01.jpg

BTW, with Blackcat Customs you guys can tell Alex to print the overlay in any design, font, color, etc.

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