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hey, i'm looking for a perticular type of aluminum gauge bezel. NOT the one from speedhut or ebay. i want one that has rolled edges as opposed to just laser cut edges that are flat and sharp. the pic below shows what what i mean by rolled edges. i found a website that sould one for the 8g but i lost the link and i can't find it. can anyone help???
http://www.procarparts.com/product/MIT-MIR-9701-XXAL-XXWP-BEZX.JPG
galantv600
08-14-2003, 11:23 AM
have u tried www.procarparts.com? other than that i duno where u could get one like that....
have u tried www.procarparts.com? other than that i duno where u could get one like that....
well, yeah, that's where i got the link to that picture from!!! :wink:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=2428240694 ('http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33695&item=2428240694')
i finally found this bezel on ebay!!! here's the link if you want to get one. i love how the edges are rolled as opposed to straight cut.
BiGSHUN
08-20-2003, 02:34 PM
yo i got the chrome bezel w/ the rolled edges. i ordered it throught summitracing. its just a sticker and its not worth the money. i went to the ebay sit above and that's the exact one i have. like i said its not worth it unless thats what you're looking for. when i ordered it i thought is was actual metal. 40 of my dollars went down the drain for a sticker.
Niytrus
08-20-2003, 02:38 PM
damn that sucks... thanks for the warning. If you were interested - Cali has 2 sets of the CF bezel for sale. I think he is asking $20 each. Hit him up if your interested.
BiGSHUN
08-20-2003, 02:42 PM
damn that sucks... thanks for the warning. If you were interested - Cali has 2 sets of the CF bezel for sale. I think he is asking $20 each. Hit him up if your interested.
i may be slow but what is a "CF bezel"? is it better than what i have? i'll be happy to peel that damn sticker off.
galantv600
08-20-2003, 04:11 PM
damn that sucks... thanks for the warning. If you were interested - Cali has 2 sets of the CF bezel for sale. I think he is asking $20 each. Hit him up if your interested.
i may be slow but what is a "CF bezel"? is it better than what i have? i'll be happy to peel that damn sticker off.
cf bezel is strong i just ordered mine from speedhut.com but its aluminum... its just an overlaay with double sided type... about 20 bucks shipped in 2 - 3 days! https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif ill post pics when i get it/.
well fuck! :evil: does the damn thing even look like aluminum? is it at least hard plastic or is it soft vinyl?
BiGSHUN
08-21-2003, 08:14 AM
it's soft vinyl. if you are expecting aluminum, its not gonna look aluminum. to me its kinda bland, although it is different and it is a mod. it just doesn't do it for me. i guess i'm more upset cuz i spent 40 bucks on it. per note above from galantv600, i'd rather have the aluminum.
cf bezel that cali is selling = real carbon fiber bezel
well shit. if it was plastic i could at least paint it with aluminum paint. well i only spent $17 on it. i'm still pissed though.
Fishboy55
08-21-2003, 09:01 AM
well fuck! :evil: does the damn thing even look like aluminum? is it at least hard plastic or is it soft vinyl?
I bought the first brushed aluminum bezel from Speedhut when they started production several months ago. It doesn't have rolled edges, but it's real aluminum, not an overlay. Since then, everybody on ebay has a copy. I can speak for the Speedhut one. It's the real deal.
spiritborn
08-21-2003, 09:08 AM
Get the Speed Hut gauge bezel, you will not regret purchasing one. I really like the way it looks. Check out my "Cockpit Picture". Here's the link:
http://www.cardomain.com/id/spiritborn ('http://www.cardomain.com/id/spiritborn')
well fuck! :evil: does the damn thing even look like aluminum? is it at least hard plastic or is it soft vinyl?
I bought the first brushed aluminum bezel from Speedhut when they started production several months ago. It doesn't have rolled edges, but it's real aluminum, not an overlay. Since then, everybody on ebay has a copy. I can speak for the Speedhut one. It's the real deal.
yeah, i was about to buy that one but i stumbled upon this one. i had wanted one with rolled edges for a more finished look. did you install yours over your existing bezel or did you remove the black pastic bezel? one of the reasons i wanted the rolled edges was so the bezel wasn't floating way above the gauges. i guess i'll just turn right back around and sell this piece of vinyl on ebay.
Get the Speed Hut gauge bezel, you will not regret purchasing one. I really like the way it looks. Check out my "Cockpit Picture". Here's the link:
http://www.cardomain.com/id/spiritborn
that looks pretty damn good. i'm keeping my stock gauges which is why i want an aluminum bezel. it's a great contrast. you should get the white hvac overlays to match your gauges.
spiritborn
08-21-2003, 09:26 AM
...you should get the white hvac overlays to match your gauges.
Where can I get those?
...you should get the white hvac overlays to match your gauges.
Where can I get those?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=2428604936 ('http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=40017&item=2428604936')
i've talked to a couple of people that have these and are pretty happy with them. they are just overlays of course and you have to have a real steady hand when applying them but they're pretty sick looking. i remember seeing a pic on this board of someone who had these. look around you might be able to find it. i remember that the thread wasn't about these though.
BiGSHUN
08-21-2003, 10:21 AM
Get the Speed Hut gauge bezel, you will not regret purchasing one. I really like the way it looks. Check out my "Cockpit Picture". Here's the link:
http://www.cardomain.com/id/spiritborn
hey spiritborn, where can i get colored hoses for my engine? also, where did you get the angel eyes fog lights? what brand are they. i bought some a month ago and they were too big. i thought they were the same one's i seen in a super street mag.
Fishboy55
08-21-2003, 10:44 AM
...you should get the white hvac overlays to match your gauges.
Where can I get those?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=2428604936 ('http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=40017&item=2428604936')
i've talked to a couple of people that have these and are pretty happy with them. they are just overlays of course and you have to have a real steady hand when applying them but they're pretty sick looking. i remember seeing a pic on this board of someone who had these. look around you might be able to find it. i remember that the thread wasn't about these though.
Just so you don't get too disappointed, this is just a thin indoor grade vinyl sticker that goes on your AC controls. It doesn't replace any of the existing parts, and you have to remove the AC knobs to put it on.
Why do I mention this? Because removing the AC control knobs is a major bitch. I actually cracked my AC bezel trying to get the knobs off. They're locked in with a retaing ring and gear, which I found nearly impossible to remove.
Fishboy55
08-21-2003, 10:47 AM
yeah, i was about to buy that one but i stumbled upon this one. i had wanted one with rolled edges for a more finished look. did you install yours over your existing bezel or did you remove the black pastic bezel? one of the reasons i wanted the rolled edges was so the bezel wasn't floating way above the gauges. i guess i'll just turn right back around and sell this piece of vinyl on ebay.
I installed it right over the black one. It really doesn't float that high above the indiglow gauges, and it looks sick at night.
Chip
...you should get the white hvac overlays to match your gauges.
Where can I get those?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=2428604936 ('http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=40017&item=2428604936')
i've talked to a couple of people that have these and are pretty happy with them. they are just overlays of course and you have to have a real steady hand when applying them but they're pretty sick looking. i remember seeing a pic on this board of someone who had these. look around you might be able to find it. i remember that the thread wasn't about these though.
Just so you don't get too disappointed, this is just a thin indoor grade vinyl sticker that goes on your AC controls. It doesn't replace any of the existing parts, and you have to remove the AC knobs to put it on.
Why do I mention this? Because removing the AC control knobs is a major bitch. I actually cracked my AC bezel trying to get the knobs off. They're locked in with a retaing ring and gear, which I found nearly impossible to remove.
good tip on removing the knobs. that's really good info to know. i wonder if anyone's found a way to remove the knobs a bit more easily.
i painted my stock bezel today. just the part that covers the gauges, i taped off the rest of it. i used the "chrome" spray paint, which we all know never looks like chrome. however, that is a good thing since i wanted an aluminum look. i applied it in very heavy layers so it would be nice and smooth and i'll be damned if it doesn't look just like aluminum! of course if you look at the edges and the over all shape of the bezel you can tell it's painted plastic but you certainly have to think about it for a second as it's just got that perfect aluminum color and finish to it. i'm really happy with it. i can't wait to install it tomorrow after the paint has cured!
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