Feeler thread~ Who here would like to have their gauges customized?

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 12:52 am

I am presently working with a local shop here in Montreal to customize our gauges. Basically I would like to change the color from red to maybe blue, customize the look of our gauges etc.The local shop here specializes in LED Technology lighting so I want to see what else he can do.How many here would like something like this for ther Vibes/Matrix?I will keep you posted!People interested:1. arcsvibe2. damronj3. toasted74. Psychobroker5. rcasciola6. BruiserVibe7. Raivis8. tecton9. robdog

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 12:56 am

Add me to your list! Custom gauges would be awesome!

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 12:57 am

Custom guages would be sweet! Add me to the list.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 12:59 am

Done guys Anyone else?

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:02 am

See what they are looking at price-wise, and what kind of customization they will do. Is it just the lighting, or will they customize the actual gauges as well? Either would be cool, but both would be awesome! I always liked the black flame gauges.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:04 am

Jason I asked the guy to do everything! Change the look of the gauge, the coloring, even the plastic cover!Let me see if I can find pictures of this shops stuff.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:08 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»Jason I asked the guy to do everything! Change the look of the gauge, the coloring, even the plastic cover!Let me see if I can find pictures of this shops stuff. SWEET!!!!!

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:12 am

I would have to see what it looks like, price, and one question, what would I do without gauges for a few weeks?

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:28 am

As promised here is a picture I found, will try to post more later (I am at work lol)

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:29 am

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants Â»I would have to see what it looks like, price, and one question, what would I do without gauges for a few weeks?I will know more when I will meet up with the owner sometime next week. I can't wait to see what can be done to our cars!!

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:55 am

Hey, those are pretty sweet! Hopefully they plan to do us US owners in MPH!!! Also, something a little less.... advertising would be cool, you know, with just a design or something, but hey, I'll take what I can get!

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:56 am

Looks promising so far... can't wait to see what can be done.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 2:02 am

Quote, originally posted by damronjr Â»Hey, those are pretty sweet! Hopefully they plan to do us US owners in MPH!!! Also, something a little less.... advertising would be cool, you know, with just a design or something, but hey, I'll take what I can get!The picture I showed Jason was for a show car so it is normal that there would be advertising on it but I am pretty sure he can do whatever you want.Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 Â»Looks promising so far... can't wait to see what can be done. Tell me about it!! I can't wait either!!!!

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 2:22 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»The picture I showed Jason was for a show car so it is normal that there would be advertising on it but I am pretty sure he can do whatever you want.I could do without the advertising. I would have to see what it would look like on a Vibe. Both day and night pictures.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 2:28 am

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants Â»I could do without the advertising. I would have to see what it would look like on a Vibe. Both day and night pictures.I am working on it

tnpartsguy · Post by **tnpartsguy** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 2:33 am

Basically, I would like to change my lighting to that of the newer vibes with the white backlighting instead of the orange. Other than that, the cluster is fine.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:08 am

I like the 04/05 set better than the 03 ones, and would have to see what the options were and how much it costs. Mr. P's question is pretty important, what to do while the cluster is away being modified.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:15 am

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»I like the 04/05 set better than the 03 ones, and would have to see what the options were and how much it costs. Mr. P's question is pretty important, what to do while the cluster is away being modified. My Vibe will be the prototype for this project. What I think will happen is that he will create the gauges which will then have to be installed in your Vibes (after you tell him what you want)Like I said I am supposed to meet with the owner next week and will have all of your questions addressed.

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:40 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»My Vibe will be the prototype for this project. What I think will happen is that he will create the gauges which will then have to be installed in your Vibes (after you tell him what you want)Would the mods be shipped to me for install or would I have to drive to Montreal? If that's the case.....nevermind.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:58 am

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants Â»Would the mods be shipped to me for install or would I have to drive to Montreal? If that's the case.....nevermind.They would be shipped to you. You would then either install them yourself or get a local tuner place to do the install. From what I have heard, it seems not to be too complicated. We will see though

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 4:05 am

Here are some examples of some custom gauges. http://www.stylinconcepts.com/...D/357 Like I said before, I like the first ones with the black background and flames that glow at night.

jeffgtx · Post by **jeffgtx** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 4:36 am

i am interested in a different but OEM looking guage look, but the same LED colors as i have (white RED), so if just a new faceplate is an option, add me to the list.how about a speedo face just like the enzo since we both have 0 at the bottom thanks

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 7:46 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»They would be shipped to you. You would then either install them yourself or get a local tuner place to do the install. From what I have heard, it seems not to be too complicated. We will see though I've disassembled my cluster, and if the mod involves only a new face plate then it is something most people here can do themselves. If the mod involves replacing the red LEDs in the 2003 cluster with different color LEDs, then it is something most people here shouldn't do themselves. I used to have skill in such things, but am out of practice and don't trust myself to not (removed) it up anymore.I think my best cluster mod option is to get an 04 cluster and try to figure out how to run the odometer up to match the original cluster. If I do that, I may have an 03 cluster (with high mileage) to make available for research, but don't hold your breath

jeffgtx · Post by **jeffgtx** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 10:57 am

Monseiur Joat,i found these two on car-part.com.I generally have a25% success rate with it actually being teh part i am looking for, but its usually worth an email/call.2004Instrument Cluster(See also Speedo)Pontiac Vibe - 6648 $Call Miami Foreign Car Parts Corp. USA-FL(Miami) E-mail 1-305-885-8585 2004Instrument Cluster(See also Speedo)Pontiac Vibe - 6K-U WH0170 $75 Odum's Auto Salvage USA-NC(Hubert) Request_Quote 1-800-544-8490 Request_Insurance_Quote

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:23 am

mercithe cost to update the odometer in a cluster swap still makes it more than it is worth to me. ( http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...age=2 ) In that thread, Celtic Curse was interested in an alternate gauge face.

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 4:33 pm

i would like to have the white face with the bule and silver needles with blue lighting on mine but i need to know how much and if possible shiped to the us with MPH instead of Km/h.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:10 pm

I am positive that for our US members that the gauges will be in MPH Glad to see a positive response, I am dying to talk to these guys to see what can be done

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:28 am

Add me to the list

rcasciola · Post by **rcasciola** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 2:04 am

im in too!

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 7:00 am

I'd like to see the stocks but in reverse colors... It might make them easier to see and read.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 8:03 am

More names added everyday I love it!

BruiserVibe · Post by **BruiserVibe** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 9:25 am

Add me to the list as well. They look awesome so far. I've been wanting to get my entire dash changed to blue, so this is a good start.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:27 pm

Name added to the list

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 12:31 am

have any of you sen the new TL cluster lights..??? i think that looks good. red numbers with a blue neddle

Raivis · Post by **Raivis** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:57 am

i would be interested in just the faceplate i like the red lights i jsut want a white faceplate. maybe some flames??? or some design. add me to the list

tecton · Post by **tecton** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 4:53 am

i am definately interested in thisif they could do a black background with white lettering and then blue lights or atleast white lights so i can tint them how i pleaseadd me to the list

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 5:20 am

Sam,i'm interested to,but first i want to see a real overviews.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 6:10 am

Fantastic! This is what I want the damn tuning shop owners to see! There is a great interest in products for the Vibe. Names have been added to the list.Stay tuned. I should meet with the owner this week.

tangerine · Post by **tangerine** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:06 am

pending pricing I'd like to look into a silver face with orange back lighting and orange neeedles.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 11:12 am

So this is the reply I've gotten from the owner:Hi, Iâ€™m presently developing a little something for the vibe/matrix. I definitely keep inform very very soon! Have a nice HOT!!! Day. Sebastiensebastiend@tekled.comTekLED514-816-9898I will ask him again if I can meet with him to show him all the suggestions possible. Just wanted to give you all a heads up!Sam

ShadowRuleZ · Post by **ShadowRuleZ** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 11:26 pm

For those who have taken these apart, if an overlay would fit and work in there, it might be worth looking here:http://www.speedhut.com/They'll do a custom set up if you provide the cluster and have a certain number ordered.I have a set from them in my talon.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:00 am

Quote, originally posted by ShadowRuleZ Â»For those who have taken these apart, if an overlay would fit and work in there, it might be worth looking here:http://www.speedhut.com/They'll do a custom set up if you provide the cluster and have a certain number ordered.I have a set from them in my talon.Do you have a pic? How much did it cost you?

ShadowRuleZ · Post by **ShadowRuleZ** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 4:20 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»Do you have a pic? How much did it cost you?http://www.speedhut.com/faq.asp#23Quote Â»12. What is the MODEL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM? This is a Program Speedhut has designed to help our Customers receive Custom EL GLO Products that are not currently available. Once we receive 25 Pre Orders we will begin tooling. We offer additional discounts to our Group Leader and Pre Order Customers including Free Text, Free Standard Graphics (Flames, etc), and Free Standard Logo's. *We can also add Km/h instead of MPH to our Pre Order for FREE as long as we have 5+ Km/h Pre Order Customers. The price for our Pre Order EL Glo Dial Kit's are generally around $99-109 + S&H. Please go to home page and click on the "Model Development" link to see the current cars we have in development. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------13. How can I be the Group Leader? The Group Leader is the one who sends in the cluster for his car. This cluster is not returned. The cluster can be purchased inexpensiverly from a junkyard (it does NOT have to be in working condition HOWEVER it DOES need to have everything intact, needles,etc). Once we have received a Cluster from an individual, he/she will be the Group Leader. This cluster will then be added to our Model Development Program. Email inquiries will be answered with the Group Leader and Speedhut service. Please contact Speedhut at Sales@Speedhut.com before sending in your cluster. Here are the ones that ended up in my Talon:http://garage.twelve22.net/talon/gaugeoverlays.phpI got them used though, ran me $25 or so.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 9:17 pm

Looks great!Just wanted to give you all a heads up that I am still waiting to see a prototype. Once I have access to it I will post it here to get your feedback and take it from there.Thanks!

robdog · Post by **robdog** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 2:36 am

I would love a new look, add me to the list

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 9:35 am

I'm happy with how my 04 Vibe is inside with the red and white, though my 1996 Sunfire GT (fond memories of that car) I wanted to change my dash out for a kit. Wanted to go with a light blue and white glow kit for night, dash would look almost normal by day. Not a bad price but only available on the 99 Sunfire and up... so I never got one.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 10:14 am

i had a similar kit like that in my tundra. i liked it, white face by day, blue indiglo backlight at night.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 11:09 am

Quote, originally posted by robdog Â»I would love a new look, add me to the listNo worries guys I have spoken again to the owner and should have some news by next week.

omat5e1 · Post by **omat5e1** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 1:09 pm

I'm interested too... I like the stock 03 guages, I just don't like the red color. If he could just switch from red to blue (or something similar), and depending on the price, I'd be in.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 12:10 am

Quote, originally posted by omat5e1 Â»I'm interested too... I like the stock 03 guages, I just don't like the red color. If he could just switch from red to blue (or something similar), and depending on the price, I'd be in.Consider you in! There is no obligation to buy I just want to show the owner that there is interest in these type of products