SupraMan Mk4 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Hi Guys, im new so be gentle Does anyone know how easy/complicated it is to replace the chrome rings around the speedo/rev counter/petrol gauge etc? I have found a nice set on (G)bay as one of mine has discoloured/rusted. If this has already been posted elswhere I apologise but I couldnt find it using the ''search feature.'' Any assistance would be Supra!! /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_grin.gif Thanks in advance. Chappell-Face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilicos Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 They just pop on and off. Some people glue them but they shouldn't need it really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Get the ones from ebay, and watch the youtube instruction videos on how to fit them. They do just clip on, but they can be a b'stard sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralad Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 fleabay is amazing. i want to change the dash rings and dials myself so ill be watching comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraMan Mk4 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Hi Piston, these are the ones I have seen I have watched the videos also but they only show how to install on a dash when the old ones have already been removed. I just wanted to make sure these old ones just pop off with a little elbow grease and arent bolted/screwed on somewhere before I undertook the work. Thanks for the feedback guys......p.s this forum is awesome!!!!! Hope to meet some of you guys soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Get the ones from ebay, and watch the youtube instruction videos on how to fit them. They do just clip on, but they can be a b'stard sometimes. Yea I remember fitting mine, one kept popping off whilst driving along! Got to do it all again now cause it's been flocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Yeah, just rip them off. They may break into pieces and bend from being glued on, but you're replacing them, so no worries. Here are mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I can recommend the ebay ones to (Greg @ The Tuning Shop) Just watch the videos, all you need to do is roll them slightly with a biro. But best to try fitting them first, roll them a bit and try again, if still lose roll a bit more and try again. Rather than roll them too much and find they are to tight to fit properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 might have to treat my car yet again, dan yours look nice adds a nice touch to something boring...... so ill copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 The genuine Toyota ones just double sided tape onto the speedo panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraMan Mk4 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Piston Yours is the look I am going for, and may I say they look sweeeeet! Thats it you've made my mind up, its off to Ebay to place my order with Greg at the Tuning Shop for the whole set. (Dials, Air vents, Cigarette Lighter etc.) Also Piston....I see you have removed your stereo. Mine has a single din stereo in at the moment with a large space underneath, I assume you have a double din system? If so did you fit this yourself and did it just fit right in or did it require a bit of effort/trim to be removed? As im looking at upgrading my headunit to a double din with Sat-Nav/DVD/7" monitor but dont wanna splash out if it wont fit. Thanks in advance for any info guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I've not got my double din screen yet, but that's what the plan is. Some double dins fit the space fine, others are slightly too big for the front dash trim to go over. I think its to do with the design of each individual unit. Some units are designed to sit flush with the dash, others are meant to protrude a little. The ones that protrude will more than likely mean that the dash hole has to be trimmed top or bottom so it slides over the moniter. My plan is to get the moniter to sit completely flush with the dash, this may mean drilling holes in the side mounting brackets, either in front or behind the existing ones to makes the unit sit further in or further back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraMan Mk4 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Cheers for the advice Piston. I'll be sure to measure the space b4 purchase then just to be sure. I'd rather go for the flush finish so if it requires a bit of drilling then so be it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilicos Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280481068790&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Are these the ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraMan Mk4 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Yeah they are the ones mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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