Anybody know how hard or how easy these gauges would be to put in..??

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98 CL 3.0, Bright White, bone stock.

 

Do a search on gauges.....there are some pretty good instructions on how to install these. It's pretty easy but you have to be very very very careful cuz a 2 hr job can turn into a week long project if you break one of the needles. I busted my temp. gauge and couldn't finish until a new one came in.

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ahhh...that's what i'm trying to avoid, just curious how hard the dash is to take apart..?

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98 CL 3.0, Bright White, bone stock.

 

It's like a 30 minute job.....at least, that's how long it took on my friend's Prelude.

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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers (hehehe...I got something for you drchang!!)
14.698 @95.977mph....Sears Point Raceway.I think I need a Level 10 Torque Converter!!
Yes, I know I'm going to hell for wasting gas on Civics....
My Peoples

 

I did this awhile ago but i think i remember most of the steps.
First pop out the cruise control and dimmer switches on either side of the steering wheel. Then disconect the wires behind them and put them aside. Next remove the two screws above the gauge cluster and remove two screws that you will uncover behind the dimmer and cruise switches. After you take them out the black trim panel should slide out. Then you have to remove some screws that hold the guage cluster in (i think four). Then you tilt the top of the cluster down and disconnect the wiring from the cluster. I think there are three bunches of wires to undo but dont worry about remembering where each one goes back because they only fit in their own connector. This next part is alittle tricky but you need to tilt the gauges down and gently slide them form the dash. Its not hard but can take some time. Then you can remove the plastic covering from the gauges (held in by only clips i believe but make sure there arent any screws). Remove the light bulbs in the back of the gauges if you want, some people do and some dont. You may want to try and leave atleast some in so the odometer lights up. Remove the two screws from one of the gauges and gently bend the indiglo gauges in half (dont crease) and slide them slowly over the needle. Then replace the two screws and move on to the next gauge. Some of the screw holes may not line up perfectly so i used a drill to make them alittle bigger. Route the wiring down thru the cluster and repeat the steps to put them back in. Then you connect the wires and dont run them off the factory dimmer switch as it might blow according to others. Make sure everything works before putting everything back together. Then i just tucked the transformer and dimmer switch under my dash. Feel free to email or IM me if you have any other questions.

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No more scratches thanks to the dumbass who walked on my car and had to pay to have it repainted.

 

hey what if i want to replace my needles. i hate the white ones i like the orange plastic ones on the 98+ 1st gens. how hard is it to do that?.

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1997 Black Acura 2.2 CL
Currently-
PIAAs Everywhere, PIAA 1700X, Custom Grill, Clear Corners, OE Spoiler,
5% Tints (Limo), HKS Super Dragger Exhaust, AEM CAI w/Breather,
Venom 400
Comming Soon-
Headers or Ignition, Front Lip
http://members.home.net/vx16

 

I wouldnt remove needles from what i've heard. There is some kind of super small spring in them that you screw up when you take them off but autotoys.com did a indiglo install and they showed you how to take the needles off so i guess you could take a look there. Ive just heard it is bad to remove them



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No more scratches thanks to the dumbass who walked on my car and had to pay to have it repainted.

 

well here is a pic from http://drive.to/acura-clof of the white face gauges with the orange needles. I hope he doesnt mind i posted them. there is another one on there of the gauges and needles at night.

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No more scratches thanks to the dumbass who walked on my car and had to pay to have it repainted.

[This message has been edited by 1StGenCL (edited 06-06-2001).]

 

i want

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1997 Black Acura 2.2 CL
Currently-
PIAAs Everywhere, PIAA 1700X, Custom Grill, Clear Corners, OE Spoiler,
5% Tints (Limo), HKS Super Dragger Exhaust, AEM CAI w/Breather,
Venom 400
Comming Soon-
Headers or Ignition, Front Lip
http://members.home.net/vx16

 

ez to remove the dash...u can also just paint over the needle with marker if you want to change the color

 

what color would show up best?

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97 Black on Black 2.2CL
limo tint all around
1 alpine 12 in the trunk powered by an mtx amp

pics soon to come.

 

thanks for the insight guys, hope all goes well once i get them...by the way, good deal on the indiglo's, got them for $35 off ebay...what a steal.

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98 CL 3.0, Bright White, bone stock.