Same here..I want to see what they look like all lit up.

 

And I want to see how they look installed in the car, NOT lit up. Being what they are (vinyl overlays), I think all of these will look fine when lit up in the dark. However, with these graphics I'm more concerned about daytime readability.

 

will they be available for R53 with nav?

 

I'm not sure if/how the needle needs to be recalibrated. If you mark where you pull the needle off, and put it back on in the same position, you should be good.

We don't have any night shots of the gauges yet, as we do not have a MINI to test them on.

I can see how there may be an issue with daytime visability. But if you know your car, you know when to shift and how fast your goin'

We will have gauge overlays available for the R53 in a week or so.

R53 with nav will follow soon after.

 

Very Nice VinylStyles I have a Mellow Yellow MCS. I think the Satin Black and or Brushed ALuminum would look awesom

It would be sweet to see a wide shot photo of the Black or Brushed Aluminum installed in a MINI with Daytime and Night Pics. Just to see how it looks on the dash. I bet it would look really well! It would tone down the bright white guages as they are now on the MINI.

Our Guages are backlit...see how JUST the numbers light up...so it wont be a problem. Just the daytime readability for the darker colors, they most likely would need a outline around the numbers kinda like the stock ones are. Here is a pic of my TACH litup during the day.....see the orange light?

 

Hey Lyle,

What are the chances that these overlays would take to different types of pen/markers to outline each number to make it more visible? I'm considering getting a satin black overlay and outlining each number in Red. Or, how strong are they? Would it be possible for us to lay some vinyl over the numbers and carefully cut out an outline using an exacto knife?

 

im seriously interested in these gauges - i would get some crazy custom ones to match the emblems Lyle made for me - the emblem pic is here - http://www.lylesvinylstyles.net/imag...enji_front.JPG

i think for the gauges i would go with Dark Silver with Benji in the same font in red in the middle and black outline maybe? or have the Benji outline and fill in the letters with black somehow and get red around the numbers going around the gauges - that would be the best idea in my opinion but i would have to see what Lyle would charge for some seriously custom work like that..all things aside (well only price really) i know Lyle would bust those out looking fantastic, as with the rest of his work - flawless.

 

Hi Lyle, is avaible also for EU spec, with Km/h not miles?!
If yes, the price is the same?!
Tks in advance

FAb

 

You want it! You got it!

R53 Speedo

Shown in Gloss black w/ chili red border

And yes....we can make the center of the zero's red

or whichever color you'd like!

We'll also be eliminating the km/h business, so you can rock em custom. More room for your logo/design

dsg - we need a template for the EU gauges. If you would like to send us your gauges for a template, we will send you a set for free. The price will likely be the same, but S&H will apply.

 

I think I just shat myself.

Perfect! I will still want to see a final R56 product, but I think you are there!

 

i agree with MiniJayHawk - perfect! i don't know about the first part , but deffiantly agree with him that you are right on the ball Lyle!

 

More friendly advice: When you cut the numbers, the white color of the underlying material shows on the edges. This makes it very obvious this is an overlay and cheapens the appearance a bit. If you can go with a black underlying material, the black won't show as much as the white after they are cut. You can really notice it on some of the photos in your other thread and on your website. The carbon fiber and huge photo below shows the effect pretty well. Again, friendly advice to help make sure you have the best product available.

 

Jeez MiniJay.....Thanks!!! j/k

This was the first run over overlays, and we we're soo excited to get them out before we worked on the little detail and refinements.
They have since been refined and are good to go. We don't send out anything that we are not 100% happy with.

 

Cool! I hope I didn't come across as too critical. I know your standard of high quality and want to see the best product possible under your fine name.

 

Thats perfect!

 

Yeah, that black & red is dope!

 

I was wondering if you have a white color that matches the cream white interior? I have some pepper white vinyl but it is not the same as the interior cream white

 

The red and black is SWEET!!!! I will have to get those when I order my blacked out gas cap and door handles....

 

Checker - Is the cream white interior just a plain white? or creamy, like the name?

 

We are putting the finishing touches on the overlays for the 05-06 MINI's with the chrono package.

We are pleased with the results and hope you will be as well.

These will be offered as overlays, or overlay w/ adhesive backing.

Pricing to be determined. As always, many color combos and customizations available.

Enjoy.....




^ Gloss black ^


^ Gloss black w/ Chili red gas gauge ^


^ Gloss black w/ Liquid Yellow gas gauge ^


^ Gloss black gauges and chrome ring blackout w/ Chili red gas & temp gauge, and border ^ phweew!



These are our test runs, so the 0's will be filled in and other small imperfections you may see have been corrected.

 

Ditto

 

haha
its a cream white...the problem is that a pepper white car with cream interior has two creamy whites...neither are pure white, and neither are the same type of cream as the other

I may just come up with some sort of black and orange checkered or some kind of design to have turned into a gauge face (orange turned out to be my unexpected accent color because of the interior lights, mood lights, and turn indicators )

 

Lyle HELP!

How did you get the needle off? The tach is apart and the speedo is almost out, so if I can get the damn needles off, I'll post some pics of it going back together and some more LIT UP tonight.
It's gonna look good

 

It pulls right off and you just have to be brave about applying enough force. You may need a thin screwdriver to help pry it off the pin. Some instructions and photos here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=129178

Would be great if you post pictures mounted in the car, both lit up and not.

 

When you take it off could you see how it goes back on? I want to find out if there is a notch that makes it install back to the same position everytime or if it's something you have to eyeball and hope is accurate (possible even get it calibrated)