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Aaahh yes, I saw these yesterday as well at the SF Auto Show.

They look awesome!



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Do they reply to PMs? I asked whether KM/h faces were available, and nobody replied...
 
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I don't recall this PM. My apologies.

We currently only have gauge overlays in Kmh available for the R53 (non-nav)

We would need an actual Kmh speedo in our hands to create a set for the R56 or any other model.
 
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Old 11-23-2010, 07:05 PM
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So if I wanted a set for my '08 Clubman (non-S) in satin black with the numbers outlined, would that make them multi-colored ($125) instead of the $60? Or is the $125 for custom designs.

Also, what other colors can you outline the numbers in? I have a MY car w/ Yellow color-lone, and was wondering if you have a yellow close enough that would look good, and if not, could they be outlined in silver or white instead of red (red just wouldn't match anything in my interior).

Sorry for all of the questions!
 
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Originally Posted by Lagston@VinylStyles
I don't recall this PM. My apologies.

We currently only have gauge overlays in Kmh available for the R53 (non-nav)

We would need an actual Kmh speedo in our hands to create a set for the R56 or any other model.
Gotcha.

Hmm ... I'd get you mine but I kinda need the car. Ha. I think there's a good number of people interested, though.... perhaps it'd be worthwhile to source one from a scrapyard?...
 
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Couldn't you just pull your existing gauge face, scan it, and email it to Lyle?

Richard

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Gotcha.

Hmm ... I'd get you mine but I kinda need the car. Ha. I think there's a good number of people interested, though.... perhaps it'd be worthwhile to source one from a scrapyard?...
 
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Couldn't you just pull your existing gauge face, scan it, and email it to Lyle?

Richard
sure, i'd be all up for that if that were sufficient!
 
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I wonder if the 2011 large speedo is slightly different seeing the radio controls are a little different (volume **** is now where the display is). Does anyone know, or are they the same dimensions?
 
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if only someone could make em like this

duell ag. wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!1
 
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Old 01-07-2011, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by shams1924
duell ag. wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!1
Duell is AWESOME. I am seriously thinking of getting a set the next time I'm in Japan....... but it's something like $700, which is a bit steep :(
 
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Originally Posted by Lagston@VinylStyles
and no and then, and no and then!!!!!!!!!!
Are our gauges back-illuminated or front? I am curious what satin black would look like? White on black in day, red on black at night? Would there be any loss of legibility?
 
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guages

i wouldnt even consider the vinyl guages. they look so tatty and cheap.
sure, with a good installation they may look "better". but they are only vinyl overlay. exactly that. they just over lay on the oem. if plp or vendors starting making proper plates like the duell ag ones. that would be awesome. i feel like going to japan just for those guages.
simply breath taking!!!
 

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Originally Posted by shams1924
duell ag. wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!1
That's pretty awesome! But the price would shy most buyers away. sigh
 
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duell

true. too expensive. like £700 for the rev and speed. thats like $1150!

im defo not going to let this slip tho.
im gone get hold of one and then make my own versions of it. gona look into this.....
 
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Originally Posted by OctaneGuy
Hey Lyle,

I just came back from the Los Angeles Auto Show and was drooling over the 2011 JCW Black Speedo Gauge, when I realized that you were already making them!
Where can I find pics of these? (not the original but the Vinyl Styles version)
 
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Lagston-

Keep up the good work! You are providing customization that is affordable and very customizable.

I look forward to your new designs.

 
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Is the Vinyl Styles website broken?

I can't find the gauge faces on the website...... so where can i see the full range and how do I make a purchase?
 
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Old 02-10-2011, 10:26 AM
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Our site is still up. www.vinylstyles.com

We don't have our gauge faces up on the site, but some of them are still available.
Shoot us an email at vinylstyles@gmail.com and we can discuss your order.


 
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can you do the gp color gauges with a red s in it? let me know i have a 2003 r53 thanks
 
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can you do the gp color gauges with a red s in it? let me know i have a 2003 r53 thanks
 
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I have had my guage overlays for almost 3 years now. Here ar some tricks I learned.

1. Make a small slit close to the needle and you can avoid taking the needle off. On the speedo, make it from the cutout for the radio controls to the hole for the needle. it is only about 1/4 inch.
2. Make a samll slit and slide it over the needle
3. Use double sided tape to give it a firm fit to the guage surface.
4. I had issues with the glossy platic on the numbers and hashes in the sun. I sprayed a clear matte finish on them and it eliminated the glare.
5. I also had trouble seeing the actual numbers because my guages are black. I went to a theater supply house and bought a lighting gel [makes stage lights different colors] and applied it to the back over the printed hash marks and numbers. The nice part is that you can make your numbers any color you choose. Mine are yellow and show up well against the black faces. The also do not interfere with the orange backlighting at night. To make themstand out, I also added a piece of white tissue paper to behind the gel to make the yellow stand out a little more.

The only problem I had was etting the speedo bezel back on. I have a little gab and cannot figurre out how to get the top tabs back into position. If anyone knows the anser to that I wold appreciate the advise.
 
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these still available?
 
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Old 06-20-2011, 09:16 PM
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Yup!
 
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Old 06-20-2011, 11:11 PM
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up to date prices in first post as well?
 
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I dont see the face gauges on your site.
 


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