Well I emailed them and they said I can send it back. I just did. I don't know if they're going to replace it or refund me.
I'm guessing that the ones that you guys have are only a little off.
But mine was really noticable. The spacing under my tach cut out was less than a millimeter! about 1/2-3/4 mm. That's pretty small! The spacing under the speedo on the other hand was about 3 times that or more.

I'd would've posted pics, but like I said I already sent it back.

Ok now back to my @#$#'in homework.

 

Well, I tried to see if mine would fit, and it didn't. The little bit that was out of alignment kept it from sitting flush against the back of the bezel. I am going to email and see if I can send it back. This kind of sucks, I was looking forward to getting this mod done.

 

Call me crazy but i don't like the rings. i think it looks cheap,

flame on.

 

I just got my rings today. I plan on keeping the dash bezel black though. I think it will make the rings stand out.

 

nice to meet you crazy.

 

I disagree. i think the rings are a very subtle and classy touch. Most people will think it's stock, or not even notice them. On the other hand, the bezel really stands out too much, which is why I changed my mind on that one...

 

I agree...the rings look sweet, couldn't be happier. However, the bezel just doesn't do it for me.

Tony

 

all i can say is "Damn" these things are hot, i installed them sat took me like 15-20 mins and oh my good i think no pic can describe the fine classy touch these rings give the gauges. i agree with other mem IMO the bezel stands out way too much. ill post pics soon,but again no pics capture the real beauty and the shiny reflection these rings give off.

 

I just installed the rings on my black bezel. I give a big thumbs up! to Paradox on the quality of these rings. I couldn't be happier.

 

ordered mine last thursday night..they arrived yesterday and i put them on last night...

very classy look..Paradox gets two thumbs up

 

this is after u laughted at me for buying them and said they had no use


BTW - I saw ur EX w/ Alina last night studying at dunkin donuts

 

hey shut it boy. its all your fualt for getting it in my head..now look what you made me do..spend money on my daily driver..boo hoo.. you owe me one buddy

as far as the ex goes...good..i hope she eats a lot of those donuts

 

haha, i think its more like YOU OWE ME ONE for telling you about such a nice mod!

as for the EX comment -

 

Installed mine on Sunday and the black bezel really makes them stand out. I had a friend look at them and he thought they were stock. Mine fit perfect and look fantastic. Good job, Paradox. Definitely worth the money. Received them in just a few days.

 

Finally I got to install the Brushed Aluminum Bezel and Chrome Gauge Rings. I like it alot and I am happy that I decided to get both and install both. Here are some pictures for everyone!!! Took me less then an hour to do this, very very easy!!!!

Before Install


After Install

 

Is that the bezel from autoaccessorystore.com? I'm still waiting for them to send me a new one since I sent back the defective one.

 

No, I ordered that bezel from CustomMaxima and it's a perfect fit. Very quick to recieve it too, about 2 days!!!

 

I am sending mine back today. Please let me know how your replacement looks.

 

The response to the 5th gen rings has been tremendous. I would like to thank everyone who purchased. I hope you are all pleased with the product. Its nice to see this much appreciation for a new product. People asked for it and actually followed through on purchasing it after it came out.
I will be comnig out with some new products for you guys very soon hopefully.




P.S. Still plenty in stock. Keep 'em coming.

 

how much for a 2k manual??

 

all chrome rings, from 2k-2k3, are $35 shipped for the set.

 

2k manual what? rings? its all the same.

 

I installed my rings from Paradox on sunday. I took plenty of precautions and took my time with the disassembly. I just got my ride and I didn't want to break something yet. In order to get mine out, I had to set the steering column as low as possible. Remove the black plastic frame that surrounds the instrument cluster. I had to use a stubby phillips screwdriver to remove the vent tube screwed on to the panel on the backside of the right side. I think this connects to the A/C for climate control. Anyway, pulling that black piece out was a BEAR! When I pulled out the instrument cluster, I carefully unclipped the clear plastic cover. Here, I put on rubber gloves so that I wouldn't get fingerprint smudges inside it. I pressed the rings in place without removing the existing ring around the speedo and tach. I cleaned the instrument cluster carefully as to not leave any lint and carefully cleaned to clear cover with Meguires clear plastic cleaner. I actually used this opportunity to use some clear plastic polish to remove some scratches. It worked. Meguires rocks! Put it together and it looks great. But I had 3 problems. When I looked carefully at the 2 big rings, one of them had a slightly rough finish and the other had a shiny smooth finish. Not consistant. And, on the inside of the small rings, there were some small spots that look like tiny burn spots. So I tried to position the ring where the spots were at the bottom and hopefully unnoticable. Thirdly, the adhesive on the rings was a little excessive in places and I had to carefully remove what squished out after pressing them on. CAREFUL here, because the black finish on the OEM bezel is very thin and scratches off easily. So for $35, I was a little disappointed. Only I notice the problems, but they are still there.

Hope this helps.

ablythe
Blue '02 6-speed

 

I'm sorry to hear that you were not happy with the quality of the rings. I think you may have just received a bad set. If you are unhappy with them, you can send them back and I will replace them. Only one other person had a problem like that and I sent a replacement set and he has not complained about them.

 

I don't want to send in my complete set. I just need a 1 large ring. It would be a big pain in my butt to remove them, send them in and reinstall them only to replace one ring. In fact, to remove 1 ring and mailing it in would require the same amount of work. If you'd like, I can send you a pic to show you and you can mail me 1 big ring. That way I only have to disassemble my instrument panel once instead of twice. Besides, I'm a newlywed. I can't spend THAT much time on my Max.

ablythe

 

Well, I finally got an email back from autoaccessorystore.com and they said that the boss was out of town and I will be refunded on Monday, when he gets back.

I'm gonna just put my rings on w/out a bezel cover.

EDIT: I finished putting the rings on an hour ago and I couldn't be happier.

J.

 

Finally got my rings in today. They look nice~. Such an improvement for $35 and 10 minutes install time.

 

Sorry for the delay on your order. Freak accident with the paperwork.

 

It's all good. Thanks for the quick response. Great product man.

 

Just installed my rings. Very happy with the look and ease of installation! Showed up in only 3 days! A quality product. Oh, and these things look sick at night!

For anyone interested, I posted pics/how-to on my site:
www.cardomain.com/id/housecor

Also, here's a pic of the rings without a bezel:


Comparisons with/without rings side by side:

 

bump for an old post. Whose selling the 02/03 rings now? I cant find them on paradox's site?

 

looks good

 

I emailed paradox and they dont have them at all.... If anybody knows where you can get them please chime in I want them

 

ive been searching too no luck

 

yea me too i want 02-03 guage rings.. im thinking about buying the 00-01 rings to see if they will fit.. do you think they will?

 

doubt it. I think the fuel and the heat are different sizes/

 

theres a thread around here somewhere re making the 00 01 rings fit the 02 03. i think the thing is the 01 rings are bigger so the circle had to slightly enlarged with a dremel in a 02 03 to fit 00 01 rings.