RussMaxManiac

http://www.5thgenmaximas.com/russmax...gauge%20rings/

These are sweet and super easy to install....

AdamK

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busy day for you :-) Looks nice dude, I'm thinking of doing the same but I'm afraid I'll screw sumthin up too much of a shmuck

RussMaxManiac

Adam, to tell you the truth there is nothing at all to screw up. Removing 4 screws on the steering column, then remove 2 in the gauge cluster that covers it up, pull both those off, then remove 3 more screws around the gauges, pull cluster out, disconnect 3 wire connectors, and snap off the clear cover on the gauges...really easy, stick these on really well, centered, and put back together same way....

AdamK

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It's more the fear lol but looks nice Russ, keep up the good work dude...

UMD_MaxSE

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looks good Russ

LoveSick

So, how many horse power did that give you? More than the sticker?

gtr_rider

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Most definitely

LoveSick

I am getting it for sure...

Thanks for your sincere response!

Shinnjee

Looks nice RussMaxManiac. Gonna put that on my to do list but after my FSTB and RSB.

Ludacris

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nice job...are those the same chrome rings that a few guys had trouble with? if they are...im gonna stay away cause im waaay too clumsy

killrwheels

I did these also and found the install more challenging. On 2001 Models their are five screws under steerring column. You also have to disconnect 4 items on cover cluster including digital airs return line. Finally the clear plastic covering is extremely small and brittle. I did learn how to change the green key bulb though!!!!! And the two smaller rings are much bigger and do not seat where they should. They were 50mm and should be 48mm. I just hope the glue (black silicone) holds as I do not want to go back in !!!!!

RussMaxManiac

Mine is a 2001 I had no problems. Yes 5 screws I meant, not 4. Also, I just disconnected the mirror control and light dimmer from the left side, then flipped the cover over to sit in front of the radio without disconnecting the temp sensor. 3 screws around the gauges, came right out. The 2 rings are SUPOSE to be bigger the guy said. There isn't enough room next to the needle to let it sit inside.

max34

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Where can I purchase these rings?

ispeed

I don't think 2 mm would make the temp and fuel needle touch on those rings. mdeal took the dremel to his and filed the guage bezel down to get them to sit right. I must say that I am not totally satisfied that they sit on top and not down in the guage holes. Pet peeve, but I want them to look even. I will follow in mdeal's footsteps after I get the bezel painted. I was supposed to take it and have it painted in my body color, but I have been too busy this week. I cut up my bezel pretty bad trying to get those small rings to fit in. I didn't know they weren't suppose to and I just tried to force it thinking I was doing something wrong.

Justin Tulli

Im curious too???and how much?

killrwheels

48mm would have worked perfectly and fell into recess and not touched needles. These rings are obviously from another package and adapted for 5th Gens.

Use the search function and put in gauge rings.....you'll find the seller under another posting. SYCEFIRO was his id and he charges 65.00 currently.....

mdeal

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I think a 48 may have been a tad too small. It is an odd size. Two MM doesn't sound like a whole lot, but it could make a difference in tight quarters.

I tried crimping (bending) the inside part of the gauge ring as an alternative to sanding(eg Dremel), but to no avail. Those rings are tough!

The small rings can sit on top and not fully seat but I had visions of them popping off and rattling around my gauge cluster. If that were to happen, it could get tangled up in the needles and what not.