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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 01:27 PM
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2k-2k1 & 2k2-2k3 Chrome Gauge Rings

They're available now..
No sanding, no glue.. Just open your dash and press into place.

Yes.. 2k2-2k3!

Pics coming soon.
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 01:32 PM
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hell ya, post some pics and im in
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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They're on my site already w/ generic pictures of how the gauge rings look.

www.paradox-systems.com

I'm trying to find a certain person so that he can install them and I can take pics in the car.
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxMoJo
They're on my site already w/ generic pictures of how the gauge rings look.

www.paradox-systems.com

I'm trying to find a certain person so that he can install them and I can take pics in the car.

Since I am still a how difficult to open the gauges on a 2K2
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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Pics!!

here we go...the first PERFECT fit 2k2 Chrome Gauge Rings....

i have it overlayed on an aluminum gauge bezel....


Old Sep 21, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by PoLo
here we go...the first PERFECT fit 2k2 Chrome Gauge Rings....

i have it overlayed on an aluminum gauge bezel....


those are hott. anyone havce a writeup on how to take apart the dash?? if so i want these those are tight...
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 04:07 PM
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those are hott. anyone havce a writeup on how to take apart the dash?? if so i want these those are tight...
1) Lower steering column
2)3 screws hold in steering column cover....remove top of column cover

3) 2 screws are in gauge cluster area, to the top, that holds in the gauge cluster cover, pull it out, let it hang.

4) gauge cluster right there. 3 screws (1 top, 2 bottom) hold in the whole cluster, remove those 3, and pull cluster out

5) cluster won't come all the way out due to 3 plugs behind it. pull plugs off and wiggle cluster out. once you unplug the harnesses, DO NOT TURN ON THE CAR OR EVEN TURN THE KEY. you will get a SEL light. once you put it back together you can turn on the car.

6) put on rings. stand back and call yourself a pimp

7) respond to this post, thank me, and post a pic.
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 04:35 PM
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lol thanx Polo. so its basically like doing the 4th gen gauge rings.
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by PoLo
1) Lower steering column
2)3 screws hold in steering column cover....remove top of column cover

3) 2 screws are in gauge cluster area, to the top, that holds in the gauge cluster cover, pull it out, let it hang.

4) gauge cluster right there. 3 screws (1 top, 2 bottom) hold in the whole cluster, remove those 3, and pull cluster out

5) cluster won't come all the way out due to 3 plugs behind it. pull plugs off and wiggle cluster out. once you unplug the harnesses, DO NOT TURN ON THE CAR OR EVEN TURN THE KEY. you will get a SEL light. once you put it back together you can turn on the car.

6) put on rings. stand back and call yourself a pimp

7) respond to this post, thank me, and post a pic.
Thanks for the installation instructions. I just have a couple more questions.

1. What company/website did you purchase your alluminum gauage bezel from? It looks better than the one's I have seen.

2. Exactly how do the rings install. What do you do with the stock silver rings on the speedo and tach?

I appreciate your help. Your car looks awesome!
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 05:12 PM
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Thanks for the installation instructions. I just have a couple more questions.

1. What company/website did you purchase your alluminum gauage bezel from? It looks better than the one's I have seen.

can't answer that...someone had ordered one, but then sold his car, and they arrived, so i had him send it over to me, in other words...no name brand.

2. Exactly how do the rings install. What do you do with the stock silver rings on the speedo and tach?

they have adhesive on the other side. like what we have around our tails. that type of adhesive. clay type. just put them on and that's it. as far as silver rings, it goes on top of them, they do NOT come off. reason is because if they were made any wider, they wouldn't fit. the speedo/tach rings are nosehairs away from the fuel/temp rings so it was ideal to make them smaller. they do fit nicely though. great job on maxmojo, i'm so so very happy. i'm also lucky enough to live a few blocks away from him that i was over in 2 seconds and had it installed in 15 with pics =)


I appreciate your help. Your car looks awesome!
thanks, it looks 10000x's nicer when i know i did all the work myself. its pride
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just paid ya maxmojo... thanks.. any chance u think u could get them to me by friday?
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 07:54 PM
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will definitely try. I am sending them out tomorrow morning.
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 08:00 PM
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thanks, these are gonna look sooooo hot.. thanks for the hard work
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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thanks, these are gonna look sooooo hot.. thanks for the hard work
first impressions: i put them in the car and walked away..i was alreayd happy with how they looked.t hey give a nice shine to the cluster and it DEFINITELY gives it such a classy touch to it. but ht ebest was just now when i went to park the car for the nite, when the cluster lights up, some light refelcts off the rings, so you see a halo-like effect. looks VERY nice...i almost didnt' want to leave my car...but then i realized that i'd look like a nut, so i just came in...
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haha, excellent
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 08:06 PM
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dang, i hate to keep whoring the thread, but polo, what aluminum gauge bezel is that?
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mad_maxx03
dang, i hate to keep whoring the thread, but polo, what aluminum gauge bezel is that?
does it look that good? i think it looks okay, prolly cause i've had it on the car for like 6 months now, so the excitement isn't there.

i would personally be happier if it was more "aluminum-like" and in all seriousness bro, i would go to home depot, and get some thin aluminum and make an outline of the bezel with a pencil and cut it out. with real aluminum, that would look pimp.
Old Sep 21, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by PoLo
first impressions: i put them in the car and walked away..i was alreayd happy with how they looked.t hey give a nice shine to the cluster and it DEFINITELY gives it such a classy touch to it. but ht ebest was just now when i went to park the car for the nite, when the cluster lights up, some light refelcts off the rings, so you see a halo-like effect. looks VERY nice...i almost didnt' want to leave my car...but then i realized that i'd look like a nut, so i just came in...

That's so awesome to hear. The pics you took look amazing, I was just thinking about them before I came back to the forum. I was wishing you had some pics of the guages installed back in you car. Any pics day or night would be great when you get a chance. Thanks!
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So will it fall off if the weather's hot?Just wondering.Look good though.Thanx!
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 06:24 AM
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ooo I want some! Damn, I shouldn't of just spent all that $ on audio
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 06:29 AM
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oh come on igor, just look under the couch.. it isnt that much
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 06:30 AM
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oh come on igor, just look under the couch.. it isnt that much
After you spend almost $1600 on car audio...I don't think you can afford much after that
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 08:35 AM
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heres a pic of the rings on my 2k GLE that i got from MaxMoJo. They come with a sealant around them already and all you have to do is press them into place. they wont fall of with hot or cold weather. just press hard the first time you put them on. extremely easy.

Old Sep 22, 2003 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by MaxMoJo
They're available now..
No sanding, no glue.. Just open your dash and press into place.

Yes.. 2k2-2k3!

Pics coming soon.
I just ordered a set for my 2k1.
When will they ship?

Thanks.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 11:12 AM
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I just ordered a set for my 2k1. Thanks.



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I should have enough for everyone BUT.. Those who are "considering", get on this soon.. I don't wanna run out again like last time and have all you 5th genners harassing me for rings..
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I should have enough for everyone BUT.. Those who are "considering", get on this soon.. I don't wanna run out again like last time and have all you 5th genners harassing me for rings..
I am buying mine tonight. 2k2-2k3. I can't wait!
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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shweet

Originally Posted by MaxMoJo
I should have enough for everyone BUT.. Those who are "considering", get on this soon.. I don't wanna run out again like last time and have all you 5th genners harassing me for rings..

Sweet man, They look good. Just ordered mine, think you can have them to me by Friday?

Thanks!
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All orders received before midnight will be sent out the following morning via priority mail. It should take 3-5 days to get there but I have had people receive them within 2 days.
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I would like mine to look exactly like the one in the pic above, is there more than one piece I need. I want the rings and the background part and where do I order from and roughly how much? Thanks.
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I do not carry any bezels. Polo will be able to tell you where he got them from. I only have the rings.
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MaxMoJo, you have PM

Ok, I think we posted at the same time, thanks.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 08:01 PM
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can i purchase these without pay pal???? i want 2 use credit card
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 08:02 PM
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Sorry, I do not accept credit cards at this time.. Its a means to keep costs low. I can accept checks/money orders if you prefer but will take longer to process.
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Originally Posted by PoLo
does it look that good? i think it looks okay, prolly cause i've had it on the car for like 6 months now, so the excitement isn't there.

i would personally be happier if it was more "aluminum-like" and in all seriousness bro, i would go to home depot, and get some thin aluminum and make an outline of the bezel with a pencil and cut it out. with real aluminum, that would look pimp.
Polo, I hate to bug you, but your bezel really does look better than most. It has to do with the finish. If there is any way to remember or find out where the person you got yours from, got it from, many of us would appreciate it. If not, I understand. Thanks.
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I already paid you through PAYPAL,so I should receive my by weekend hopefully.
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yes sweet paid i ordered 2 sets.... cant wit till i get them!!!!
Old Sep 23, 2003 | 06:13 AM
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Yes.....! Finally. I just ordered my set. They look great and definitely add some class to the too-plasticy-looking cluster. Thanks for offering these.
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Right on, I just ordered a set myself.
Old Sep 23, 2003 | 04:14 PM
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Wow, they look great. I was considering to have mine done. Since the picture posted, I am going to get one done. I like the richness of material look.



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