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CJ wrote:Kev, have you seen this DIY kit on ebay? I'd want to see close up pics of the result mind you, I'm not sure if photographic paper would let enough light thru. Interesting idea mind you.
CJ
CJ wrote:Hmm, KMC are reopening, good stuff. You might have to wait a few weeks though:Though this shop is open, it is in its early stages and probably wont be committed to it till Mid March
Mustang wrote:http://www.kmc-products.com/
CJ wrote:These look excellent, no KPH dial by the looks of things
CJ
kevinod wrote:Mustang wrote:http://www.kmc-products.com/
... I asked him about what to print the dials on, and he said "you simply print them onto thick glossy printing paper". I guess the light onto the dial comes from the front, in which case that would be fine...
I haven't had any of those dial kits in my hand, does that sound ok to you guys who have?
Kev.
Myfeckin FTO wrote:
Kev - do you have to cut out your existing dials?
Can't imagine much light coming through without cutting the existing dials out - and then what happens if the new dials look sh1te? You may not be able to replace with the originals.
I would be slow to use the "print them yourself" method - it is unlikely to come anywhere close to the quality of the Funky/KMC dials.
kevinod wrote:I wasn't planning on cutting anything out, but I haven't fitted any of these so I don't know what setup of the lighting/etc is, isn't the bulb at the front?
Kev.
Myfeckin FTO wrote:kevinod wrote:I wasn't planning on cutting anything out, but I haven't fitted any of these so I don't know what setup of the lighting/etc is, isn't the bulb at the front?
Kev.
The dials are backlit - so the bulbs are behind the dials.
Recommend you take out the dials first to see what you will have to do - just unscrew the two screws (vertical into the dash) that is holding in the dial surround and pull out the dial unit - it will then be clear what you need to do - I would imagine you'll have to cut out the existing dials to allow enough light to view the new dials - hence my concern re the printed dials as there'll be no going back if you think it looks sh1te.
Mustang wrote:.... My biggest concern would be trying to cut the dials correctly, without botching the job. .Mustang
Mustang wrote:The DIY kit sounds to me too much like it's from the Blue Peter/ Bosco school of car interior design. However like Kev says at £5.99 you don't stand to loose too much. My biggest concern would be trying to cut the dials correctly, without botching the job. Remember to get an adult to help you with the scissors
Mustang
CJ wrote:kevinod wrote:get Mary Fitzgerald down for a make and do session
Sounds a bit dodgy to me, Mary could take you up wrong there...
CJ
kevinod wrote:Came across this page with guides on how to install stuff like deep dial rings and dash surrounds, good how-to on opening up the dash.
CJ wrote:I'm looking into the possibility of getting backlit dials printed up on polycarbonate plastic with the www.fto-ireland.com logo as part of the design, I'm just trying to gauge costs etc at this stage, how many of you would be interested? Obviously, all tastes can't be catered for in terms of design etc but colour is something that would be flexible to a certain degree. I'm happy to PM interested parties the base design for review.
CJ
kevinod wrote:I'd be interested in seeing those, might save the need for the toilet roll inserts and empty washing up liquid bottles... Kev.
Myfeckin FTO wrote:CJ - are you also going to do the Clock and Volt dials?
Myfeckin FTO wrote:There will be different rev dials needed for Tip and Manual - GS/GR and GPX dials - that sounds like a bit of work.
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