New White Face Simco Gauges

MineralGT · 05-06-2005, 10:29 PM

With flash at night, look kinda greenish...I'll have to take some new ones tomorrow

No Flash At Night

Sorry about that...Hard to focus in the dark :BangHead:

csledd · 05-06-2005, 10:57 PM

ooooh those are nice, I like em. btw to take good pictures at night without the flash you need a tripod

MineralGT · 05-06-2005, 10:58 PM

Yeah I'm gonna take some new ones tomorrow...I was in a hurry because I wanted to drive it...It's alittle bright on the road but I love it.

*Lances03SVT* · 05-07-2005, 12:15 PM

Looks great !!!!!!!!!!! :blob3:

MineralGT · 05-07-2005, 01:49 PM

Thanks...I had the reverse glow gauges but the calibration on those sucked so I figured I'd buy the pre-calibrated ones...the install only took like a half hour...can't beat it. :glasses10

MattJ · 05-07-2005, 04:43 PM

Looks real good. I like those gauges.

StangAddict · 05-07-2005, 05:13 PM

i love them, i cant wait to get mine....

MineralGT · 05-07-2005, 05:56 PM

Yeah...I like the blue glow more but this looks pretty good with the other interior lights...I'll post a pic with all of the lights on so you guys can see what it looks like when driving...I think you'll like it.

*madmatt* · 05-07-2005, 10:09 PM

Looks great man.

MattJ · 05-07-2005, 11:50 PM

I wonder how easy it would be to crack em open and change the green lights to blue..

MineralGT · 05-08-2005, 12:16 AM

I wish I would have thought of that...I was just sick of my reverse glow gauges (only the RPM gauge and the gas gauge would move...) I was in such a hurry to put the new ones in, I didn't care if they were pink as long as they worked. :thefinger

raindamier · 05-08-2005, 12:50 PM

those things are awsome, I want some soo bad!!!!!!!!

rada · 05-08-2005, 02:04 PM

Love them, want some, but I have NOOB gauge question:

Since our odometers are digital, switching guages doesn't afftect our total milage, correct???

Thanks,

RADA

MineralGT · 05-08-2005, 02:06 PM

No...the odometer is attached to the back of your original gauges...you just remove two little screws and put it on the new gauges...The instructions that it came with are very easy to follow...all of the milage and even the trip meter stays exactly how you took it out...fool proof :icon_joke

Blue03gt · 05-10-2005, 05:22 PM

make sure to post the pic of the full interior lit up so i can see how they match the other interior lights :icon_bigg

im def interested in the cluster

MineralGT · 05-10-2005, 05:28 PM

I tried but the other lights don't come up very well...I'll try again tonight, also how do you like the 3.90's...I might order them this weekend.

TayWolf55 · 05-10-2005, 05:39 PM

Very nice... I wish I could enter the contest for them but I guess I cant complain!! I will have to order one when I get some more money.

MineralGT · 05-10-2005, 06:02 PM

Why Can't You Enter The Contest?

MattJ · 05-10-2005, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by new2gt

Why Can't You Enter The Contest?

He won last month's contest...

MineralGT · 05-10-2005, 07:26 PM

What did he win?

Blue03gt · 05-10-2005, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by new2gt

I tried but the other lights don't come up very well...I'll try again tonight, also how do you like the 3.90's...I might order them this weekend.

well... they are a big improvement... and its just perfect for crusing in 5th on the highway and having a usable 5th at 60-65

that being said... if u were gonna go power adder i wouldnt do 3.90's cuz you will be running out of gear in 4th at 115 or so...

MineralGT · 05-10-2005, 10:18 PM

I don't plan on doing any power adders...I want it to last and it's my daily driver...I'll do the standard stuff and maybe a 4 bank chip down the road...I think I am going with the 3.90's though...I'm not racing every weekend...I just would like to have the power if i needed it...too many ricers around here :evil1:

01ARM · 05-11-2005, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by new2gt

No...the odometer is attached to the back of your original gauges...you just remove two little screws and put it on the new gauges...The instructions that it came with are very easy to follow...all of the milage and even the trip meter stays exactly how you took it out...fool proof :icon_joke

What do you have to unscrew/take off to get to the gauges. I only see two screws above the gauges, and in front on the plastic to take off. just wondering how hard it would be to install them. u have 2 wire them too, does it attach to the stock electrical connector? thx.

MineralGT · 05-11-2005, 12:10 PM

It's pretty easy...
http://www.simcoltd.com/Installation...structions.pdf
These are the same instructions that came with it...it uses all the same wiring...no connecting to wires by splicing, you just assemble the cluster on a work bench which takes like 20 mins if you work slow and careful, then you just plug it in like the stock one...easiest install you'll ever do...let me know if you have any questions. oh yeah...
When you remove the headlight knob and the two screwws from the plastic piece just pull on it and it comes right off, it will feel likes theres more screws but there's not...When you get the black piece off you'll se like 4 screws holding in the gauge cluster...You'll have to tilt your wheel all the way down the ease out the cluster. also they tell you to run the cable in between the circuit board and the housing but i found it to be much easier to run it on the outside of the housing rather than squished on the circuit board...there's nothing that can damage it when you put it back in...refer to figure 14.

I was worried about having to do some wiring but there's none...just plugs right in.
:ky: very smooth install

05-06-2005, 10:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	New White Face Simco Gauges With flash at night, look kinda greenish...I'll have to take some new ones tomorrow No Flash At Night Sorry about that...Hard to focus in the dark :BangHead: __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-06-2005, 10:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	ooooh those are nice, I like em. btw to take good pictures at night without the flash you need a tripod __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

05-06-2005, 10:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	Yeah I'm gonna take some new ones tomorrow...I was in a hurry because I wanted to drive it...It's alittle bright on the road but I love it. __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-07-2005, 12:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,244	Looks great !!!!!!!!!!! :blob3: __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

05-07-2005, 01:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	Thanks...I had the reverse glow gauges but the calibration on those sucked so I figured I'd buy the pre-calibrated ones...the install only took like a half hour...can't beat it. :glasses10 __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-07-2005, 04:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Looks real good. I like those gauges. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

05-07-2005, 05:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
StangAddict Saleen Replica(almost) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: norfolk va Posts: 268	i love them, i cant wait to get mine.... __________________ 1999 Mustang GT MODDED 1987 Corvette MOSTLY STOCK

05-07-2005, 05:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	Yeah...I like the blue glow more but this looks pretty good with the other interior lights...I'll post a pic with all of the lights on so you guys can see what it looks like when driving...I think you'll like it. __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-07-2005, 10:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	Looks great man. __________________ RPMPlanets

05-07-2005, 11:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	I wonder how easy it would be to crack em open and change the green lights to blue.. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

05-08-2005, 12:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	I wish I would have thought of that...I was just sick of my reverse glow gauges (only the RPM gauge and the gas gauge would move...) I was in such a hurry to put the new ones in, I didn't care if they were pink as long as they worked. :thefinger __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-08-2005, 12:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
raindamier 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 142	those things are awsome, I want some soo bad!!!!!!!! __________________ 2004 Mustang GT Premium-Dark Shadow Gray DiabloSport Predator Tuner, UPR O/R X Pipe, SpinTech Pro Street CatBack System, K&N FIPK, Steeda U/D Pulleys, C&L Plenum, FR 70mm TB

05-08-2005, 02:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
rada Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 270	Love them, want some, but I have NOOB gauge question: Since our odometers are digital, switching guages doesn't afftect our total milage, correct??? Thanks, RADA

05-08-2005, 02:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	No...the odometer is attached to the back of your original gauges...you just remove two little screws and put it on the new gauges...The instructions that it came with are very easy to follow...all of the milage and even the trip meter stays exactly how you took it out...fool proof :icon_joke __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-10-2005, 05:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Blue03gt Stoplight Assassin Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Palo Alto, Ca Posts: 64	make sure to post the pic of the full interior lit up so i can see how they match the other interior lights :icon_bigg im def interested in the cluster __________________ 2003 True Blue Mustang GT - 5 speed - Premium package - Mach1000 2x10" subs - JLT Ram Air Intake - Flowmaster 40 SS Delta Flow Mufflers - Motive 3.90 Gears w/Abbot Speedcal - Mustang Tuning Short Shifter - FRPP Shift Knob - Mach1 Chin spoiler & Grille delete 1997 Pearl White Mistubishi 3000GT VR-4 (sold) - AWD - 6speed - Twin Turbo -13.67@101mph bone stock

05-10-2005, 05:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	I tried but the other lights don't come up very well...I'll try again tonight, also how do you like the 3.90's...I might order them this weekend. __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-10-2005, 05:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
TayWolf55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 597	Very nice... I wish I could enter the contest for them but I guess I cant complain!! I will have to order one when I get some more money. __________________ 2004 Mustang GT 5 Speed Mac O/R H Pipe Mac Flowpath Catback JLT Ram Air Intake SCT XCal 2 Tuner FRPP 4.10 Gears 13.191 @ 103.78

05-10-2005, 06:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	Why Can't You Enter The Contest? __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-10-2005, 07:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	What did he win? __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-10-2005, 10:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	I don't plan on doing any power adders...I want it to last and it's my daily driver...I'll do the standard stuff and maybe a 4 bank chip down the road...I think I am going with the 3.90's though...I'm not racing every weekend...I just would like to have the power if i needed it...too many ricers around here :evil1: __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page