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10-23-2002, 11:00 AM
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what size of gauges
I'm planning on switching to aftermarket gauges (Autometer ultra lite) and was wanting to know what size are people using with the stock gauge housing. 2 1/16 or 2 5/8"
Then what size for the tack and speedo; 3 1/2"? |
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10-23-2002, 11:50 AM
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The 2 5/8" ones will stick out of the stock housing somewhat - the 2 1/16" will recess back flush, which is what I have and prefer. Here's a pic where I was testing the fit -
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10-23-2002, 12:21 PM
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ok, thanks, I think I like the 2 1/16 better too.
what size is that tach? |
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10-23-2002, 12:48 PM
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Brett,
That does look cool. What holds the gauges to the bezel and are they just wired to the light switch to light up?
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10-23-2002, 01:02 PM
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Ackattack - The tach is the 5". I probably won't leave it there, but I will have a 5" speedo that will. The middle hole is the 3 1/2" size. Its like autometer guages are made for the openings or something....
70c10 - They have some fab mounting brackets - possibly a little clear silicone on the back to help out. Yes they will be wired to the light switch to light up just like factory, dimming and all. Having them in a decent guage housing would probably help the looks too! 
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10-23-2002, 01:09 PM
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Cool, thanks!.
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