would anybody be interested in a gauge cluster cover made of stainless steel? i am working on getting a quote for a laser cut batch, and want to know what the level of interest is. so far i only have a pattern for a 2001 p11 manual, which might be the same for the 1999, and the 2000, but i think the 2002 is a bit different. if i can get my hands on the different versions (manual and 2002), i can get them designed as well. i might even be willing to design one for a p10. let me know...

ive seen them for some hondas, and they look smart especially if youve already kitted the dash out, but why stainless steel?? why not aluminium? surely thats gotta be cheaper?

i thought about aluminum, but i would have to get them clear anodized so they would not tarnish. with stainless, you don't have to worry. but, if i do aluminum, i can do colors.

any input anybody????

ill be interested in one. if you went for aqlu, then you could just laquer it, its just that the duller colour of alu suits my dash.

I would be interested in brushed aluminum for P10

I'm very much interested if it is for p10.

how much ?...ballpark.

Also, yes, the 2002 cluster is different.
the two little circles sit lower than my 01.

Originally posted by Seneb
i thought about aluminum, but i would have to get them clear anodized so they would not tarnish. with stainless, you don't have to worry.

This guy Delorean had a cool idea some years ago to build a car with a stainless body. Wouldn't need paint 'cause it's stainless and don't tarnish. Guess what? Last models off the assembly line were painted.

Customers got pi$$ed because the body would become covered with blue tarnish spots from fingerprints and constantly have to be polished off.

If you're gonna do stainless, have it lacquered (sp?) or somethin' to protect it.

Cheers.

p.s. If you still think stainless won't tarnish, take a look at the cutlery in your kitchen drawer and see how much of it is still truly shiny.

how often do you put your fingers on your gauges?? oh, wait, you can't touch it since it is behind clear plastic!!!!

i'd be interseted if it was brushed aluminum....Still would want to see a picture before i totally say yes... -i'm a candidate-

Originally posted by Seneb
how often do you put your fingers on your gauges?? oh, wait, you can't touch it since it is behind clear plastic!!!!

You're right. I'm just being an a$$hole today.

Sorry.

May be interested for a P10:alien: :bloated: :licker: :smoka: :flash:

hey killick, no worries, i am a bit cranky today as well.


tizao- i would love to make one for a p10, but i need to get my hands on a gauge cluster cover. anybody know of a good wrecking yard? :)

thanx man....

love to see pics when ur done.

Cheers.

Definitely interested in it for a P10:smoker2:

Originally posted by Seneb
tizao- i would love to make one for a p10, but i need to get my hands on a gauge cluster cover. anybody know of a good wrecking yard? :) Well, I can get you mine, if I can still drive my car without it......lol Let me know....I would want one ofcourse. But I will talk to you later.!:alien: :bloated: :licker: :smoka: :flash:

Can you get brushed aluminum or not? If you can I think there will be a ton of people that want it, both p10 and p11.

well, i am still waiting on a quote for the laser cutting, then i need to get a quote on having the aluminum anodized. i'll keep you posted.