19762802+2 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I looked around on the site because i remember seeing a site to download them before, and i didn't have to chance to then. I found the site again and its no longer there. So i was wondering does anyone have the download anymore? or know of a site that still offers them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eric_503 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I have the metric one if its any help? I thought I had both but it seems I dont. http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/eric_503/240z/260z_metric_speedo_guage_white.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrya Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Be careful when choosing a supplier, I ordered some one time that were designed to go over the originals and all the numbers were twisted about 1/4" from where they were supposed to be. It looked alright in the daytime, but once the lights came on, you could see the original thru the overlays. So every thing was duplicated. I ordered another kit that I liked much better, they were a heavier plastic type stuff and are lighted. With a knob you can change color from blue to green. Can't remember where I got it, 5 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I have the metric one if its any help? I thought I had both but it seems I dont. http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/eric_503/240z/260z_metric_speedo_guage_white.jpg I used these and overlayed them with the stock speedo, it looks like they are quite off. I have the 260km/h at the 155mph mark, which is off by 12km/h. 100km/h reads 56mph, which is actually 90km/h. Close, but not quite close enough for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eric_503 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Hmm Im not sure,I downloaded these and printed them for my dash but havent had the chance to put them on yet. I'll play around with it abit and see what I can get. It might just be in the sizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) The overall size was decent about 0.030" too large on the diameter though. I've redone it in vector format now, and it should be bang on. (I am using a 78 280z gauge as my guide, since it has km/h on it... it looks accurate enough) I will print a trial tomorrow and test fit a last time before sending it out for vinyl. I also didn't like how the font matched up with the stock Z gauge fonts, the stock font appears to be Arial. I chose Impact instead, it's not a perfect match but I like it better overall... I think. I may yet go back to Arial. For those making their own, the 20km/h increments are 22° apart. JPEG attached. ***THIS IS NOT A FINAL COPY SO IF YOU DOWNLOAD IT, USE IT AND IT SUCKS, TOO BAD*** If anyone has other suggestions they think would improve it let me know. Edited August 25, 2009 by Drax240z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Thanks for all the help guys but Metric isn't going to help me any i need mph haha I'm thinking you could put the gauge faces onto a scanner and then do whatever you want but i don't have a cord for my scanner yet and i was wondering if anyone else did this and had the files for Mph and the fuel gauge and the other gauges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Thanks for all the help guys but Metric isn't going to help me any i need mph haha I'm thinking you could put the gauge faces onto a scanner and then do whatever you want but i don't have a cord for my scanner yet and i was wondering if anyone else did this and had the files for Mph and the fuel gauge and the other gauges That exact thing has been done, search and ye shall find! (I found it last night, so I know it's here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 thanks drax i guess i didn't search hard enough thanks for the info though i shall start my searching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) OK, the one posted above lined up very well with the 78 280z speedo I was using as a template. That's not to say it's perfect, it's only as good as the speedo I am using. Attached is the comparison to the one eric_503 posted above. Not sure what source it came from, but the final results are quite different, as you can see. Edited August 26, 2009 by Drax240z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 And here is the final version cleaned up and ready to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 I got these gauges from a member here (thanks mike) but these are for the 280z and are for all the gauges, just thought i would post them up for anybody else that has been looking for them. Oh and they are in Mph and has the Volt gauge, all you need to do is download and print them they will print out the right size all you have to do is cut them. 280zgauges.zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) You're welcome! If anyone needs either the 240z or 280z white face for all your gauges in MPH, just PM me with which set you need, and an email to send it too. Edited September 9, 2009 by Mike kZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 pm about to be sent.....thanks Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 pm about to be sent.....thanks Mike! Gauges sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrustnut Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Do you have all the white faced guages or just the speedo? I need the three for the middle guages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Do you have all the white faced guages or just the speedo? I need the three for the middle guages. He has them all. I got mine this morning and they look awesome! I can't wait to put them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrustnut Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 PM sent...another question, I have white faces now, but they are old and falling apart. What are you guys printing them out on? I bought mine already assembled. Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 I used Card Stock its what i had at the moment its a little thicker so the original gauges don't show through it will probably fad but buy that time i will probably buy some autometers or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 To complete the loop, here is the final result: I'm 90% happy with it, the only issue being my installation. I will install it back in the car this weekend and take a few more photos. If anyone is interested, I have another vinyl decal that I may be willing to part with. PM please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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