Lockwood dials

[kerry-w]

Looking at getting a set, is it simply pulling off old dial faces and putting lockwood ones on in their place.

Will they come with a new needle or will it use the old one?

Also wondering what colour people think wold be best, car is red outside and the choices are: White, Silver, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Cream

Im thinking either white or red?

 

[biojo]

There mine but on ph2, No you take the current needles off with 2 spoons. There faily easy todo take top dash off then clock unit and take it apart.

Send us your email i`ll fwd you fitting doc`s

 

[kerry-w]

Thanks, fitting is no problem then was just wondering about the needles as getting the red one will be pointless as my needles are red :rasp: will get the white ones

 

[biojo]

i believe u can sand the back down as thats whats colored then re paint to a colour of your choice. Duno what colour LEDs yours has and how it would affect it

 

[DrewMcLovin]

Its easier to take the needles off with a fork mate.
I'd put some kitchen roll/tissue under it though, so you dont scratch the dial face.
You need a hand to hold the dials with.
And yeah, sand the back down til its clear then re paint.
Theres a guide somewhere on youtube about LED changing.

 

[kerry-w]

Thanks all,

LED's are orange in colour, ill just leave them as they are and get a white set

 

[richy22]

Dude I think I have a set for a non sport clio at work (I incorrectly bought it when I had my 172)

Il have a look and let you know tomorrow?? Obviously wont be free but will be cheaper then buying a brand new set??

 

[Da]

I have some spare needles too if you need any.

 

[richy22]

If his (hers ) driving skills are anything to go by Da then he will need the complete dials

Only kidding!

 

[kerry-w]

Dude I think I have a set for a non sport clio at work (I incorrectly bought it when I had my 172)

Il have a look and let you know tomorrow?? Obviously wont be free but will be cheaper then buying a brand new set??

Ok, doubt they will the same though, ive got he trampy dial set that look like this - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310241357602&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I have some spare needles too if you need any.

Thanks

If his (hers ) driving skills are anything to go by Da then he will need the complete dials

Only kidding!

Ha ha, this cars been with me for 6 weeks now :rasp: going strong

 

[richy22]

Il have a look tomorrow and bump this thread for you