2G Instrument Bezel Gauge Mount Autometer eBay [Merged 3-7] - Page 5

IslandTSI · 03-08-2007, 07:46 AM

Anyone have experience with the straight line specialties dual gauge mount for the heater area on a 2g?

Snobordin8 · 03-08-2007, 09:27 AM

I used to have that dual gauge bezel. I got it from E-Bay and it didn't fit right, and I couldn't see half of each gauge how I normally sit. I like the A-Pillar bezel much better. It did look good though, minus the fact it was just sitting there, not bolted in.

95CarbonEclipse · 04-01-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by blackGSX2g

A boost gauge should fit in the pod without any major issues. I put an oil pressure gauge in mine and I had to trim out the clear plastic gauge cluster cover and the black bezel underneath it. Not that big of an issue.

I just recieved one of these the other day and when i went to install it I found that mine was too small as well. Specifically, it was too short in depth. When i put it over my OEM bezel i noticed that 1.) It fit like a glove over the OEM bezel, and 2.) It's about a 1/2" short in depth.

I'm thinking of junking it and moving these gauges to the center A/C vents, before i commit to that though, I was wondering if there's a brand out there that fits like it should. I'm talking strictly fitment as a replacement bezel, NOT GAUGE FITMENT.

The one that i got was from Glowshift. BlackGSX2g, who makes yours?

woooop · 04-01-2007, 12:32 PM

i had one instald for about 2 min. now its sitin in my house i didnt like the way it fit didnt like it so if anyone wants it let me know

96gstdsm · 04-01-2007, 02:16 PM

I bought one from glowshift and it fit nicely in my car. Fits and looks just like the stock oem one, only is a little glossier unfortunately. Looks really nice I think.

RedTurboEclipse · 05-17-2007, 09:15 PM

Sorry to bring this up, but I will be purchasing one of these for my beater soon.

There seems to be different variables surrounding these things.

At first I thought the biggest problem was not being able to fit some gauges int he pod due to depth issues.

I will be going with glow shift boost and oil pressure.

blackGSX2g, which gauge cluster pod and oil pressure gauge did you have which was causing you problems?

I really want to stay away from having to result in hacking the cluster face.

And the other issue it seems to be there are some brands which don't fit, and others that are fine.

It is obvious these REPLACE the stock cluster trim bezel, I am thinking of going with the glowshift brand cluster pod as well.

Looks like the attached pics on the thread are now inactive, does anybody have any recent input and pictures of theirs, problems, success, etc?

spinz4 · 05-18-2007, 02:16 AM

Just get the one from autometer bezel pod...I have had one on an old 2g and installed 15 or so with no problems.

Defiant · 05-18-2007, 07:54 AM

I have a few copies of each. From what I can tell, the fitting difficulties are on the part of the installers, not the parts. I recommend the cheapie. You don't really see it once it's in.
I had to do some fairly serious modifications to a VDO vac gauge to get it to fit, due to depth issues with the stock lighting in the gauge.

95CarbonEclipse · 08-16-2007, 02:26 PM

^^^ I'm going to have to disagree with you. I'm an fairly compitant installer when it comes to things like stereos, gauges, bezels, a-pillers, and just about any thing that involves a switch, electricity, and a clean install.

The Glowshit bezel I got is definitley not a correct fitment. As said before, specifically the depth of the bezel itself is about a 1/2" too short. When installed, there is a 1/2" gap between the clear OEM gauge cover and the Glowshit bezel. Also, it's not shaped to have a flush install with the outermost edge of the dashboard. Now, I'm not saying that it was made to fit over the OEM bezel, but it does fit over the OEM bezel perfectly (with the exception of the 1/2" shortness in depth), to me this is unacceptable. I'm not too worried about having to shave some of my clear OEM gauge cover to get my gauges installed, because the car wasn't designed to have gauges in that area. The bezel itself should fit 100% perfect though since it WAS designed to replace the original OEM bezel.

I don't wanna spend $50 on the bezel, but if that's what it takes to get a direct OEM replacement one, then I'm going to have to.

Imback · 08-17-2007, 09:59 PM

I bought mine a few years back from ebay as well and fitment was decent and like someone said as soon as it's in you can't tell. The only problem was the 2 screw holes were off by a little but nothing a dremel can't fix. And as for it being a little shinny i just sanded it down with fine grit sandpaper and repainted flat black. Also with my autometer boost gauge i had to trim the bolts a little bit but overall it looks really good.