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sumrandomguy
January 30th, 2008, 10:50 PM
stumbled upon this over at mazdaforums

a HOW TO install DaveB Guage Ring video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS5OeY2JRG0

enjoy :D
Kansei
January 30th, 2008, 11:15 PM
stumbled upon this over at mazdaforums

a HOW TO install DaveB Guage Ring video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS5OeY2JRG0

enjoy :D

somewhere I have the original CD of that vid that came with mine haha.
Miki01
January 30th, 2008, 11:24 PM
Cool. So these were the rings in Marlon's cluster... How do a set of DaveB gauge rings cost, anyway?
Kansei
January 30th, 2008, 11:28 PM
Cool. So these were the rings in Marlon's cluster... How do a set of DaveB gauge rings cost, anyway?

they did cost about $23

but market conditions saw their price skyrocket to around $75 used. Supply increased, demand decreased, and they were available for around $30.

Now SLS makes replicas but I can't find them on their web site? I think they sell them for around $30 as well.
The Destroyer
January 31st, 2008, 07:33 AM
Now SLS makes replicas but I can't find them on their web site? I think they sell them for around $30 as well.
Well SLS was having them cleared out so I assume they are all out thus they don't list it on their site. Great deal for us that picked them up as DaveB rings go for much more used then the SLS sold for including shipping.
tiffers
February 13th, 2008, 12:26 AM
I emailed DaveB and he hasnt gotten back to me :(
dead_cactus
February 13th, 2008, 12:52 AM
AFAIK Dave B doesn't sell these anymore.
tiffers
February 13th, 2008, 01:02 AM
^whats that mean? AFAIK?

he could still email me back telling me that :(
dead_cactus
February 13th, 2008, 05:49 AM
AFAIK = As far as I know
The Destroyer
February 13th, 2008, 07:14 AM
^ Ya Jeff is right. I was looking for these a while ago and couldn't find any sites selling DaveB but then I came across SLS and jumped on their clearance offer. That was the only other store I knew that sold this product so your best bet is to be patient and wait for a set to be for sale in the Commerce section.
dead_cactus
February 13th, 2008, 11:57 AM
http://www.StreetUnit.com/product_p/susringsx.htm

http://www.StreetUnit.com/product_p/susrings3.htm
danny1rod
February 13th, 2008, 03:56 PM
that's a great find thanks alot......
Kansei
February 13th, 2008, 04:04 PM
I can't help but laugh at this on the street unit web site "The StreetRings are exclusive to StreetUnit.com.
Beware of cheap imitations that are not of the same quality and fitment as our StreetRings."
danny1rod
February 13th, 2008, 04:06 PM
how many poeple have glued there ring in or recommed it. and what type of glue.
Kansei
February 13th, 2008, 04:17 PM
mine just pressed in. I've had them for four years no problem that way. I know at one point the there was a design that did need to be glued but they came with the necessary glue.

-- but I think those were MAM rings or something?
Kocakola
February 13th, 2008, 05:59 PM
to be honest. I dont get a how-to on this :\

It's like the easiest mod, or a close second to replacing the shift knob :p

but hey what do I know. lol
Kocakola
February 13th, 2008, 05:59 PM
how many poeple have glued there ring in or recommed it. and what type of glue.

No glue. The daveB ones fit snug.
danny1rod
February 13th, 2008, 06:14 PM
No glue. The daveB ones fit snug.



so where can i find the Dave B rings?????
Kansei
February 13th, 2008, 06:32 PM
so where can i find the Dave B rings?????

you can't, but the SLS ones should be the same thing. Just press in.
Kocakola
February 13th, 2008, 07:36 PM
so where can i find the Dave B rings?????

a part-out :p but as people discussed they get pricey for the originals :)
danny1rod
February 13th, 2008, 08:06 PM
a part-out :p but as people discussed they get pricey for the originals :)


thanks anyways....
danny1rod
February 13th, 2008, 08:07 PM
you can't, but the SLS ones should be the same thing. Just press in.


but it says to glue on those ones...
Miki01
February 13th, 2008, 08:20 PM
The Street Unit one says: "Kit includes 3 aluminum gauge bezel rings, GlueDot Adhesive, & instructions." I would assume that you're supposed to use the included adhesive. If it fits snuggly, then you can probably go without it and just do a force-fit.
The Destroyer
February 13th, 2008, 08:28 PM
but it says to glue on those ones... You don't need glue trust us. They didnt come with it so I don't feel the need, they push right in, mine havent moved one bit.
tiffers
February 13th, 2008, 08:56 PM
just the big one... I watched DaveB's video :D
danny1rod
February 13th, 2008, 09:04 PM
You don't need glue trust us. They didnt come with it so I don't feel the need, they push right in, mine havent moved one bit.

check it out it comes with glue.....

http://www.streetunit.com/product_p/susringsx.htm

http://www.streetunit.com/product_p/susrings3.htm
The Destroyer
February 13th, 2008, 09:05 PM
^ You quoted the SLS rings which don't need glue. If these StreetUnit ones need glue I'd say they are a poor knockoff.
danny1rod
February 13th, 2008, 09:06 PM
what does everyone else think????
prot3g3
February 13th, 2008, 09:26 PM
your a whore




















just listen to them..if they have them then thats the best info your gunna get
Miki01
February 13th, 2008, 09:30 PM
Well, IMO, I'm a cheapass when it comes to non-functional stuff, so just pick up the SU ones, and if they're a bit loose, just shim it with that paper-thin double stick adhesive stuff, but don't peel the adhesive off the side facing the gauges (the side that faces away from the ring). Then just pile it up around until if fits nice and snug.

Otherwise, wait for someone parting out and buy authentic DaveB gauge rings.
danny1rod
February 14th, 2008, 03:07 PM
maybe I'll just wait a little bit and see then....
raghtal
March 3rd, 2009, 03:01 PM
Bump, as some people might be looking for some direction on these rings (no glue!)
SKY
March 3rd, 2009, 04:10 PM
DaveB rings doesn't need glues...I never put glues on mine and they never come off since 2-3 years.
KDogg
April 14th, 2009, 06:29 AM
I put on my SLS ones on the weekend and it was super easy. I can't believe it took me over year to do this!!! The hardest part was getting the electical connectors off the back of the guage pod (and that wa not too hard). I would highly recommend this mod, and watch the video on youtube before install.
Sil03protege
August 12th, 2010, 09:27 PM
So I performed this mod earlier this evening, went smooth but now the backlight for my RPM gauge is half lite.

Any ideas? Loose wire on one of the harness but which one? I think the large one controls most of the back lighting and the other two harness on the left control the gauge needles.

Thoughts?
BrothaT
August 12th, 2010, 09:32 PM
Happened to me, theres 4 small bulbs on the back of the whole gauge surround. The one you need to change is one of the two directly behind the RPM gauge. (Depending on which side is not lighting up) When changing the bulb, be sure to take off the red sleeve from the old one and put it on the new bulb so it still shines red.
Sil03protege
August 12th, 2010, 09:57 PM
Happened to me, theres 4 small bulbs on the back of the whole gauge surround. The one you need to change is one of the two directly behind the RPM gauge. (Depending on which side is not lighting up) When changing the bulb, be sure to take off the red sleeve from the old one and put it on the new bulb so it still shines red.


I'll try that out, Thanks!