| PaulRex | 06-24-2003 03:34 AM |
Hey I had Nino install one of the Autometer bezels on my rex today, we didn't have a digi cam on site, and I don't own one so I don't have pics yet sorry.
But it looks exactly like the bezel in the above KevinWRX pic of the auto wrx.. Yes the plastic seems to droop just alittle on both sides around where the blinkers light up, however it does not obstruct anything, and I don't really care I think it looks pretty cool compared to an pillar pod jammy.
Gauges fit nicely though:)
Paul
But it looks exactly like the bezel in the above KevinWRX pic of the auto wrx.. Yes the plastic seems to droop just alittle on both sides around where the blinkers light up, however it does not obstruct anything, and I don't really care I think it looks pretty cool compared to an pillar pod jammy.
Gauges fit nicely though:)
Paul
| WRX 2NV | 06-24-2003 08:53 AM |
Nino's Precision Tuning installed the new autometer gauge cluster bezel yesterday and it looks great. PaulRex (also known as copycat) is probably correct on his comments but it looks so good you won't care. That, coupled with the painted 60mm pillar pod removes the need for any reading material in the car.
:D
Nino, Rich & Bob - many thanks, you guys are great.
Joe
:D
Nino, Rich & Bob - many thanks, you guys are great.
Joe
| mdot | 06-24-2003 09:58 AM |
Nino!
Did they match the color to the OEM one this time?
Thanks for th update.
Did they match the color to the OEM one this time?
Thanks for th update.
| davearm | 06-24-2003 11:04 AM |
Hey everyone, the re-tooled bezels from Autometer haven't even been released yet! I got this yesterday straight from Matt Martin, who is the new product mgr at Autometer: "We have not shipped any "re-tooled" units yet... hopefully, later this week we will begin shipping again."
So comments such as "did they match the color to the OEM one this time" and "it is still not fitting around the corners correctly" do not apply, since we're not even looking at the new pieces yet. :rolleyes:
Incidentally, Matt has responded very quickly to my e-mails asking about this WRX bezel. One time I called when Matt was out, and the woman put me on hold and asked around the office to get an answer to my question. Suffice it to say that my experience with obtaining information from Autometer promptly has been much different than others are reporting here.
So comments such as "did they match the color to the OEM one this time" and "it is still not fitting around the corners correctly" do not apply, since we're not even looking at the new pieces yet. :rolleyes:
Incidentally, Matt has responded very quickly to my e-mails asking about this WRX bezel. One time I called when Matt was out, and the woman put me on hold and asked around the office to get an answer to my question. Suffice it to say that my experience with obtaining information from Autometer promptly has been much different than others are reporting here.
| PaulRex | 06-24-2003 12:07 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by davearm [/i]
[B]Hey everyone, the re-tooled bezels from Autometer haven't even been released yet! I got this yesterday straight from Matt Martin, who is the new product mgr at Autometer: "We have not shipped any "re-tooled" units yet... hopefully, later this week we will begin shipping again."
So comments such as "did they match the color to the OEM one this time" and "it is still not fitting around the corners correctly" do not apply, since we're not even looking at the new pieces yet. :rolleyes:
Incidentally, Matt has responded very quickly to my e-mails asking about this WRX bezel. One time I called when Matt was out, and the woman put me on hold and asked around the office to get an answer to my question. Suffice it to say that my experience with obtaining information from Autometer promptly has been much different than others are reporting here. [/B][/QUOTE]
No ****, I wonder why they even shipped out what they had to Nino's then in the first place unless someone their thought it was the new model by mistake? I didn't even know this thing existed until yesterday:lol: But I'm glad I got it installed, and Joe is glad I was there so he could copy me.:p
[B]Hey everyone, the re-tooled bezels from Autometer haven't even been released yet! I got this yesterday straight from Matt Martin, who is the new product mgr at Autometer: "We have not shipped any "re-tooled" units yet... hopefully, later this week we will begin shipping again."
So comments such as "did they match the color to the OEM one this time" and "it is still not fitting around the corners correctly" do not apply, since we're not even looking at the new pieces yet. :rolleyes:
Incidentally, Matt has responded very quickly to my e-mails asking about this WRX bezel. One time I called when Matt was out, and the woman put me on hold and asked around the office to get an answer to my question. Suffice it to say that my experience with obtaining information from Autometer promptly has been much different than others are reporting here. [/B][/QUOTE]
No ****, I wonder why they even shipped out what they had to Nino's then in the first place unless someone their thought it was the new model by mistake? I didn't even know this thing existed until yesterday:lol: But I'm glad I got it installed, and Joe is glad I was there so he could copy me.:p
| imprezive one | 06-24-2003 12:48 PM |
something smells fishy...
| imprezive one | 06-24-2003 12:49 PM |
something is smells fishy...
| PaulRex | 06-24-2003 02:29 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by imprezive one [/i]
[B]something is smells fishy... [/B][/QUOTE]
take a shower it helps! :disco:
Just kidding, but listen, if you have any questions just call NinosAutoAccessories up and ask them. I don't think it looks bad at all, and I do not know whether I have 1st batch, 2nd batch, redesigned or not (I [i]was[/i] told it was a redesigned version and that the first versions had fitment problems)
.. But the only issue is that it hangs a few mm low by the blinkers just like in the picture of that AT wrx on the previous page. If you can live with that then order one, if not then wait for some clarification I guess from Autometer? or Nino?
[B]something is smells fishy... [/B][/QUOTE]
take a shower it helps! :disco:
Just kidding, but listen, if you have any questions just call NinosAutoAccessories up and ask them. I don't think it looks bad at all, and I do not know whether I have 1st batch, 2nd batch, redesigned or not (I [i]was[/i] told it was a redesigned version and that the first versions had fitment problems)
.. But the only issue is that it hangs a few mm low by the blinkers just like in the picture of that AT wrx on the previous page. If you can live with that then order one, if not then wait for some clarification I guess from Autometer? or Nino?
| NinosAutoAccesories | 06-24-2003 02:43 PM |
This is the new version.
The older version was a much bigger fitment issue than the thing hanging ba little too low.
The older version was a much bigger fitment issue than the thing hanging ba little too low.
| davearm | 06-24-2003 02:53 PM |
Well it seems if you're following this thread, you're left to conclude either:
a) davearm is lying;
b) Autometer is shipping the new, retooled units without telling the boss; or
c) various customers and vendors are misinformed about what they're buying/selling/installing.
a) davearm is lying;
b) Autometer is shipping the new, retooled units without telling the boss; or
c) various customers and vendors are misinformed about what they're buying/selling/installing.
| NinosAutoAccesories | 06-24-2003 02:58 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by davearm [/i]
[B]Hey everyone, the re-tooled bezels from Autometer haven't even been released yet! I got this yesterday straight from Matt Martin, who is the new product mgr at Autometer: "We have not shipped any "re-tooled" units yet... hopefully, later this week we will begin shipping again."
So comments such as "did they match the color to the OEM one this time" and "it is still not fitting around the corners correctly" do not apply, since we're not even looking at the new pieces yet. :rolleyes:
Incidentally, Matt has responded very quickly to my e-mails asking about this WRX bezel. One time I called when Matt was out, and the woman put me on hold and asked around the office to get an answer to my question. Suffice it to say that my experience with obtaining information from Autometer promptly has been much different than others are reporting here. [/B][/QUOTE]
Just so you know, Depending on who you talk to at autometer they will tell you a different story every time.
They told wrx2nv over a month ago that these had already started shipping and told me that they shipped out over 2 weeks ago.
Communication does not seem tgo be all that smooth over at autometer.
[B]Hey everyone, the re-tooled bezels from Autometer haven't even been released yet! I got this yesterday straight from Matt Martin, who is the new product mgr at Autometer: "We have not shipped any "re-tooled" units yet... hopefully, later this week we will begin shipping again."
So comments such as "did they match the color to the OEM one this time" and "it is still not fitting around the corners correctly" do not apply, since we're not even looking at the new pieces yet. :rolleyes:
Incidentally, Matt has responded very quickly to my e-mails asking about this WRX bezel. One time I called when Matt was out, and the woman put me on hold and asked around the office to get an answer to my question. Suffice it to say that my experience with obtaining information from Autometer promptly has been much different than others are reporting here. [/B][/QUOTE]
Just so you know, Depending on who you talk to at autometer they will tell you a different story every time.
They told wrx2nv over a month ago that these had already started shipping and told me that they shipped out over 2 weeks ago.
Communication does not seem tgo be all that smooth over at autometer.
| imprezive one | 06-24-2003 03:52 PM |
I'm still on the fence regarding this. I'm not saying anyone is being dishonest here, communication in large corporate companies is always an issue. I just want something that has oem fitment, not something close to oem fitment. I'm very picky with my car, as anyone should be, especially when paying hard earned money on it. The cluster is something I'm going to have to look at every time I drive and even a slight degree off in fitment is something I will notice each time.
Will I get used to eventually? Knowing myself, probably not. Should I even have to get used to it? No.
Could I possibly use a blow dryer or heat gun to mold the bezel up a few mm myself? Probably. Again though, should I have to? I don't think so.
Maybe if I see this in person it'll sway me one way or the other. More pics would definitely help me out. Thanks.
~DK
Will I get used to eventually? Knowing myself, probably not. Should I even have to get used to it? No.
Could I possibly use a blow dryer or heat gun to mold the bezel up a few mm myself? Probably. Again though, should I have to? I don't think so.
Maybe if I see this in person it'll sway me one way or the other. More pics would definitely help me out. Thanks.
~DK
| NinosAutoAccesories | 06-24-2003 04:39 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by imprezive one [/i]
[B]I'm still on the fence regarding this. I'm not saying anyone is being dishonest here, communication in large corporate companies is always an issue. I just want something that has oem fitment, not something close to oem fitment. I'm very picky with my car, as anyone should be, especially when paying hard earned money on it. The cluster is something I'm going to have to look at every time I drive and even a slight degree off in fitment is something I will notice each time.
Will I get used to eventually? Knowing myself, probably not. Should I even have to get used to it? No.
Could I possibly use a blow dryer or heat gun to mold the bezel up a few mm myself? Probably. Again though, should I have to? I don't think so.
Maybe if I see this in person it'll sway me one way or the other. More pics would definitely help me out. Thanks.
~DK [/B][/QUOTE]
I agree with in that fitment shouldn't be a issue, But keep in mind that you are sqeezing 2 52mm gauges in a spot that was not meant to hold anything.Also, temperatures and even something as silly as the way you maneuver the piece into the car can affect the fitment.
It is molded plastic after all.
[B]I'm still on the fence regarding this. I'm not saying anyone is being dishonest here, communication in large corporate companies is always an issue. I just want something that has oem fitment, not something close to oem fitment. I'm very picky with my car, as anyone should be, especially when paying hard earned money on it. The cluster is something I'm going to have to look at every time I drive and even a slight degree off in fitment is something I will notice each time.
Will I get used to eventually? Knowing myself, probably not. Should I even have to get used to it? No.
Could I possibly use a blow dryer or heat gun to mold the bezel up a few mm myself? Probably. Again though, should I have to? I don't think so.
Maybe if I see this in person it'll sway me one way or the other. More pics would definitely help me out. Thanks.
~DK [/B][/QUOTE]
I agree with in that fitment shouldn't be a issue, But keep in mind that you are sqeezing 2 52mm gauges in a spot that was not meant to hold anything.Also, temperatures and even something as silly as the way you maneuver the piece into the car can affect the fitment.
It is molded plastic after all.
| Stilletto | 06-24-2003 07:51 PM |
If Subaru can make one that fits perfectly then so should autometer for crying out loud...after all autometer has been around longer than subaru:rolleyes:
Maybe we can just cut the gauge holders out of the autometer POS and glue them to the oem bezel:devil:
Maybe we can just cut the gauge holders out of the autometer POS and glue them to the oem bezel:devil:
| WRX 2NV | 06-25-2003 04:11 PM |
I'm pretty picky about my car and so is my son ERAAB212. I wouldn't put the pillar pod in till it was painted to match my grey interior. We both stayed there while the install was being done and Rich didn't seem to have any trouble. I think is looks fine. As a side note, I saw the paperwork (packing slip) off the carton that they came in and it was plainly marked "Revised".
If I can convince my son to get a picture of it I will and you can all judge for yourselves if it's worth it or not.
Joe
If I can convince my son to get a picture of it I will and you can all judge for yourselves if it's worth it or not.
Joe
| mdot | 07-08-2003 05:07 PM |
Any news on this? did the new one come out and fit?
| davearm | 07-08-2003 05:58 PM |
I just got my bezel in the mail from Nino yesterday, after reading his assurances above that he is selling the "revised" piece. I installed it in my car last night.
Before I say anything more, let me emphasize that I have no way of knowing whether what I got is or is not the "re-tooled" piece that Matt Martin at Autometer told me was in the pipeline.
I should also say that, in the end, I'm happy with the way the new setup looks, and I prefer it 100% compared to the center pod setup I had previously.
Nevertheless, the piece I have has some pretty obvious flaws. In no particular order:
* I had to dremel one of the gauge holes (but not the other) to get my EGT gauge to go in.
* The metal mounting bracket supplied with the kit presents numerous problems. First, the instructions have it going in backwards. The size of the screw holes on each end of the bracket make this mistake apparent. Second, I had to drill larger holes in the bracket to get the smaller screws supplied with the kit to go in. Third, if you screw the bracket to the base of the main gauge cluster (as instructed), the holes on the opposite end of the bracket come nowhere near the holes in the bezel. In the end I installed the bezel without screwing the bracket to the main gauge cluster... there was just no way this was going to happen. My brackets are screwed into the bezel, but just press into the main cluster without being fastened by screws.
* When fully installed, the original problem of the bezel cutting off the top of the gauge cluster still is present. It's possible to push it up to an extent, to the point where it just barely cuts off only a small edge of the tach on the right, and none of the speedo. The problem is that this is still about 1/4" lower than the OEM piece sits -- there should be silver trim showing all along the top edge of the gauge cluster. I haven't tried a heat gun or blowdryer, but as mentioned above, I shouldn't have to.
Bottom line, it's not perfect. If this is indeed the re-tooled piece, I'd hate to see the original one. Nevertheless, it offers the closest thing to an OEM appearance you can get, IMO. I'm using the Omori WRX-look gauges, and this setup integrates with the rest of the dash pretty darn well.
Before I say anything more, let me emphasize that I have no way of knowing whether what I got is or is not the "re-tooled" piece that Matt Martin at Autometer told me was in the pipeline.
I should also say that, in the end, I'm happy with the way the new setup looks, and I prefer it 100% compared to the center pod setup I had previously.
Nevertheless, the piece I have has some pretty obvious flaws. In no particular order:
* I had to dremel one of the gauge holes (but not the other) to get my EGT gauge to go in.
* The metal mounting bracket supplied with the kit presents numerous problems. First, the instructions have it going in backwards. The size of the screw holes on each end of the bracket make this mistake apparent. Second, I had to drill larger holes in the bracket to get the smaller screws supplied with the kit to go in. Third, if you screw the bracket to the base of the main gauge cluster (as instructed), the holes on the opposite end of the bracket come nowhere near the holes in the bezel. In the end I installed the bezel without screwing the bracket to the main gauge cluster... there was just no way this was going to happen. My brackets are screwed into the bezel, but just press into the main cluster without being fastened by screws.
* When fully installed, the original problem of the bezel cutting off the top of the gauge cluster still is present. It's possible to push it up to an extent, to the point where it just barely cuts off only a small edge of the tach on the right, and none of the speedo. The problem is that this is still about 1/4" lower than the OEM piece sits -- there should be silver trim showing all along the top edge of the gauge cluster. I haven't tried a heat gun or blowdryer, but as mentioned above, I shouldn't have to.
Bottom line, it's not perfect. If this is indeed the re-tooled piece, I'd hate to see the original one. Nevertheless, it offers the closest thing to an OEM appearance you can get, IMO. I'm using the Omori WRX-look gauges, and this setup integrates with the rest of the dash pretty darn well.
| Kwyjibo | 07-08-2003 06:27 PM |
if i lived close to autometer i would take the pod, wrap it up with a brick, and throw it through their window :D
i'm done with this lame excuse for a guage pod.
i'm done with this lame excuse for a guage pod.
| djerickd | 07-08-2003 06:32 PM |
I'm still not buying one!! :lol:
| NinosAutoAccesories | 07-08-2003 10:28 PM |
davearm : Im honestly pretty surprised that you had so many problems. I have thus far installed 4 of these pieces already and all of them went in without a problem aside from the holes being to small on some occasions, But that is expected of any gauge bezel or pillar because everyones gauges are different.
I dont use directions though. :p
I will say that I do see a difference in the look when installed and that the top may be slightly lower, but not nearly as much as eeryone seem to talk about.IO wish I could get my hands on the older version and see if it is in fact changed.
If anyone has one in new condition I will pay for it so I can see if I got duped, believe me it happens to vendors too.
I dont use directions though. :p
I will say that I do see a difference in the look when installed and that the top may be slightly lower, but not nearly as much as eeryone seem to talk about.IO wish I could get my hands on the older version and see if it is in fact changed.
If anyone has one in new condition I will pay for it so I can see if I got duped, believe me it happens to vendors too.
| Derres Catalano | 07-08-2003 11:41 PM |
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| drees | 07-08-2003 11:48 PM |
Davearm,
Will you email your experiences to the Autometer guys at the top of the thread? If there's still fitment issues, they need to know about them.
Please post any response you get back from them here...
Thanks,
Dave
Will you email your experiences to the Autometer guys at the top of the thread? If there's still fitment issues, they need to know about them.
Please post any response you get back from them here...
Thanks,
Dave
| WRX 2NV | 07-09-2003 08:27 AM |
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As I said in a prior post I'm very satisfied with the install Nino and his crew did with mine. Together I can't count the number of mods my son and I have put on our cars but I can count on one hand the ones that had no problems. Don't care if it's OEM, replica or from the best vendors - there always seems to be some fitment issues. Still think it looks great once it's in.
Joe
Joe
| davearm | 07-09-2003 01:23 PM |
Consistent with my previous experience, Matt Martin of Autometer was very prompt in returning my e-mail of late last night, in which I explained my install experience. I also mentioned that a fair amount of confusion exists on this board regarding this piece. Here is what he told me.
[QUOTE]I would like the board to know that we have not shipped a single re-tooled unit as of July 8. However, we just got them in from Gauge Works and expect to begin shipping today, July 9. It is important for everyone out there to know, despite what they think or have heard, no re-tooled units have shipped. We are confident that the new piece fits completely perfect with absolutely no issues. There were major problems with the first and they have all been fixed.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]I would like the board to know that we have not shipped a single re-tooled unit as of July 8. However, we just got them in from Gauge Works and expect to begin shipping today, July 9. It is important for everyone out there to know, despite what they think or have heard, no re-tooled units have shipped. We are confident that the new piece fits completely perfect with absolutely no issues. There were major problems with the first and they have all been fixed.[/QUOTE]
| imprezive one | 07-09-2003 01:41 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by davearm [/i]
[B]Consistent with my previous experience, Matt Martin of Autometer was very prompt in returning my e-mail of late last night, in which I explained my install experience. I also mentioned that a fair amount of confusion exists on this board regarding this piece. Here is what he told me.
[/B][/QUOTE]
here we go again...
[B]Consistent with my previous experience, Matt Martin of Autometer was very prompt in returning my e-mail of late last night, in which I explained my install experience. I also mentioned that a fair amount of confusion exists on this board regarding this piece. Here is what he told me.
[/B][/QUOTE]
here we go again...
| drees | 07-09-2003 02:11 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by davearm [/i]
[B]Consistent with my previous experience, Matt Martin of Autometer was very prompt in returning my e-mail of late last night, in which I explained my install experience. I also mentioned that a fair amount of confusion exists on this board regarding this piece. Here is what he told me.[/B][/QUOTE]Cool, as soon as they start shipping I'll probably be picking up one of the retooled units. What gauges should I install? One of them will be boost.
[B]Consistent with my previous experience, Matt Martin of Autometer was very prompt in returning my e-mail of late last night, in which I explained my install experience. I also mentioned that a fair amount of confusion exists on this board regarding this piece. Here is what he told me.[/B][/QUOTE]Cool, as soon as they start shipping I'll probably be picking up one of the retooled units. What gauges should I install? One of them will be boost.
| djerickd | 07-09-2003 02:50 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by drees [/i]
[B]Cool, as soon as they start shipping I'll probably be picking up one of the retooled units. What gauges should I install? One of them will be boost. [/B][/QUOTE]
EGT.
[B]Cool, as soon as they start shipping I'll probably be picking up one of the retooled units. What gauges should I install? One of them will be boost. [/B][/QUOTE]
EGT.
| mrmcderm | 07-09-2003 04:19 PM |
well...for those of you who have the retooled units on order, please post your experiences and pics (if possible) when you get them in and installed so those of us still sitting on the fence can make a decision.
| mdot | 07-22-2003 01:55 PM |
trying to revive a dead thread.....
Has anyone taken a picture of a retooled bezel yet. and if so, please post and comment.
thanks
Has anyone taken a picture of a retooled bezel yet. and if so, please post and comment.
thanks
| gvmelbrty | 08-08-2003 06:07 AM |
^ BUMP ^
| Bort | 08-08-2003 07:14 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by mdot [/i]
[B]trying to revive a dead thread.....
Has anyone taken a picture of a retooled bezel yet. and if so, please post and comment.
thanks [/B][/QUOTE]
Try this thread...
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=401868[/url]
[B]trying to revive a dead thread.....
Has anyone taken a picture of a retooled bezel yet. and if so, please post and comment.
thanks [/B][/QUOTE]
Try this thread...
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=401868[/url]
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