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91Blue245
02-27-2008, 11:19 AM
I recently bought a tachometer from a member here. The finish is semi-gloss black, which does not quite match the flat black of the later model 240 cluster. So, I was considering purchasing some of the gauge faces that Dave Barton (http://www.davebarton.com/WhiteFaceGauges.html) produces.

For reference, my car is a '91 245, in the Dark Blue with the tan vinyl interior. My headunit has the usual blue display that headunit's have and the buttons are a dim, almost stockish green. I have light's set up under the seats and dash that illuminate the floor blue if I so desire. Finally, my winter wheels are yellow steelies.

I was wondering what color combinations and styles you guys have done in the past, or even plan on doing. From what I understand, just about anything is possible. I've looked through the faces that he has up on the website, and I'm just looking for a few more ideas on what I could get before I order a set.

Thanks a lot guys
-Nick

The Aspirator
02-27-2008, 05:53 PM
I've got Dave Barton gauge faces on my car and I absolutely LOVE them! I've got the "original" style, and he was even nice enough to put my logo between the temp and fuel gauges. Definitely a great upgrade, visibility at night is much better.

towerymt
02-27-2008, 06:23 PM
I've got them too. I bought them about 5yr ago when he didn't offer so many choices, but I opted to have him remove the km/h markings. I think it's an improvement in visibility. They were extremely bright with the dimmer knob turned all the way up, whereas the black faces were still dim. I painted the two bulbs with Testors transparent green paint and it gives more of a green hue. The bulbs already shine through green plastic, so the paint just makes it a little more green.

BricksNBlocks
02-27-2008, 11:19 PM
I've got a set--love them! I believe they were a style 2b. White face and blue numbering. R sport logo also. Here's the website pic:
<img src="http://davebarton.com/R-Sport_special_092405.jpg">

Jeh
02-28-2008, 12:03 AM
I had Dave do a set.. sorry for the craptacular camer phone pic.. I also had the boost gauge and small clock done in the same pattern...I love them

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o173/jeheh/Image008.jpg

Krunk Fu
02-28-2008, 12:09 AM
I've got a set--love them! I believe they were a style 2b.
I had dave make me a set of 2b's. They look great. Instead of the blue R sport logo and border i had him put in dark grey. Looks great IMO

volvo940tuner
02-28-2008, 12:54 AM
even though im not 2 series i like the gauge faces except for the volvo logo