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Old 17-11-2007, 03:41 PM
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Default Escos dials getting "scummy"

Hi guys and gals

I'm sure this is a common problem, the dials on my escort are getting dirty/dark patches appearing randomly on the speedo clocks and the boost pod dials are really bad. My question is can they replaced or cleaned or repaired or is there an after market kit that is acceptable to use.

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Old 17-11-2007, 03:47 PM
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Ok any advice from someone who isn't a cock lololol

Thanks then.
Old 17-11-2007, 03:49 PM
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none from me really but its a damn fine excuse to chuck a stack dash in
Old 17-11-2007, 03:53 PM
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none from me really but its a damn fine excuse to chuck a stack dash in
Agreed!
Old 17-11-2007, 03:58 PM
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http://www.birba.com/shop/customer/p...&cat=72&page=1

They used to do mph ones - a few people off here did a group buy I think!!

SpeedyG I recall..
Old 17-11-2007, 04:41 PM
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Birba do still do them in MPH Kev, ill hunt now for them.

or, PM The Diva as im sure he had a full set for sale! (the Birba's that is)

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Old 17-11-2007, 04:42 PM
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Try these - MPH

http://www.birba.com/shop/customer/p...cat=200&page=1
Old 17-11-2007, 04:50 PM
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Wow - are these a direct replacment then? - mine aren't too bad, but itsone of the things that annoys me (just like the gear gaitor, but thats been resolved now...)
Old 17-11-2007, 04:56 PM
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yes they are, but they are a bit tricky to fit.

look when done.
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think they are a direct replacement - but with 2 small differences if im correct.

think the speedo goes higher and the boost gauge can read more aswell
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Thanks for the info guys
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Originally Posted by Kelv
think they are a direct replacement - but with 2 small differences if im correct.

think the speedo goes higher and the boost gauge can read more aswell

Correct Kelv! boost gauge goes to 1.5 bar instead of 1.3
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only if you specify the 1.5 one
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Originally Posted by redrsmk5
Originally Posted by Kelv
think they are a direct replacement - but with 2 small differences if im correct.

think the speedo goes higher and the boost gauge can read more aswell

Correct Kelv! boost gauge goes to 1.5 bar instead of 1.3
It`s actually 2 Bar...
Old 17-11-2007, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by The Diva
Originally Posted by redrsmk5
Originally Posted by Kelv
think they are a direct replacement - but with 2 small differences if im correct.

think the speedo goes higher and the boost gauge can read more aswell

Correct Kelv! boost gauge goes to 1.5 bar instead of 1.3
It`s actually 2 Bar...
Old 17-11-2007, 10:23 PM
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Infact........here is the correct link.....

http://www.birba.com/shop/customer/p...cat=200&page=1
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Originally Posted by Kelv
Old 17-11-2007, 10:31 PM
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Ahh but if you look carefully Kelv you will see that your link is for the Std attribute ones with a mere 1.3 Bar and 7K Rpm.......

Mine is for the Mans dials with 2.0 Bar and 7.5K Rpm........

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Damn, shot down

if only they did a 8.5K Rpm
Old 17-11-2007, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by littlebrownbike
You own a shonky Ford Escort, stop asking for BMW quality and accept what you can afford.

Not all of our daddys can buy us m5's because we do well at uni.....

Now fuck off to the bmwownersclub
Old 17-11-2007, 11:37 PM
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Just a thought? BIRBA If you change only the face,s on the speedo and turbo boost gauge,s and put on the 280kph speedo and the 2 bar turbo boost gauge does that mean that you are actually doing that speed and are you on that boost, or is it all for show, the way i see it is the calibration of the speedo and the boost gauge have not changed at all. OR AM I MISSING SOMTHING. I have a standard set on my escos at the moment (MPH + KPH) and they are begining to look crap (but only in the night) i also may have to change it to KPH only.
with all the speed cameras we have now i dont want to be either driving slower than i need or heaven forbid faster. plus the odometer will still be in miles, all a bit confusing.
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if you look at the boost gauge the 2 bar point is alot further round than were the 1.3 bar indication is, same as the rev counter is greater.

ive been told in the past that they are all calibrated so they are correct, or as accurate as any other clocks on a car
Old 18-11-2007, 08:31 AM
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So how much are these in £££££s?
Old 18-11-2007, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by milkman
So how much are these in £££££s?
Around £100
Old 18-11-2007, 09:37 AM
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the standard ones can be cleaned quite easily
Old 18-11-2007, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Mitsy FQ
the standard ones can be cleaned quite easily
Cool. How?
Old 18-11-2007, 09:59 AM
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I thought it was the actual lighting that was fucked?
Old 18-11-2007, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitsy FQ
the standard ones can be cleaned quite easily
Do you have to have the clocks out to do it ?
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No you just spit at them while you're driving along
Old 18-11-2007, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitsy FQ
the standard ones can be cleaned quite easily
Hows this then Tony? mine are fine with no blobs at all but im but curious to know how you can clean them as its electrically charged tape in both sets of dials is it not????
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