Beams Instrument cluster.

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (rikkir)

Sun, 13 Apr 2014 00:01:25 GMT

Good idea Dudeman.

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (Dudeman)

Sat, 12 Apr 2014 21:25:34 GMT

rikkir
i really want to use the cluster with the red markings.

How about you buy the new red face speedo, take the face from it and place it over your original speedo (keeping the odometer for chassis correct) then install the original speedo into the beams cluster.

Not the cheapest option - that would be to keep the 180kph beams face.

Once the clusters are out you'll see how easy it is to swap any of the gauges around.

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (rikkir)

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 23:56:36 GMT

Thanks mister2, but i really want to use the cluster with the red markings. I want to try to update my 97 to the 98/99 spec, so i'll be looking for a steering wheel and gear knob with red stitching later on....

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (mister2)

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:33:37 GMT

The cheapest solution is to keep the instrument cluster that's in your car now and just wire one of these in.

DAKOTA DIGITAL SGI-8 D TACHOMETER CALIBRATOR STREET ROD
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DAKOTA-DIGITAL-SGI-8-D-TACHOMETER-CALIBRATOR-STREET-ROD-/321374027888?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ad3628070&_uhb=1

It also means you won't run foul of "the authorities" for having different mileage on your odometer to what's actually on the car.

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (rikkir)

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:23:20 GMT

I do prefer the look of the 260, but it all comes down to $$$$.
I'm saving for some wheels atm..

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (Dudeman)

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:19:58 GMT

dylmrt
I reckon stick with red 180. How often are you going over 180 anyway lol.

If you can get a red 260 go for it. The 180's just look odd to me.

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (rikkir)

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 15:17:01 GMT

I had thought about that too Dylan lol

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (dylmrt)

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 15:04:34 GMT

I reckon stick with red 180. How often are you going over 180 anyway lol.

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (rikkir)

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:53:22 GMT

Thanks Mandalay,
I agree the red looks nice.
I love what you've done with your car. The TRD steering wheel with the shift lights added looks fantastic.
A bit beyond my budget atm.
I've read every page of your build and am just a bit envious lol.

Cheers
Rick

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (MANDALAY)

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:31:14 GMT

I should have the part number somewhere. At worst case you can quote my VIN and you will get the correct part as my car is a 1999 Aussie model
Red Lettering is nice

As is the TRD steering Wheel.

Having shift lights is a bonus , no need to look at the Taco

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (rikkir)

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 11:14:53 GMT

Thanks Mandalay,

It looks like i'll use the cluster supplied with the car and get a new Toyota speedo then.
I just need to find the correct part number for the speedo.

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (MANDALAY)

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 10:29:22 GMT

The factory Beams cluster is red lettering so any late Aussie model car you can swap as it has the red lettering.

However the main difference is that the Taco. You need to use the Beams one so just swap it over. The taco is what has real value as new ones cant be bought from Japan any more. The speedo is easy , Toyota still has them.

FYI also depending which modle car you have the wiring to the dash is different. The Beams car ran all the wires to the kick panel whereas the Aussie cars run several wires in the center tunnel to the dash. So the wires that will need to be identified are

Fuel pump,
A/C
A/C ACC
Taco
Speedo

and also take the bulb out of the oil level low as it will light up as the Beams engine and all post engines Toyota removed the float from the sump

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (Mrskylighter)

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 10:03:53 GMT

Well in that case your options are:

use your current white markings 260km cluster as is and sell the red one
Use the red 180km JDM cluster as is
Use the red cluster with a white 260/300km speedo section

And FYI the red cluster came in both the turbo and NA revision 5 cars. They are the same with the exception of the small center gauge. Turbo has a boost gauge and NA a voltmeter (you can swap these around also)

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (rikkir)

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 09:48:34 GMT

The cluster coming with the half cut is from a rev 5...
The half cut includes the engine and body looms.

Re: Beams Instrument cluster. (rikkir)

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 09:33:44 GMT

Thanks Carmikey,
Is it a Beams cluster? I couldn't find a mention of the cluster on the post. My existing cluster is an electronic one in a 97 SW20, so it may be suitable, but i'd like the later one with the red markings if i can get one.