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09-10-2006, 11:05 AM
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I wanted to do that with my zx too. But not the whole S30 dash. I wanted to retain the main 280zx gauge cluster (speedo/tach/fuel/temp) and blend that into the S30 dash and mold the rest to fit. I like the raised FU gauges and the way it blends to the center console better on the S30 dash but I dont care for the way the main gauges are set up in those big circlular openings.
09-10-2006, 06:31 PM
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i love the layout of the gauges in a S30. i like the tunel look. that is like the Mail thing that draws me to a S30. If i had a S30 dash in a S130. she would be perfect to me. But i don't care for the layout of the main gauge cluster in a S130. to plain for me.
09-10-2006, 07:18 PM
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I like how the FU gauges on the S30 dash sit all the way at the top of the dash and kind of protrude over the top. And then there is the lower part of the dash which I think just looks cleaner then the S130s.
as opposed to this in the S130:
(this pic courtesy of Thxone's cardomain page)
as opposed to this in the S130:
(this pic courtesy of Thxone's cardomain page)
09-10-2006, 07:24 PM
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you would have to cut out a good chunk of that metal cross piece in the zx to make a s30 dash fit. Unless, of course its all custom. Its not gonna drop in with different mounts. I too like the s30 dash/center console a lot better myself. I'm gonna try to do the swap soon.
09-10-2006, 11:43 PM
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for all the z32 people who want the FU gauges..
try this.............
or this looks even better..
just found this, will look stock..
http://www.propods.com/new_products_4.htm
try this.............
or this looks even better..
just found this, will look stock..
http://www.propods.com/new_products_4.htm
Last edited by hoov100; 09-10-2006 at 11:53 PM.
09-11-2006, 07:14 AM
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i like the 79-81 tail lights over 82-83 also. I wish i could put S30 tail lights on a S130. The S30 just has those real sport's car looks to it. while the S130 is a sports car, but has common looks on inside.
09-11-2006, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by WildmaN
Main reasons why, I still want an S30 someday. Also another reason, why I swapped out my rear taillights. They just look more nostalgic. (The '79-'81 lights)
