New custom dials I now offer

Rick-sta · 19th September 2017, 23:14

Hi all,

Just thought I'd share some pics of some new custom dials I can do. So far, I've been doing dials which are completely custom such as the mustang dials and inverse dials. However, recently I was contacted by a 75 owner in Austria who was interested in customizing the standard 75 dials with some subtle changes and asked if I'd be able to do them.

As he owns a european model, his speedometer is in Km/h and does not display MPH, so he asked if I could add the MPH speedo to the standard Km/h dials, and also asked if I could change the Rover logo on the rev counter and add an extra bit of text.

Well as I didn't have a template of the standard 75 dials, I had to start these from scratch and after about 4 hours work this is what I was able to achieve.

before:

New dials:

Really pleased with how these came out and how close they are to original OEM dials. Hardest part was trying to get the perfect colour match for the dials. Hours of work but well worth it

So I can now make OEM dials with subtle changes if you'd like to go for something more original

I can also do MKII 75 dials as well

solarsailor · 19th September 2017, 23:28

Good job Rick, I like the addition of the Rover 75 lettering on the rev counter.

Rick-sta · 19th September 2017, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarsailor

Good job Rick, I like the addition of the Rover 75 lettering on the rev counter.

Thanks Andrew

Quite like that small change, it was the owner's idea

Lord of Hog · 20th September 2017, 12:52

Could you do a custom backing for the temperature gauge that reads something like "Cold - A bit warmer - normal-ish - Probably OK - Time to worry" ?

Rick-sta · 20th September 2017, 13:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord of Hog

Could you do a custom backing for the temperature gauge that reads something like "Cold - A bit warmer - normal-ish - Probably OK - Time to worry" ?

ofcourse I can

Lord of Hog · 20th September 2017, 13:22

Lovely. Soon as I've sorted my low hanging exhaust I'll arrange to nip over and bring my misbehaving indicator tell tale with me too.

Rick-sta · 20th September 2017, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord of Hog

Lovely. Soon as I've sorted my low hanging exhaust I'll arrange to nip over and bring my misbehaving indicator tell tale with me too.

no worries

Robson Rover Repair · 20th September 2017, 14:56

That's a very nice setup, and imo the euro should have been that way.

Rick-sta · 20th September 2017, 15:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin_NI

That's a very nice setup, and imo the euro should have been that way.

that's what the owner of this set said

alanaslan · 21st September 2017, 00:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick-sta

Thanks Andrew

Quite like that small change, it was the owner's idea

Hi Rick, can you drop me a PM I would love a quote for a set for my mk1 Connie Diesel auto would prefer speedo in mph but to be honest I think it looks fab in KPH. Do you know where I can get he top info screen replaced mine has just started the dreaded vertical line fade out soon it will be less than useful. Also text is currently in German for the passed six months. Must plug the PC in and change to English. Please give me a quote for replacement dials.
Kind regards
Alan

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19th September 2017, 23:14	#1
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,532 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	New custom dials I now offer Hi all, Just thought I'd share some pics of some new custom dials I can do. So far, I've been doing dials which are completely custom such as the mustang dials and inverse dials. However, recently I was contacted by a 75 owner in Austria who was interested in customizing the standard 75 dials with some subtle changes and asked if I'd be able to do them. As he owns a european model, his speedometer is in Km/h and does not display MPH, so he asked if I could add the MPH speedo to the standard Km/h dials, and also asked if I could change the Rover logo on the rev counter and add an extra bit of text. Well as I didn't have a template of the standard 75 dials, I had to start these from scratch and after about 4 hours work this is what I was able to achieve. before: New dials: Really pleased with how these came out and how close they are to original OEM dials. Hardest part was trying to get the perfect colour match for the dials. Hours of work but well worth it So I can now make OEM dials with subtle changes if you'd like to go for something more original I can also do MKII 75 dials as well __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

19th September 2017, 23:28	#2
solarsailor Posted a thing or two 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colchester Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 87 Thanked 653 Times in 344 Posts	Good job Rick, I like the addition of the Rover 75 lettering on the rev counter. __________________ This vehicle was born on Wednesday June 4th 2003 @ 08:24:38 This vehicle was the 73,905th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,862nd 75 1.8 T Club SE to be made out of 3,980 This vehicle was the 6,856th 75 in Wedgewood Blue to be made out of 7,515 Wedgewood Blue 75s

20th September 2017, 12:52	#4
Lord of Hog Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 in Wedgwood Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Felbridge, East Grinstead Posts: 982 Thanks: 250 Thanked 294 Times in 206 Posts	Could you do a custom backing for the temperature gauge that reads something like "Cold - A bit warmer - normal-ish - Probably OK - Time to worry" ? __________________ Conformity is not morality. Consensus is not truth.

20th September 2017, 13:22	#6
Lord of Hog Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 in Wedgwood Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Felbridge, East Grinstead Posts: 982 Thanks: 250 Thanked 294 Times in 206 Posts	Lovely. Soon as I've sorted my low hanging exhaust I'll arrange to nip over and bring my misbehaving indicator tell tale with me too. __________________ Conformity is not morality. Consensus is not truth.

20th September 2017, 14:56	#8
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,101 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	That's a very nice setup, and imo the euro should have been that way. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

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