What if... I put an AUTO gauge cluster on a MANUAL NSX?

[Kelvin]

I had a gauge cluster panel failure on my manual 5sp NSX, and while i was looking for one, my friend offered me one after he crashed his car... but it's a gauge cluster for an AUTO NSX, which has the (P)(R)(D)(3)(2)(L) on it...
I know the gear indicators wouldn't work, but, will this cluster panel affect anything else after i put it in my manual nsx? (electricaly)

 

[Jimbo]

I'm not sure if it would work or not, but it seems like an awful lot of hassle to go through for something that would look "junky."

I would think with a little patience you could find the right part at the right price.

-Jim

PS: I'd also put a post in the "Want To Buy" forum too.
------------------
1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330
1991 NSX Blk/Blk Auto #3070 (Sold)
1974 Vette 454 4 spd Wht/Blk
1976 Honda Accord 5 spd, 3 door Blue/Blue
1977 Honda Accord - Custom - Under Construction
2003 MINI Cooper S - On Order - All Black
1986 Chevy Suburban
http://homepage.mac.com/jimanders/PhotoAlbum1.html

[This message has been edited by Jimbo (edited 04 February 2003).]

 

[Hiroshima]

I do agree with Jim, however,... it would be pretty cool if you could take out the letters P,R,N,D,etc and replace them with arrows and letters.... something like this:

/\
<->
La
Ka
K
X
\/
and hook that up to your V1 (if you have one) I think it would be the ultimate in concealed display.... If I had the knowledge and the money I would do that.... as long as you have a guage cluster anyway.

JMO

Jeff

 

[BostonNSX]

dont be one of the "composit" cars .. hint hint~

 

[Tony Montoya]

I think the auto gear lights hooked up to your radar detector would be cool, you hear a beep and a quick look at the dash tells you what's going on.
It's probably more trouble to hook up than it is worth but it's your car.

 

[Jimbo]

I think the rear view mirror install (as discussed here in prior threads) would be a lot cooler than in the dash.

-Jim

------------------
1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330
1991 NSX Blk/Blk Auto #3070 (Sold)
1974 Vette 454 4 spd Wht/Blk
1976 Honda Accord 5 spd, 3 door Blue/Blue
1977 Honda Accord - Custom - Under Construction
2003 MINI Cooper S - On Order - All Black
1986 Chevy Suburban
http://homepage.mac.com/jimanders/PhotoAlbum1.html

 

[Kelvin]

Thanks for everyone's help, now the cluster is in, and with a RPM meter of 9000, but 7500 red line, but i changed the faces to the after market inverse-glow ones, every electrical system wasn't affected, and works fine. but right now i am thinking some way to change the voltage meter to a 2-LED gauge and hook it onto the wireless tire pressure sensors... if done successfully, will let you guys know. thanks a lot.