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Old 26th March 2011, 11:54 AM
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Default Using original Sierra dials

I've decided to stick with the original dials off the car, predominantly due to cost

However I did get a minor upgrade for the dials in applying the white dial background ... what do you think ... like or not?!?

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/...o/IMG_3981.jpg

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Old 26th March 2011, 12:45 PM
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I think it looks awesome. Although I'm biased! I've also 'freshened' up the Sierra Dials by going to white, as my car is white and black. I think it contrasts with a black dashboard nicely. When I've finished trimming off my dash I'll post some pics.
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Old 26th March 2011, 01:00 PM
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I think for a budget set of dials they look really good.
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Old 26th March 2011, 02:29 PM
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Much better look than standard Sierra and...locost
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That looks great , really brings the basic sierra dash to life, nice one

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Old 26th March 2011, 10:08 PM
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Nice one and very visible,will keep iva chappy happy and right choice of colour to light it will be ace.
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Old 27th March 2011, 11:07 AM
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thinking about replacing the std bulbs at the back with subtle blue LEDs, they are only a couple of quid. That should give me a decent looking set of dials for less that £15 investment.

If anyone is interested here's the linky on ebay for the dials pack (you have to state what year, model etc at the checkout) ... just be sure to read the
instruction well, especially about removing the pointers, neat little tip in the instructions pack

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-SIERRA-CO...item1c19ffab6f

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Old 27th March 2011, 11:19 AM
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I thought of blue aswell and red for night time,I would wait until IVA as they like to see them well lit and will check
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