Group Buy - Halo Clocks?

Post 58243 by Assasin on 2005-11-19 01:12:12

In a past life (last year) i owned a toyota surf, and upon joining the club/forum we as a group bought sets of these. The company in the usa didnt make them for the surf but agreed that if we got 10 orders (think it was 10) they would build them especialy for us. Which they did at a cost of about £27 all in. Just wondered if any people here were interested? in the day they are plain white by the way, but i can vouch for how good they look and the great craftsmanship that goes into them. Dont mistake them for stick on E-bay specials..! The pic i put up isnt the greatest.. Comments?

Post 58247 by Assasin on 2005-11-19 01:17:15

Ooops.. forgot to pm a Moderator, not sure if you guys do that here before doing stuff like this.. apologies if you do.

Post 58249 by fireclown on 2005-11-19 01:19:40

Hi is that 10 for any model variant. or a specific model. i would like a set for my 850. nice 1.

Post 58251 by Assasin on 2005-11-19 01:24:13

Specific model mate, we had the same thing with the 2nd and 3rd generation surfs.. We would have to get 10 orders of each specific model.. They are very nice though, let me look for a better pic. There called electrolumicent or sommot similiar.... will check back in a few days when im home again on the feedback from you guys..

Post 58289 by Tomcat on 2005-11-19 10:48:48

I'd be interested in some for the 850 too, always thought that the standard ones could use a little livening up.

Post 58290 by kdst5 on 2005-11-19 11:24:25

count me in for a set never have liked the green on the 850

Post 58297 by Bison on 2005-11-19 12:12:04

For £27 I can confirm I will have a set for my 850 T5. Regards Bison

Post 58299 by t5 stealth on 2005-11-19 12:22:06

count me in for my 855 aswell

Post 58304 by Al115 on 2005-11-19 12:57:52

[QUOTE=Assasin]Ooops.. forgot to pm a Moderator, not sure if you guys do that here before doing stuff like this.. apologies if you do.[/QUOTE] No need if it's for a private / independent group buy... so long as it's not a "group buy for VolvoT5.co.uk" as that would set us up for some future liability! Cheers.

Post 58310 by BlackBeast on 2005-11-19 14:28:23

I think we need a group buy forum!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im interested for the v70 p1

Post 58312 by spesh on 2005-11-19 15:03:49

how would we go about, a set of clocks for 850's with 150 on the clock, a set of clocks for 850's with 160 on the clock, and the P1 T5's????? that is three different sets!!! could I put a set of 160 clocks on my car???? as it reads max 150!??? someone must know. If something could be sorted you can count me in!!

Post 58329 by c70mel on 2005-11-19 18:30:55

Just to confuse things more I will have a set for a C70! hehe or perhaps the C70 panel is the same as another model?

Post 58330 by pault5 on 2005-11-19 18:35:35

interested in a set for my 850... 160 speedo.

Post 58338 by JUDGENINJA on 2005-11-19 19:27:29

[b]AT £27.00 definately put me down for a set 160mph clock. [/b] These are cheaper than my source (£45.00) and he hasn't got an original to copy yet... Although once he has made one he can make any custom design you want...

Post 58454 by jaybo on 2005-11-20 13:13:31

i'll be up for a set for my 850. 160mph please

Post 59303 by scott t5 on 2005-11-22 23:00:35

i'm up for a set if its still on 850 t5 160 on the clock please

Post 59382 by t5owner on 2005-11-23 10:15:14

Aye i`ll take a set for my S70 with 160 on the clocks looks like you`ll have to set up 3 threads for this one for each model Cheers stuart

Post 59449 by MartinK on 2005-11-23 17:30:36

I'm interested in a 2001 C70 set. I'm assuming my T5 GT convertible has identical clocks to the coupé.

Post 59465 by After_Shock on 2005-11-23 18:06:21

Do these just stick on top of the original dials? If not whats involved to install them? If their not a chew on will have a set for a C70 aswell, im sure the dials in the C70 are identical to the S/V70 but are different from the 850.

Post 59477 by swordy21 on 2005-11-23 19:05:36

[QUOTE=BlackBeast]I think we need a group buy forum!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im interested for the v70 p1[/QUOTE] Me too, V70 P1

Post 59802 by Assasin on 2005-11-24 21:37:02

Sorry for the delay in get back to you all on this, been working away again. Yes the do go over your existing clocks but they are rigid not like a sticker (DONT BEND THEM!! Or they wont work!!) I have a full set of picture based instructions on fitting anyway. I will re email the company and see where about this is upto later on. Can some one total up who wants what please?

Post 59819 by Pliskin on 2005-11-24 22:33:59

I'll have a bit of that if you would be so kind. Feb 96 850 t5

Post 60591 by deerworrier on 2005-11-27 22:57:31

defo, put me down for a set, 855 with 150mph. how do we send the money?

Post 60595 by nobananas on 2005-11-27 23:03:04

Sorry to sound a bit sad but are they dimmable ?

Post 60596 by Assasin on 2005-11-27 23:06:26

Not sure how we will get the money together yet, maybe we should nominate a trusted treasurer? On the dimmer question, no they are not. Sorry. Still waiting for the company to come back to me!! But i did call them today and left a message on on the answer phone (in the Usa)

Post 65398 by Assasin on 2005-12-15 01:26:27

Have contact these again today... Very odd just guess there busy. Never had this trouble with the surf guages, anyway i have a new emaily addy so will let those interested know what happens :B_blite:

Post 68537 by bowman on 2005-12-30 20:27:22

I you ever get them sorted, I ll have some. I just fitted some to my bros. civic and the looks the nuts!

Post 68540 by Assasin on 2005-12-30 20:35:31

I contacted the company again and got an automated response.. I will get back on there case in the new year..

Post 68612 by JUDGENINJA on 2005-12-31 01:10:57

still want them......

Post 69137 by Unknown on 2006-01-02 21:26:18

if they're not too much of a chore to fit, and dependent on design (original looking etc) then I'd have a set

Post 69167 by Assasin on 2006-01-03 00:33:20

Ok just emailed ALL the addresses again... Will keep you informed...

Post 69187 by shiney on 2006-01-03 08:52:13

I'm sory, but I don't see the point in these. Am i missing something? Because of the green backing on the original dials, you can just replace the standard bulbs for blue ones and they will work a treat. :) Also as a useful tip, if you go out and buy a few sets of push in 20's christmas lights, the bulbs are 12volt rated and are easily removed from their bulb holders. Of course, they'll also be on a special price in the sale bins too. Use the blue ones to replace the existing lamps and you'll be fine. ;)

Post 69202 by Assasin on 2006-01-03 09:48:04

It might look nice but it wouldnt have this effect though would it..? The whole dial set is on big light you see.. not just bulbs behind them.

Post 69204 by shiney on 2006-01-03 10:06:37

[QUOTE=Assasin]It might look nice but it wouldnt have this effect though would it..? The whole dial set is on big light you see.. not just bulbs behind them. [/QUOTE] yeah, that's fair enough and i see what you mean, but you'llalso have to bear in mind the fact that the LCD display will still be backlit in green.

Post 69232 by Assasin on 2006-01-03 12:58:35

and that is something i had not thought of.. :slap: Well spotted... Can the bulb for that be changed to a different colour then?

Post 69236 by shiney on 2006-01-03 13:23:22

[QUOTE=Assasin]and that is something i had not thought of.. :slap: Well spotted... Can the bulb for that be changed to a different colour then?[/QUOTE] I'm looking into it in the next few days, I'll let you know how i get on but I suspect it can be changed to blue. :)

Post 69243 by S40 T4 on 2006-01-03 13:39:45

''but you'll also have to bear in mind the fact that the LCD display will still be backlit in green'' This must be changeable also. - I assume. My bro repairs Sony equipment, and in my old car, i gave him my headunit and he changed the color of the lcd display from orange to green to match my dash, but i could have had a few other colors.

Post 69245 by shiney on 2006-01-03 13:42:44

[QUOTE=S40 T4]''but you'll also have to bear in mind the fact that the LCD display will still be backlit in green'' This must be changeable also. - I assume. My bro repairs Sony equipment, and in my old car, i gave him my headunit and he changed the color of the lcd display from orange to green to match my dash, but i could have had a few other colors.[/QUOTE] yeah, most can be done easily enough. out of interest, where are you based in Bournemouth, my girlfriend lives there, Ensbury Park area.

Post 69262 by S40 T4 on 2006-01-03 15:20:18

Westbourne\Branksome way. Been here 2 years, but I still don't know where most places near by are!

Post 69263 by shiney on 2006-01-03 15:27:09

[QUOTE=S40 T4]Westbourne\Branksome way. Been here 2 years, but I still don't know where most places near by are![/QUOTE] Ah right, very near to where she lives then. :D