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Old 02-19-2007, 10:41 AM
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Just did this today, had a bit of problem opening the case, but got to it eventually after trying different tricks The rings are very good quality. Got them on Ebay germany for 29 euro. They are not from plastic, but solid aluminium. When I mounted them, they clicked in right away, but they didn't stay 'rock solid' in place. You could still turn them around a bit inside the plastic holes of the casing. But once you put the 2 parts of the tacho housing together, they got stuck and nothing rattled at all. Hopefully you can all understand what I'm saying here
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Old 02-19-2007, 10:49 AM
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I know exactly what you mean - I've done this mod too. I forget which ones I bought now, but they snapped in very tightly even before I snapped everything back together - no glue or anything like that. Nice job - looks great! Great bang for the buck with this mod!
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Old 02-19-2007, 11:09 AM
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Looks great, welcome to the club
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Old 02-19-2007, 11:15 AM
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very nice...one of the best mods...

...my rings came in a plastic baggie
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....The rings are very good quality. Got them on Ebay germany for 29 euro. They are not from plastic, but solid aluminium. ....
Hi,

Which is the seller or ebay store where you have bought them?

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Old 02-19-2007, 03:19 PM
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was the rings titanium/aluminum look or chromed/polished stainless?
I saw someone with rings with "click", is that the one?
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Old 02-19-2007, 03:28 PM
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you can buy from Barvarian Motor Works for $30 for the chrome-look aluminum ones
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Old 02-19-2007, 03:29 PM
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was the rings titanium/aluminum look or chromed/polished stainless?
I saw someone with rings with "click", is that the one?
what do you mean by 'click'?
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Old 02-19-2007, 03:45 PM
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"mit click" I translate to "snap-in".
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http://cgi.ebay.de/Ringe-M5-Optik-al...QQcmdZViewItem
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