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Old 07-06-2005, 11:09 PM   #1
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Question Does the red STi gauge cluster fit in a WRX wagon?

Sorry for the newbie questions but had no luck using the search feature.

I have a brand new 05 Saabaru 9-2x and the gauge cluster looks pretty wack. Green?

What exactly is involved if i wanted to swap in a STi cluster that lights up red? Bolts right on? Trip to the dealer needed to match the odometer reading? Is there any other option to change out the nasty green color on the cluster?

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Old 07-06-2005, 11:31 PM   #2
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uhh mines green too buddy.. u dont see my crying, why would u buy an sti cluster for a saab? why
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Old 07-06-2005, 11:44 PM   #3
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Old 07-06-2005, 11:53 PM   #4
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Well when your coming from a car that actually has nice interior lumination, the saab's green is pretty fugly. Looks like something from the 80's.

Thanks for the link on changing the lights. I might go that route if the STi cluster isn't plug and play.
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Old 07-07-2005, 12:20 AM   #5
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It should work but you'll need to go to a specialty shop to get the mileage changed. I think that the only thing that won't work is the outside temp gauge but I could be wrong. You'll need to do a search on the shop to go to, to turn back the mileage as I no longer remember but I did read it on this forum.
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Old 07-07-2005, 01:03 AM   #6
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scoobymods + red bulb covers + couple hours of time = red Saab cluster.
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Old 07-07-2005, 01:06 AM   #7
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<---- feels it's pointless to spend money on items that don't make your car perform any better then it already does.
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Old 07-07-2005, 01:08 AM   #8
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Who cares what you think? This guy had a question. Answer it or click the back button. God this site is worse than Honda-Tech.
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Old 07-07-2005, 01:20 AM   #9
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Who cares what you think? This guy had a question. Answer it or click the back button. God this site is worse than Honda-Tech.
I did answer it dumb ass...read the whole thread...here is a clue look at and READ post #5!
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Old 07-07-2005, 03:01 AM   #10
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I did answer it dumb ass...read the whole thread...here is a clue look at and READ post #5!
So then why didn't you just edit your post and put in your added comment there? I mean, you gave a good post, then you followed it with a seemingly worthless addition.

Is it expensive to get the odometer changed to a different mileage if you were to buy the new one? I guess i didn't realize they could do it... the last post i had read about it you had to get a peice of paper or sticker or something like that that told the 'real' mileage.
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Old 07-07-2005, 09:05 AM   #11
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Is it expensive to get the odometer changed to a different mileage if you were to buy the new one? I guess i didn't realize they could do it... the last post i had read about it you had to get a peice of paper or sticker or something like that that told the 'real' mileage.
Dunno if its expensive but its a pain in the butt as many shops wont touch it. Getting bulb covers would be a better way to go and likely much cheaper.
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Old 07-07-2005, 11:15 AM   #12
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So then why didn't you just edit your post and put in your added comment there? I mean, you gave a good post, then you followed it with a seemingly worthless addition.

Is it expensive to get the odometer changed to a different mileage if you were to buy the new one? I guess i didn't realize they could do it... the last post i had read about it you had to get a peice of paper or sticker or something like that that told the 'real' mileage.
Why should I edit my post to conform to someones feelings? Besides Xymox is a nerd.

Yes you'll need a paper to verify the real mileage on your car before anyone will dial back the mileage for you. You should be able to get the paper from the DMV. But like I said before you'll need to do a search as to the company who can dial the mileage back for you. IIRC it was around $100 but I can't be sure.
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Old 07-14-2005, 10:48 AM   #13
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So lets say i buy a brand new Sti cluster, it would be plug and play right in to a wagon with only the odometer now indication "0" ? What about if the wagon is an auto?
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Old 07-14-2005, 11:15 AM   #14
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So lets say i buy a brand new Sti cluster, it would be plug and play right in to a wagon with only the odometer now indication "0" ? What about if the wagon is an auto?
No the odo will read the miles of the car that the cluster came off of. If the STI that the cluster came off of had 35k miles and your car only has 15k miles when you do the switch your car will now read 35k miles on the odo.
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Old 07-14-2005, 11:41 AM   #15
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Thanks for the info

Besides the odometer being off, is there anything else to doing this swap on a 2005 auto wrx wagon (saab92x)? I would assume the shift indicator thats normally on an auto cluster wouldn't exist but that doesn't matter to me.
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Old 07-14-2005, 12:02 PM   #16
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No the odo will read the miles of the car that the cluster came off of. If the STI that the cluster came off of had 35k miles and your car only has 15k miles when you do the switch your car will now read 35k miles on the odo.
He asked if the mileage would read 0 (zero) if he bought a brand new cluster.

Answer is YES it would.

It will work on an auto, and there have been rumors that the DCCD lights will become your new shift indicator. No facts though...

Before you go off and buy a cluster though, I would recommend you pull yours out and take some pictures of the plugs on the back. It looks like the STi cluster has changed the plugs for the late 05 model year, so you might want someone on here to take a look at your stock cluster and see what plugs it has.
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Old 07-14-2005, 12:09 PM   #17
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awesome. Thanks guys
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Old 07-14-2005, 01:57 PM   #18
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He asked if the mileage would read 0 (zero) if he bought a brand new cluster.

Answer is YES it would.

It will work on an auto, and there have been rumors that the DCCD lights will become your new shift indicator. No facts though...

Before you go off and buy a cluster though, I would recommend you pull yours out and take some pictures of the plugs on the back. It looks like the STi cluster has changed the plugs for the late 05 model year, so you might want someone on here to take a look at your stock cluster and see what plugs it has.
Maybe if it was brand spanken new from Subaru but I've yet to see a write up on a brand new one because they are so expensive.

If he went with a used one then you would be wrong. The used cluster would keep the milage from the old car on the odo.
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Old 07-14-2005, 06:57 PM   #19
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Maybe if it was brand spanken new from Subaru but I've yet to see a write up on a brand new one because they are so expensive.

If he went with a used one then you would be wrong. The used cluster would keep the milage from the old car on the odo.
No ****, but that is not what he asked. He was very specific in asking about a brand new cluster. You can buy a new cluster with zero miles for around $500. I bought a used one for $350.

I wish Subaru would store the mileage information in the ecu though.
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Old 07-14-2005, 07:18 PM   #20
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Why should I edit my post to conform to someones feelings? Besides Xymox is a nerd.
I just meant edit post #5 to include your helpful information... and then also include the statement about thinking it worthless to add something that doesn't help performance in that same post...

so then people can't jump to conclusions about you not helping out
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No ****, but that is not what he asked. He was very specific in asking about a brand new cluster. You can buy a new cluster with zero miles for around $500. I bought a used one for $350.

I wish Subaru would store the mileage information in the ecu though.
No ass...he asked about putting a STI cluster in his brand new 9-2x. Get it right before you start running your mouth.
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Old 07-14-2005, 07:26 PM   #22
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I just meant edit post #5 to include your helpful information... and then also include the statement about thinking it worthless to add something that doesn't help performance in that same post...

so then people can't jump to conclusions about you not helping out
I'll do that next time
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No ass...he asked about putting a STI cluster in his brand new 9-2x. Get it right before you start running your mouth.
Holy hell. You need to step the eff back and read what he wrote, and what you quoted...

Here, I will help you.


At the top, you can see where he asked "what if I buy a brand NEW cluster?"

You eff'ing quoted him and said NO. Either you don't know what you are talking about, or... reading comprehension > you!

You are supplying this gentleman with incorrectly placed information. You are right, if he bought a used one the mileage would reflect the car it came out of, but that was not his question numbnuts.

<----- Has an STi cluster in the grocery getter.
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Old 07-15-2005, 11:18 AM   #24
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Holy hell. You need to step the eff back and read what he wrote, and what you quoted...

Here, I will help you.


At the top, you can see where he asked "what if I buy a brand NEW cluster?"

You eff'ing quoted him and said NO. Either you don't know what you are talking about, or... reading comprehension > you!

You are supplying this gentleman with incorrectly placed information. You are right, if he bought a used one the mileage would reflect the car it came out of, but that was not his question numbnuts.

<----- Has an STi cluster in the grocery getter.
Ha...LOL...Ok ass...you got me I must of glazed over that post only remembering his first post. I got owned on this thread but I'll get you on the next one.

Later
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