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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 03:21 PM
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There is a botton on the click itself that you can use to adjust the time, press and you'll see. I'll look for a video explaining this, but it's pretty self-explanatory as soon as you press the button.
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Old Jul 6, 2014 | 04:53 PM
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Anyone have a photo of that Tommy Kaira clock???
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Old Jul 6, 2014 | 05:05 PM
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The clock is unfortunately no longer a signature:

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Old Aug 29, 2015 | 01:34 PM
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Personally, I really like the clock. My gripe is that, somehow, there is a smudge on the INSIDE of the clear plastic cover. Drives me friggin' nuts as I like to keep a clean car and from what I was told, I'd have to take the whole center console apart to get to that part. I don't know how (or really trust myself) to start doing stuff like that, though I could probably find a DIY with a simple search.
I too have a smudge on the INSIDE of my clock. Not sure wth happened but I should have the dealership look at it.
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 01:08 AM
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So, I'm in an interesting position on the signature clock. I should preface by saying that I am a bit of a horologist and own upwards of a dozen timepieces. That said, I really like the analog clock in the dash. But, it could use a little more sophistication. I realize the focus of this thread was on changing to a digital clock or smiley face and op didn't prefer the analog.

However, I'm looking to change the clock if possible. The first hurdle will be that the face is more oval. The second will be the power supply. Lastly, time adjustment would need to be fairly simple and easily accessible. Not sure that any conventional methods will produce for what I am looking. But, it would be nice to have a more sport oriented chrono in the dash.

I wouldn't want to put something pricey in it's place. Especially considering the modification necessary to make it functioning.

Picture simply for reference.
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 02:43 AM
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The clock is useless to me. I use the time indicator in 7" lcd screen.

That said, it'd be great to have some useful gauges in there. Oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, vacuum, or more.
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 04:04 PM
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I wonder if it cou l d be fitted with a mutifunction lcd to display gauges from the obd2 port such as afr or egt and be switched by request
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 09:02 PM
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I wonder if it cou l d be fitted with a mutifunction lcd to display gauges from the obd2 port such as afr or egt and be switched by request
I bet that would look good. I'm all for the analog clock. But, I think there could be some quality alternatives.
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 02:08 AM
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So, I'm still looking. Don't necessarily want to do my own clock build. Found this. I'm by no means interested. But, it's something.
It's Tommy Kaira. So, if that's your thing and want a very mildly modified clock...
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 02:26 AM
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What can I replace the analog clock with? Any fitted products?

I just bought a clock to mod. Why not, right? If Tommy Kaira can put some stupid logo on the clock face, why can't I?
So, any suggestions? I may buy 2 or 3 and run with an idea or two.
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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 09:38 PM
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What can I replace the analog clock with? Any fitted products?

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I just bought a clock to mod. Why not, right? If Tommy Kaira can put some stupid logo on the clock face, why can't I?
So, any suggestions? I may buy 2 or 3 and run with an idea or two.
Clock is in and disassembled. Trying a rose gold wrap on the bezel and a couple of stripes. Just so-so. It's back lit and I don't want to interfere too much with nighttime illumination.
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by kimmspeed
Clock is in and disassembled. Trying a rose gold wrap on the bezel and a couple of stripes. Just so-so. It's back lit and I don't want to interfere too much with nighttime illumination.
You're awesome for going in on this mod. I hope it turns out well because it sure is interesting...
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 11:35 PM
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I'd be interested if someone could retrofit a digital clock display in there instead, since the Tommy Kaira digital ones are really not a possibility to find at all...
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Old Feb 4, 2016 | 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Mik3G37S
I'd be interested if someone could retrofit a digital clock display in there instead, since the Tommy Kaira digital ones are really not a possibility to find at all...
The challenge would be to retrofit the existing time adjustment buttons to work with a digital clock. Otherwise, in theory, it would be fairly easy.
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 04:22 PM
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This is awesome man! Any updated attempts by any chance?!?!
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