Just been using a thin soled shoes, I'll have to grab a pair!
I realised I had an ecliptech shift light lying around which would have been perfect for the track! Tried installing it while I replaced the old cluster but couldn't figure out which line was the igniter signal or which one to use as a power source so I gave up on that :( Need more time and someone who knows what they're doing haha
Having a closer look at the back of both the NA and Turbo clusters revealed differences in the circuits which are responsible for the temp guage not functioning. Could maybe be made to work if the pins in the connectors are switched around to the right config but it is not a plug n play swap! At least for the early mechanical type clusters.