I don't know about autometer guages, but I think in an older car, carbon fiber would look out of place (unless more was planned...).

I'm assuming you mean the guage face, which black would probly fit the car better, not stand out a lot.

Goin' Round Traffic Circles @ 50Km/h!!! \m/ -- 1998 E0 SVT #2119 of 6535 \m/ -- 2003 Sentra SE-R Spec V