First time track run....NOT SO GOOD

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Mar 16, 2005 | 02:54 PM

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jmiller20874

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Originally Posted by phoenixtc

Hey I have read a lot about this LED Gauge conversion. I would like some more information about how it is done and if a guy who is NOT electronically gifted can tackle something like this.

Have you done any solder work before? If not, I'd practice on something else that you wouldn't miss if you somehow ruined it. Soldering isn't tough as long as you have a steady hand.

On another note, if you plan to go either white or blue, get them in the lowest voltage you can find with the highest brightness (www.lc-led.com has 3.2V with 350mcd) since these colors generally require higher voltage than the console provides (dim lights). You'll need approximately 40 LED's and about 3 hours of time to do the whole job. If you're gonna do it yourself, remember patience is your friend.

Mar 17, 2005 | 07:02 AM

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DouBLeJ16

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Just try to be around 3K RPM's at launch and shift at around 6K-6.2K at each remaining gear to hit the next gear at optimum power. But missing 3rd was definitely what killed ya.

that's terrible advise, don't launch at 3,000rpms, you'll just sit there and spin/hop.

Mar 17, 2005 | 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jmiller20874

Just try to be around 3K RPM's at launch and shift at around 6K-6.2K at each remaining gear to hit the next gear at optimum power. But missing 3rd was definitely what killed ya.

that's terrible advise, don't launch at 3,000rpms, you'll just sit there and spin/hop.

With the stock tires and if you drop the clutch, yeah I agree you'll spin. Get some tires with some grip and there shouldn't be a problem.

P.S. It's advice.