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Jan 5, 2005 | 02:03 PM

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I just ordered my LEDs here: http://www.lc-led.com/View/itemNumber/97

They are White..Im thinking..White for the Guages..Orange Needles..and White for the Console and Orange Radio Buttons..Cause you cant change em'..

I like the look of white and orange rather then blue and orange..

Im gonna do a Tech Article on it..Im gonna try to get TIMO to help me with it also..

Cant wait!!

Jan 5, 2005 | 02:54 PM

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Is anyone going to post how to get the cluster out of the dash?

Jan 6, 2005 | 04:49 PM

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Anyone with blue lighting consider changing the paint on the back of the needles? Maybe to white or something that would show the blue better. Looks like the stock color is orange/red..?

Also, do you guys notice it being much brighter? Like did you put power to it with half bulbs on the board? I've had Dashboard LED's on the same test bench as some dash bulbs, and aside from the illumination pattern, they were about the same brightness..

Jan 6, 2005 | 04:52 PM

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Sweet

Jan 6, 2005 | 06:21 PM

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Is anyone going to post how to get the cluster out of the dash?

do a search, someone already did.

Jan 9, 2005 | 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by djaaronp

I will make this offer.

I work for a semiconductor company and spend about 20 hours a week doing soldering of this type (pulling and replacing surface mount and through hole soldered components).

If you send me your board and LED's, I'll do the soldering for you IN my lab at work after hours. I will guarantee my work and if the board does not work, replace it with money from my own pocket.

All I ask is that you give me like 20 bucks or so.

If you're really interested, let me know, get in touch with me PM me or email me at apayne at sigmatel dot com. You can visit my company's website at www.sigmatel.com

Thanks.

You got a PM

Jan 9, 2005 | 06:00 PM

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OK, for those worries about the blue light problems. Drive with your Brights on for a little while and look. Your High Beam light is a blue color comparable to what people are replacing here. For me, there is a lot of strain on my eyes just with that high beam light (I'm only 21).

Its called a gauge dimmer ****..turn it counter clockwise and you can see a lil bit better old man

Jan 10, 2005 | 01:21 AM

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That looks awesome. I will have to remember that when the tC gets here.

Jan 10, 2005 | 09:51 AM

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Anyone with blue lighting consider changing the paint on the back of the needles? Maybe to white or something that would show the blue better. Looks like the stock color is orange/red..?

The stock gauge needles are transparent with a layer of orange on the bottom followed by a layer of white. You can remove the material with a solvent such as acetone (nail polish remover). Then you can apply some Testor's model paint on the bottom of the gauge needles in your choice of colors. Be sure to apply only one thin coat as excess paint can throw off the accuracy of the needle with its weight.

Jan 10, 2005 | 01:53 PM

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Could you post pics when you're done, or link to the tech article? I'd really like to see this color combo for the gauges/dash. Thanks!!

Jan 10, 2005 | 09:58 PM

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Could you post pics when you're done, or link to the tech article? I'd really like to see this color combo for the gauges/dash. Thanks!!

Oh yea I will..i get my LEDs in 2 Days..and Im gonna go pick up the Soldering gun and tools soon..so yes I'll do a TECH Article

Do you guys think that WHITE will Look good in the Dash?? White w/ Orange needles?? Im pretty positive it will!

Jan 11, 2005 | 03:34 PM

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I have to find the picture somewhere.. A couple years back on my MR2 Turbo I painted the needle and the whole dial for the Boost gauge skin color, then filed it down a little and painted on a nail. So when I built boost, the hand with one finger spun north and you got a hand giving you the bird.

Jan 11, 2005 | 10:18 PM

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Got my LEDs in...Here a pic of what they look like..

and a pic of the tools im using

Its a 15 Watt Solder Gun..should work..

Jan 11, 2005 | 11:51 PM

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Keep us updated and take lots of pics

I really wanna do this myself and I need to be walked through like a two-year old before I have enough confidence in myself, lol.

Jan 13, 2005 | 03:05 AM

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Good news!!!!!!!! I got my 1st LED in tonite..i just wanted to do 1 before i went to work!! and it looks good...Dont U think??

http://tinypic.com/18kor5

yea im gonna finish this tomorrow and post pics...Oh yes.. ALL WHITE INTERIOR hehe