the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
icon

leds in dash cluster? need opinions


Post ReplyPost New Topic
< Prev Topic Next Topic >
bassrider20hz 
Member - Posts: 40
Member spacespace
Joined: December 16, 2004
Location: United States
Posted: November 07, 2005 at 2:06 PM / IP Logged  

ok wuts up everyone i need your advice on this project.

i want to replace the bulbs in the guage cluster for my 1985 pontiac trans am the bulbs it has are the cheap little ones with the color film what i was going to do is just replace them with red leds. is this good would it be too bright (annoying) can i just swap them out like that is there anything special i need to do besides adding the resistor.

do you think it will look right?? thanks in advance for your help.

bosdmeg 
Member - Posts: 5
Member spacespace
Joined: November 05, 2005
Location: United States
Posted: November 08, 2005 at 4:45 PM / IP Logged  
When you say color film is the film on the lamp or in the housing unit?
Learn to go down at WeBeDivin.com
bassrider20hz 
Member - Posts: 40
Member spacespace
Joined: December 16, 2004
Location: United States
Posted: November 08, 2005 at 4:49 PM / IP Logged  

the film is on the bulb itself

is there  a better way to make my guage cluster brigter besides adding leds or is this the best way?

Nebey 
Member - Posts: 6
Member spacespace
Joined: September 26, 2003
Location: Canada
Posted: November 13, 2005 at 9:58 PM / IP Logged  

I did this in my car, with UV or purple leds.  It looks cool, I liked it, I am changing it back.  Reasons, at night, can't see the unlit needle, its hard too look at being uv light and all, purple lights are not very bright.  If I was you, make sure that the leds are no taller than your stock lights, meaning that they don't get too close to the front of your guage cluster.  If you don't have iluminated needles, be careful. 

I myself are going to a new guage cluster.

Mike

bosdmeg 
Member - Posts: 5
Member spacespace
Joined: November 05, 2005
Location: United States
Posted: November 15, 2005 at 8:59 AM / IP Logged  
If you just want a brighter cluster just get the same lamps with a higher wattage or a low voltage rating. Just don't melt any thing. As for the LEDs, try it. If they are too bright just use the stock dimmer. I would use a tricolor LED. Then you can have any color (for the most part) with a touch of a button.
Learn to go down at WeBeDivin.com
total_overkill 
Copper - Posts: 93
Copper spacespace
Joined: November 24, 2005
Location: Canada
Posted: November 25, 2005 at 1:23 AM / IP Logged  

you might be able to find a racing gage set also. They are really nice.

this guy might be able to help you or find ya one

http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZd1zone

total_overkill 
Copper - Posts: 93
Copper spacespace
Joined: November 24, 2005
Location: Canada
Posted: November 25, 2005 at 5:06 AM / IP Logged  

wish I could edit my post =[

Anyway alot of these racig gauges also can be dimmed or brightened, even switch colors.

40 grit has saved my life sometimes =[
kreativesailor 
Member - Posts: 28
Member spacespace
Joined: August 18, 2005
Location: United States
Posted: November 25, 2005 at 9:43 PM / IP Logged  
If you still plan to put the leds dont forget them resistors... Good Luck!
You can try and fail but dont fail to try...

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.

  Printable version Printable version Post ReplyPost New Topic
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

  •  
Search the12volt.com
Follow the12volt.com Follow the12volt.com on Facebook
Thursday, October 31, 2024 • Copyright © 1999-2024 the12volt.com, All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy & Use of Cookies
Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.

Secured by Sectigo
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
Support the12volt.com
Top
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer