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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: VWDino on 18 July 2005, 22:37

Title: Dash LEDs
Post by: VWDino on 18 July 2005, 22:37

Which LEDs do I need in order to replace the switch and Clock LEDs? I want to swap them for red ones. I think http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=44&products_id=302&osCsid=c60c8ecdeac22fed392ccfc0d12a6b21 is the right one for the clock ones but I don't know which 12V ones I need for the switches, can anyone provide a link? Also, is there anyway to illuminate the MFA in the same colour (i.e red)? If not what the best thing to do with it (white LED?). Cheers.

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: ...joe on 18 July 2005, 22:43

i bought these ones:
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=868&osCsid=c60c8ecdeac22fed392ccfc0d12a6b21

i also bought some of the ones in bulb holders, but they didn't fit very well so pulled out the led's and soldered them into the original holder, worked much better. the led's above are the ones i used for all my switches and the aux dials:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/raaage/DSC01329.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/raaage/DSC01330.jpg)

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: Mr Blue on 18 July 2005, 23:02

Hoe Joe your such a show off  :tongue:

I bought some LED's off them for my switches and clocks. they didnt fit at all in the clocks. had to solder them in place in the end. they do look kool but you need 2 more in the clocks like user 'MK2GTI2.016V' (ben) has done.

Another down side is that you cant dim the LED's so im going to buy a seporate dimmer and wire that in place. does get abit bright at night

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: ...joe on 18 July 2005, 23:04

yeah i saw waht ben did, but mine seem fine so far, can you just make out the chrome dial surrounds blue?!

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: Mr Blue on 18 July 2005, 23:06

yeh i want some. look class :cool:

anyone know of a place that makes transparent dash dials?

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: Hatchet Harry on 18 July 2005, 23:07

the is an easy way to do the blue dash i was told!! well this was after id led it all! go 2 a sound and vision shop does disco equip etc and buy some blue filter paper for the light and replace the green film with blu and job done!!

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: ...joe on 18 July 2005, 23:15

^^ or just cut upo a bit of blue translucent plastic folder! just as easy!

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: VWDino on 18 July 2005, 23:15

I thought I saw some chrome there! where did you get them from and how much?  :smiley:

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: ...joe on 18 July 2005, 23:22

mmmm not sure if i should say! i bought the dash ones from germany and polished my gauge ones my self. i'll get a pic in the morning if you want?

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: Mr Blue on 18 July 2005, 23:25

comon joe pm me with the details son :wink:

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: ...joe on 18 July 2005, 23:27

i bought them ages ago and only fitted them last week. i'll see if i can find the guys details and sort it out. might try to get a group buy going?

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: Rain on 22 July 2005, 02:03

blue/joe you should try using a cold cathode in ya clocks its alot brighter with or without the green filter

(http://www.1977ad.co.uk/car/gti%20pics/jan05/dashni.jpg)

can also add a uv one if you have white dials actually looks only problem is when you smile your teeth glow thats if youve cleaned

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: ...joe on 22 July 2005, 13:56

yeah i remember you saying that before, i'm happy with how it is, can't be bothered to change it now anyway!!!

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: BobbyT on 23 July 2005, 13:07

i got my led's off e-bay, not bad for 12 quid! i think they look sweet with me white dials!  :grin:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v732/Toofunkyhouse/DSC00026dials.jpg)

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: VWDino on 24 July 2005, 17:15

Where did you get the white dials from?

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: BobbyT on 24 July 2005, 17:22

got them off the forum for 25 quid! sweet!  :grin:

Title: Re: Dash LEDs
Post by: Deefadog on 27 July 2005, 18:38

Those clocks look real nice  :grin: