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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: ub7rm on 09 August 2008, 16:14

Title: Illuminated Needles
Post by: ub7rm on 09 August 2008, 16:14
Do my eyes deceive me or are the instrument needles illuminated whether the lights are on or not?  I could have sworn they went darker when I turned the ignition off even thought the blue lighting on the dials wasn't on?
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: RedRobin on 09 August 2008, 16:34
....Yes, the needles stay on - Cool feature imo cos it still allows you to have some idea of what your revs are etc. I wondered at first if they were just reflectively luminous but I reckon they are programmed to stay illuminated while the ignition is on (rather like my LED Daylight Running Lights).
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 09 August 2008, 19:08
As RR says, the needles are illuminated - and a really clever trick, if you have the light and rain sensor, is the brightness of the needles will automatically dim as the ambient light lowers - to remind you to turn on your headlamps.  :smug:

On Audis, you can independently modify the brightness of the needles and the brightness of the actual dash panel lighting!  :nerd:
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: RedRobin on 09 August 2008, 19:41
....You can change the brightness on the GTI too (I think!).
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: Top Cat on 09 August 2008, 19:44
Quote from: RedRobin on 09 August 2008, 19:41
....You can change the brightness on the GTI too (I think!).
I know you can do the dash panel But where is the magic button for the needles. ??  :sad:
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: RedRobin on 09 August 2008, 20:10
....Ah, just the dash panel perhaps - Hence the "I think".
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 09 August 2008, 20:10
Its only on Audis where you can change the brightness of the needles separately.  On the Golf, they only work in unison with the dash lights (obviously when the lights are actually switched on).
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: R32UK on 09 August 2008, 20:12
I cant say I have noticed this :undecided:

Is it still the case with blue needles???
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: Top Cat on 09 August 2008, 20:15
Quote from: R32UK on 09 August 2008, 20:12
I cant say I have noticed this :undecided:

Is it still the case with blue needles???
My needles are red and i notice it every time i switch off when putting it to bed in garage.
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: Manu_R32 on 09 August 2008, 22:18
Quote from: R32UK on 09 August 2008, 20:12
I cant say I have noticed this :undecided:

Is it still the case with blue needles???

Something iv also realised! In the GTI the needles were always lit up in Red where as on the R32 they only turn Blue once the lights go on!  :sad:
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: NewGolf on 10 August 2008, 09:58
Quote from: Top Cat on 09 August 2008, 20:15
Quote from: R32UK on 09 August 2008, 20:12
I cant say I have noticed this :undecided:

Is it still the case with blue needles???
My needles are red and i notice it every time i switch off when putting it to bed in garage.
BATCAVE!
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: RedRobin on 10 August 2008, 12:48
Quote from: NewGolf on 10 August 2008, 09:58
My needles are red and i notice it every time i switch off when putting it to bed in garage.

BATCAVE!

....Have you got one these to go with it!?

(http://tabloidx.com/images/cindy_crawford_batwoman_small.jpg)
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: NewGolf on 10 August 2008, 15:41
Quote from: RedRobin on 10 August 2008, 12:48
Quote from: NewGolf on 10 August 2008, 09:58
My needles are red and i notice it every time i switch off when putting it to bed in garage.

BATCAVE!

....Have you got one these to go with it!?

(http://tabloidx.com/images/cindy_crawford_batwoman_small.jpg)

She needs a trim!
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: RedRobin on 10 August 2008, 15:46
Quote from: NewGolf on 10 August 2008, 15:41
Quote from: RedRobin on 10 August 2008, 12:48
Quote from: NewGolf on 10 August 2008, 09:58
My needles are red and i notice it every time i switch off when putting it to bed in garage.

BATCAVE!

....Have you got one these to go with it!?

She needs a trim!


....Nothing that an intimate session in your Batcave wouldn't help her with! :evil:
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: NewGolf on 10 August 2008, 15:58
Mines not built yet  :sad:

Planning issues driving me mad atm! I'll me a really happy chap when its built I can tell you!
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: Top Cat on 10 August 2008, 18:06
I thought the bat cave was suppose to be hidden away. Surely planning permission is not required.


                New Golf you dont need planning  for a large shed


(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm104/tomashandmilly/storage-sheds-quaker.jpg)


                       Or this               


(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm104/tomashandmilly/images-2.jpg)   <<<<< Dont tell them  (http://www.smileys.me.uk/smileys/Animal/animal0010.gif) (http://www.smileys.me.uk/)(http://www.smileys.me.uk/smileys/Animal/animal0010.gif) (http://www.smileys.me.uk/)(http://www.smileys.me.uk/smileys/Animal/animal0010.gif) (http://www.smileys.me.uk/)
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: NewGolf on 10 August 2008, 18:12
The planning dept use high definition aerial photos to check building matters here mate, and they can measure the size of your shed/garage etc in great detail. You get taken to court, have to remove the offending structure if you dont have the correct permission, and a £2000 fine. Not good.

14 week wait from sending the plans in, to getting a reply. Absolutely farkin ridiculous.  Almost there now, base dug out, planning permission almost sorted, ready to build a Batcave. Pics posted of the build once it gets underway.

 :wink:
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: RedRobin on 10 August 2008, 18:15
....And in some places you have to actually pay for your application too!!
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: Top Cat on 10 August 2008, 18:16
Quote
Pics posted once it gets underway.

 Were are the said photo's of your detailing i am begining to think you only have a Vauxhall and just dream.  :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Illuminated Needles
Post by: NewGolf on 10 August 2008, 18:22
Quote from: Top Cat on 10 August 2008, 18:16
Quote
Pics posted once it gets underway.

 Were are the said photo's of your detailing i am begining to think you only have a Vauxhall and just dream.  :evil: :evil: :evil:

Own a Poxhall, I'd rather cut my old fella off  :wink: