legomaroon Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Oh man, cool post, I would love to do that in my car! Red to match my paint? What do you think? Is it easy enough? They look way cool dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy888 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I followed blackstar's walkthrough over on Sl-i.net (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=14157). No sense in redoing his hard work. I did however do one thing differently. I didn't have to remove my heater control cable, not sure if I just got lucky or if my car has a slightly longer one but I was able to pull my heater controls literally in my lap while sitting in the drivers seat and the cable connected. If you want specific pics of things let me know I'd be glad to do so. Also if you want to change the window controls, mirror controls, and shifter (AT) lights here are the bulbs that he doesn't list Window & Mirror controls: Neo-xHP 3mm Shifter lighting: 74-xHP Couple other things about LED's: I found that the traditional LED's were darker than any SMD LED I tried. The SMD tends to be a bit lighter (more washed out) which is what I used as I was going for the aqua color that comes in the new Camarao's. It's not exact but pretty close. How many bulbs would you need to to all 4 doors controls you think? I just ordered mine for the dash and guages the other day but didn't see you added the bulbs for the door controls lol oh well just have to order more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy888 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 im an idiot, just looked at my car... Driver door is the only one with lit controls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoggy Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 You're correct, however it is not a twist out bulb. It is soldered to the pcb under the actual button. I have not ventured to replace it because I haven't had time recently but you'll have to buy a single led bulb and solder it in. The heated mirror button has an orange light. I changed it to blue. It is a twist bulb, T3 I think. The power mirror controls do not light up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoggy Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 To all the other questions... The needle will light up red because the needle is painted red. The brightness of the light you put behind it will either make the needle brighter or dimmer. Red LEDs will probably not make it as bright because red LEDs in general are not very bright. Blue LEDs are very bright and will make the needles brighter. White will make them very bright You do not need individual bulbs to make the needles light up. Red dash, red car....why not? I think it would look pretty good! In terms of angle, mine are all 360 degree bulbs. The wider the angle the less chance of getting hot spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy888 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thanks a lot for the info I got all my bulbs installed and they're awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoggy Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Lets see some pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy888 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Didn't have a key ring and for some reason my ashtray and 12v lights were gone so no place to put the bulbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy888 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 sorry for the bad quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy888 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Hey anyone ever figured out the bulbs needed for the fog light/cruise control switch lights? i bought the component ones mentioned above and they instantly blew soon as they touched the contacts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoggy Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 My cruise, fog and heated wiper switches all took a T3 twist style bulb. Beware though that it will not ilimonate very well. I took each switch apart and spray painted every surface that reflects the light with chrome. It looked very dull at it's best before I did this. Bow each switch lights up nice. I did not change the lights on any of the orange indicators anywhere in the car (ie: let's you know what switch is on). Hope this helps. Cheers yea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinch Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I have a question if I can ask. The superbrightleds website indicates at least some of the bulbs are polarized & will work only 1 way in the socket. Is there a way to tell without installing the assembled bulb & holder into the cluster & then plugging it into dashboard if they are installed correctly? My car must have been built late in the year & I guess they were running low on wire - - there sure isn't enough slack to plug in the cluster unless it is in position. There's just enough room to get it in & out behind the wheel - not something I want to do more than I have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoggy Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 Unfortunately no there isn't. If they were component LED's yes because the anode (simply put: positive lead) is longer than the cathode (simply put: negative lead). But because they are installed on a base it is impossible to tell because they usually clip each lead to the same length to wrap around the base sufficiently. Trial and error my friend. Yes it is a pain for some people, but the results are def worth it IMO. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2fst4uo Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Is there a flat edge around the base of the bulb? That will be the -ve side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinch Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Unfortunately no there isn't. If they were component LED's yes because the anode (simply put: positive lead) is longer than the cathode (simply put: negative lead). But because they are installed on a base it is impossible to tell because they usually clip each lead to the same length to wrap around the base sufficiently. Trial and error my friend. Yes it is a pain for some people, but the results are def worth it IMO. Cheers. OK - if the bulb doesn't illuminate, would you then just remove the base/bulb assembly from the instrument cluster, turn it 180 degrees, & reinstall? Or, do you have to pull the bulb from the base & turn it 180 degrees? Probably a stupid question I know - thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoggy Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 Just take the bulb assembly (base and socket) out of the cluster--or whatever your putting it in--and turn the entire thing 180 degrees. It should light up if the polarity is correct. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John494 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 How do you change the lights in the hvac? I had everything out today but I couldn't figure it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoggy Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 Assuming you already have the hvac unit out... There are 3 twist lock bulbs in the back: 2 for all 3 knobs and 1 for the 3 buttons. They should have green or grey bases (mine were grey). Use a small flathead and needle nose to remove these from the unit. Install new bulbs, plug in and test to make sure they all illuminate. Any questions just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamiteqc Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/1710/gopr0548.jpg Pretty Happy with the result. I Just realized that the led for the hvac buttons is not working. Will be fixing this shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy888 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 That shift...stick, is rediculous imo lol but nice job on the lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamiteqc Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I know ahah but it was for my drift car. The car is in storage and I had the shifter laying around.http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/9959/gopr0493.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy888 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 GoPro camera?^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamiteqc Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 yes. the only camera I got to take photo . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy888 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Only one ya need i just got a GoPro and freaking LOVE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeKnwn Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hey I wanted to do the rear license lights on a bright blue ish what led or smd could we use? I have a 2000 L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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