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Gauge Disassembly .. DIY?

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Old 03-03-08, 10:59 AM
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i think superbrightleds.com is wayy overpriced, you can get the same quality build LEDs from that ebay seller I just linked u all to. Just be sure to buy the $4+ LEDs and dont buy the cheaper ones, you get what you pay for, and the $6+ per pair are the highest quality LEDs on there. REAL good.
Old 03-03-08, 11:42 AM
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PLEASEEEEEE WRITE UP A DIY, I REALLY WANT TO DO THIS!!!! THANK YOU -Joe
Old 03-03-08, 12:25 PM
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+1 for warden_jp2002

The GS gauges are slightly greenish. Is there a way to make them pure white? What makes the greenish color? It appears the CCFL is already white and the gauge faces look transparent clear.
Old 03-03-08, 01:41 PM
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Interested DIY please.
Old 03-03-08, 09:13 PM
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Replaced with a bright white led, thanks to bananags..
Replaced with a SMT Red LED, had to trim the bulb holder because LED was too long for socket and cause fitting issues...

Replaced small *** red led with a blue one, had some issues, took some cleverness, can do a DIY if interested..

And of course, the lovely LED tails... i just love... ahh.. light.. i was affraid of too much light back there, but it's perfect..!!


And i'll do the DIY, it is about a 6 or 7 out of 10.. in difficulty, ametuers need not apply..
Old 03-03-08, 10:00 PM
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You could save a lot of time and just make covers. I found thin (but durable) colored plastic sheets (8x11) at Hobbytown Usa. I think Hobbylobby has them too. I just took off the peice that covers the cluster, cut out some blue circles that fit the cluster, taped em on, and put the cover thing back on.. The effect is very nice. Now I have bright blue gauges, and greenish needles....all for under $10 and about 20 mins time.!
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where did you get the white LED for the place next to the steerring wheel?
Old 03-03-08, 11:54 PM
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You mean the alarm led.. i followed bananaGSs DIY, and radio shack
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