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Old 03-05-12, 09:23 AM
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^^Is it that much for DIY?
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Old 03-05-12, 09:27 AM
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Old 03-05-12, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by HeartmyIS
Around $300-$450, depending on what you what done. Cluster, console, etc.
Oh i see, thanks
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Old 03-05-12, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by RastaRacer
^^^ yes. Where we're you ??? We got there kinda late. But there was only a handful of cars.
Trying to stay low key until the car is done, i came out a few weeks ago tho.....
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Old 03-05-12, 10:14 AM
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Save a spot for my car
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Old 03-05-12, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by HeartmyIS
They don't really dim Raj
The LEDs used to swap out is a brighter one but it's not super bright cuz of the size. If you've driven the new RX at night the LEDs are probably just a little brighter than the stock RX dash. The new RX comes standard with white LED.
Yes they do! Example - you are driving with headlights on - in the evening - still some light out, your interior lights will be on bright. If you go under an overpass, though a tunnel, or enter a darker area, they will dim according to light outside. There is also a **** to the left ofthe steering wheel where you can do it manually...

Long as that **** is not all the way to the right (you will feel a click - "bright" setting) the dimming feature will still work.
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Old 03-05-12, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dorkacho
interested in doing the LED too, but i wonder if it would be too bright for driver at night ..?

def looks great though
it will definately be brighter than the green and create more "glare". So i dont know why someone who doesnt even have it done would tell you otherwise. Yes, you can manually dim it down using the ****, but at normal brightness at night (right before the click) or any other setting, it is brighter than the greens for sure. "Too bright for driver at night?"... its not THAT bright, but its definately a change that u need to adjust to.
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Old 03-05-12, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by dorkacho
ooh they dim at night? didnt know that! i thought they would be as bright as the interior LED's (dome, map light, etc). thanks for clarifying!

any idea how much the job would be? around $500 ?
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^^Is it that much for DIY?
Just a heads up. $65 of leds did two cars and still have alot left over for backups. IF you know someone who can solder it will save you a ton of money. It is however very labor intensive. Will require 2-4 hours of soldering depending

Use the DIY
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Old 03-05-12, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
Changing the color of the LEDs doesn't affect the brightness. Our cars have LEDs back there from the factory, and even if you change em out to other colors they will still dim at night just like the OEM green LEDs do.
Originally Posted by ISCjonny
it will definately be brighter than the green and create more "glare". So i dont know why someone who doesnt even have it done would tell you otherwise. Yes, you can manually dim it down using the ****, but at normal brightness at night (right before the click) or any other setting, it is brighter than the greens for sure. "Too bright for driver at night?"... its not THAT bright, but its definately a change that u need to adjust to.
+1. Please do not spread incorrect "information" when you don't know what you're talking about.

Adding to what Jonny said, the dimming switch behaves a little differently after the LED dash swap, whereby you have to turn the dimness **** to halfway before it actually starts affecting the brightness. At least that's how it works in my car.
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Old 03-05-12, 11:35 AM
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^ Same here. I only really realize the dim, or fade if you will, if you start with the **** completely off and go toward full brightness. During the night you can slowly see the lights get brighter and get a better visual of the fade.
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Old 03-05-12, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by sushiboi
^^Is it that much for DIY?
DIY is cheaper, you can get LEDS from oznium all for under $50. However if you have someone do it that is what the usual charge would be.


Originally Posted by GiantsFan
Yes they do! Example - you are driving with headlights on - in the evening - still some light out, your interior lights will be on bright. If you go under an overpass, though a tunnel, or enter a darker area, they will dim according to light outside. There is also a **** to the left ofthe steering wheel where you can do it manually...

Long as that **** is not all the way to the right (you will feel a click - "bright" setting) the dimming feature will still work.
Well of course if the **** isn't all the way right that feature will work. But as standard, the bulbs itself will not auto dim. I've driven Tim's 350 and F both with the led dash and never notice the dimming even at night.
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Old 03-05-12, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by HeartmyIS
DIY is cheaper, you can get LEDS from oznium all for under $50. However if you have someone do it that is what the usual charge would be.
Thanks for the tip HearmyIS, which surface mount LEDs would we need, if you happen to know. Thanks in advance.
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Old 03-05-12, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by HeartmyIS
Around $300-$450, depending on what you want done. Cluster, console, etc.
Woah, $300 to $450!? I charge local people in Chicago or those who are willing to ship to me, a $200 flat rate for all LEDs including the cluster lol.
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Old 03-05-12, 08:10 PM
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^ You a pretty good deal then. Many of us in Nor Cal were the first to do because LED Guy is in San Francisco.
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Old 03-06-12, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by chi123
Woah, $300 to $450!? I charge local people in Chicago or those who are willing to ship to me, a $200 flat rate for all LEDs including the cluster lol.
if you ever vacation in hawaii, hit me up. I would like to employ you for a few hours.
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