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Old 10-19-12 | 02:26 PM
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So I discovered something about my IS250 yesterday,

If you push the gas pedal down a bit more than normal (), you can make your spedometer warning lights change colors, from pre red-out orange to post red-out red.

I think I was up to 120 when I noticed it. go ahead, give it a try if you havent yet, but make sure the cops arent watching.

and to everyone who knew that already, sorry, I was excited about it.
Old 10-19-12 | 02:29 PM
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........... Left hand side of the steering wheel there are satellite controls for speedo and tach rings as well as TPMS. You can adjust what speed they turn on..........
Old 10-19-12 | 02:32 PM
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get outta here.. if theres a blue im pummmped
Old 10-19-12 | 02:36 PM
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Old 10-19-12 | 02:38 PM
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hahaahha, its pretty cool if you havn't seen it.
Old 10-19-12 | 03:04 PM
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Mine are blue on the tach and speed.
Old 10-19-12 | 03:05 PM
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those are meant to be a visual warning in case you sometimes get a lead foot on the highway. I set mine at 120

almost had a heart attack though when I was driving my uncles car to Buffalo and this high pitched beep sounded when I hit 140. Thought something was wrong until I looked at the panel.... stupid audi's
Old 10-19-12 | 04:57 PM
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I set orange to 80, red at 100.

I never see my lights cause I drive slowwww

Already got 2 warnings for speeding (10-15 over) so I'm not trying to test my luck any further haha
Old 10-19-12 | 04:58 PM
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I set mine at 25 MPH just because I love to see the orange ring ;-)

j/k...
Old 10-19-12 | 05:14 PM
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you can change where you want your speed or rpm to turn orange...........rpm turn red when u hit high........not sure if speed turn red never tried that fast
Old 10-19-12 | 05:26 PM
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mine turns pink once im past 75 mph ^_^
Old 10-19-12 | 05:57 PM
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What's involved in changing out these LEDs for those that have done it.... ??
Old 10-19-12 | 07:03 PM
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What's involved in changing out these LEDs for those that have done it.... ??
You will have to replace the 0603 smd leds the light up the ring. 0603 are tiny so you better bring your A-game soldering skills.
Old 10-19-12 | 07:06 PM
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My flux capacitor turns on at 88 mph.
Old 10-19-12 | 10:00 PM
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I got my girl one time too. She called me all worried saying how it turned red. I was like wtf you speeding in my car for.
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