True Ice Blue / Red caps for the clusters !!
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O.L.T.:
I tried you via PM but got no reply.
My speedo waterfall is blacked out at the tip. I know that the waterfall is supposed to fade nicely (the tach is acceptable in my case) but my speedo needle is totally blacked out at the tip and it's not only very annoying to the eyes but it's just plain unattractive. I'm at the same place with the factory blacked out needles and the reason why I had them upgraded in the first place.![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
I've decided that I'd rather go for another method of needle illumination to fix this. Is is possible to trade in my two waterfall needles for red SMD ones? Fuel and temp are fine as is, I just need to the two larger needles in red smd.
What would this cost and is there any way to credit the cost (or part) of the original needles since they are not working properly? I'm ready to send in my cluster again.
Please advise.
I tried you via PM but got no reply.
My speedo waterfall is blacked out at the tip. I know that the waterfall is supposed to fade nicely (the tach is acceptable in my case) but my speedo needle is totally blacked out at the tip and it's not only very annoying to the eyes but it's just plain unattractive. I'm at the same place with the factory blacked out needles and the reason why I had them upgraded in the first place.
![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
I've decided that I'd rather go for another method of needle illumination to fix this. Is is possible to trade in my two waterfall needles for red SMD ones? Fuel and temp are fine as is, I just need to the two larger needles in red smd.
What would this cost and is there any way to credit the cost (or part) of the original needles since they are not working properly? I'm ready to send in my cluster again.
Please advise.
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Has nothing to do with me J, your dimmer is malfunctioning or not full on. Those waterfalls look nothing like that. Anyone here with white waterfalls can tell you that is not how they look unless the dimmer is turned down, or malfunctioning.
I have no pm's at all from you.
I have no pm's at all from you.
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Hey guys:
Hehe trust me the dimmer is full blast. It's the first thing I tried. It's at the clickstop which is full on. It's working okay because the background is nice and bright and the other needles are crisp and doing their job. If I turn it down, it behaves just like it should.
What are my options here to get this fixed?
Thanks.
Hehe trust me the dimmer is full blast. It's the first thing I tried. It's at the clickstop which is full on. It's working okay because the background is nice and bright and the other needles are crisp and doing their job. If I turn it down, it behaves just like it should.
What are my options here to get this fixed?
Thanks.
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Hey Brian, quick question. I've been considering the SMD's for my SC but I read where you have the needles blank out at idle due to the heat build-up with 138 SMD's running. I just wanted to verify that this is how they work and I was wondering if you blank out all 4 needles. Also, is this based on engine RPM or output voltage from the alternator? (which could vary from vehicle to vehicle). I'm not sure if I could handle the needles blanking out, as I monitor them at idle ...
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--- George
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that discussion was earlier in the thread. possibly.
until then:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=117022
until then:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=117022
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Hi Brian,
I recently upgrade my cluster display and needles. I'm having problems with my temperature gage. It's fluctuating. Yesterday, it basically stay at the second mark from the bottom up after I have driven the car for about 25 minutes already. Also, the needle does not pass the middle mark anymore. Before it would pass the middle mark a little. Is this a calibration issues? Any info is greatly appreciated. TIA
Anyone else having the same problems as I
I recently upgrade my cluster display and needles. I'm having problems with my temperature gage. It's fluctuating. Yesterday, it basically stay at the second mark from the bottom up after I have driven the car for about 25 minutes already. Also, the needle does not pass the middle mark anymore. Before it would pass the middle mark a little. Is this a calibration issues? Any info is greatly appreciated. TIA
Anyone else having the same problems as I
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Need to start checking your PM's bro.
and using them too.
Simply lift the temp needle off the contact a little it was shaken during shipment and is touching the face of the cluster, ..no problem.
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Hey OLT have you ever tried doing a flat, clean, clear white like on the new Lexus's with blood red needles? cause if so I might have a favor to ask
with pay though
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Hey Brian, my buddy is getting some brushed aluminum rings for his NSX and he threw me this link:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showt...threadid=32623
...thought I'd pass it along in case it gave you any ideas...
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showt...threadid=32623
...thought I'd pass it along in case it gave you any ideas...
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Originally posted by O. L. T.
here it is with the backlight on, i used the factory template and i need to go back and kill off the lettering and words off of it. just leave the numbers.
here it is with the backlight on, i used the factory template and i need to go back and kill off the lettering and words off of it. just leave the numbers.
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