Detailed writeup on how to change your needles colors! PICS!
08-24-2010 | 10:45 PM
#221
Senior Member
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 127
From: Phoenix, AZ
I'm sure it has been said many times before but I'd like to say that I had my guages swaped by Jeremy in August of 2007 and everything is still working great. I have not had any problems with his work. 3 years and going strong, thanks for a great job.
01-20-2011 | 06:26 PM
#227
Bump!
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To note, all colors of all bulbs are back in stock! And of course all other items are in stock and good to go! Browse around our web-store at http://store.garage1217.com/
02-11-2011 | 08:20 AM
#228
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Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 4
I just got my car (2010 model, don't know if that matters) about two weeks ago and I'm really wanting to change out all of the lights on the gauge and HVAC. What I want to do is have the numbers green, the needle green, and the hash marks white. I'm the kind of person that likes to ask a lot of questions just to make sure I have everything right, so please forgive me.
How much green vinyl would I need to purchase to accomplish this?
Also, since the gauge itself has red for the temp and tach and I would be using white LED's, I wouldn't need to get red vinyl correct?
For the LCD's I want to have it reversed with a green background and white numbers. 1) Is this possible? and 2) Would you be able to see that type of combination in the day? 3)Or would it be better to just use green LED's?
For the steering wheel control lights, since I will be doing those green, how many green LED's would I need?
On the HVAC I want to do the temp gauge fade, are there any other resistors that need to be changed?
Here's an example of what I'm thinking of. One with green and white on the LCD the other just with the green LED's.
How much green vinyl would I need to purchase to accomplish this?
Also, since the gauge itself has red for the temp and tach and I would be using white LED's, I wouldn't need to get red vinyl correct?
For the LCD's I want to have it reversed with a green background and white numbers. 1) Is this possible? and 2) Would you be able to see that type of combination in the day? 3)Or would it be better to just use green LED's?
For the steering wheel control lights, since I will be doing those green, how many green LED's would I need?
On the HVAC I want to do the temp gauge fade, are there any other resistors that need to be changed?
Here's an example of what I'm thinking of. One with green and white on the LCD the other just with the green LED's.
02-22-2011 | 09:33 PM
#229
Sorry did not see this until now! best bet is to PM me for fastest response as I do not get notification of all posts via email!
Not a prob on that swap...
Not a prob on that swap...
I just got my car (2010 model, don't know if that matters) about two weeks ago and I'm really wanting to change out all of the lights on the gauge and HVAC. What I want to do is have the numbers green, the needle green, and the hash marks white. I'm the kind of person that likes to ask a lot of questions just to make sure I have everything right, so please forgive me.
How much green vinyl would I need to purchase to accomplish this? 1 sheet is plenty
Also, since the gauge itself has red for the temp and tach and I would be using white LED's, I wouldn't need to get red vinyl correct?
The red is permanent on the gauge faces so no need for red vinyl.
For the LCD's I want to have it reversed with a green background and white numbers. 1) Is this possible? and 2) Would you be able to see that type of combination in the day? 3)Or would it be better to just use green LED's? Sorry that combo is not possible. Light green letters with a dark, dark green background is the way it would be reversed in green.
For the steering wheel control lights, since I will be doing those green, how many green LED's would I need? 3 total for the steering wheel + a steering wheel resistor.
On the HVAC I want to do the temp gauge fade, are there any other resistors that need to be changed? You will need the HVAC / Power IC kit on our site, that is mandatory on the HVAC swap.
Here's an example of what I'm thinking of. One with green and white on the LCD the other just with the green LED's.
How much green vinyl would I need to purchase to accomplish this? 1 sheet is plenty
Also, since the gauge itself has red for the temp and tach and I would be using white LED's, I wouldn't need to get red vinyl correct?
The red is permanent on the gauge faces so no need for red vinyl.
For the LCD's I want to have it reversed with a green background and white numbers. 1) Is this possible? and 2) Would you be able to see that type of combination in the day? 3)Or would it be better to just use green LED's? Sorry that combo is not possible. Light green letters with a dark, dark green background is the way it would be reversed in green.
For the steering wheel control lights, since I will be doing those green, how many green LED's would I need? 3 total for the steering wheel + a steering wheel resistor.
On the HVAC I want to do the temp gauge fade, are there any other resistors that need to be changed? You will need the HVAC / Power IC kit on our site, that is mandatory on the HVAC swap.
Here's an example of what I'm thinking of. One with green and white on the LCD the other just with the green LED's.
08-08-2011 | 06:58 PM
#237
Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 32
From: Virginia
Ok, i have a small question that i probably already know the answer to.... for the stock gauges, are the stock led's orange or is it the faces that have an orange layer in them. im thinkin bout have a purple/white combo done on my gauges and was wondering if all i had to buy was the vinyl or that AND the whites led's. like i said i think i already know the answer to this, i just like to make sure of things as well before i attempt messing with stuff. 