I have green lighted boost gauges and want to change the dash lights to green. Will these work and is it hard to get to the bulbs behind the dash?
http://corksport.com/store/item/i2gh...s_-_Green.html
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I have green lighted boost gauges and want to change the dash lights to green. Will these work and is it hard to get to the bulbs behind the dash?
http://corksport.com/store/item/i2gh...s_-_Green.html
Just go buy some different color rubber/plastic caps that fit over the bulbs and give you the color you want.
RJ
I thought of that as another solution but how hard is it to get to the lights and are there any write-ups on how to do it?
Not sure on the NBs, but the NAs don't use bulb covers for the HVAC controls. I was talking to BR about it and he said there is a film applied to the back of the whole panel.
The plastic dome over the instrument pannel is clipped on and requires being pulled up, very easy to do. Had to remove it for the factory alarm install on my 05.
Just get couple of the tiny, little red bulb condoms that came with your gauges. Gary has a bunch of them from all the kits he sells.
Maybe he'll give you a couple extra for your personal use ;)
Wouldn't they be too big?Quote:
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Now that's interesting. Wonder if I could go blue to match my CD player and my new gauges... ::Hmm::Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
Hey, colored Saran wrap!! ::Banana::
No.. he implied that it wasn't removable... You might have to scrape/sand it off. ::Shrug::Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMonkey
Vatozone used to sell different color bulbs for instrument gauges. If not, go to Azle art supply or Michalles and get some of the 'stained glass' liquid stain and dip the bulb in whatever color you want.
Well gee, we don't want to go through any trouble to mod our cars...Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
I may try it sometime, like when I grease the speedo cable to get rid of that INFERNAL SQUEAKING!! ::Rant::
Maybe on an 05 its easy. Most NA's, even very nice ones, have seen enough sun and miles to make pulling the gauge hood off a pita. I've had 2 crack.Quote:
Originally Posted by Radio-Active
Grafite,Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMonkey
By the way, you can buy a new internal part of the speedo cable at most auto parts stores for $10. Of course you may have a crack in the sleeve causing water to get in and rust the cable.
Had to replace one on the FIAT(sorry, about the four letter word).
Hey :albino:-:albino:, you sure that's not your battery rattling around in the trunk?Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMonkey
Hmm... I don't normally like to picked on but I don't think you guys will let me forget ANYTHING wrong with my car until I fix it. I guess that's a good thing ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
I'm off to get my registration done too. After I pay my brothers inspection citation for him. With his money, of course :D
Hey--anyone wanna know what Timmy named his car????
:)
When I was a kid I had pet bunnies and they made a squeaking noise when they mated.
Tim,
Why not just change your new gauges to match the rest of your car. Amber is better for night vision anyway and with your age you need all the help you can get with night vision. ::Clown::
In regards to the NA. I've changed the illumination on mine so I'll tell you what I found out.
The gauges, hazard/pop-up are easy. Just get different colored bulb covers. The HVAC is a different problem. The green is a film applied to the back. The graphic on the HVAC is actually glued to the plastic with the film a part of that applique. I know of no one who has succesfully changed the color.
My solution was the AWD HVAC panel which is permanently illuminated amber. Moss also sold a different HVAC Applique at one time.
The other issue for me is the auxillary switches. Cruise, Foglights and Dimmer. These also have a green film whish I have been unable to remove. They are still green on my car. ::Rant::
Why, yes... Yes we do!Quote:
Originally Posted by miataspeedracer
Okay Speedie.....no lunch for you::Rant:: :D
Thanks BR for the info. :clap:
Gary and I tried the red condoms on the boost gauges and they were just to bright. Rotating the dimmer dial down causes the boost gauges to be readable but not the dash lights.
Fair enough, Timmah. Buy me lunch next Saturday and I won't give it away...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
Depending on the size, I have some amber (orange) ones that might be better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
I'll take 2!Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
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Originally Posted by Titus
Wednesday
Umm just use a lower wattage bulb for you gauge. I had to do that on an Autometer gauge I put in a different car.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
Oh and I will buy Speeds lunch if he would publicly spill the beans.::Bleh::
Why is it a secret Tim?
'Cause he's still thinkin' of one...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharpie
Then perhaps we need to pick one for him. ::EvilBanaQuote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Hmmmm... perhaps...Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
- Molasses
- Iceberg
- Tortoise
- Dial-Up
- Snail
- White Man
- VW Bus
- Convoy
- Shaq
- Rush Hour Traffic
All things that are slow...
Although TtT does occasionally drive fast.
I don't care who you are, that's funny! ::Spit::Quote:
Originally Posted by cam76034
PERFECT!!!Quote:
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