LED interior colors??
Le Mans Master
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From: Venice, CA
I live in LA. How much would it cost to do this setup in the ultra white? You can PM me if you don't want to post an answer or email me hirohawa@aol.com.
Thanks
Steve
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Steve
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago Illinois
Originally Posted by Hirohawa
I live in LA. How much would it cost to do this setup in the ultra white? You can PM me if you don't want to post an answer or email me hirohawa@aol.com.
Thanks
Steve
Thanks
Steve
The LEDs are relatively cheap. Go to www.oznium.com and if you are doing the doorpanels, purchase the white 3mm LEDs vs the 5mm, so you don't have to cut the LED down.
It should cost you around 10-15 dollars.
Carleton
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago Illinois
Originally Posted by Hirohawa
How difficult is it to install and how many hours approx?
Are the 3mm White LEDs brighter than the stock setup?
Thanks
Are the 3mm White LEDs brighter than the stock setup?
Thanks
If you just do the door panels, I would say it should take about two hours if you have no experience with this.
It isn't too dificult to install.
Yes, the 3mm White LEDs should be brighter than the stock setup.
Carleton
Pro
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From: The Woodlands TX
I just did mine in red. I did them with 5mm LED's because I was afraid they would not be bright enough in red with the 3mm. I am not 100% happy with the ride control, even though the only light I am using is on the left button the right one still looks brighter. I was going to do the same thing as one member and put black on the tip but I tried just taking it out and it looks balanced now. Just not bright enough, I am thinking about putting a non cut head LED in the left side to see if that will do the trick. The center looks good but not as good as the doors.
It took about two hours. I could do it quicker now.
The came out great, I did the doors, ride control and the trunk/fogs. I really want to do the dash but I am going to wait until I buy some aluminum trim rings and do them at the same time because I think you have to pull the whole cluster.
It took about two hours. I could do it quicker now.
The came out great, I did the doors, ride control and the trunk/fogs. I really want to do the dash but I am going to wait until I buy some aluminum trim rings and do them at the same time because I think you have to pull the whole cluster.
Melting Slicks
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From: Annapolis MD
Originally Posted by TorchedTexan
I just did mine in red. I did them with 5mm LED's because I was afraid they would not be bright enough in red with the 3mm. I am not 100% happy with the ride control, even though the only light I am using is on the left button the right one still looks brighter. I was going to do the same thing as one member and put black on the tip but I tried just taking it out and it looks balanced now. Just not bright enough, I am thinking about putting a non cut head LED in the left side to see if that will do the trick. The center looks good but not as good as the doors.
It took about two hours. I could do it quicker now.
The came out great, I did the doors, ride control and the trunk/fogs. I really want to do the dash but I am going to wait until I buy some aluminum trim rings and do them at the same time because I think you have to pull the whole cluster.
It took about two hours. I could do it quicker now.
The came out great, I did the doors, ride control and the trunk/fogs. I really want to do the dash but I am going to wait until I buy some aluminum trim rings and do them at the same time because I think you have to pull the whole cluster.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: SE Idaho
St. Jude Contributor
Originally Posted by Hirohawa
How difficult is it to install and how many hours approx?
Are the 3mm White LEDs brighter than the stock setup?
Thanks
Are the 3mm White LEDs brighter than the stock setup?
Thanks
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Burning Brakes
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From: Bradenton, FL
Originally Posted by TorchedTexan
I just did mine in red. I did them with 5mm LED's because I was afraid they would not be bright enough in red with the 3mm.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by TorchedTexan
I am going to wait until I buy some aluminum trim rings and do them at the same time because I think you have to pull the whole cluster.
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From: The Woodlands TX
Originally Posted by LV_2_XLR8
How red are they? I was afraid they would turn out pink because of the white letters on the switches. Pictures would be helpful, thanks...
I still need to come up with something for the ride control ones though... I am not really happy with them, one side looks good and the other looks too dim.
Burning Brakes
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From: Bradenton, FL
Originally Posted by TorchedTexan
The door panels look great, a nice red at night, a little pinkish in half light, this would be true of any color though, I am sure the blue is a lighter during the day.
I still need to come up with something for the ride control ones though... I am not really happy with them, one side looks good and the other looks too dim.
I still need to come up with something for the ride control ones though... I am not really happy with them, one side looks good and the other looks too dim.
Pro
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From: The Woodlands TX
Originally Posted by LV_2_XLR8
Thanks, TT. You might want to think about lowering the value of the resistor on the dim side. I know that LEDs can stand a slightly higher voltage without burning out and it just may give you the brightness you need. Good luck and thanks for the speedy response.
Anyhow if you are on the fence about doing it in red this should help. They are even a darker red in person.
Last edited by TorchedTexan; Feb 22, 2005 at 07:57 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Bradenton, FL
Originally Posted by TorchedTexan
Anyhow if you are on the fence about doing it in red this should help. They are even a darker red in person.
Melting Slicks
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From: Annapolis MD
Originally Posted by TorchedTexan
I went home and shot this one after work today. I did not get pics of the center console. I may try the higher voltage idea, I am actually thinking about drilling a hole and just adding one.
Anyhow if you are on the fence about doing it in red this should help. They are even a darker red in person.
Anyhow if you are on the fence about doing it in red this should help. They are even a darker red in person.
Pro
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From: The Woodlands TX
Originally Posted by LV_2_XLR8
Thanks for the pic, TT. That's just the effect I was looking for. Red like an airplane cockpit. Great job!
Pro
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From: The Woodlands TX
Originally Posted by LV_2_XLR8
Thanks, TT. You might want to think about lowering the value of the resistor on the dim side. I know that LEDs can stand a slightly higher voltage without burning out and it just may give you the brightness you need. Good luck and thanks for the speedy response.
Anyhow that will be about a $100+ mistake. Live and learn and mod.
Racer
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by TorchedTexan
I was testing the voltage when I shorted the thing out. The blue smoke means the magic genie of electricity has left the building...
Anyhow that will be about a $100+ mistake. Live and learn and mod.
Anyhow that will be about a $100+ mistake. Live and learn and mod.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1024350
I had a few close calls when I did my HVAC, but nothing that forced it to give up the ghost
