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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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Does anyone know of a way to improve the appearance of the HVAC controls? Is there a replacement module? I upgraded to a DD stereo system and now the HVAC stands out like a sore thumb.
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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If its the dimdisplay problem pm TSTAR. He fixed mine an put leds in mine!!

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It's alot better!
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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If its the dimdisplay problem pm TSTAR. He fixed mine an put leds in mine!!

No, I just don't like the general appearance, particularly in the day time. Look too much like a Cavalier.
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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Converted mine, my brothers and a few others to leds. Never goin back.



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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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i was actually just going to make a thread about this. i have a double din as well and i would like to do leds. but just the appreance of the hvac looks old. i dont like the grey color to it. is there any way some1 could at least paint the face of the hvac at least black?
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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nascar57, who did the work?? did you mod it yourself?? if so how about a "how to" for those of us brave enough to give it a shot ourselves. if you had it done, who did the work for you??

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nascar57, who did the work?? did you mod it yourself?? if so how about a "how to" for those of us brave enough to give it a shot ourselves. if you had it done, who did the work for you??

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Check out this thread on LED how-tos:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...od-thread.html

If you would like tstar to do the conversion for you, contact him here or through JW Motoring.
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NASCAR57 does awsome work aswell!!
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I have something in the works. for a new finish option Just need some time away from bezels to get it done
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I have something in the works. for a new finish option Just need some time away from bezels to get it done
Yeah like that'll happen! You need to clone yourself!
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Yeah like that'll happen! You need to clone yourself!
Then I can **** off the wife twice as much as I already do by working all the time
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nascar57, who did the work?? did you mod it yourself?? if so how about a "how to" for those of us brave enough to give it a shot ourselves. if you had it done, who did the work for you??

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With help from tstar I learned how to do this about 2 years ago. I use neo-wedge bulbs which have the resistors built in so it goes faster. More expensive but time is money! Its helpfull to use the superbright neo's in certain places to get a better light pattern. Check out the new interior led thread for all the basic info. I also add leds to certain areas of the radio for better coverage. Good luck!

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NASCAR57 does awsome work aswell!!
Thanks for the compliment!
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