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I have a small issue that recently came up.
The Odometer light that displays the Total mileage and Trip Meter went out yesterday. I can barely see it in the daytime, and can kinda see it at night. This is with the dash lights on max setting. Not a big deal because I can still read it, but a minor annoyance if you know what I mean.
Anyone have this issue? Btw I have a 05 Coupe 6MT with 117K miles if it matters.
Thanks in advance.
The Odometer light that displays the Total mileage and Trip Meter went out yesterday. I can barely see it in the daytime, and can kinda see it at night. This is with the dash lights on max setting. Not a big deal because I can still read it, but a minor annoyance if you know what I mean.
Anyone have this issue? Btw I have a 05 Coupe 6MT with 117K miles if it matters.
Thanks in advance.
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Half of mine went out like a month ago, I say half because only the upper portion got darker, but is still readable so I guess there is a 2nd LED for the lower portion (trip) that illuminates part of the upper too.
Initially it was an off and on thing and easy to spot, but now I think its still off for good, its harder to tell because I think i've gotten used to it, perhaps its all again though would have to look closely.
The one that bothered me and still has me checking at times is only once I saw my Cruise Control "Set" light go out as if I hit cancel or something, but i was certainly still engaged and acting normal, just no light. If that one actually goes out for good it will be a big pain to live without. Perhaps the Uprev blinks for mapping changes shorten its life?
Initially it was an off and on thing and easy to spot, but now I think its still off for good, its harder to tell because I think i've gotten used to it, perhaps its all again though would have to look closely.
The one that bothered me and still has me checking at times is only once I saw my Cruise Control "Set" light go out as if I hit cancel or something, but i was certainly still engaged and acting normal, just no light. If that one actually goes out for good it will be a big pain to live without. Perhaps the Uprev blinks for mapping changes shorten its life?
Anyone use HIDs in their fogs? Is there too much glare?
Yeah that I understand, right now I'm using halogen 2500k fogs. I'm not sure how much more effective halogen fogs are over HID fogs, as in low light situations I can hardly see the light emitted from my fog lights anyway.
Anyone use HIDs in their fogs? Is there too much glare?
Anyone use HIDs in their fogs? Is there too much glare?
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dominate (12-31-2014)
Do you believe 6k would give off too much glare?
6K is too bright for proper fogs. You want a yellow hue because yellow light does not refract like white, blue, or purple, and is easier to see. So not only does it light small bumps and such better without as much glare, it is also easier on your eyes, making it easier to drive long distances.
Orange and red are the only colors that give of less glare but since they give off shorter waves, they are harder to see.
Another thing to remember with hids is that the hotter the bulb, the lower the lumens. The energy in anything higher than 4300k is being used to burn the hotter color instead of illuminating the road.
Orange and red are the only colors that give of less glare but since they give off shorter waves, they are harder to see.
Another thing to remember with hids is that the hotter the bulb, the lower the lumens. The energy in anything higher than 4300k is being used to burn the hotter color instead of illuminating the road.
Last edited by dofu; 12-31-2014 at 08:19 PM.