Nice. How about posting the original to see what the difference is

 

it Seems cool,

 

 

I actually like the red needles betters. As for the center red box - I agree, it's an eyesore, but it's red for a reason - it's a warnings window.

 

I was just thinking the same thing, the needles need to be red on the spedo & tach, but the others would be nice in blue

 

The LEDs to do the job are 3.5x2.8mm LEDs. Examples are in this link:
http://www.us.kingbright.com/categor...2%2E8mm&Page=1

However. The PCB pads are probably 4 conductor (3 ground; 1 Vcc). You'll have to solder the LED on just 2 of those pads.

You might be able to overcome the red color of the needle with a bright blue LED.

For the LCD, there is a red/orange diffuser that needs to be "cleared" or replaced with a white frost diffuser. Underneat is at least 6 LEDs that light up the display.

That's pretty much it, unless you guys want different colored gauge lighting. Since labels have no color, you can change out the LEDs to whatever color you want.

It's pretty easy. The Z and prev. G needles could be removed, I wouldn't be surprised if these needles can be pulled off as well... who wants to be the guinea pig?

 

I agree. The red center window stands out better. All blue is a little bland.

 

Keep in mind that blue light on a dark background "bleeds" and is difficult to read. Changing the color for looks alone compromises the functionality of the display; it's red for a reason.

 

I disagree.

Just look at all the Lexus' Gauges... they have that white-blue uniform and are very easy to read.

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i think the needles is so nice in the red but For the LCD the white would be better

 

You don't have to stick to pure blue. There are multiple LEDs behind the LCD panel, so you can mix blue and white to give it a light blue color. This will make it more readable at night while contrasting it from the gauge faces.

 

Could not agree more.

 

what about this

 

for the center display they should use the new OLEDs tat are cell phones

 

I like the middle one.