Custom guage cluster finally done!
#34
^ Everything in the center cosole, window switch/door locks are smt leds.
For everything else I use a combination of 3mm,5mm,8mm leds.
Seat heater switches - 3mm
Shifter lights - 5mm
Cigarette lighter ring - 5mm
VDC/Dimmer - 3mm's
Gauges - 8mm
Clock - 5mm
Key ring - 5mm
* Random: I wanna also get the 05+ steering wheel so I can do the lit controls
For everything else I use a combination of 3mm,5mm,8mm leds.
Seat heater switches - 3mm
Shifter lights - 5mm
Cigarette lighter ring - 5mm
VDC/Dimmer - 3mm's
Gauges - 8mm
Clock - 5mm
Key ring - 5mm
* Random: I wanna also get the 05+ steering wheel so I can do the lit controls
Last edited by Deftronix; 03-21-2007 at 02:49 PM.
#35
Originally Posted by Deftronix
^ Everything in the center cosole, window switch/door locks are smt leds.
For everything else I use a combination of 3mm,5mm,8mm leds.
Seat heater switches - 3mm
Shifter lights - 5mm
Cigarette lighter ring - 5mm
VDC/Dimmer - 3mm's
Gauges - 8mm
Clock - 5mm
Key ring - 5mm
* Random: I wanna also get the 05+ steering wheel so I can do the lit controls
For everything else I use a combination of 3mm,5mm,8mm leds.
Seat heater switches - 3mm
Shifter lights - 5mm
Cigarette lighter ring - 5mm
VDC/Dimmer - 3mm's
Gauges - 8mm
Clock - 5mm
Key ring - 5mm
* Random: I wanna also get the 05+ steering wheel so I can do the lit controls
#36
Nice.. you must have a lot of time on your hand.. I did that to my 00 eclipse before and afterwards didn't feel it was worth the time and hassle because your gauges won't be as accurate as it should be, plus taking it all apart is not fun.. also the blue can tire your eyes out
did you have to use any resistors on the leds?
did you have to use any resistors on the leds?
#37
^^ Actually not all that much. I work full time an hour away from home so that takes up the majority of my time. Plus I have quite a few other things going on.
Making my kitchen my workbench definitely helped out. Multi tasking is key!!
Yes 330ohm-510ohm resistors were used.
I am still trying to get everything to match so I will post exactly where I used which values when its done.
I also did this to my old car as well (lexus gs) and I still find it worth it.
Im just a sucker for blue!
"tire my eyes" - Beauty is pain my friend!
Making my kitchen my workbench definitely helped out. Multi tasking is key!!
Yes 330ohm-510ohm resistors were used.
I am still trying to get everything to match so I will post exactly where I used which values when its done.
I also did this to my old car as well (lexus gs) and I still find it worth it.
Im just a sucker for blue!
"tire my eyes" - Beauty is pain my friend!
#41
^^ Thanks guys!!
^ To take the ac lcd/clock out I found that pinching the top part above the lcd on both ends and pulling was the best way. You have to use quite a bit of force, it is quite nerve-wracking. Be careful! Under are 2 screws that are easy to spot. You can esily take it out after.
** I put up another pic on the first page with a better shot of the non led mods on the cluster **
^ To take the ac lcd/clock out I found that pinching the top part above the lcd on both ends and pulling was the best way. You have to use quite a bit of force, it is quite nerve-wracking. Be careful! Under are 2 screws that are easy to spot. You can esily take it out after.
** I put up another pic on the first page with a better shot of the non led mods on the cluster **
#43
#45
^They came as a part of an apc gauge dressup kit for a 94 accord lol (Thanks Accordfreak!). I wanted to retain the full ring and not cut them so I had to shave down the needles slightly, and dremel the clear plastic on the cluster near the bottom (not visible) to fit them (this did not impact accuracy).
I found the kit on ebay. Most sellers will include in the auction notes that they come with the rings
WARNING: Not every auction will include the rings so be sure your not wasting your money!
If you want to look for just the rings, the size of them are 105mm
I found the kit on ebay. Most sellers will include in the auction notes that they come with the rings
WARNING: Not every auction will include the rings so be sure your not wasting your money!
If you want to look for just the rings, the size of them are 105mm
Last edited by Deftronix; 03-22-2007 at 04:12 PM.