LED dash kits.

[Dave_bax]

I know this has kinda been touched already on a few other threads but i was looking at these on the old fleabay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HI-LUX-SURF-BL...QQcmdZViewItem

I was interested in the red LED kit.

Has anyone out there got any picys of thier dash after fitting LEDs, i have read that sometimes they are not too bright or that the LEDs dont diffuse the light enough. If this is true how bad is it?

Thanks in advance for any help.

[POPEYE]

I know this has kinda been touched already on a few other threads but i was looking at these on the old fleabay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HI-LUX-SURF-BL...QQcmdZViewItem

I was interested in the red LED kit.

Has anyone out there got any picys of thier dash after fitting LEDs, i have read that sometimes they are not too bright or that the LEDs dont diffuse the light enough. If this is true how bad is it?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Hi Mate, Looked at those originally but as you say its been reported that there not very bright, Check back through the posts and you'll find
reference to a white dial and indiglow kit which at $90 (£60) was too much
for me at present, Got some 'loose' leds from here-www,phenoptix,com or
email him at brgray@phenoptix.com, As you see from the pic i've gone a
bit over the top as i'm putting several colours in but if you only want one
colour it'll be a lot easier and a fraction of the cost of that ebay kit,
I am fitting 3 of each colour behind the Tacho & speedo and 2 each for
each gauge, So for one colour you'll need 14 leds, That should light em up
pretty good, Waiting for resistors so no pics of em on yet, Good luck
Ian,

[Dave_bax]

Blimey Ian looks a bit on the scarey side .

So if i have got you right, what you are doing is re-designing your lighting on the dash, by adding new LED's on a new; loom if you like!

Is it possible to get 12v LED's that fit into the original bulb holders for the lazy folk like me so i can just strip the facia wap the bulbs in and BINGO. I couldn't see any direct replacements on the phenoptix web site or thier ebay page.

I would also want to do the air flow switches on the heater etc. Which would bring me to the next question as to what sizes are required.

Cheers.

[POPEYE]

Blimey Ian looks a bit on the scarey side .

So if i have got you right, what you are doing is re-designing your lighting on the dash, by adding new LED's on a new; loom if you like!

Is it possible to get 12v LED's that fit into the original bulb holders for the lazy folk like me so i can just strip the facia wap the bulbs in and BINGO. I couldn't see any direct replacements on the phenoptix web site or thier ebay page.

I would also want to do the air flow switches on the heater etc. Which would bring me to the next question as to what sizes are required.

Cheers.

http://carled.gidig.co.uk/shop/home/1.html, Hi Dave, This may be the one for you then, clip in replacement's You'll have to check with them about
size etc, The heater is a bit of a pain, I've got mine out at the moment so
its easy to get at the bulbs, You realy need to remove the heater controlls
as it's near imposible to get at em with it in, There are two small bulb
holders in the back and im not sure you could get replacements in leds for em,
Try a search on here as i seem to remember someone posted where to get
new bulbs from, As soon as these bl00dy resistors turn up i can get on with
it and will post some pics and a description of what i've done, As long as your in no rush to replace yours, Regards Ian
PS, If you just need ordinary heater bulbs you can have the one that worked
that was in mine, (other ones blown),

[BUSHWHACKER]

Hello!
You'll need three of these.....http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/501-Convex-LED...QQcmdZViewItem

and two of these.....http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LED-DASH-BULBS...QQcmdZViewItem

[Dave_bax]

Hello!
You'll need three of these.....http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/501-Convex-LED...QQcmdZViewItem

and two of these.....http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LED-DASH-BULBS...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers Bushwacker, is this for the whole dash, including air vent control switches or just the actual speedo / gauge area.

If the air vent control switches are not included in your quantities do i need the 3mm ones for these.

Sorry to be goin on with this guys but i feel it would be an excellent upgrade to the interior of the surf.
Thanks for being patient.

[IAN] Look forward to seing the pics mate, i'm not in a rush as i will be fitting a mobile hands free kit (well changing from Nokia to Sony), stereo, front speakers and the bulbs all at once after i have sourced all the items.

Might as well do everthing while the dash is off Thanks.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Those are just for the gauges.

[Dave_bax]

Those are just for the gauges.

Do you know if the 3mm ones will fit the air vent switches.

[POPEYE]

Nice one Vince, As allways a star, Im hopless at this PC stuff,
Ok Dave! Yeah thats my thinkin Do it all in one foul swoop,
Of course it could be an LED too far?

[BUSHWHACKER]

hehe! like being 'LED' up the garden path!
or 'LED astray!

[Dave_bax]

Nice one Vince, As allways a star, Im hopless at this PC stuff,
Ok Dave! Yeah thats my thinkin Do it all in one foul swoop,
Of course it could be an LED too far?

To be honest its a good excuse to get out of the house and away from the dustbin lids an the missues

[BUSHWHACKER]

Do you know if the 3mm ones will fit the air vent switches.

Not sure mate.
Give Morr a shout as I think he replaced his a couple of years back.

[Dave_bax]

Not sure mate.
Give Morr a shout as I think he replaced his a couple of years back.

Done. Cheers.

[POPEYE]

hehe! like being 'LED' up the garden path!
or 'LED astray!

AhAh another one LED Ashtray,

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

Hi Mate, Looked at those originally but as you say its been reported that there not very bright, Check back through the posts and you'll find
reference to a white dial and indiglow kit which at $90 (£60) was too much
for me at present, Got some 'loose' leds from here-www,phenoptix,com or
email him at brgray@phenoptix.com, As you see from the pic i've gone a
bit over the top as i'm putting several colours in but if you only want one
colour it'll be a lot easier and a fraction of the cost of that ebay kit,
I am fitting 3 of each colour behind the Tacho & speedo and 2 each for
each gauge, So for one colour you'll need 14 leds, That should light em up
pretty good, Waiting for resistors so no pics of em on yet, Good luck
Ian,

Ahem !!!

At present said gauges are on sale at $59.99


Trev