JonnyB504

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Started this project using your write up! Thanks a ton for all the info! I didn't order any of the right angle LEDs or whatever so those are still orange. I still have to order the gauges faces and then do the rest. his is what i have thus far plus the doors.

brettrr

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^ Looking good man. I kind of like the look of the different color on the pointer. Wonder what red pointer on white gauges would look like?

If you are going to do a custom order for your faceplate you might want to order sooner then later, since they are taking forever with mine.

JonnyB504

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How much extra was the cutstom and whatd you get? Ill prob just get the regular one.

Also i like the diff color too and was thinking white perhaps or red maybe to complement the red needles...

lbz

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NICE. I think white pointers would be cool, or red would compliment the needles, like you say. I may change out my blue right angles for red...

If you can't find the right angle LEDs listed in the write up, look for 1206 style LEDs. These are smaller, they just barely reach both contacts, but you can lay them on their side and they do the same thing.

Also, for the 3mm LEDs in the switches on either side of the speedo cluster, send an email sales@lsdiodes.com for a quote. Last I checked with them they still had plenty of blue ones (5500 mcd) left. $.45 / each + shipping. Maybe buy a few extra just in case. They have taken their web site down but will respond to emails and accept PayPal.

JonnyB504

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Where do you get the gell needed for the two little LCD screens? and is all Ill need is the plcc2s for the whole gauge cluster and the 3 smaller gauges?

lbz

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My experiments have revealed that the only place you need a diffusing gel is for the center console trip computer LCD. The stock diffuser is yellow and should be replaced. I got the best results using Roscolux #103 White which you can find by searching for "Roscolux" on E-Bay. I used two layers of that.

The stock diffuser for the odometer LCD has worked out better than the thin diffusers.

In addition to the PLCC-2 LEDs, you will need either right angle or type 1206 LEDs for the A/C control **** pointers (03 - 05) or 0603 type LEDs (06 - 08). QTY of 12 either way. For 06-08, I've not yet converted the amber pointer.

The LED for the 06 - 08 pointer is buried inside the **** and the light tube has an amber coating or is possibly amber colored.

If you want all the details read from page 1 of this thread. The only thing missing is the last section that covers the speedo cluster. I'm working on finishing that, should have it up over the weekend.

brettrr

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It was right around $145 shipped. They are still in progress of making my design, which is taking forever. Seem to be taking their sweet time since I paid them already. Not 100% sure this is what I want, but it is a start.

audiom3

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The 06-08 actually have 0805 size leds on both the board and in the pointers. You can use the 0603's but the are small so it makes them difficult to work with. Not trying to criticize just trying to make it easier for people

JonnyB504

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How many 3mm leds will i need?

lbz

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AH! Nice info! Thanks! This thread, like the forum itself, has turned into alot of collaboration and info sharing, so don't worry about criticizing. Didnt come across that way at all.

Thanks for the info. Those 0603's are a b*tch to work with.

JonnyB504

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And where did you get your right angles from?

lbz

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You will need 4 of the 3mm LEDs. Right angle LEDs available from Mouser.com.

Plug in the part number given at the beginning of the procedure posts, you can order them direct.

lbz

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I've decided to keep my odometer reversal. I've grown to like the way the dark background supports a continuity in the bottom of the speedo. It is rather dim during the day but it's not something I look at all that much anyway.

Working on something that I think (hope) will be very cool for the blinker indicator overlays. Will know more by the weekend and will post.

Prone

Sounds good, I have an idea also, depending on what you want to light up when the blinker goes on either the surounding of the arrow (like stock) or the arrow itself.

JonnyB504

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I was thinking of adding a gradient effectt to the right angle AC ***** too...just for the temperature one...like a blue to red...should work huh? Just 2 blue ones on one side and 2 red on the other?

lbz

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I don't think he used LEDs for that effect but rather used small pieces of diffusing gels behind the face.

brettrr

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Yeah thats is what I used. Been meaning to post pics but haven't had the time. Have off tomorrow so I should be able to get around to it.

brettrr

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Well here is the picture I promised. What I did was use a flashlight to shine thought the cover, so I was able to see where I wanted to place the film.

Waiting for some red leds to experiment with them, and see what I can do differently with the climate control.

lbz

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Cool. I assume the **** basically snaps apart.

brettrr

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Yup, nothing special there.