 Gauge Cluster Tip, Not bright enough? |
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 Mar 31, 2010 - 10:32 PM
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QUOTE (Zimluura @ Mar 27, 2010 - 1:09 PM)  i'm not an electrical engineer or anything, but could the higher_than_spec current potentially hurt the electrical system?? i mean, if it works that's good, but does anyone know the tolerance of that fuse (which should be set to blow before a trace burns)? or are the 168 bulbs just more efficient? edit - punctuation No it wont cause any harm. The actual difference in wattage is very small. Something around .5watts or less. Ive been using them for a few weeks now with zero problems. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Apr 1, 2010 - 4:09 PM
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cool
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Apr 4, 2010 - 9:36 AM
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QUOTE (trdproven @ Mar 31, 2010 - 5:16 PM) QUOTE (808celica @ Mar 22, 2010 - 2:35 PM) 360 refractor type, inverted cone, or just one big LED??? Im the complete reverse, my needle is hella bright but the faces are kinda dim best type is not just a regular led but the ones that shoot in all sides of the bulb, Ive tried inverted and one big led, doesn't work, still spotty. I corrected my issue and brightness with these, they are also high intensity LEDs, there are so many different types of LEDs, directional, intensity for different applications. V-LEDS I've tried some similar ones last week, but when I tried to install them in the back of the gauge cluster, they wouldn't fit, they seemed to be too long I measured the ones I bought off ebay, and they are 29-30 mm long and 12 mm wide Can you confirm that those V-LEDS will actually fit in the gauge cluster? It says that they should be 27 mm long And I measured the stock bulb which is 24 mm long Btw, would be great if you have a photo showing the red light in your cluster with those V-LEDS Thanks EDIT: Or maybe these would work very well? http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/501-W5W-C...lours-pair.html http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10pcs-5-LED...sQ5fAccessories This post has been edited by BocaJ: Apr 4, 2010 - 10:18 AM |
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Apr 4, 2010 - 5:36 PM
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length doesn't matter for the gauge cluster, it is the bulb fitment. It would have to be an inch or more longer than the regular ones to cause problems. the bulbs just sink into the open area of the cluster to light up the dials and gauges. Don't have a pic right now, but I am running them.
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Apr 4, 2010 - 5:50 PM
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QUOTE (trdproven @ Apr 4, 2010 - 6:36 PM) length doesn't matter for the gauge cluster, it is the bulb fitment. It would have to be an inch or more longer than the regular ones to cause problems. the bulbs just sink into the open area of the cluster to light up the dials and gauges. Don't have a pic right now, but I am running them. Hmm, I'll have to check it out again before ordering anything, I was pretty sure the bulbs hit some transparent plastic inside the gauge cluster, but let me turn back after measuring the depth of the hole... |
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Apr 6, 2010 - 4:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 1, '07 From Denmark Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Alright, I took the gauge cluster apart now, to see what happened from another angle when I tried to insert the bulb holder with the LED
First, here's a photo of the actual LED in the stock bulb holder:  Then a comparison of the stock bulb and the new red LED:  And here you see my problem...  Another photo...  So if those other red LEDs doesn't hit the inside of the gauge cluster, I assume that they only JUST fit right in there with the 27 mm length/height |
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Apr 7, 2010 - 2:02 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
^ cool!
But what does this have to do with using normal 168 bulbs in the gauge cluster instead of stock 194s to make the cluster look better? 
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Apr 7, 2010 - 3:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 1, '07 From Denmark Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
hehe yeah I know, but I just don't know where to find some red 194/168 bulbs which I actually think is called 158 bulbs
I'm about to get desperate, because I changed almost all interior light to red now, but finding something appropriate for the cluster is just a nightmare for me lol  EDIT: Here's what it said on one of the stock bulbs in my gauge cluster (for backlight)  This post has been edited by BocaJ: Apr 7, 2010 - 3:36 AM |
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Apr 7, 2010 - 7:34 PM
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Maybe it's something different in the land of the Danish but here in 'murikuh, it's 168.
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