Interior Accent Lights(pics added), neon vs led Options

[captb]

(1)I am going to order gauge cluster lights from autolumination. i am trying to find the one that will give the most even and brightest light. i looked through the threads and it seems everyone says something like "i use the 5led one", etc. but there are so many different kinds. i read from one post that matrix bulbs are the best so i was gonna buy 3 of those. Is this the best for our gauges or should i go with an smt, superstar, etc.?(this is what autolumination calls them)

(2)i always wanted accent lights under the dash, trunk area(for subs), and possibly underseats if need be. my question is leds or neons tubes best for accent lighting? i was hoping leds would be bright enough, and if they are would the 5 led tubes be enough to give a decent look. i wanted these because they seem relatively cheap. can someone also tell me why these leds only have 2 wires? am i correct in assuming i need a manual swithc for these?

5 LED

Matrix LED

This post has been edited by captb: Nov 5, 2008 - 4:27 AM

[3TST]

I'd be interested in any replies as well.
I'm currently looking into changing ALL the lights in my interior, i.e., dash, ign ring, heater control, clock, etc.
I know for sure that there'll be some soldering to do on the heater control pcb.
Anyway, I'm sure someone on here did this a few years back...I'll have a hunt about.

I knew there was something somewhere....
Charlie97L did it - but I can't find a how to.
Defgeph did it - see This Thread
Otherwise...check out the How To sticky section.
HOW TO: LED Dash Conversion
HOW TO: Removing and Changing the LEDs in your Climate Control Unit
HOW TO: Color Change some Interior Lights

This post has been edited by 3TST: Oct 13, 2008 - 9:18 AM