quango2k

hi all, I have an 05 STI UK widetrack (NO DCCD) and want red clock dials to match some Defis i have coming.

Do the JDM blobeyes have red lights?? or is it only hawkeyes?

chrisn8601

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Think the usdm ones have red lights, only difference is there temp is in Fahrenheit?

quango2k

ahh cool, I will look into that.

also, has anyone DIY'ed theirs from green to red?

alcazar

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I've seen it done on older clocks, and the results were disappointing. The green clocks are made to reflect green light, they didn't reflect enough red light, so looked dim

forgedmarco

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The old ones have a green film on the back of the face which you have to scrub off for the light to come through better if changing colour

dazdavies

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JDM Blobs have them, well mine does anyway.

Apparently they are a simple swap but Im not 100% on that.

quango2k

yeah I found that they will go straight in...but will need to get the mileage corrected...seems like a pain in the ***!

I also found a guide for removing the green tint inside with nail polish remover. but need red bulb covers and no idea where to find them.

has anyone done this mod? seriously considering selling the DEFIs before they have even arrived and sticking with my cheapo gauges which work fine

forgedmarco

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Just buy wide angle red leds once the green film is off it should be fine.

quango2k

any ideas which LEDs to go for?

forgedmarco

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Not sure of they're exact name mate some electrical guru should be along shortly I'm sure.

quango2k

decided to can the idea lol

gonna sell the set of DEFI BR gauges with controller and just get some green prosports...different league I know but they work

tubbytommy

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id get the clocks in red mate, look far better and do the defi sweep on start up.

CharlySkunkWeed

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I did this on my bugeye , but I'm still disappointed with the cluster.The problem is that the prosports are sooooo much greener and brighter ! I actually bought new bulbs from an autospares (no green shroud) and found out they are a bigger wattage than the old ones but still not bright green enough. Just on Saturday I fitted green l.e.d bulbs (ebay) and allough they are greener , they are duller and the red needles are now invisable at night ! Im kinda giving up , but might search for ultra bright green l.e.d , or ultra bright white with some green filter on the dials so the needles are lit white.

CharlySkunkWeed

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CharlySkunkWeed

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Might try http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3709480282...1423.l2649hese
Or these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3709480282...84.m1423.l2649

tubbytommy

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The defis will match the red dials as defi make those too

quango2k

yeah, i have red defi's coming...i have found loads of ways to change the HVAC LEDs which looks easy enough...but nothing on how to do the cluster.

I dont want to put in a used clock that has different mileage so I will have to mod mine..I just need to see/find a good DIY on how to do it on newage (plenty about for classics)

quango2k

what colour were your clocks? mine are already green..this is why I want to get the prosports to match the OEM lighting..or close to it..

yours looks very dull in comparison to mine.

quango2k

found a guide at last.

ordered some super bright red LED's, will see what they are like after cleaning out the green ****..worst case I will have them white to match my current dials and stick with that lol.

CharlySkunkWeed

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Mine are green , but with clear bulbs and no green shrouds over them they are brighter , but a washed out green. Those pics are with the green led fitted but although greener , they are duller as its green light trying to pass through green filter , and the green light passing through the red needle doesnt work

I just dont fancy (or be bothered) removing the backing film , and hope the tripple green leds might work. Really only need to buy 4 as the fuel / temp side isnt too bad as they are close thogether.

CharlySkunkWeed

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Got new tripple leds , but only slightly improved. So I just did the mod where u remove the green backing with nail varnish remover ! Well impressed except for the red needles (they arent as bad as the pic seems). Tried adding a white led strip but noting seems to light the needles ?

What has everyone else done to solve this ? Is red or wite led (instead of green) the only solution ?