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20-02-2008, 12:16 AM | #21 |
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i just did this mod to my car today, did it with the red sleeves over the existing bulbs. i must say i am very happy with the result the hot spots do exist, but hardly noticable at night. also added some lettering to my dials and painted the edges of the guages white, came out quite nice!! only thing is with my guage faces, the backing was all the green plastic, not just the back paint, so i get a green tinge regardless... very weird :S however at night it isnt even noticable. thanks for a great tute
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20-02-2008, 05:04 PM | #22 |
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what do you mean by the backing being green to?
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21-02-2008, 07:57 AM | #23 |
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the back of the guage faces have a green coat on them to emit a green light still
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21-02-2008, 04:26 PM | #24 |
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yeah in the tut i have put how to get that off....simply pull off and sand, while making sure you have everything marked...fuel, temp etc...
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27-08-2010, 12:32 PM | #25 |
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Just thought i would let every one know that id you pull the needles off like i did sand the faces then put them back on it the spedo and tacho wont read corrctly but there is a shop in brookvale NSW called manly auto instrument repairs that can re calibrate your tacho and spedo for $40 got mine done today
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30-12-2010, 08:15 AM | #26 |
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it is good info and beautiful idea to change. As someone not good in wiring and first time to do this. (like myself).
I need more info and pic during the process. like how do you set the needle and unscrew the guages. may be more picuture is better. Thanks |
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