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> Cool replacement parts I have in the works..., LED bulbs,Halogen fog light bulbs, seals
Qarl
post Jun 18 2004, 12:22 PM
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I have finally sourced and confirmed production of LED replacement bulbs for the backlighting of the gauges. I am getting my test set early next week and I will post photos of their effectiveness.

They will be compatible with the varying voltage of our electrical system, but will most likely not have brightness control with the headlight switch. But, we want brighter gauges, right? No more yellowish lighting! They will last longer and be cooler as well.

The good news is that they are wide angle (due to the inverted lense on the top) and they diffuse light sideways instead of straight ahead).

Cost should be reasonable, per bulb. $2.50 or so. If there are 5 bulbs for lighting in the set of 3 gauges, it should be pretty good bang for the buck!

It will still take 45 days or so to get the bulk quantity order in, so I won't take orders yet. But I want to let you know they are coming?

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I can also get yellow and green, but I don't think the demand will be high enough for these colors.


I have also inquired about having reasonably priced 55 watt Halogen fog light bulbs with the correct base made for the factory fog lights assemblies. I am awaiting the price quotes. These will fit in the stock housing and wil be significantly brighter than the stock 35 watt bulbs.

These used to be available from a company in England for around $30 a pair or something, but supposedly aren't available any longer.

When pricing and functionality are confirmed, I will post my usual thread and take orders. If you think you may be interested in any of the LED or foglight bulbs (and you have'nt responded to one of my earlier posts), add your name here and what you would be interested in.


Also in the works...

Tail light lense seals (easy to get made)

Tail light housing seals (working on it).


What do you think about these???
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post Jun 18 2004, 01:15 PM
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Sounds cool Karl,

I actually might like the green, as it may go well in my Ravenna 914. I'm also intrested in the upgrade for driving lights.

OT: Is your car finished yet?

Enjoy!
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post Jun 18 2004, 01:26 PM
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My car is not finished. It is on hold as I have been busy with moving into the new house and other things.

It should start back up in a month or so.

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post Jun 18 2004, 02:03 PM
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Fog light bulbs & either the white or red led for the gauges si what I would be interested in.
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post Jun 18 2004, 02:45 PM
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interested in gauge lights (console too) clear,
and high power fog's
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post Jun 18 2004, 03:12 PM
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I'm interested in the fog light bulbs (and a couple lenses if anyone has any spares - mine are both cracked) and either red or white gauge lighting - both the dash and console gauges.

Thanks for your work on this!
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post Jun 18 2004, 03:22 PM
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I don't have center console gauges.

What kind of bulbs do they use? Are they the same as the backlighting for the gauges?

Can someone post a picture.

Thanks!
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post Jun 18 2004, 04:29 PM
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Cool.

The console gauges use the same bulbs and holders as the regular gauges. One light per gauge.
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post Jun 18 2004, 05:02 PM
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A full set of white bulbs for dash and console gauges. Yep, that'll do it.
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post Jun 18 2004, 05:11 PM
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I got 3 extra sets of the seals. And 3 sets of direct replacement, 55W halogen bulbs for fogs.

Who wants some ? Bulbs : $50 Seals : $10 shipped
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post Jun 18 2004, 05:34 PM
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Great, complete set to the cluster and bulbs for 4 center console gauges. Green and white 2 sets
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post Jun 19 2004, 07:31 AM
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Thanks for the replies.
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post Jun 19 2004, 08:31 AM
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I would want gauge lights (white and blue) and center console lights (white and blue), this is so I could effectivley change my mood on a whim.

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post Jun 19 2004, 09:40 AM
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Karl,

Good to see you back on the board. Is it purely coincidence that both you and Miles returned at the same time? Hmmm? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

All your products look good. I'll order both type seals. And a set of clear instrument bulbs. Brighter rear bulbs sound good, too.

Mike
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post Jun 20 2004, 08:30 AM
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post Jun 20 2004, 08:50 AM
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I'll take a full set of gauge and console (white) lights when you have them...everything is out of the car now so timing could be great!
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post Jun 20 2004, 10:10 AM
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The red ones for me !!! keep us informed.
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post Jun 20 2004, 10:21 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I'm thinking two sets of dash LED's (red), and one set of halogen bulbs.
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post Jun 20 2004, 04:34 PM
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I could go for one set of each color dash bulbs. That way, I can try 'em all and see which one I like the best. They're cheap enough.
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post Jun 20 2004, 08:12 PM
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