Dash LEDs
My forum friend Ramses was selling a LED set up that was one of his projects on my frequent forum. It is a decent set of LEDs that fit behind the factory cluster. I contacted him to see if I could get a set and he sent it out the next day. Its new and isn't perfect but works very well and for the price, I can easily live with it.
The kit consists of some leds wired together with a converter and a plug in power source. The directions are pretty simple. Install in the directed locations, hook up the power source and ground. Run the wiring and use the included wireless remote (make sure you can see the remote eye) and enjoy with multiple colors to choose from.
The kit consists of some leds wired together with a converter and a plug in power source. The directions are pretty simple. Install in the directed locations, hook up the power source and ground. Run the wiring and use the included wireless remote (make sure you can see the remote eye) and enjoy with multiple colors to choose from.
Being my typical self I changed the install slightly. First I trimmed my lens to fit easier (see pictures). Then I removed all the light cluster light bulbs from my gauge cluster. Then I put the power converter under the dash and ran the 'eye' below to a location by the ebrake handle. For the power I ran it off of one of the dash power wires for the cluster bulb. Then ran the ground to the same location that the cluster gauges/lights use for a ground. All neat and tidy. This way the LEDs come on when I use the head light switch just like a stock set up would. I can change the brightness the same way as well. I use the remote for both brightness and for the color of choice. I prefer the blue because it matches my stereo and looks great.
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Some noticeable things:
1 - I had to swap out my speedo at some point and the replacement didn't have the white gauge cover. I ordered a new one. This does affect how well it lights up depending on which color is selected.
2 - The gauge lens is pretty old and cracked and scratched. The LEDs are so bright that this is very hard to hide. I will be ordering a new one shortly.
3 - The fit of the kit isn't perfect but I know that this is a product that is very early in its development so I figured that this would require a little adjustments.
Over all I am very happy with the results and I have asked Ramses to come up with a few other interesting products.
Compared to other products on the market this is a great option that won't break the bank.
Enjoy.
1 - I had to swap out my speedo at some point and the replacement didn't have the white gauge cover. I ordered a new one. This does affect how well it lights up depending on which color is selected.
2 - The gauge lens is pretty old and cracked and scratched. The LEDs are so bright that this is very hard to hide. I will be ordering a new one shortly.
3 - The fit of the kit isn't perfect but I know that this is a product that is very early in its development so I figured that this would require a little adjustments.
Over all I am very happy with the results and I have asked Ramses to come up with a few other interesting products.
Compared to other products on the market this is a great option that won't break the bank.
Enjoy.