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iamnotwhoiamJun-30-12 02:30 PM
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#105751, "Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts"




          

So I've been working on upgrading my dash/gauge lights over to LED's and wanted to share my progress and also test the waters on a v2 idea that I have for the gauge cluster.

Short story is I have converted all the lights in the hvac, all dash buttons, and gauge cluster over to using a white led back-lighting.

Tell me what you think.

Years ago on my first DSM I did something very similar, but used blue back-lighting, but using a slightly different method at least for the gauge cluster.

OLD:


NEW:

Gauge Cluster




HVAC




HVAC and other buttons


Other buttons


Needle rings




Additional lighting for odometer numbers - Added a strip to top and bottom




And, as far as v2... I'm thinking of creating a board and/or modifying the plastic back-board on the gauge overlays and put smd leds directly on it to more evenly light the gauges rather than how I used leds farther back the the cluster casing to create more of ambient lighting to light the gauges.

This picture is an idea of rings I would use and possible placement of leds on the rings to evenly light the overlays.



The challenge will be to maintain the thinness of the plastic backing... which should possible as I already was able to use a similar method on the needle rings I made.

Anyhow...

-Jason

97 Talon ESi-T (forever in progress...)


95 GS (Gone)
16.74@83.18mph
119.8 whp - 113.3 lbs/ft


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RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts, Gruff511, Jun-30-12 05:22 PM, #1
RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts, 740 turbo brick, Jul-01-12 09:01 AM, #2
RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts, iamnotwhoiam, Jul-01-12 10:20 AM, #4
RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts, iamnotwhoiam, Jul-01-12 10:19 AM, #3
      RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts, Gruff511, Jul-01-12 11:02 PM, #5
           RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts, iamnotwhoiam, Jul-01-12 11:10 PM, #6
                RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts, Gruff511, Jul-01-12 11:26 PM, #7
                     RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts, Fotowntalon, Jul-02-12 08:58 AM, #8

Gruff511Jun-30-12 05:22 PM
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#105752, "RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts"
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Niiiiice!! I did this same on my gauge cluster. A LOT brighter too!

  

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740 turbo brickJul-01-12 09:01 AM
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#105753, "RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts"
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Wow the white LEDs on the cluster look bad ass. It makes it go from that yellow/orange 90s look to a fresh off the showroom floor cars cluster. Wish I had the time/knowledge to do that.


95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
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iamnotwhoiamJul-01-12 10:20 AM
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#105755, "RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts"
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Originally posted by 740 turbo brick
Wow the white LEDs on the cluster look bad ass. It makes it go from that yellow/orange 90s look to a fresh off the showroom floor cars cluster. Wish I had the time/knowledge to do that.


yeah I hated that orange crap.

-Jason

97 Talon ESi-T (forever in progress...)


95 GS (Gone)
16.74@83.18mph
119.8 whp - 113.3 lbs/ft


2GNT #677
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iamnotwhoiamJul-01-12 10:19 AM
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#105754, "RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts"
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Originally posted by Gruff511
Niiiiice!! I did this same on my gauge cluster. A LOT brighter too!


How'd you do yours? Any pics?

-Jason

97 Talon ESi-T (forever in progress...)


95 GS (Gone)
16.74@83.18mph
119.8 whp - 113.3 lbs/ft


2GNT #677
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Pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/iamnotwhoiam/Talon/

  

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Gruff511Jul-01-12 11:02 PM
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#105756, "RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts"
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I followed this thread. Did basically the same thing as you.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-exterior-interior/274519-how-light-gauge-cluster-leds.html

  

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iamnotwhoiamJul-01-12 11:10 PM
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#105757, "RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts"
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Originally posted by Gruff511
I followed this thread. Did basically the same thing as you. http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-exterior-interior/274519-how-light-gauge-cluster-leds.html


Nice. Yep I used that one too. By chance how did you end up doing your needle rings?

-Jason

97 Talon ESi-T (forever in progress...)


95 GS (Gone)
16.74@83.18mph
119.8 whp - 113.3 lbs/ft


2GNT #677
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Pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/iamnotwhoiam/Talon/

  

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Gruff511Jul-01-12 11:26 PM
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#105758, "RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts"
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Those were the hardest part lol I just soldered a small piece of wire between the smd leds

  

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FotowntalonJul-02-12 08:58 AM
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#105759, "RE: Talon LED conversion... and maybe v2 thoughts"
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Looks good. Well done sir!

97 Talon ESi 14.943@91.35MPH N/A!
"If you need someone to provide an itemized build of materials and a flowchart to walk you through every build-related question you will need to answer at each step of the process, you shouldn't be playing with cars. "-Driggs

  

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