has anybody changed lights in dash

Rich_M · Jul 21, 2004

has anybody changed the bulbs in the speedos etc . i want neon blue ones to match my car. i have footwell neons etc just wanna get the heaters, speedos etc changed to neon blue bulbs. does this work ? has anybody done it ? if so how much and do u wanna help me for ale ? any pics ?

cheers. rich

Rich_M · Jul 21, 2004

hello????

cliotuRS · Jul 21, 2004

i just asked a simular question but its like a ghost town in the interior section of the forums. every ones interested in the latest turbo avaliable rather than mint looking dials to compliment your new headunit ! thats more impressive to the ladies late at night with those sexy colours.

Dansta · Jul 21, 2004

lol

Lunner · Jul 21, 2004

If you actually used the search function you will find this has coem up several times before.

In a quick answer, you wanna change teh coloutred bits of plastivc that make the bulbs appear to be coloured,or reomve them and buy blue bulbs.

Oh i wish folks would use the search, maybe this is why you got no answers?

cliotuRS · Jul 21, 2004

meanie.

N8_172 · Jul 21, 2004

Innit just, BULLIE

spirez · Jul 22, 2004

Lunner you are a c**k

spirez · Jul 22, 2004

sucker

tomdbomb61_djtj · Jul 22, 2004

PMSL ^^^^

Rich_M · Jul 23, 2004

yeah if ppl used the search all the time there wud be no posts. duh.

so basicall remove the orange lense AND replace the bulbs with blue ones ?

has anybody done it here succesfully, wud they be willing to help me out for either beer or cash ?

april · Jul 23, 2004

Your only allowed to search now!! No posting allowed!! Hehe!!

LOL @ spirez!!!

I wanted to do this too, but seemed tricky I think!! There are a couple of people on here who have done it but not many.

Rich_M · Jul 23, 2004

who is it ? i wanna bribe them to help me !

richy22 · Jul 23, 2004

u should of joined in in the group buy we had on MJ Design dials. Theres a thread on here someware about them.

Similar to what u want to do but the dials actually light up themselves, not back lighted like normal. Im having all the dials done, heater panel and temp display. should look good WHEN I EVENTUALLY RECEIVE THEM!!!

Id help ya if your not to far away from me.... im in suffolk near ipswich

Rich_M · Jul 23, 2004

err hull, yorkshire. just want the same dials but to glow up blue. cud come down one day ? where ya get the bulbs from etc.

richy22 · Jul 26, 2004

THINK U CAN GET THE BULBS FROM PLACES LIKE MAPLIN OR R.S. I COULD GIVE U A STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO CHANGE THEM. WHAT CLIO IS IT FOR???

Tom · Jul 26, 2004

The dials for the new clio use leds.

you need to desolder them from the board and replace with blue items or what ever colour you need.

Nafoff · Jul 26, 2004

rich_m i was planning on putting neon beamers in mine so they went from under the seats and beamed in glowing the footwell.

what did you connect them to, this is on the mark 1 phase2, let me know if you figure bout the bulbs to, sounds a good idea.

cheers

Rich_M · Jul 27, 2004

its for a new clio. the thing that confuses me is removing dash etc etc etc.

so if anybody is good at stuff like this i will pay ?

Nafoff · Jul 27, 2004

have come up with the idea of making some clear dials with the info in white or summit what do you rekon guys.

Lunner · Jul 27, 2004

Quote: Originally posted by spirez on 22 July 2004

Lunner you are a c**k

yeah was goign down on you last night b**ch!

Rich_M · Aug 1, 2004

anybody wanna come and solder me sum new blue led lights in? will pay cash ?

dangermouse_se · Aug 2, 2004

Quote: Originally posted by richy22 on 23 July 2004

u should of joined in in the group buy we had on MJ Design dials. Theres a thread on here someware about them.

Similar to what u want to do but the dials actually light up themselves, not back lighted like normal. Im having all the dials done, heater panel and temp display. should look good WHEN I EVENTUALLY RECEIVE THEM!!!

Id help ya if your not to far away from me.... im in suffolk near ipswich

Not reading the threads on here I wouldnt, sounds like everyone got ripped off big time. I want to get the whole lot blue too so if anyone finds a def solution to doing it let me know.

Maxx · Aug 2, 2004

i done my heater panel blue - dials are ok but u have to be careful with the needles - also put a blue led in my clock but it stopped working - not good with stuff like that lol. Changing my cra back to normal now as wanna new car but goto http://www.metal-monkey.co.ukwww.metal-monkey.co.uk and http://www.ultraleds.comwww.ultraleds.com for ideas

cliotuRS · Aug 2, 2004

I wanted to do this too, but seemed tricky I think!! There are a couple of people on here who have done it but not many.

Ahhhh... your talking about that darned search function again

Rich_M · Aug 2, 2004

ha ha . i want dials and heaters blue and clock oddly orange. just to make it stand out a bit more.

Rich_M · Aug 2, 2004

what size leds do i need ? and has anybody released a step by step guide for removing dash ?

Rich_M · Aug 3, 2004

how many do i need for heaters and dials. which leds do i need also. i wanna make a start this weeekend.

Rich_M · Aug 3, 2004

oh and ppl who have dun it, what about pics ?

Maxx · Aug 3, 2004

The heater and clock use one bulb each - the dials use a few tho - maybe 5-10 (more like 10) cant remember tho aint touched them for ages lol. I think the bulb sizes are 501 on mk1s its best to search and find out tho the links i gave earlier were helpful for me tho

spirez · Aug 3, 2004

rich this might help

http://www.aidex.de/internet/g/spam.jpg

XTR2000 · Aug 4, 2004

Im not sure how similar clio dials are to meganes..... but this maybe some help to ya.......

http://www.coupe-club.co.uk/viewtech.php?id=28 http://www.coupe-club.co.uk/viewtech.php?id=28

Rich_M · Aug 4, 2004

spirez, sod off ! he he .

cliosportcraig · Aug 4, 2004

Ive changed all the bulbs in my dash to bright blue LEDs !! Verdict: Looks sh*t, deffinately need to change the orange plastic !!

Rich_M · Aug 5, 2004

oh, so u have to change the plastic too ? !

madcowz · Aug 9, 2004

I have just removed the orange plastic covers on the two dial bulbs. Was easy for the middle one, the bottom left cover was a pig to remove as it had a clip and was glued.

Managed to remove with a couple of micro screwdrivers under it applying pressure while pulling the clip/tab back.

Dials are now white rather than orange, although its quite a subtle change, it looks good.

Going to go to Maplins tomorrow to get some blue LEDs.

Will post pics when complete, thats if I dont c*ck it up and it looks sh*t.

Pic of orange covers:

http://img31.exs.cx/img31/6950/panel.jpg

/Mad

Rich_M · Aug 9, 2004

nice one mad, u live near me ? wanna do mine if urs go well. will pay ?

madcowz · Aug 10, 2004

Ok,

Half way through and it is looking fantastic, I have changed the bottom left bulb over for a blue LED with a 120 ohm resistor. Now to change the middle bulb over (cost of components is £3.72).

Once complete I will post pictures and a complete step by step guide minus the swearing and crappy soldering, thank the lord for shrink tubing

.

/Mad

coolspot007007 · Aug 11, 2004

what dials are you using, theres two types arent there?

madcowz · Aug 11, 2004

Not sure, my car is a mk1 phase 1 with just speed and petrol level, no rev counters or anything.

http://img20.exs.cx/img20/6978/dial1.jpg

/Mad

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