Styling Dash Illumination

SkinzCinqSporting · Apr 10, 2006

I have already read the stick but still have a few questions.

1. Are these the kind of LEDs i needhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RED-Ultra-Bright-3mm-LEDs-Pack-of-10_W0QQitemZ7550731536QQcategoryZ66954QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
2. Can I replace the Window Switch lights with these?
Cheers
Gaz

custard · Apr 10, 2006

yeah there fine.any ultrabright 3mm led is fine.
ive used that seller before and he/she is a good seller

SkinzCinqSporting · Apr 10, 2006

Excellent, cheers for that Custard

SkinzCinqSporting · Apr 10, 2006

Just another question lol as well as replacing window switches which remains unfielded;
Would I be able to replace the clock with something like this?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RED-7-Segment-0-3-Displays-Pack-of-10_W0QQitemZ7551126406QQcategoryZ66954QQcmdZViewItem
Cheers,
Gaz

arseofbox · Apr 10, 2006

The window switches need either LEDs and a current limit resistor or a 12V rated LED.

For the clock- the bulb shines through a green filter as is, just replace that with some coloured acetate!!

custard · Apr 10, 2006

IIRC you can just use an led in the clock to change the colour.however its not a straight fit as its a normal bulb fitted so soldering and if its not a 12v led then a resistor. i really need to get around to doing mine as i want to solder in 3mm leds in various bits

custard · Apr 10, 2006

oh have you checked out www.ultraleds.co.uk as they do various 12v/3v 3mm leds and led bulbs

SkinzCinqSporting · Apr 10, 2006

Brialliant, Acetate wont be too hard to pinch from college lol! Just to find some resistors then and I'll be happy

Cheers all.

arseofbox · Apr 10, 2006

Custard, FYI, the only LED that needs soldering is the sidelight switch, the rest slide into dedicated housings with current limiting resistors attached

mase · Apr 10, 2006

sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

but only the wiper / heated window / headlight switch etc. are 3mm leds.

the window switches, the dial bulbs the clock and the heater controlls are all individual bulbs, so will need replacing with individual LED bulbs, normal 3mm leds wont work.

SkinzCinqSporting · Apr 10, 2006

When you say individual LED bulbs what exactly do you mean? Are those LEDs without the metal legs?

custard · Apr 10, 2006

led bulbs fot in the normal fitment
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/default.php?cPath=44

Liam · Apr 10, 2006

mase said:
sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

but only the wiper / heated window / headlight switch etc. are 3mm leds.

the window switches, the dial bulbs the clock and the heater controlls are all individual bulbs, so will need replacing with individual LED bulbs, normal 3mm leds wont work.

Yeah that, just ordered mines up from ultraleds (great service, ballsed up my first order then the let me combine my second with the first and refunded my money!) Got some LED bulbs and LED's.

Pics and no doubts questions soon.

Liam

mase · Apr 10, 2006

i mean they are normal bulbs, so need like for like replacments, as blue bulbs arent bright enough, led bulbs are the answer.

however, dont buy off ultraleds, the bulb housing is too big for the fittings.

the only other problem is that red doesnt shine through the dials or the heater controls, something to do with the green backing, so they can only be blue or green.

if your goin for blue.... then buy 2 sets of these.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CINQUECENTO-SPORTING-BLUE-LED-SPEEDO-CLOCKS-ABARTH_W0QQitemZ4629873456QQcategoryZ10382QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

one set of 4 bulbs for the dials, then the other set of 4 can be used for the window switches, and the heater controlls.... use some blue acetate for the clock, then try and find 3mm 12v leds in your chosen colour for the rest of the switches. (12v leds dont require a seperate resistor)

ill post a pic of mine tomorrow morning as ive just finished doin them blue and red

Liam · Apr 10, 2006

I appreciate what Mase is saying and also thanks for your help mate but £20 odd quid is a fair bit of coin for some bulbs, I've got mines from ultra for less than a tenner.

I expect to run into some hitches as I always do with the Cinq but I should hopefully be able to overcome them.

I'll stick my findings and pics up asap.

Liam

SkinzCinqSporting · Apr 10, 2006

mase said:
i mean they are normal bulbs, so need like for like replacments, as blue bulbs arent bright enough, led bulbs are the answer.

however, dont buy off ultraleds, the bulb housing is too big for the fittings.

the only other problem is that red doesnt shine through the dials or the heater controls, something to do with the green backing, so they can only be blue or green.

if your goin for blue.... then buy 2 sets of these.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CINQUECENTO-SPORTING-BLUE-LED-SPEEDO-CLOCKS-ABARTH_W0QQitemZ4629873456QQcategoryZ10382QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

one set of 4 bulbs for the dials, then the other set of 4 can be used for the window switches, and the heater controlls.... use some blue acetate for the clock, then try and find 3mm 12v leds in your chosen colour for the rest of the switches. (12v leds dont require a seperate resistor)

ill post a pic of mine tomorrow morning as ive just finished doin them blue and red

Thats a bitch then because I'm wanting to mine all red, i'll try and find a way around it:bang:

arseofbox · Apr 10, 2006

mase said:
the only other problem is that red doesnt shine through the dials or the heater controls, something to do with the green backing, so they can only be blue or green.

Why not? Red + Green = Brown.

It can be red...look at my 1242's dash the next time you get a chance.

You need to scrape the white backing off (thats the coloured part too), and 'paint' in the bits you want red.

It does mean the symbols arent clear in daylight, but I cant say I really give a stuff for that tbh

mase · Apr 10, 2006

bloomfieldliam said:
I appreciate what Mase is saying and also thanks for your help mate but £20 odd quid is a fair bit of coin for some bulbs, I've got mines from ultra for less than a tenner.

I expect to run into some hitches as I always do with the Cinq but I should hopefully be able to overcome them.

I'll stick my findings and pics up asap.

Liam

as a moderator i thought it was my duty to try both methods and report my findings haha. the ones from ulltra are exactly the same, and work just as well, but do require the plastic housing to be filed down in order for them to fit into the holes

remember tho, if they dont work when u first put the bulbs in, take them out and twist them 180 degrees, then try them again

mase · Apr 10, 2006

arseofbox said:
Why not? Red + Green = Brown.

It can be red...look at my 1242's dash the next time you get a chance.

You need to scrape the white backing off (thats the coloured part too), and 'paint' in the bits you want red.

It does mean the symbols arent clear in daylight, but I cant say I really give a stuff for that tbh

i dont know mate.... but ive tried them and its true.

i put red LED bulbs behind my heater controlls, and they hardly shine through at all, but once changed to idential bulbs, but in blue... they are fine and u can see them properly.

there is of course your way, or busting out a set of custom plasma ones like you did

ill post a pic of my dash up tomorrow and show u how rocking blue looks tho! :worship: :worship: :worship:

arseofbox · Apr 10, 2006

mase said:
there is of course your way, or busting out a set of custom plasma ones like you did ill post a pic of my dash up tomorrow and show u how rocking blue looks tho! :worship: :worship: :worship:

Well the plasma things do look very coiol, even if I do say so myself...

prob is...youre giving me ideas on trying it on the heater controls, and I have other, notably bigger fish to fry atm!

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