Led Dash Light Conversions

srtthis

the guy doing it does every local racers rear end

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anyone done it yet? seen some pictures of it done and REALLY makes things look better but is it really worth all the work and money?

 

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I'm not sure if what I was going to do is what you are speaking of or not. I ordered some LEDs to replace the incandescent bulbs in the instrument panel. Pulling the panel actually wasn't too bad. Unfortunately, the bulbs I received were not the right type. So, I actually haven't completed it yet or I would comment on that part. I have since re-installed the instrument panel and will take care of it later I guess. If you decide to do it, I think you will find its not too bad. The biggest issue for me was removing the speedo cable. It can be kind of a pain. Best of luck!

 

srtthis

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haha doing the work isnt an issue i just want to know if the guys whos done it would do it again the kit from CJ's is 80 bucks or so but you can get 194 LED bulbs on ebay with side mounts and top mounts to get rid of the dim spots for like 15 bucks shipped.

is it worth the time spent to do it or not?

 

cdurbin

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I did mine and I love how it turned out. Really brightens everything up.
Well worth the cost and effort I think.

I bought the LED's from www.superbrightleds.com

Qty | Product / Options | Price/ea |
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9 | WLED-x-x: 194 LED Bulb - 1 LED Wedge Base| $ 1.39 |
WLED-W-120: Cool White 120 Degree
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6 | WLED-x5: 194 LED Bulb - 5 LED Wide Angle Wedge Base| $ 3.94 |
WLED-CW5: Cool White
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Total cost was $41.65

The bulbs are "cool" white.
Here's a link to my original thread. If you scroll down you'll see my before and after pics.
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/instrument-cluster-lighting-leds.863298/#post-8690672

 

stykthyn

I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.

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I bought my bulbs from vendor on eBay. Cool white and cost was just under 30 dollars. Leave the dummy lights alone and replace the rest.

 

srtthis

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-PCS-Supe...ies&hash=item3a86d92d7a&vxp=mtr#ht_3620wt_997

these are the ones im thinking... think they will look good with the 200mph saleen set up

 

stykthyn

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That's them

 

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@Diode Dynamics

 

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89oem

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For the dash pod. Can you still use your dimmer control? Or is it just on off?

 

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I got some on ebay for my 95. $7 for 10 - 194 led bulbs(white). I plan on doing the cluster, hvac controls, glove box and license plate bulbs

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theYman

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89oem said:

For the dash pod. Can you still use your dimmer control? Or is it just on off?

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I did the LED mod on mine and the dash dimmer works fine after I took it apart and cleaned it out. I spent $15 for a pack of 12 on mine through ebay.

 

Diode Dynamics

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We carry bulbs that are perfect for the gauge cluster. The bulbs most commonly used are 194 size and 74 sized LEDs.

Feel free to PM me for more information

Thanks!
Nick C.

 

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theYman said:

I did the LED mod on mine and the dash dimmer works fine after I took it apart and cleaned it out. I spent $15 for a pack of 12 on mine through ebay.

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Nice, my dimmer works fine, I know I have a bulb burned out by the oil guage. This is a good reason to take care of it. Cool white on a dimmer ...