Dash Bulbs -

[dean_ratpac]

I'm going to replace all my dash bulbs, anyone know what they are, i'm going to fit some LED's behind, wondering the fitting that is needed?

[dean_ratpac]

Update - I am receiving the first kit I put together tomorrow, hopefully take pics a long the way - including solder burns knowing my luck! Mine are pretty dim at the moment, plus I love the white/blue LED clarity... and one bright LED, should brighten it all up.
I bought an extra set just in-case it's really good I can let one of you guys have them too. (aren't i nice) I’ve intended not to be drilling etc, just straight replacements, too many LED’s and it will be too bright. but if the single replacement is not enough i will have to rethink.

I’ve spoken to the supplier and I can get the various ranges of colours, purple to white red, yellow orange, so effects to suit the car colours just have to remember how to remove the top dial cover.

[dean_ratpac]

robertjp said:

Dean are you using 12V LED'S?

i am, well i believe a resistor is involved?

[dean_ratpac]

budaholic said:

Does anyone know what type of bulbs are used in what instruments and how many of each?..... I wanna find out without taking all mine apart? I've been looking at the different bulbs and found this lot

when i recieve the LED's and start working on i will hopefully have answers

[dean_ratpac]

some info on my LED's
replaces the small wedge base bulb
Size 20mm Length x 5mm Wide
12v 20ma
Low Power consumption
Up to 100,000 Hours Life
Designed for 12v-14.v and in surge protection up to 18volts.
High Quality Japanese Leds will not 'burn down' to 1/2 brightness after several hundred hours (unlike the cheap Chinese Leds)
Fully guaranteed for one Year

[dean_ratpac]

• Update*

Nice day thought I would see what the results would turn out.

First remove the dash:


Removal of instruments:


Umm, as usual variation on bulb connections, typical TVR:

Bayonet and wedge connections:

We have light: I opted out for the high intensity thinking they were going to be too bright:

Put back together again, here’s the result: camera settings make is 'bluer than normal'

From front:

I’ve left a 'normal bulb' in so you have reference to the old style.


overall i'm happy as it's very subtle (dispite photo's)

Dean

Edited by dean_ratpac on Wednesday 10th September 12:04

[dean_ratpac]

the dash comes off really easy, putting the nuts back on after is a little tricky, i did all in about 1 hour.

[dean_ratpac]

i did buy 2 packs of LED's - but i need to get some bayonet LED's (speedo, fuel, clock) to finish off. currently have the LED's with wedge fitting in bayonet fitting if that makes any sense.

i have 3 led's left over (2 for the rev counter - 1 for oil pressure/ water temp). soon as i have the bayonet fittings i can send someone the complete pack.

if you compare the fuel guage light (which is still on original) in the photo it is relatively bright, and dim in 'real life' thus the blue has been over compensated by my digital cameras night mode.

i also might try the brighter versions to see variations.

>> Edited by dean_ratpac on Sunday 29th January 22:19

[dean_ratpac]

sorry will post all details when i get home tonight. i over ordered on some and not enough on others. for the life of me now i cannot remember - i have it all written down at home. the new LED's (brighter) haven't turned up yet.





>> Edited by dean_ratpac on Thursday 2nd February 10:27

[dean_ratpac]

Steve_T said:

Looks good. Are the LEDs any brighter than the standard bulbs?

they are a tiny bit plus they look cool, but i've just ordered a new high intensity set to see if i can get a little more light.


>> Edited by dean_ratpac on Thursday 2nd February 12:37

[dean_ratpac]

All the bulbs have the resistors built in.



this set are a lot brighter. i'm just off finishing bits at work, then i'll fit and post images and you can compare to last images.

Dea

>> Edited by dean_ratpac on Friday 3rd February 16:47

Edited by dean_ratpac on Wednesday 10th September 12:01

[dean_ratpac]

OK, just knocked this up quickly - excuse the crudeness, but simple is best.
B = for bayonet, W = those flat wedge bulbs.



let me know if you need anything more

Deano

Edited by dean_ratpac on Wednesday 10th September 12:05

[dean_ratpac]

morebeanz said:

Can you recommend a supplier or give us the model of the bulb? Thanks Numpties'R'Us

i will sort tonight - i have one juicy phat 4 led wide angle 501 left if someone wants for what i paid.

place i bought from is ultraleds.co.uk
i also have some of the smaller blue led's ready for the where the light buttons are.
2 x (501) Blue 4 Leds Quads New Wide Angle Version £5.96
1 x (233) BA9 - 9mm BC 6 Leds Blue Bulb £3.50
2 x (501) Wide Angle Blue Led 30% Brighter £4.00
2 x (233) BA9 - 9mm BC One Led Blue Bulb Wide Angle £5.88
let me know.

>> Edited by dean_ratpac on Tuesday 7th February 19:59

>> Edited by dean_ratpac on Tuesday 7th February 20:00

[dean_ratpac]

gazzab said:

Hi - so do u recommend the brighter ones or not? Which bulbs do I need then? Will log on and order some!!

brighter ones yes - i do recommend. those listed below are the ones i got.

>> Edited by dean_ratpac on Tuesday 7th February 21:12

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morebeanz said:

And another thing... ...anyone thought of changing the interior light bulbs for a couple of these as well? Might be a bit Max Power, or cool mod?

i'm doing the interior dull bulb next. not max power just more light.

[dean_ratpac]

Mr.Cerbera said:

Deano, this is a brill' thread, lots of info, thought and reaction. You've convinced me ! The only thing that worries me is the light given off by the 'normal dial' in the photos. My dials give off enough candle power to resemble coal in the black Hole of Calcutta...... at night..... in a heavy storm so I'm worried there's something more basic wrong with my lighting system before I invest in a whole load of stuff which may result in the dashboard being in my lap for the next 18 months and then end up not improving anything ! Good grief, what a sentence ! PJ

as the LED's have resistors on - they should be gleaming.

[dean_ratpac]

Resurrecting my old thread - nice work! Mine have been in since the start of this thread and have been fine.

Re: the Cig Lighter - this is widely documented, and unfortunate. however the pull of this compared to LED's is completely different.