My new car -status

[JetJumper]

I want to pull it out anyway and replace the lighting in it with my own version    LEDS!!!! Ultra BRight ones  .

[FieroDough]

I want to pull it out anyway and replace the lighting in it with my own version    LEDS!!!! Ultra BRight ones  .

can you get 12V ulta bright blue lights? how much? pm me!

[2ML67]

Can always try plugging your 4cyl speedo into it to check as they are the same. I have a few extra gauge packages with good speedo's if you need one. Dan

[JetJumper]

Eric, it is possible what you need is Let me do the math

RED ULtra Brights are 3.6V you need 20mA  so

12V-3.6V = 8.4
V=IR
8.4 = 0.02A * R
R= 8.4/0.02
R = 420 Ohm Resistors.

So get 420Ohms of resistance on the line, then put the LED's in.  If the voltage on the LEDs are different, change the equation to match.

If you need anymore information, ask away

[dguy]

Hey Chris,

RED ULtra Brights are 3.6V you need 20mA  so

12V-3.6V = 8.4
V=IR
8.4 = 0.02A * R
R= 8.4/0.02
R = 420 Ohm Resistors.

So get 420Ohms of resistance on the line, then put the LED's in.  If the voltage on the LEDs are different, change the equation to match.

If you want to prolong the life of your LEDs, you might consider recalculating for a supply voltage of 14.5, not 12.

Unless of course your charging system needs work too.  

[JetJumper]

shit,  thats true...lol but then they are not as bright  LOL!!! but last longer I suppose  

not unless you put voltage regulators in there...not that you want to buy those things

[FieroDough]

But but but, I need to know were to get the LEDS

were can i get really bright blue leds?

Cheers!
Eric

[JetJumper]

blue ones eh?  Um...you they are not that cheap, but you can order packages of like 5

Pack of 4 x 5mm blue LED

Voltage norm 3.0V - max 3.3V
Brightness 3000 - 4000 mcd

Usage

100 Ohm resistor for 5volt supply
470 Ohm resistor for 12volt supply

those packages are $2.50 each (USD)

http://www.coolerguys.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=001&Product_Code=840556011279&Category_Code=CS-LIGHT

Go there for more info.

Copying my Idea

[JetJumper]

People on 56k are going to hate me for this but

Here are the pics you have been waiting for

[dguy]

Chris you bastard I can't even get a 56k connection from home.  I do a happy dance when ever I see 31.2k!  There's a reason why I do most of my forum-stomping while at work.  Shhhh...

I like the dual purpose bucket/axle stand in the first photo!  

Assuming that you don't mind sharing, what is your $150 special up to now?  We basically have the same car; mine sans-sunroof, but it makes up for that by having three pedals instead of your lowly two.  

[JetJumper]

lol....So far it is up to $160 lol....Basically brake line replacement cost.  The bucket is for the brake fluid, but nothing was coming out so I just left it there.

I have to get this console tested somehow, anyone got a start instrument panel, I just want to plug it in and test it out.

[dguy]

I have to get this console tested somehow, anyone got a start instrument panel, I just want to plug it in and test it out.

If you like, bring it out to my place on the weekend, and we can pop mine out and plug yours in to give it a shot.

Heck the front end of the car is already partially disassembled; I see no reason to disassemble part of the interior too.  

[JetJumper]

Well, its in the shop getting work done to it and having a thorough inspection.  Hopefully when its out it is certified