Anybody interested in pre-modded clusters with LEDs?

[Hazwan]

I used to create a thread similar to this way back then but then I abandoned the idea since I was too busy to look for the clusters in the junkyard and stuff. But now that I have some free time (and could use some extra cash) I'm wondering if theres anybody interested in buying a cluster (or even the climate control) already modded with blue LEDs or any other color provided that I could find the Denso clusters since they don't have the green tint built in.

I'm going to use a bunch of LED strips inside the cluster for a nice and even coverage with no hotspots. Heres a pic of the work done on my car:

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/9885/img013ag.jpg

Obviously its not a 3gee but still the same concept. No hotspots guaranteed!

What would be done:
- remove the stock bulbs and replace them with LED strips behind the gauge faces
- paint the needles with UV reactive paint
- replace the upper bulbs with UV LEDs
- replace all the warning light bulbs with LEDs for additional $$

How much are you guys willing to spend for the whole mint JDM cluster modded with the LED colors of your choice (km/h speedo, unless you are willing to send me your USDM cluster and pay for the shipping and such which doesn't make any sense)

I'm not sure how much the clusters run here but the materials are pretty cheap but I'm fairly sure that it won't go anymore than $200 for both clusters and the LEDs.

Let me know so I can start digging around the junkyards for the clusters/climate controls/switches too!

[89HatchbackLxi]

Veeeery tempting... Is it possible to get the same backlight effect on the gauges but without all that light shining from (what appears to be) the top of the gauge cluster?

Any pics on what the climate control would look like if you were to mod it?

[obd0driver]

would you willing to do just white leds

[Hazwan]

Veeeery tempting... Is it possible to get the same backlight effect on the gauges but without all that light shining from (what appears to be) the top of the gauge cluster?

Any pics on what the climate control would look like if you were to mod it?

Yes, except the needles won't be lit up since they rely on the lights from the top of the gauge cluster (N)

Not a clear pic and obviously its a 1g and not a 3g:
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/401488_10150474274387106_724677105_8914145_1345970 193_n.jpg


would you willing to do just white leds

Yes, provided that I can find the Denso cluster without the green tint built in.

I think I'll just grab a set and do it just to show you what they would look like (Y)

I really need to get pics of the cars I did haha

[Rendon LX-i]

how much?

[MessyHonda]

willing to pay for stock guages. or find the rare b20 guages in manual

[2ndGenGuy]

B20 gauges? I had no idea there was such a thing...

[MessyHonda]

just has a higher redline at 6800rpms.

[2oodoor]

B20 gauges? I had no idea there was such a thing...

yeah, ZOMGBBQBFF something else yet another must have!!!

[EbidaDragon]

I'd be very interested in a Carb auto cluster(Unless I could use an FI one and be one tiny step towards FI conversion), absolutely loved your mod when I first saw it!

[A18A]

just has a higher redline at 6800rpms.

6500rpm actually :P

[Hazwan]

Interesting, never noticed them before. I think I saw a couple of 3gayz cluster back then. Gotta go back there again and check!

[gfrg88]

What about 2g lude ones :hs:

[Hazwan]

I'd be very interested in a Carb auto cluster(Unless I could use an FI one and be one tiny step towards FI conversion), absolutely loved your mod when I first saw it!

I believe I can find a carb auto cluster (Y)


What about 2g lude ones :hs:

I *might* be able to find one but ludes are pretty hard to come by here :'(

Just curious, how much are you guys willing to pay for a set shipped?

BTW this is the newer version with UV LEDs on
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/487039_10151097580872106_1321227346_n.jpg

[mykwikcoupe]

I believe I can find a carb auto cluster (Y)



I *might* be able to find one but ludes are pretty hard to come by here :'(

Just curious, how much are you guys willing to pay for a set shipped?

BTW this is the newer version with UV LEDs on
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/487039_10151097580872106_1321227346_n.jpg

I do really like the way the light is even and uniform. I know you are a ways away. When bitesize was making them they were 75 plus shipping. He would tailor to each need and the price would go up as dictated. You are a ways away and I'm sure shipping would still be pretty high. Id offer $150 for a set complete ready to install, you supply the gauges. If you had a special cluster say the b20a that would bring another higher cost into the equation. I wouldn't mind having another hard to find cluster myself.

[Hazwan]

Alright sounds good. I think ima grab a set and do a test run on it and see if theres anybody interested with it. I'll keep you guys updated!

[obd0driver]

if the price is right id get one

[EbidaDragon]

For a full, plug & play right away console, I'd be fine with anywhere around ~$150USD shipped, if that was reasonable. I be poor, so that's about the max I could afford \o/

[Hazwan]

Alright $150 sounds good. I'll go and grab a set and start modding!

Updates soon :D

[obd0driver]

cant wait to see how they turn out.:cool:

all so if we were to send you are clusters with return shipping can we get the cost down a bit??

[Hazwan]

Any idea how much to ship a cluster to Malaysia? If its cheap then I'd say it would be cheaper to supply your own cluster instead.

I'm not sure how much for a set of cluster here locally but I'd say around $60 or less. If shipping yours to me is cheaper than that then that should be win (Y)

[81cord]

I am deff interested in this. Ive seen the ones that you have installed and would kill for a set but im not electrical minded. lets make this work.