Interior Dash Lighting

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browny
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Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:02 am

Hello to you all. Just wondering if there is anything that can be done to make the instrument lighting brighter (yes I know about the dimming knob). I have installed LED's for the blinkers, park brake etc... works great but the two big ones for dash don't reflect well (when using LED's) I was just wondering if there is any other solutions to get some extra brightness??

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Fri Oct 14, 2005 6:02 am

what voltage leds are you using mate, if there 3v and your using a resister to cute voltage, try a low resistance as long as you stay over 425 ohm's it wont blod led. but if your using 12v leds then just go for a lighter one do you know MCD they are?

i'm just doing my heater con's and headlight dippers at moment in blue, window swicth's are next :cool:
325ise good but needs more power lol
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browny
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Sat Oct 15, 2005 12:48 pm

I am using 12v LEDs and I have not had satisfaction with the light they emit. Very dim. Also put a smaller 5mm 12v in the clock to see how that went. Not as bright as a standard bulb. I bought premade LEDs from ledshoponline.com
As for MCD..... what is that??
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