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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Default LED's in the gauges... quick question.

Hey guys, i know it's been done so many times before, but i had a little trouble finding out exactly what i need..

I think i'll be replacing my lights in my gauges soon, with colored ones.. But, what im wondering is, how many colored ones do i need? I dont want to put colored ones behind the stuff thats already colored, i'll just put some bright white ones behind those..
Im thinking i heard it was 5 before, and there are 4 more for colored stuff, but im not sure..
It's a V6 gauge btw, im just posting here since i figured theres a lot of helpful guys on here..

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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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oh, and has anyone possibly seen some UV or blacklight gauges? I'm not sure if i would like it or not.. I was thinking about a blue, then decided to just look at some purple ones to match the car out of curiousity.. then i came across some that are kinda in-between.. some UV ones. I'm just not sure if they'll be bright enough.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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5 194 bulbs....white is the BEST choice for Camaros as far as leds because it yields the least amount of hot spots, and sometimes none at all....Send a PM to Brian2006, he can help you out with anything you need to know about LEDS...very knowledgeable and nice guy...

Although I chose red leds for my interior:


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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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And I do have to say it looks very sexy by the way ^

5 LED bulbs is correct
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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^^oh there he is now! and thanks man! Can't wait to see the decals installed
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian2006
And I do have to say it looks very sexy by the way ^

5 LED bulbs is correct
OMG when did you change your avatar? I didn't even recognize that it was you...
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by phantomzer0
OMG when did you change your avatar? I didn't even recognize that it was you...
Yeah I've had that for so long haven't I .... Valverdae is the new Brad Lidge on the Astros
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Heres cool white.
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I like how the needles look like they are on fire.
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lol.. wow, those are definately bright..
and thanks a lot guys..
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how did you get the needles to look like that?
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I just put the leds in the camera adds some to the effect though.
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