Wiring, Stereo & Electronics Audio Components | Radars | Alarms - and things that spark when they shouldn't

Dash lighting change w/o LEDs.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 05:40 PM
  #1  
1999nbmZ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Apple Maggot Quarantine Zone
Default Dash lighting change w/o LEDs.

Wondering what I can do to change the lighting theme in my interior without using LEDs. Looking for either red or a true blue. I want to be able to dim the interior lights as well. Let me know if you have any ideas.
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 06:04 PM
  #2  
rotwiler's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 862
Likes: 0
From: Washington State
Default

I was looking at this too, but the blue bulbs were too dim. So I did the Leds. Never tried red though. Might want to get some parts from a Pontiac since they are red. Only reason everyone goes with the Blue Led's is due to the higher output over the normal bulbs or it would be real cheap just to replace the bulbs with normal blue bulbs. My Kenwood stereo uses blue led's and I'm getting a custom face kit with lettering that lights up with blue led's, so it all blends together.

Last edited by rotwiler; Mar 30, 2005 at 06:10 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 06:28 PM
  #3  
1999nbmZ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Apple Maggot Quarantine Zone
Default

I'm ordering that as well. The aluminum piece with the camaro lettering? I am going to order it w/o lighting so I can match it to the vehicle. I just can't have full lighting all of the time. I need to be able to dim it. Drives me crazy!
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 06:58 PM
  #4  
rotwiler's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 862
Likes: 0
From: Washington State
Default

I'm still debating on the aluminum or black texured. Getting ready to get a Kenwood Excelon KDC-X889 to replace my Kenwood MP922 and might look better with the black. Only reason I haven't ordered a kit yet, is I can't decide what I want put on it. The Camaro Z28 is going to be used alot, LS1 Z28 might be ok, or 35th Z28. Think I am going towards the 35th Z28. for the price $60 or under without lighting it seems like a nice Bling mod.
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:25 AM
  #5  
1999nbmZ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Apple Maggot Quarantine Zone
Default

I just talked to the owner, and he is working on one that will have camaro in the factory fourth gen text, and a first gen z/28 logo.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:36 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE