LED for boost guage

[F_E_E_L]

Hey guys,

Do you know which blue LED matches our VW blue color from cluster?

Any local shop has it?

The bulb came with 42draftsdesign's boost guage doesn't match too well.
42draftsdesign has LED
http://www.42draftdesigns.com/leds.htm
Is it the one comes with the guage ?

[Khyron]

There's a kit you can get but it's over 30 bucks US. It makes the VDO look closer to stock. However, the needle will be dim.

Khyron

[F_E_E_L]

Originally posted by Khyron
There's a kit you can get but it's over 30 bucks US. It makes the VDO look closer to stock. However, the needle will be dim.

Khyron

I only want a LED to replace the one I have behind my boost gauge.

[R_Ethug]

search on vortex for the JUDO LED thats the exacto color match we need but damn its expensive..

[F_E_E_L]

Originally posted by lsc2g
search on vortex for the JUDO LED thats the exacto color match we need but damn its expensive..

that's true, US$42 for a LED...
big nono to me :yahsure:

[Kor]

A while back you could get an exact match LED for $4 US. But I don't have the link, it might be available on Vortex... basically someone ordered like 50 shades of blue from some LED manufacturer and found out what the color code was... I am sure I found it through Vortex originally.

[R_Ethug]

really!!? thats sounds interesting kris.. hmm. no way in hell i'm gonna pay like well 65bucks CDN for a LED and hellz no i'm not paying like 210bucks for an omori boost guage..

[Holksvagon]

Originally posted by lsc2g
hmm. no way in hell i'm gonna pay like well 65bucks CDN for a LED and hellz no i'm not paying like 210bucks for an omori boost guage..

TRUE THAT..... I just want my boost gauge to be brighter.... I can't even see the needle at night.... so maybe i'll hit up radio shack or some lighting place to find one brighter

[Khyron]

The kit I was referring to is the Judo light. He has a price breakdown of why it's so expensive (all materials). Getting the needle brighter is pretty much impossible because of the way it's shielded from the light source.

What baffles me, is that people are willing to spend hundreds on euroclusters, dash trim, getting that perfect OEM panel etc. Yet when it comes to spending $$ on a non-ghetto gauge that's in your face at all times everyone becomes cheapos. :mrsly:

Khyron

[F_E_E_L]

new LED installed!! color matched!!



what LEDs am I using? I put 2 of them



PS. I trimmed the guage pod, now it fits to a-pillar more!! :thumbsup:

[R_Ethug]

what is that please post link/price/info,etc

[F_E_E_L]

Originally posted by lsc2g
what is that please post link/price/info,etc

The lights can be found at any auto shop which has tons of jap style accessories (ie phone holder, seatbelt pads, blue lightbulbs etc)

[F_E_E_L]

those LEDs are supposed to be connected to the 12V output.

It is not hard to tap it to the dimmer switch

[Kor]

Very clever! Can you give us any more info?

[F_E_E_L]

Originally posted by Kor
Very clever! Can you give us any more info?

emn, what else info you want? :mrtongue:
they cost around CAD$20 for a set. I saw $20 for 3 leds, $20 for 2 leds. They are about the same blue!
You may like to find the LEDs which are able to remove the outer shield so that you have enough room to put the LEDs behind the gauge.
you can use heated glue (not sure what it calls) to hold the LEDs in position or you may have any great idea

It is so getto if you know how I put everything together, but the outcome is pretty nice, I won't show anyone how it looks behind the pod :donking:

oh one more thing, make sure the LEDs are at the right position!! Else you may see some spots are dimmer