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Old 06-15-2009, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JMEBBK' post='908922' date='Jun 12 2009, 04:18 PM
done this mod.
i left my speedo needles white.
they light up orange anyway
and i used a small triangle of black electrical tape
for the cruise control

once again, thanks pinguhk for all your help bro.
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Old 06-20-2009, 10:32 AM
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Sick mod, I don't know if I wanna try this though, I always tend to break small plastic parts on cars by mistake.
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I have the white LED full on instend of half way now.
I'm getting used to the white light and when I am driving it like it not there any more.
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would you do this if i send you my cluster?? for a fee??
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Originally Posted by acefalcon2k' post='984334' date='Aug 21 2009, 05:16 PM
would you do this if i send you my cluster?? for a fee??
I charge all local members in US 65.00.

You better ask for help whose done and nearby you which save the shipping charge.
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freakin awesome write up!
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Where do you source the LED's?
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Originally Posted by txag_530i' post='989124' date='Aug 26 2009, 09:45 PM
Where do you source the LED's?
Electronics component shop or type "3528 LED" can find a lot item from ebay.
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Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='989827' date='Aug 26 2009, 09:13 PM
Electronics component shop or type "3528 LED" can find a lot item from ebay.
Would these work?
LEDLight.com

Or, do I need something like this:
3528 LED

Thanks for the help.
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Originally Posted by txag_530i' post='990482' date='Aug 28 2009, 02:42 AM
Would these work?
LEDLight.com

Or, do I need something like this:
3528 LED

Thanks for the help.
You need to find 8 pcs LED like as below :
3528 LED


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