Dash gages

[Inaba]

Give me the name and info of the place selling it for $199 ... I can order it and take donations or something to defray the cost.

Then I'll send it into the dash place and get the ball rolling.

[Vasha13]

I'll help contribute to this demo project. Inaba, let me know how if you don't take paypal.

I know this has been asked before but I would like it confirmed - once we get the Vehicross specs to them and they complete their template, we can order what we want from their site as individuals/group buy? We don't all have to buy the same thing right? I have no problem calling them and finding out - I just didn't want them inundated with phone calls from all of us if they prefer to work with just one of us during this demo phase. Let me know.

[AnalogVX]

Originally posted by Inaba
Give me the name and info of the place selling it for $199 ... I can order it and take donations or something to defray the cost.

Then I'll send it into the dash place and get the ball rolling.

I am at work right now. I will forward the info when I get home tonight.

[Medman]

I am also interested in changing the dash gauges. Using this companies' product, would it be possible to change all of the colors of the dash lights? I would like the entire dash to be red in color. Is this possible? or, does anyone know how to do it themselves? I've tried taking apart the dash and replacing the stock bulbs, but that doesn't completely work. How do I get EVERY light in the dash (including the "winter", "power", and heating lights) to shine red? Thanks ahead for anyone's input.

-Medman

[AnalogVX]

Originally posted by Inaba
Give me the name and info of the place selling it for $199 ... I can order it and take donations or something to defray the cost.

Then I'll send it into the dash place and get the ball rolling.

PM'd you with the source info.

[Inaba]

I'm going to order an instrument cluster to send to those folks.

If anyone wants to donate for the fund, you can PayPal me at inaba@mindspring.com

If'n ya don't wanna use pay pal, PM me for address info. No donations required or anything; I'll do it regardless... but I won't turn down a chance to defray the costs!

[Lisa K]

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[AREA 51]

Originally posted by Medman
How do I get EVERY light in the dash (including the "winter", "power", and heating lights) to shine red? Thanks ahead for anyone's input.

-Medman

If you remove those switches, you'll see what looks like a 5/16 " black or maroon diameter disk with a slot or cross for 1/4 turn screwdriver removal, somewhere on the body of the switch ***'y.. Once you remove this from the switch you'll find a mini-bulb with a green rubber hood on it. You may be able to find different colored replacement hoods through an electronics supply store

[VehiX]

You'd need to order something like these:

http://www.trucknvans.com/bulbs/bulbcover.htm

Scroll down to the bottom of that page and look at the buld covers to order them.

They look like this:

[Moncha]

Good find but, the covers on that page would be too big for the lights in the switches.. The bulbs are very small..

[VehiX]

Originally posted by Moncha
Good find but, the covers on that page would be too big for the lights in the switches.. The bulbs are very small..

Scott, I think the ones at the bottom of the page are for interior lighting such as the dash and lock/window switches, I'm pretty sure they are standard size for most vehicles for these types of bulbs and you'd only be out 3.22 with shipping to find out

[Moncha]

Correct, they do fit #194 bulbs. The bulbs that are in the switches and dash are even smaller than that.. I'll do some looking and get a bulb number here quick.
I just used semi-opaque enamel model paint (the kind to paint turn signal lens on models) and dipped my bulbs for the new switches that I put in.

[Spike]

Suggestion - maybe a hobby store that specializes with model trains. They seem to have all sorts of unique tiny lighting options.

Question - How do you remove the switch button without damaging the switch?

[Moncha]

The switches have little tabs on the back, you have to gently squeeze as your push them out. I did use a plastic knife to pry from the front side but I don't recommend this... The bulbs are in little sockets that you twist to get out.

BTW, very ggod idea about the model train stuff!

[paultvx]

The light switches I got are blue when illuminated. They're the cheaper Rodeo switches. Are they blue because of the bulbs? or is it because of the light "windows" on the switch? They also don't seem as bright as the stock illuminated switches.