Just a feeler...Tailights, gauges

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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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Just a feeler...Tailights, gauges

I've been thinking about maybe coming up with some packages for a group buy for led tailights and/or instrument cluster gauges (if the new leds I ordered work).

I spoke to Astro about becoming a vendor for a bit to facilitate this. I'm still in the thinking stages for now, especially the gauges as its a little complicated to make a package, but I think I can do it.

I wont list prices as I'm not done discussing this with Astro, this is just a feeler for now if there is enough interest or not. If there isn't, I wont put anymore effort into it.
Since these mods are hand made, I will only be able to make a few packages at a time.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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LED taillights with straight plug-n-play... great!
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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YEAH, count me in if it looks great! But we won't know until you post some pictures. Ahhh the misery of waiting!!! haha
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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I would definitely be interested in the kit for the cluster. Ever since you did it the first time, I fell in love and want my gauges to look like your avatar.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Muhtish
YEAH, count me in if it looks great! But we won't know until you post some pictures. Ahhh the misery of waiting!!! haha

Ummm I thought I posted enough pictures of both mods? Anyways I guess I need to post again.



For the led tailights...remember this is something you mod with your original tails...with the amber or not it really doesnt matter. It will co-exist with your harness. The hardest part would be to separate your lens from the frame of the tailight. Also you would have to purchase an electronic flasher relay as well (about 20 bucks).
For the gauges, the hardest part will be to remove the blue filter off the gauges...TL-S gauges will be most difficult, but can be done with care.

I thought about doing these packages up as I know some are weary about soldering and such.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by OntarioTL
I thought about doing these packages up as I know some are weary about soldering and such
Yea, I would love a plug and play kit for the gauges with instructions on how to get everything replaced and getting the blue filters off.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by KSuchdeve
Yea, I would love a plug and play kit for the gauges with instructions on how to get everything replaced and getting the blue filters off.
Well once I get the new leds, I'm going to test to see if its worth it and make a prototype for a plug and play version. And of course I will include instructions.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Yeah, I like the blue look of the gauges.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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as long as its plug and play, im down
plug and pray is another issue, cause im not that good at praying
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Deflocks
as long as its plug and play, im down
plug and pray is another issue, cause im not that good at praying
There wont be any soldering needed so far that my idea entails. But there will be some dismantelling for installation for both tails or guages.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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I'll be waiting for the gauges.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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id get both..shieeeet (If the price is right)
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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^^

im more pumped bout the gauges tho, for the record
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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I am in for the gauges
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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+1 for the guages, and possibly for the taillights too!
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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I'm down for the gauges.
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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I want those gauges Now!! i've been thinking about getting led's for my dash and gauges
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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for the gauges is this gonna be a kit that includes all the stuff to make exactly how yours is right now.....or are you gonna make some different options....like way back when you were thinking about what colors to use for the cluster....
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by dreem1er
for the gauges is this gonna be a kit that includes all the stuff to make exactly how yours is right now.....or are you gonna make some different options....like way back when you were thinking about what colors to use for the cluster....
I haven't fully decided what I'm going to include besides the leds for the needles and gauges. I think the colour filters can be included as well maybe in different colours (red or blue). I'm trying to keep the cost down enough that most members wont mind paying.
For now, I'm just seeing if there is enough interest. Details will be worked out eventually.
Also I need to create a prototype so the leds for the needles will be easier to install instead of my own custom installs. So I guess you can say this could be up to version 3.2
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 01:34 AM
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 02:28 AM
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gauges!!

I'm in for sure!!

Old Jun 4, 2007 | 03:07 AM
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great mods
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 03:52 AM
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Ditto on the gauges too.
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 05:40 AM
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LED tails....I m in for sure....OntarioTL Please PM me for details...

for the climate control...I will sent it to you in this month....
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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i'm in for sure..
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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well have you thought about two types of packages one thats just the leds and one that includes some filters, or maybe filters of the persons choice.....i want a set of gauges.....but i would want to have a setup like yours with multiple colors but i would like to have more blue than just the sticks you did.....
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dreem1er
well have you thought about two types of packages one thats just the leds and one that includes some filters, or maybe filters of the persons choice.....i want a set of gauges.....but i would want to have a setup like yours with multiple colors but i would like to have more blue than just the sticks you did.....
I'm not too concerned in the colour arrangement at the moment. I'm sure that wont be an issue anyways. I have to make a prototype once the new leds arrive to see whether this is feasable.
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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I'd be down for the gauges for sure .
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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guages for me as well
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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I'm in for the gauges
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 12:18 AM
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i hope it is.......i would really love to have some kick ass gauges......
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Deflocks
as long as its plug and play, im down
plug and pray is another issue, cause im not that good at praying
ditto
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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I recieved my package of LEDs today. I played around with them a little today....the good news is that they will most likely work for the gauge cluster. So I have to make a prototype and revisit with Astro about selling them.

I think I will try to make a batch of 20. Maybe more if there is more interests.

Now as for the tails.....that will come after the gauge cluster. One thing at a time.
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