TL Dude

OK, I searched and could not find any posts on modifying instrument clusters.

I love the blue accents and tic marks on the speedomoter (and tach etc...) but would like to know if it is possible to change or modify the the needle to something other than red? White or blue perhaps?

Thanks in advance

whatjones911

I dont have any idea of how to do this mod but i think its a great idea!!! The red needles just throws everything off. It just stands out too much and looks kinda ugly.

vp911

Nobody has done it, and I imagine it would be very difficult/impossible to do.

rbf351

almost impossible since the needle itself is red, actually it is clear and painted red from behind, also there is a red LED lighting it up

it can be done, but removing the needles is the best way to break the cluster. if you have 500 bucks laying around then go for it.

the ring color change it very simple, since the ring is clear, and only uses a blue LED to light it up

as you see here

zax123

rbf... what did you do having the instrument cluster all taken apart? did you mod it?

TL Dude

rbf, what do you think about using parts (needles specifically) from a tsx or a honda accord?

rbf351

i was bored, didn't do anything to it

rbf351

not sure, and from what i know the new accords and tsx's all have red needles

TL Dude

This picture is from the 06 Accord...looks damn similar if you ask me. Now all I have to find is a cluster from a wrecked 06 honda...

madehtsobi

does the needle just pop out or what?

gt1

rbf, thanks for the pictures. I was thinking about changing the lights to amber, looks like it is possible. On your picture, the ring itself seems to be colored blue. Is it so?

rbf351

the ring is clear plastic, which makes the tick marks on the cluster, the other blue part is the background which can not be changed, it's printed on that sheet of paper