Who doesn't like lights ?
08-11-2011, 10:34 AM
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Who doesn't like lights ?
So I recently got a test set of the gauges from USR and installed em using the DIY posted by Jeremy (Rockstar143) which can be found here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-audio-bluetooth-electronics-navigation-94/unique-style-racing-type-s-gauge-cluster-diy-3g-828723/
I took some pictures at night from my iphone (I am so long due for a nice Photoshoot)....
I have a 2005 and these gauges would resemble 07+ models and I like the extra blue in there
Here is how she looks at night:
Also, I finally broke down and got the switchbacks....I got the 60-60 from Autolumination....DAMN they are bright....I love that website...Excellent customer service....great products.....Here are some pix of the switchbacks....
I have 6000K front HID's, 6000K LED upper fogs, 8000K HID Lower fogs and the 60-60 SMT switchbacks....
Comments/Critics welcome
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-audio-bluetooth-electronics-navigation-94/unique-style-racing-type-s-gauge-cluster-diy-3g-828723/
I took some pictures at night from my iphone (I am so long due for a nice Photoshoot)....
I have a 2005 and these gauges would resemble 07+ models and I like the extra blue in there
Here is how she looks at night:
Also, I finally broke down and got the switchbacks....I got the 60-60 from Autolumination....DAMN they are bright....I love that website...Excellent customer service....great products.....Here are some pix of the switchbacks....
I have 6000K front HID's, 6000K LED upper fogs, 8000K HID Lower fogs and the 60-60 SMT switchbacks....
Comments/Critics welcome
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....Thanks Flippy...It was a real simple install (both the gauges and the switchbacks)....The stock gauges are fine but after 150K miles staring at your gauges this makes you feel, you in a new car LOL....
08-11-2011, 10:46 AM
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Looks great!
Lower fogs seem to need some adjustments heheh
Lower fogs seem to need some adjustments heheh
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Yeah i thought so too....but i drove my girls car head to head with mine and there was no blinding...so i was like aahhh screw it....
I might get the maxima projectors retrofitted....dont know yet....
I might get the maxima projectors retrofitted....dont know yet....
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just couple more days....true dual coming on Monday so will do a photo/video shoot and send em ur way
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Wow buddy-you ARE busy these days. You've got to come over (at night) and let me see these mods!
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Thanks buddy
Yes Sir...you gotta....I never liked switchbacks coz I like the amber contrast upfront....but then I thought let me give it a chance and this 60-60 SMT from Autolumination did it for me....kinda expensive but worth the money IMO
Sure thing Steve....Lets meet up next week....i will get my exhaust on Monday 
so anytime after that am IN....
so anytime after that am IN....
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08-11-2011, 10:37 PM
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Looks great man!
It was nice meeting you at the national meet! Yall know how to do BBQ out there
It was nice meeting you at the national meet! Yall know how to do BBQ out there
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Thanks Parth....yeah they look good and I think USR is having a group by for like $45 a pop....not a bad price either....Best part, the install takes 30 minutes tops....I was thinking I gotta remove the steering and stuff but Jeremy (Rockstar143) posted an awesome DIY...
Thanks bro...
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08-12-2011, 10:07 AM
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out of curiosity, when you signal...does that side you're signalling on turn amber and blink amber to amber until you are no longer blinking, or does it switch from white and to amber? Does that make sense...I think there are a few now called type 1's or 2's.?
Also, assuming you had to add resistor?
Also, assuming you had to add resistor?
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Thanks Matt....See you next Friday
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I have never been this ecstatic dude...we (me and my car) been waiting for this since a whileeeeee
didnt say anything about you dude
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i kid, i kid....still on me
Thanks bud....
Another reason I went with autolumination is that every switchback has 2 options:
1> AW: Amber White...so White while running and when you indicate it switches from White to Amber to White to Amber....
2> AO: Amber OFF...so White while running and when you indicate it switches from White to Amber to OFF to Amber to OFF and when you stop the signal it goes to Amber....
I got the AW...I never had load resistors installed, loved the hyperblinking and had the indicators hyperflashing for a day but then got the load resistors (6OHM) and did it right
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Thanks bud....
out of curiosity, when you signal...does that side you're signalling on turn amber and blink amber to amber until you are no longer blinking, or does it switch from white and to amber? Does that make sense...I think there are a few now called type 1's or 2's.?
Also, assuming you had to add resistor?
Also, assuming you had to add resistor?
1> AW: Amber White...so White while running and when you indicate it switches from White to Amber to White to Amber....
2> AO: Amber OFF...so White while running and when you indicate it switches from White to Amber to OFF to Amber to OFF and when you stop the signal it goes to Amber....
I got the AW...I never had load resistors installed, loved the hyperblinking and had the indicators hyperflashing for a day but then got the load resistors (6OHM) and did it right
08-12-2011, 12:18 PM
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Great info buddy, I appreciate it. I will likely give the AO's a shot. I had originally done oem amber diffuser with vht nightshades on it so the white LED showed up as green when it was on! Plus, I did not like the switch to amber to white at all at the time (no offense). I will do the resistor and give it another whirl. Now that I have type S diffusers I'm sure it'll look great...probably lights up much brighter too, especially during the day!
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Anil, I have had issues in the past with AutoLumination switchbacks. I went through a lot of them to find the ones that finally worked and didn't blow out. The ones I have now have been in my Type S for a long time. But when I hit the turn signals, the amber color comes on, but not very bright....
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08-12-2011, 12:31 PM
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I like the way those gauges look. Looks a lot clean IMO.
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Edit: cleaner*
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Great info buddy, I appreciate it. I will likely give the AO's a shot. I had originally done oem amber diffuser with vht nightshades on it so the white LED showed up as green when it was on! Plus, I did not like the switch to amber to white at all at the time (no offense). I will do the resistor and give it another whirl. Now that I have type S diffusers I'm sure it'll look great...probably lights up much brighter too, especially during the day!
I spoke with Tracy over there and she fixed it for me....I told her to send me this 60-60 replacement and it all worked out very well....I had to be patient but it did work out
Anil, I have had issues in the past with AutoLumination switchbacks. I went through a lot of them to find the ones that finally worked and didn't blow out. The ones I have now have been in my Type S for a long time. But when I hit the turn signals, the amber color comes on, but not very bright....
Thank you dude....I thought the same....Love the stock but this looks very nice
