dash lights etc....

matt49 · 08-26-07, 03:59 PM

everything on the dash is a green light, gauges abd all the switches, just wondering if u can change them out or not with a different color or r they white bulbs with a green screen over them, please let me know

therealratfink · 08-26-07, 05:13 PM

I haven't looked at the 80 specifically, but all the other toys I have owned are white bulbs with colored condoms on them. You can get red bulbs (not covered) at your local auto parts, but be warned the blue has never been bright enough to see a difference.

treerootCO · 11-11-07, 07:48 PM

Bulbs are white with green condoms for the key ring, the floor shifter, the cig lighter ring, and the heater back light. The lights in the switches are a combination of type B, type A twistlocks, and hard soldered LEDs. The instrument cluster is 194s and 74s.

I'll probably order all the LEDs soon and post back.

TeamCruz · 11-30-07, 05:13 PM

Did it work?
I would rather have white than green right now.

LX_TREME · 11-30-07, 05:38 PM

Some pic from JDM 80's club website... not mine.I like my bright green cond_m

MikePL · 12-01-07, 03:19 PM

Oh that's a mod I forgot to mention here. All my lights are white. All the buttons, the dash lights, the PWR and 2ND lights, climate control, everything. I used white LEDs. White is neutral so it looks good anywhere. My truck looks awesome and modern.

Do not use blue lights as blue light has its focal point before the retina (and not on it) and it can make your eyes tired after a while. If anyone needs more reassurance, I can elaborate on the subject. But so far, believe me, white, amber, green, yellow, even red are good. Blue is bad.

I will never go back to bulbs. I hate bulbs and I hate condoms even more.

Ruadhrigh · 12-01-07, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikePL

Oh that's a mod I forgot to mention here. All my lights are white. All the buttons, the dash lights, the PWR and 2ND lights, climate control, everything. I used white LEDs. White is neutral so it looks good anywhere. My truck looks awesome and modern.

Do not use blue lights as blue light has its focal point before the retina (and not on it) and it can make your eyes tired after a while. If anyone needs more reassurance, I can elaborate on the subject. But so far, believe me, white, amber, green, yellow, even red are good. Blue is bad.

I will never go back to bulbs. I hate bulbs and I hate condoms even more.

got any pics of the LEDs in action?

TeamCruz · 12-02-07, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikePL

Oh that's a mod I forgot to mention here. All my lights are white. All the buttons, the dash lights, the PWR and 2ND lights, climate control, everything. I used white LEDs. White is neutral so it looks good anywhere. My truck looks awesome and modern.

Do not use blue lights as blue light has its focal point before the retina (and not on it) and it can make your eyes tired after a while. If anyone needs more reassurance, I can elaborate on the subject. But so far, believe me, white, amber, green, yellow, even red are good. Blue is bad.

I will never go back to bulbs. I hate bulbs and I hate condoms even more.

Did you change all those out yourself? Where did you get the LEDs?

treerootCO · 03-16-08, 09:22 PM

Rods and cones be damned! That added at least 100hp.

reffug · 03-17-08, 12:00 AM

I'm with root on this one.

That thing must be a hell of a lot faster.

At least it looks it.

citadel · 03-17-08, 01:22 AM

root,

what bulbs you running in that dash?

Also are those white faced dash gauges?

peytonkristen · 03-17-08, 08:53 AM

Root,

Those look great! I gotta do mine like that.... What kind and where did you get them? My a/c-heater control lights are out too. You know.... the buttons that control the air flow (up on the dash or on the floor....) How do you get to them to change them though?

Thanks

SC

treerootCO · 03-27-08, 11:29 PM

started a new thread for all things LED

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ml#post3176906

reffug · 03-28-08, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treerootCO

started a new thread for all things LED

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ml#post3176906

Said thread has been added to the FAQ in the Bling chapter.

08-26-07, 03:59 PM	#1
matt49 IH8MUD APPRENTICE Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: delta bc TLCA# 17562 Posts: 244	dash lights etc.... everything on the dash is a green light, gauges abd all the switches, just wondering if u can change them out or not with a different color or r they white bulbs with a green screen over them, please let me know __________________ MATT, 94 FZJ80, LOCKED, OEM SUBTANK WITH GAUGE CLUSTER, OME HEAVIES, MARKS4WD OVERHEAD CONSOLE, AFRICAN OUTBACK ROOF RACK, EEZI AWN TENT 1400, SLEE DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM WITH RED TOP OPTIMA'S, JDM AUX FAN, SLEE FOG-LIGHT HARNESS................MORE TO COME

08-26-07, 05:13 PM	#2
therealratfink IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 243	I haven't looked at the 80 specifically, but all the other toys I have owned are white bulbs with colored condoms on them. You can get red bulbs (not covered) at your local auto parts, but be warned the blue has never been bright enough to see a difference. __________________ Brad Fink 1991 80, OME heavys with 1.5 home brew spacers in front, Landtank's CC plates, Yukon 5.29s, F&R limited slip, manual hubs, Longs, home brew sliders and cat skid, 35x12.50s, part time 4wd, Scion head unit and allot of miles.

11-11-07, 07:48 PM	#3
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,589	Bulbs are white with green condoms for the key ring, the floor shifter, the cig lighter ring, and the heater back light. The lights in the switches are a combination of type B, type A twistlocks, and hard soldered LEDs. The instrument cluster is 194s and 74s. I'll probably order all the LEDs soon and post back. __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133 Last edited by treerootCO; 03-07-08 at 04:24 PM.

11-30-07, 05:13 PM	#4
TeamCruz IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 12	Did it work? I would rather have white than green right now. __________________ 1997 FJ80 1985 FJ60 (Sold)

11-30-07, 05:38 PM	#5
LX_TREME Unleash the Beast Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pasadena, CA TLCA# 4500 Posts: 2,505 Blog Entries: 1	Some pic from JDM 80's club website... not mine.I like my bright green cond_m Attached Images __________________ '97 LX 450 KRD Racing 80 owner's club.com

12-01-07, 03:19 PM	#6
MikePL IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 436	Oh that's a mod I forgot to mention here. All my lights are white. All the buttons, the dash lights, the PWR and 2ND lights, climate control, everything. I used white LEDs. White is neutral so it looks good anywhere. My truck looks awesome and modern. Do not use blue lights as blue light has its focal point before the retina (and not on it) and it can make your eyes tired after a while. If anyone needs more reassurance, I can elaborate on the subject. But so far, believe me, white, amber, green, yellow, even red are good. Blue is bad. I will never go back to bulbs. I hate bulbs and I hate condoms even more. __________________ '96 Lexus LX450. 2.1" DIY spring lift. 285/75/16 and bling HID lights fotograf

03-16-08, 09:22 PM	#9
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,589	Rods and cones be damned! That added at least 100hp. Attached Images __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133

03-17-08, 12:00 AM	#10
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,774	I'm with root on this one. That thing must be a hell of a lot faster. At least it looks it. __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

03-17-08, 01:22 AM	#11
citadel IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 235	root, what bulbs you running in that dash? Also are those white faced dash gauges? __________________ 97 40th Cruiser- Sage Front ARB, PHH, LED Int Lights, HID Headlights, "D" Light fixed, Mobil 1, wheelskin, new 40th Ann Leathers, Gentex auto Rear View Mirror, Pioneer Avic Nav System, Bilstein Shocks, 2.5" OME Med lift, 285/75/16 Geolander AT-S, grab bar, python alarm w/remote start, 3" MAF drop brackets & z-34 hood vent

03-17-08, 08:53 AM	#12
peytonkristen IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arkansas TLCA# 19089 Posts: 67	Root, Those look great! I gotta do mine like that.... What kind and where did you get them? My a/c-heater control lights are out too. You know.... the buttons that control the air flow (up on the dash or on the floor....) How do you get to them to change them though? Thanks SC __________________ "You Can't Fix Stupid" SC 78 FJ40, 96 4-Runner, 97 FZJ80 ARB

03-27-08, 11:29 PM	#13
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,589	started a new thread for all things LED http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ml#post3176906 __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133

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