Hey guys I was just wondering what kind of bulbs rather then led 194 bulbs can you use , because I heard polarg 194 bulbs shows up pretty good and Apc makes a super blue 194 bulbs so does eurolite. Would you know if both brands can be trustable. thanks
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I did a search for "cluster" and came up with these
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=31166
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=30893
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=31595
also, check this out, this si the sticky at the top of the forum. Lots of info there
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=27828
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=31166
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=30893
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=31595
also, check this out, this si the sticky at the top of the forum. Lots of info there
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=27828
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Polarg bulbs are very good.
Check those thread batman posted.
I've a pic of mine in there
Check those thread batman posted.
I've a pic of mine in there
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The question is . . .
are LEDs better, or blue bulbs like ZR^^uses . . . ?
. . . i have had trouble with LEDs b/c they don't spread the light very well . . . any suggs? I'm thinking of just going to blue bulbs for the "even" look . . . ?
. . . ZR, can you get those type of bulbs from local auto part stores? . . . or would i have to order them from Japan (like you did)?
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are LEDs better, or blue bulbs like ZR^^uses . . . ?
. . . i have had trouble with LEDs b/c they don't spread the light very well . . . any suggs? I'm thinking of just going to blue bulbs for the "even" look . . . ?
. . . ZR, can you get those type of bulbs from local auto part stores? . . . or would i have to order them from Japan (like you did)?
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I got mine from a car accessories shop here in Sydney.
I'm sure you can find them around where you lived.
But beware they are quite expensive.
I'm sure you can find them around where you lived.
But beware they are quite expensive.
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5 LED "matrix" bulbs are the best for a nice deep true blue color. The Polarg bulbs are nice but in my opinion look like they're right in between blue and white. I have 3 of the 5 LED 194s in my cluster and have absolutely no complaints.
This post has been edited by WannabeGT4: Jan 11, 2006 - 11:00 AM
This post has been edited by WannabeGT4: Jan 11, 2006 - 11:00 AM
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where do you put the other 2? (seeing as there are only 3 "plugs")
...if you have a pic...shoot one my way...
thanks,
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5 LED "matrix" bulbs are the best for a nice deep true blue color. The Polarg bulbs are nice but in my opinion look like they're right in between blue and white. I have 3 of the 5 LED 194s in my cluster and have absolutely no complaints.
5 LED "matrix" bulbs are the best for a nice deep true blue color. The Polarg bulbs are nice but in my opinion look like they're right in between blue and white. I have 3 of the 5 LED 194s in my cluster and have absolutely no complaints.
where do you put the other 2? (seeing as there are only 3 "plugs")
...if you have a pic...shoot one my way...
thanks,
snap
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Sorry, that is a bit confusing isn't it? There are 5 total LEDs on each replacement 194 bulb, so there are 3 bulbs with 5 LEDs each... here is an example:
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so you just used those in place of the 3 in the back of the CC unit ? The ones I used are too bright and shine forward too much. Do these solve that and spread more evenly ?
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Yup. Evenly lit and not too bright. Which ones did you use?
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so you just used those in place of the 3 in the back of the CC unit ? The ones I used are too bright and shine forward too much. Do these solve that and spread more evenly ?
so you just used those in place of the 3 in the back of the CC unit ? The ones I used are too bright and shine forward too much. Do these solve that and spread more evenly ?
Yup. Evenly lit and not too bright. Which ones did you use?
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what I used
these worked great in my gauge cluster and in aftermarket gauges, but not too well in the CC unit. I will get some of the ones you got and give them a try.
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Yup. Evenly lit and not too bright. Which ones did you use?
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so you just used those in place of the 3 in the back of the CC unit ? The ones I used are too bright and shine forward too much. Do these solve that and spread more evenly ?
so you just used those in place of the 3 in the back of the CC unit ? The ones I used are too bright and shine forward too much. Do these solve that and spread more evenly ?
Yup. Evenly lit and not too bright. Which ones did you use?
what I used
these worked great in my gauge cluster and in aftermarket gauges, but not too well in the CC unit. I will get some of the ones you got and give them a try.
my st205 swapandour Beams swap
Oops. I was in a hurry when I read your post... I used 3 in the guage cluster. I only used one in the CC unit right in the middle. The rest of the CC unit was lit with individual LEDs. I'm in the process of redoing mine so I can get some pics for you if you'd like.
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selling ones like batman used...
click link...
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=32556
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click link...
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=32556
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I just use colored factory replacement amber bulbs. Had no problem with the brightness, more than enough. Don't want it too bright. It might throw off the rest of colors of the cc unit.
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show us a pic ^^
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