| orwrx | 12-26-2007 07:04 PM |
I read throught the whole 5 pages and can't really figure out what led replacement I should buy since ppl have different year WRX and STI. I have MY02 WRX and I just want to change out the HVAC green to red. Someone posts a links to what size/model led bulb I should get to replace them. Do I need to wire a resistor to it? I'm not a electrical guy, don't flame haha. Just need help!
| simprezl25 | 01-14-2008 02:59 PM |
[QUOTE=orwrx;20512069]I read throught the whole 5 pages and can't really figure out what led replacement I should buy since ppl have different year WRX and STI. I have MY02 WRX and I just want to change out the HVAC green to red. Someone posts a links to what size/model led bulb I should get to replace them. Do I need to wire a resistor to it? I'm not a electrical guy, don't flame haha. Just need help![/QUOTE]
i just ordered my condoms!:banana:
here is the correct page for those who are looking for the red bulb covers/condoms.
[url]http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&CAT_ID=41&ObjectGroup_ID=911&CFID=17356370&CFTOKEN=53809745[/url]
i ordered 2 packs of .12 and 1 pack of .2 red
packs have 10.
enjoy
i just ordered my condoms!:banana:
here is the correct page for those who are looking for the red bulb covers/condoms.
[url]http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&CAT_ID=41&ObjectGroup_ID=911&CFID=17356370&CFTOKEN=53809745[/url]
i ordered 2 packs of .12 and 1 pack of .2 red
packs have 10.
enjoy
| pDubs | 01-14-2008 03:17 PM |
I just ordered the condoms, can't wait to do this
| XanRules | 01-14-2008 04:30 PM |
Anyone done this on a GF? I can't even get my damn HVAC out.
Also where do you kids get the wide-angle LEDs?
Also where do you kids get the wide-angle LEDs?
| orwrx | 01-14-2008 06:55 PM |
[QUOTE=simprezl25;20720051]i just ordered my condoms!:banana:
here is the correct page for those who are looking for the red bulb covers/condoms.
[url]http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&CAT_ID=41&ObjectGroup_ID=911&CFID=17356370&CFTOKEN=53809745[/url]
i ordered 2 packs of .12 and 1 pack of .2 red
packs have 10.
enjoy[/QUOTE]
Willing to hook up a fellow member for 4X .2 red condom that you don't need,:rolleyes:
here is the correct page for those who are looking for the red bulb covers/condoms.
[url]http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&CAT_ID=41&ObjectGroup_ID=911&CFID=17356370&CFTOKEN=53809745[/url]
i ordered 2 packs of .12 and 1 pack of .2 red
packs have 10.
enjoy[/QUOTE]
Willing to hook up a fellow member for 4X .2 red condom that you don't need,:rolleyes:
| simprezl25 | 01-14-2008 07:36 PM |
[QUOTE=orwrx;20723195]Willing to hook up a fellow member for 4X .2 red condom that you don't need,:rolleyes:[/QUOTE]
well actually i might need all of them since i am doing everything green in my car. plus, when i was taking off the green flip, it ripped and was hard to take off, so in the process of installing the condom it might tear.
sorry, its cheap man
always have to have a couple extra condoms, just in case:lol:
well actually i might need all of them since i am doing everything green in my car. plus, when i was taking off the green flip, it ripped and was hard to take off, so in the process of installing the condom it might tear.
sorry, its cheap man
always have to have a couple extra condoms, just in case:lol:
| boostaholic13 | 01-19-2008 07:31 PM |
I am in the middle of the MOD. It really isn't that hard if you take your time. If you want LED's then go to LEDLight.com. For the cluster bulbs use # 74. 74's are used in the HVAC controls also. Really all you need to search for are V-2 shaped bulbs. V-2 refers to the bulb twist lock holder. When buying LED's for the cluster, make sure the viewing angle is 180 degrees or more. This will give equally distributed light.
| geddesk2 | 01-21-2008 09:46 PM |
Can you post the numbers for all the bulbs??
I would do this asap w/ the bulb numbers for the cluster and hvac. Is there any soldering required?
I would do this asap w/ the bulb numbers for the cluster and hvac. Is there any soldering required?
| N0 F34R 1488 | 02-19-2008 12:10 PM |
Cool so you can just use LED's? I have a bunch of bright blue LED's and wanted to do this with those LED's instead of buying bulbs. I'm an LED whore though. I put LED's in everything lol
| mookies | 04-16-2008 02:40 AM |
does any1 know if this works for the 07 HVAC?
| Poekin | 04-19-2008 09:50 AM |
[QUOTE=Mechie3;19887268]Instructions for the automatic HVAC (red is the only color that works well):
[/QUOTE]
I've been messing with converting my interior lights for over a year now, and i think i finally have an HVAC that is truely blue, not the tealish color that most people end up with.
[IMG]http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Poekin/IMG_0827.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Poekin/IMG_0824.jpg[/IMG]
I'm very happy with it :banana::D:banana:
[/QUOTE]
I've been messing with converting my interior lights for over a year now, and i think i finally have an HVAC that is truely blue, not the tealish color that most people end up with.
[IMG]http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Poekin/IMG_0827.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Poekin/IMG_0824.jpg[/IMG]
I'm very happy with it :banana::D:banana:
| CTKNY | 04-19-2008 05:50 PM |
that looks good. I changed all mine ove to blue led i post a photos when it get darker out..
As for the window switch I did it and it a pain in the rear.. I also did a defi i have post to sell.. I like the blue
As for the window switch I did it and it a pain in the rear.. I also did a defi i have post to sell.. I like the blue
| jace2k5 | 04-20-2008 11:48 PM |
[QUOTE=pDubs;20720312]I just ordered the condoms, can't wait to do this[/QUOTE]
thats what SHE said !! :lol:
thats what SHE said !! :lol:
| olsen726 | 04-24-2008 03:08 AM |
just did this today, and it turned out great, i just removed the green bulb covers, then dipped the LED's in "TESTORS" red model paint, it turned out a very nice deep red color, i plan on doing the keyring tomorrow, and then the gauge cluster sometime in the near future
| I-Shift-6 | 05-06-2008 01:49 PM |
Looking for a post on how to change the Factory Boost Guage color and what parts I will need to do so. Thanks Tim
| 20BlueWRX02 | 05-20-2008 12:23 PM |
This is a super old thread and I'm not sure if people still follow this but has anyone tried just removing the green covers over the bulbs and reassembling? I haven't ordered the lamp covers yet, but I think I might try this just to see how it looks. I might stay with the white color if it works/looks good. PM me if you've tried this before...
| olsen726 | 05-21-2008 04:55 PM |
havent tried it. go for it, and post up with the results
| 20BlueWRX02 | 05-29-2008 08:05 AM |
As I was waiting for my lamp covers I removed the green covers to see what it would look like with no covers installed. The result was not something I'd want to keep permenantly. It was a yellowish/orangish color. After getting my lamp covers in two days ago (both blue and red) I installed one blue cover per bulb. The result was a really dull teal. The small .12 size red covers were on back order so I wanted to go with blue first. Last night I put red covers on everything with a .2 size bulb. The gauges look good and the HVAC looks even better. Now I'm just waiting to do the radio. Great write-up! =)
| jha11 | 06-11-2008 08:08 AM |
Problem with the swap
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Well im not quite sure its the swap the problem, but the coincidence is undeniable. I swapped the covers on my LED bulbs last night for the HVAC and the cigarette lighter yesterday with red (two on each to get the full red color). It looks great but when i got in my car this morning my speakers are playing SUPER quiet, even on max volume it is barely audible. i can hear the music but obv at that setting it is also very staticy. i dont know if i have blown a speaker or? if that were the case wouldnt i not hear any sound at all? any ideas as what i could have done? i dont see how switching the lights would effect this, especially given the lights are working perfect. I removed to head unit to get to the bulbs but i didn't have to unplug anything in this process
Thanks.
Thanks.
| orwrx | 06-23-2008 09:25 PM |
I put in one red cover per bulb on MY02's HVAC, but the result is more like pink when I turn the dimmer on all the way(brightest) compare to my STI cluster, then I turned it down to the middle and it get more red cuz the light is dimmer, but still not true red like the cluster. Should I put one more cover to each bulb? Guys have any links that sell LED replacement? I got two that I bought from superbrightled.com, but the light sockets are a bit small, it didn't lock in place, so I used the cover instead.
| orwrx | 07-24-2008 08:20 PM |
Hey Trunk Monkey, one your pics, did you put two condom for each bulb in your HVAC, I didn't get that deep red with just one condom tho. What level of dimming you were on?
| lbleiweiss | 08-06-2008 01:17 AM |
Hey I really like how you did your HVAC and radio controls trunk monkey! I went to the links for the condom covers and the picture they show for them doesn't cover the whole bulb it's really just for wrapping the wire.. am I looking at the wrong thing? also where in the burbs are you? I'm in barrington!
Thanks,
Lowell
Thanks,
Lowell
| Jus Blaze | 08-06-2008 12:32 PM |
Will #74 bulbs work for the hvac?
| kevin85193 | 08-06-2008 08:46 PM |
anyone know where to get the condoms these days? partexpress doesnt seem to carry them anymore
| orwrx | 08-06-2008 08:52 PM |
[QUOTE=kevin85193;23242319]anyone know where to get the condoms these days? partexpress doesnt seem to carry them anymore[/QUOTE]
They do, but they just change the page from what TrunkMonkey posted.
[url]http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?FILTER=bulb+cover&FTR=bulb+cover&search_type=main&WebPage_ID=3[/url]
They do, but they just change the page from what TrunkMonkey posted.
[url]http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?FILTER=bulb+cover&FTR=bulb+cover&search_type=main&WebPage_ID=3[/url]
| jma_1000 | 08-06-2008 08:54 PM |
[quote=kevin85193;23242319]anyone know where to get the condoms these days? partexpress doesnt seem to carry them anymore[/quote]
i ordered them about 9 months ago, and had a hard time finding them in the online catalogue. i think i still have the shipper for it (with part number), let me go look.
yep, that link above is good.
part numbers:
.2" cover is 070-090
.12" cover is 070-080
i ordered them about 9 months ago, and had a hard time finding them in the online catalogue. i think i still have the shipper for it (with part number), let me go look.
yep, that link above is good.
part numbers:
.2" cover is 070-090
.12" cover is 070-080
| lbleiweiss | 08-06-2008 09:18 PM |
T[quote=jma_1000;23242433]i ordered them about 9 months ago, and had a hard time finding them in the online catalogue. i think i still have the shipper for it (with part number), let me go look.
yep, that link above is good.
part numbers:
.2" cover is 070-090
.12" cover is 070-080[/quote]
They discontinued the .12" ones? whats up with that? what can we do now?
yep, that link above is good.
part numbers:
.2" cover is 070-090
.12" cover is 070-080[/quote]
They discontinued the .12" ones? whats up with that? what can we do now?
| orwrx | 08-07-2008 12:19 PM |
Huh? I just got some two weeks ago. And I need to get more.
| lbleiweiss | 08-07-2008 03:56 PM |
[quote=orwrx;23249170]Huh? I just got some two weeks ago. And I need to get more.[/quote]
Yea go on the site and search for the .12 part number. They discontinued it.
Yea go on the site and search for the .12 part number. They discontinued it.
| lbleiweiss | 08-08-2008 01:52 AM |
anyone have any .12" red covers they're willing to sell?
| Spore | 08-08-2008 05:49 AM |
I just tried to pull off my radio to take a closer look on the HVAC, but the wires behind wont allow the radio to even move 1 inch out of the dash. Does anyone got any idea on how to get to the HVAC?
| jma_1000 | 08-08-2008 07:13 AM |
[quote=lbleiweiss;23259060]anyone have any .12" red covers they're willing to sell?[/quote]
i have two bags of them (meaning 20). but theyre gonna be spendy, being discontinued and all :D
i have two bags of them (meaning 20). but theyre gonna be spendy, being discontinued and all :D
| 20BlueWRX02 | 08-08-2008 09:55 AM |
Another option...
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Painting is a great way to go! It turns out better in my opinion. I had bags on the HVAC and painting the radio. The radio was a much deeper red, and the HVAC looks pink in comparrison to the paint. I ended up painting everything. Here is exactly what I used from Michael's Craft Store. Two coats of red.
The paint specifically is PermEnamel. It is a glass/bulb paint. I bought all three stages, clean, color, clear. The color is "RED RED"
[IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff118/scha7283/0728081000.jpg[/IMG]
The paint specifically is PermEnamel. It is a glass/bulb paint. I bought all three stages, clean, color, clear. The color is "RED RED"
[IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff118/scha7283/0728081000.jpg[/IMG]
| Jus Blaze | 08-08-2008 10:46 AM |
[quote=20BlueWRX02;23261151]Painting is a great way to go! It turns out better in my opinion. I had bags on the HVAC and painting the radio. The radio was a much deeper red, and the HVAC looks pink in comparrison to the paint. I ended up painting everything. Here is exactly what I used from Michael's Craft Store. Two coats of red.
The paint specifically is PermEnamel. It is a glass/bulb paint. I bought all three stages, clean, color, clear. The color is "RED RED"
[IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff118/scha7283/0728081000.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
Pics of finished product?
The paint specifically is PermEnamel. It is a glass/bulb paint. I bought all three stages, clean, color, clear. The color is "RED RED"
[IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff118/scha7283/0728081000.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
Pics of finished product?
| acemyles2.5i | 08-08-2008 12:47 PM |
it wont burn the paint off?
| 20BlueWRX02 | 08-08-2008 01:55 PM |
I'll try to get pictures of the finished product tonight or this weekend. But no it won't burn off because it is meant for hi-heat glass. It may have the problem of fading just like the condoms but with the clear coat glaze I am hoping that will be reduced. I removed all my condoms so I have both red and blue if anyone is interested PM me.
**(I DO NOT have .12 in red. I ordered in April but they never came.)
This was actually suggested to me by Mechie who plays a huge role in all these color change tutorials. Props to him.
**(I DO NOT have .12 in red. I ordered in April but they never came.)
This was actually suggested to me by Mechie who plays a huge role in all these color change tutorials. Props to him.
| lbleiweiss | 08-08-2008 03:08 PM |
[quote=Spore;23259930]I just tried to pull off my radio to take a closer look on the HVAC, but the wires behind wont allow the radio to even move 1 inch out of the dash. Does anyone got any idea on how to get to the HVAC?[/quote]
You have to unplug the wires it's mentioned on the first page
You have to unplug the wires it's mentioned on the first page
| Spore | 08-08-2008 04:56 PM |
[QUOTE=lbleiweiss;23265630]You have to unplug the wires it's mentioned on the first page[/QUOTE]
I removed the cup holder and plastic bezel, then removed the 6 screws that bolt the stereo in place. But after that, the stereo would even slide 1 inch out. And I have no place to slide my hand behind it to remove the cables.
I removed the cup holder and plastic bezel, then removed the 6 screws that bolt the stereo in place. But after that, the stereo would even slide 1 inch out. And I have no place to slide my hand behind it to remove the cables.
| lbleiweiss | 08-13-2008 03:28 PM |
Hey guys how do u do this on an 04 STi? I took off the radio/hvac surround after the cupholder and the hvac came out with it and I didn't see any bulbs? wtf
| tfields04 | 08-13-2008 10:30 PM |
partsexpress.com doesn't have the red .12 covers listed. Anyone know of another vendor?
| lbleiweiss | 08-14-2008 05:03 PM |
hey all! i just did this and the interior turned out great
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[URL=http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/lbleiweiss/P1000103.jpg][IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/lbleiweiss/th_P1000103.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/lbleiweiss/P1000104.jpg][IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/lbleiweiss/th_P1000104.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/lbleiweiss/P1000105.jpg][IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/lbleiweiss/th_P1000105.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
the pics turned out really bad but u get the idea the lighting is alot more red than in the pic. also i double bagged everything
but i was wondering, i repaced the boost gauge bulb with that 2723 bulb and it turned out great, would i be able to replace the rest of the hvac bulbs with 2723 bulbs to be brighter? also what would be the stock bulb -->2723 bulb equivalent of the bulbs in the radio that the .12" covers are for?
[URL=http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/lbleiweiss/P1000102.jpg][IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/lbleiweiss/th_P1000102.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/lbleiweiss/P1000103.jpg][IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/lbleiweiss/th_P1000103.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/lbleiweiss/P1000104.jpg][IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/lbleiweiss/th_P1000104.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/lbleiweiss/P1000105.jpg][IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/lbleiweiss/th_P1000105.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
the pics turned out really bad but u get the idea the lighting is alot more red than in the pic. also i double bagged everything
but i was wondering, i repaced the boost gauge bulb with that 2723 bulb and it turned out great, would i be able to replace the rest of the hvac bulbs with 2723 bulbs to be brighter? also what would be the stock bulb -->2723 bulb equivalent of the bulbs in the radio that the .12" covers are for?
| lbleiweiss | 08-14-2008 05:04 PM |
[quote=tfields04;23323674]partsexpress.com doesn't have the red .12 covers listed. Anyone know of another vendor?[/quote]
find a cool guy to sell em to u at a fair price.. don't bother asking jma i already bought all his!
find a cool guy to sell em to u at a fair price.. don't bother asking jma i already bought all his!
| jma_1000 | 08-14-2008 08:29 PM |
[quote=lbleiweiss;23334120]find a cool guy to sell em to u at a fair price.. don't bother asking jma i already bought all his![/quote]
haha very true, you took them all. :banana:
haha very true, you took them all. :banana:
| 007WRX | 09-03-2008 10:45 PM |
[IMG]http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o37/dirt_jump101/interior-1.jpg[/IMG]
| kevin85193 | 09-21-2008 06:00 PM |
03 WRX
[url]http://autolumination.com/[/url] Is very scattered. I don't know which bulbs to choose. I know the hvac is #194 & the cluster/key ring is #74 .. but I dont know which ones I need
[url]http://autolumination.com/[/url] Is very scattered. I don't know which bulbs to choose. I know the hvac is #194 & the cluster/key ring is #74 .. but I dont know which ones I need
| Unrealgtx | 10-23-2008 10:39 PM |
anyone have .12's in red they wanna sell since they discontinued them on the site . please pm with a price!
| blackozone | 10-24-2008 04:20 PM |
[quote=Poekin;21976330]I've been messing with converting my interior lights for over a year now, and i think i finally have an HVAC that is truely blue, not the tealish color that most people end up with.
[IMG]http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Poekin/IMG_0827.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Poekin/IMG_0824.jpg[/IMG]
I'm very happy with it :banana::D:banana:[/quote]
What was your method to accomplish this? It looks great.
[IMG]http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Poekin/IMG_0827.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Poekin/IMG_0824.jpg[/IMG]
I'm very happy with it :banana::D:banana:[/quote]
What was your method to accomplish this? It looks great.
| mattius | 10-25-2008 12:16 AM |
LED's FTW!
[IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w18/mattius10/DSC01227.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w18/mattius10/DSC01231.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w18/mattius10/DSC01227.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w18/mattius10/DSC01231.jpg[/IMG]
| Impreza_R34 | 10-25-2008 12:26 AM |
^ that looks awesome, exactly how many LED's did you use?
| mattius | 10-25-2008 12:55 AM |
[quote=Impreza_R34;24213456]^ that looks awesome, exactly how many LED's did you use?[/quote]
2 for the hvac...
these are the ones you want...
[URL]http://autolumination.com/74.htm[/URL]
"Matrix 3 led X brighter than than conventional single #74 LED's" (3rd one down one the page)
Get them with twist lock bases!!
2 for the hvac...
these are the ones you want...
[URL]http://autolumination.com/74.htm[/URL]
"Matrix 3 led X brighter than than conventional single #74 LED's" (3rd one down one the page)
Get them with twist lock bases!!
| Sil3nt_Ch4os | 10-25-2008 06:07 AM |
^^^^
Would those work for the guages and all?
Would those work for the guages and all?
| stephennton | 10-27-2008 06:15 PM |
Okay i went to the parts express, autozone,pepboys. And no one seems to carry those covers.... I'm mostly worried about the radio part.... Is there a way to just take the lil bulbs out and replace with red ones? Because I've delt with painting the bulbs before and that dosen't work.
| Un0RiGiNaL | 10-27-2008 06:25 PM |
will red nail polish work? i dont wanna wait a week for the lamp covers to come in
| stephennton | 10-27-2008 06:32 PM |
Oh yeah "20bluewrx02" hows the deck looking? Is that paint working out?
| Unrealgtx | 10-28-2008 01:38 AM |
dude the paint works so good! i did my radio and it looks really red, i just finished my ac controls, so once i have it all back in ill show you guys ! highly recomended!!
| stephennton | 10-28-2008 03:31 AM |
[quote=Unrealgtx;24245409]dude the paint works so good! i did my radio and it looks really red, i just finished my ac controls, so once i have it all back in ill show you guys ! highly recomended!![/quote]
What did you paint? The bulb,or the face of the sterio?
What did you paint? The bulb,or the face of the sterio?
| RumblingDice138 | 10-28-2008 01:47 PM |
this is an awesome write up worked great
| dave_88 | 10-28-2008 06:22 PM |
[QUOTE=mattius;24213692]2 for the hvac...
these are the ones you want...
[URL]http://autolumination.com/74.htm[/URL]
"Matrix 3 led X brighter than than conventional single #74 LED's" (3rd one down one the page)
Get them with twist lock bases!![/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Sil3nt_Ch4os;24214927]^^^^
Would those work for the guages and all?[/QUOTE]
Answer?
these are the ones you want...
[URL]http://autolumination.com/74.htm[/URL]
"Matrix 3 led X brighter than than conventional single #74 LED's" (3rd one down one the page)
Get them with twist lock bases!![/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Sil3nt_Ch4os;24214927]^^^^
Would those work for the guages and all?[/QUOTE]
Answer?
| mattius | 10-29-2008 10:46 AM |
I dunno...only did the HVAC.
| Impreza_R34 | 11-06-2008 05:47 PM |
Does anybody know what size the bulb is in the stock radio?
I want to say that they are #74's but I'm not entirely sure?
I want to say that they are #74's but I'm not entirely sure?
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