1-3-2-4 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Waukesha Co. Muddin' hy18 (Wales Area) What the heck lights do the foreground lighting on the gauge cluster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) What? Foreground? There are 4 larger bulbs (194s I think?) that light up the Tach and Speed-o along with shining down into the clutster. Then there are a series of very small bulbs that light up the indicator lights and help light up the gauges. Edited August 13, 2010 by TheLoyale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 the foreground lighting on the dash in the picture are the lights above the speedo and tach that shines down on the gauges? It seems driving with another color would be annoying I was going to do something like that but I want everything white but not that annoying bright foreground flood of light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 The only thing annoying with the lights is they need to be brighter, The color seems nice, I might change them to Green if I go the LED route. Also, the Tach and Speed-o light up - its not only being shined on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 your needles are white, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 your needles are white, right? Yes, only the gauge lights up. It just looks goofy in the picture lol! I kinda want to change the lights now, Green will be much cooler! (Not ricer green either) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 lol to show you how much I wanted to do this and fell off is I have the bezel for the gauge unscrewed for about a year now... damn LED's cost a lot to change plus having to sand them down.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Check out superbrightleds.com under the Auto -> Gauge Wedge Bulbs. Cheep, $2 a bulb. and they are just push in wedge bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Check out superbrightleds.com under the Auto -> Gauge Wedge Bulbs. Cheep, $2 a bulb. and they are just push in wedge bulbs. True but I think I need like 6 or so.. I forgot what the total amount was like near $30.. I'd have to double check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 True but I think I need like 6 or so.. I forgot what the total amount was like near $30.. I'd have to double check What are you trying to do? You'd only need 4 bulbs to change your gauge cluster color - the other bulbs are only for the dummie lights/Blinkers etc. I just ordered Green HP-LEDs for mine, only cost $14 plus shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 What are you trying to do? You'd only need 4 bulbs to change your gauge cluster color - the other bulbs are only for the dummie lights/Blinkers etc. I just ordered Green HP-LEDs for mine, only cost $14 plus shipping. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/10-dollar-10-minute-gauge-mod-124039.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 He's to slow at it! I can have it out in like 3-min. I've taken pretty much the entire dash apart 3 times and have taken the entire dash out once in another Legacy. I didn't get those LEDs, I bought other ones (Still wedge style) I will post a pic when I get the bulbs in (Whenever they come) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 He's to slow at it! I can have it out in like 3-min. I've taken pretty much the entire dash apart 3 times and have taken the entire dash out once in another Legacy. I didn't get those LEDs, I bought other ones (Still wedge style) I will post a pic when I get the bulbs in (Whenever they come) I just ordered myself came to $25.13 4 the large one and 2 #74 LED's all in white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Replaced a front axle today, CVJ was knocking like mad (Could feel it even driving straight) I replaced it with another used axle I had, I disassembled the replacing axle and cleaned it with Diesel and re-greased it with "Blue Grease" Can't find the Black Industrial grease anymore WTF? No more knocking nor clicking! Awe So smooth now. It only took me about 20min to swap axles today, I rebuilt the axle the night pryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Replaced a front axle today, CVJ was knocking like mad (Could feel it even driving straight) I replaced it with another used axle I had, I disassembled the replacing axle and cleaned it with Diesel and re-greased it with "Blue Grease" Can't find the Black Industrial grease anymore WTF? No more knocking nor clicking! Awe So smooth now. It only took me about 20min to swap axles today, I rebuilt the axle the night pryer. lol I drove my impreza FWD with an axle like that until it just snapped when i made a slow speed right turn across the street from my job. Fun times little car was a trooper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I think you should be getting your LED's today? Mine are in Hartford but I may or may not get them today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Got my bulbs today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I see your post office is not lazy like it is here.. I have to wait an extra day because it was unable to make it 80 miles from my house in Hartford... But anyways should be here tomorrow early I hope because I gotta run out and do some PC work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 I just ordered some more bulbs, 2 for the Maplights in the Loyale and 1 for the Dome light in the Legacy. What do you think about the green and white? I like how the White kicks in right at 80mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I just ordered some more bulbs, 2 for the Maplights in the Loyale and 1 for the Dome light in the Legacy. What do you think about the green and white? I like how the White kicks in right at 80mph. It's not really noticeable on the speedo but more so on the tach but not really feeling the white and green I already have a LED in my dome light but I want to change it to a 3W LED but for that I'm going to have to tint my windows.. too damn bright... I do have a 5 LED 168 in the rear lift gate light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 The Speed-o is the only gauge with the green and white. the Tach is all Green. Post a pic of the gate light sometime! I'm not much into tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hmm really?? Looks like it's the other way around in the picture. I'd have to get a picture of the gate.. maybe a quick shot when I leave for work at 4am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 LED's came today but unlikey I'd be able to install them today beccause it always seems when you get new stuff for the car everyone in your family wants you to take them places.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 LED's came today but unlikey I'd be able to install them today beccause it always seems when you get new stuff for the car everyone in your family wants you to take them places.. So? Take your kin when they need to go - and change the bulbs in the parking lot MilesFox style yo! I'm a fan of working on my car in parking lots Good luck dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 So? Take your kin when they need to go - and change the bulbs in the parking lot MilesFox style yo! I'm a fan of working on my car in parking lots Good luck dude. lol i did do something like that before haha when I had my 03 Forester XS I took the whole clock out of the dash to get to the blown out bulbs it was great I'd see man.. I just took some quick shots of the led themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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