to all with gaugelights

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igneousGOlF

Discussion Starter · Nov 28, 2001

has anyone put the gaugelight kit in, and not used the clear film? I am tempted to try it , but will wait and see if anyone has tried yet

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Re: to all with gaugelights (igneousGOlF)

actually, i did this before. it creates a "spotlight" effect where it doesnt spread the light around evenly...its mostly just straight down from the led's. does look better with the film but its brighter without =\

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BadAssLilR32

· #3 · Nov 28, 2001

Re: to all with gaugelights (Severance)

Must use the film or the spotlight look will be there for sure........been there, tried that and was mad once i put it together hoping for a nicer look, but mine looks as good as the pics on the page after 45min of angling and some custom work. I love driving at night now

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-EURO-

· #4 · Nov 28, 2001

Re: to all with gaugelights (BadasslilGTI)

I lined the lttle white tray with silver reflective tape and angle the lights and now they are really bright!!

I recomend this very easy

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Lyzic

· #5 · Nov 28, 2001

Re: to all with gaugelights (EUROTEK)

quote:[HR][/HR]I lined the lttle white tray with silver reflective tape and angle the lights and now they are really bright!!

I recomend this very easy[HR][/HR]

hey man, tell me exactly what u did. i tried to use mmm tin foil, but it worked like sh|t so i scrapped it. silver reflective tape ? what kind ?

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96-mk3

· #6 · Nov 28, 2001

Re: to all with gaugelights (Lyzic)

I used tin foil and it brighted things up a whole lot. You just gotta cut the right size and align it right. Then everythings all good!!!!

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Flavourless

· #7 · Nov 28, 2001

Re: to all with gaugelights (96-mk3)

i want some blue guage lights...where can i get these guagelights at.

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RedRiceGTi

· #8 · Nov 28, 2001

Re: to all with gaugelights (Euro Flavor)

gaugelights.com
I built my own kit since i had the parts laying around (yeah, I have more electronics than 50 RadioShacks) but I used a piece of Drafting mylar to disperse the light, my gauges are so bright, I usually live them dimmed at least 20%, At full brightness it looks like I jammed 2 Neon Tubes in my Dash Somewhere. I also Used 2500MCD LEDS where I think the gaugelight kits use 1600mcd or something, but if he used those, the kits would probably cost about twice as much.
I would try drafting mylar if I were Y'all.
Also, alternatively, you could try putting a layer (1mm thick or so) of clear epoxy or similar on the tips of the LEDS then scuffing it lightly to disperse the light, although this is a permanent modification, and although it worked in another test of mine, I like the mylar better. DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
If anyone wants to see mine in the area, let me know. They are equaly Bright in the Daytime (without direct sunlight). BTW, I have White Face Guages.

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