Re: [DML] LED's for the center console

["Videobob Moseley" <videobob@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

... just to mention, in my console kit you get 4 white for back light,
2 red for the "lock doors" and "fan fail" and one amber for "defrost".
- Vdieobob

>From: Jake Kamphoefner <jakekamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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>To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [DML] LED's for the center console
>Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 11:41:17 -0700 (PDT)
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>Hi Andy,
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>I was afraid of the same thing before I put the LEDs in 1063, but I was 
>wrong.  The bulbs I posted about a few days ago have lenses on the end that 
>widen the angle of the light produced.  I was highly satisfied.  I think 
>these are the same Bob is using, but I certainly can't verify that.
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>Also, don't use the white or blue bulbs in the fan fail/lock doors/ rear 
>def. sockets.  Use the red LEDs.  The white doesn't really look right.  The 
>red ones are beautifly even, rich, and much more stock-appearing 
>(admittedly, in my own opinion).  I used 3 red LEDs, and 4 "super white 
>inverted lens", all BA7s from www.autolumination.com
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>I'll try to remember to post a picture of my setup for you to see.
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>Jake Kamphoefner
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>Soma576@xxxxxxx wrote:
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>I can't imagine LED's would look very good at night time behind the center 
>console. The very nature of LED's would make dispersal difficult, which is 
>what illuminates the console in the first place. I think LED's would make 
>the console spotty instead of warm looking. LED's may be better for some 
>things, but in other places regular bulbs are important for the right feel 
>instead of a cold, digital look. Change my mind with some pictures.
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>Andy
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