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> Custom Gauge lighting, now in color!
monkeyboy
post Jul 21 2013, 09:29 AM
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Quick question about the gauge color change. Just to be sure, it only works when the lights are on, right? It's not something that will light up at the shift point when the lights are not on?

I am just trying to be clear on what to expect. I am not looking for a full time shift light myself.
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post Jul 21 2013, 09:41 AM
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I want mine to come on when I get a bright idea

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post Jul 21 2013, 10:15 AM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Jul 21 2013, 08:41 AM) *

I want mine to come on when I get a bright idea

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I have plenty of burned out light bulbs here for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)
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post Jul 21 2013, 03:20 PM
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Okay, I recorded some video last night. I'm at a loss on how to record these in the dark, the cameras I use just sucks. These really look better in person. Hopefully the first 10 people buying this will have better luck recording and posting the results on here.

I was hoping to shoot some real footage with this installed in my 914, but my engine at that rpm sounds really really horrible and ready to explode. I think my advance isn't working correctly. However, they do work in my car. I have the yellow warn light activate around 4k and the redline redlight on at 5400.


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post Jul 21 2013, 03:28 PM
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QUOTE(monkeyboy @ Jul 21 2013, 07:29 AM) *

Quick question about the gauge color change. Just to be sure, it only works when the lights are on, right? It's not something that will light up at the shift point when the lights are not on?

I am just trying to be clear on what to expect. I am not looking for a full time shift light myself.



I have mine wired so it steals power from one of the original gauge bulbs. So mine only turns on with the headlight switch. You can also wire it to ignition "on" 12v for it to be on all the time. These gauges are bright, but not that bright. The sunlight will most likely overpower these LED's during the daytime.
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post Jul 21 2013, 07:51 PM
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I have plenty of burned out light bulbs here for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)
I thought you had a good supply of new ones that you weren't planning on using (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Jul 22 2013, 05:09 AM
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Please put me down for a DIY. I'll need enough LED strips for 5 gauge 911 setup. Thnx!
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post Jul 22 2013, 11:24 AM
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Research and development phase is just about over. Now it's time to produce these controllers in quantity. For the first 10 sales, I would like to sell these to the folks that wanted me to provide the labor. I hate to sell a DIY kit right now, and have you guys ask a question that I couldn't answer. For doing the first 10 myself, will help me gain valuable information of what to do and what not to do. After the first 10 have shipped, I will start selling the DIY kits. For the guys that already posted their commitment of me doing the labor, could you edit your post and add what RPM you want your red-line at? Also, if you want the yellow warn light enabled? If so, what rpm would you like that to be at? And most importantly, how many cylinders you have. I would like to have everything adjusted before mailing the gauges back to you.
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post Jul 22 2013, 11:31 AM
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QUOTE(timothy_nd28 @ Jul 2 2013, 11:11 PM) *
SirAndy, you do so much for this site. I would be happy to donate one to you for free

No need for a freebee, i'd be more than happy to pay you for your work.

The stock gauge lighting (or lack thereof) is one thing that has bugged me for a long time.
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post Jul 22 2013, 01:54 PM
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Right now I'm just doing the first 10 members that committed to a kit and labor. I will honor the price of 95 for the kit and 100 for labor for these people. After the first 10 gauges have been successfully re-installed back into your car, I will start selling the DIY kits. I still have some openings for the first 10. PM me if you want to be added or deleted from this list. I'll need to do a price assessment after the first 10 have been sold, just to make sure this service makes sense and I'm not losing money! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I'm thinking that I will be ready next week to accept your gauges. I will have everything ready and prepped to achieve a one day turn around.

Kit and Labor
(Members)............(Cylinders).............(Redline (yes/no) RPM?)...............(Yellow warn (yes/no) RPM?)

ThePaintedMan
monkeyboy _______4_______________yes @ 5000____________________yes @ 4000
mrholland2________4_______________yes @ 5000____________________yes @ 4200
914socal
Harpo____________4_______________yes @ 5000____________________no
lonewolfe
eric9144
SirAndy___________6_______________yes@ 6800____________________yes @ 6000




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mepstein__________6______________yes @ 6850_________________________?
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post Jul 22 2013, 02:04 PM
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Hi,

I'm in the process of a major car project so do not wait on me to install.

mrholland 2----4 cyl-----redline-5000rpm-------yellow-4200 rpm.

Let me know thru PM the send and pay details.

Sean


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Right now I'm just doing the first 10 members that committed to a kit and labor. I will honor the price of 95 for the kit and 100 for labor. After the first 10 gauges have been successfully re-installed back into your car, I will start selling the DIY kits. I still have some openings for the first 10. PM me if you want to be added or deleted from this list. I'll need to do a price assessment after the first 10 have been sold, just to make sure this service makes sense and I'm not losing money! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I'm thinking that I will be ready next week to accept your gauges. I will have everything ready and prepped to achieve a one day turn around.

Kit and Labor
(Members)............(Cylinders).............(Redline-RPM?)...............(Yellow warn (yes/no) RPM?)

ThePaintedMan
monkeyboy
mrholland2
914socal
Harpo
lonewolfe
eric9144
SirAndy




Kits only

Mr.242
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mepstein_________6__________6850______________?
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poorsche914
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post Jul 22 2013, 02:07 PM
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I am in... How do we send you our gauges, and your money?

I really like option 2. That's awesome.
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post Jul 22 2013, 02:10 PM
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QUOTE(monkeyboy @ Jul 22 2013, 12:07 PM) *

I am in... How do we send you our gauges, and your money?

I really like option 2. That's awesome.


I will PM the first 10 with my Paypal and shipping info later this week
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post Jul 22 2013, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE(timothy_nd28 @ Jul 22 2013, 12:54 PM) *
Kit and Labor(Members)............(Cylinders).............(Redline (yes/no) RPM?)...............(Yellow warn (yes/no) RPM?)

SirAndy

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Cylinders: 6
Redline: Yes, 6800 rpm
Yellow warn: Yes, 6000 rpm

Here is a pic of my current (custom) tach face:

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post Jul 22 2013, 02:37 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 22 2013, 12:28 PM) *

QUOTE(timothy_nd28 @ Jul 22 2013, 12:54 PM) *
Kit and Labor(Members)............(Cylinders).............(Redline (yes/no) RPM?)...............(Yellow warn (yes/no) RPM?)

SirAndy

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Cylinders: 6
Redline: Yes, 6800 rpm
Yellow warn: Yes, 6000 rpm

Here is a pic of my current (custom) tach face:

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Nice, I'll replace that plastic lens with some glass
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post Jul 22 2013, 03:59 PM
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Can you change the speedo gearing to match a tire change? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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post Jul 22 2013, 06:45 PM
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QUOTE(eric9144 @ Jul 22 2013, 01:59 PM) *

Can you change the speedo gearing to match a tire change? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)


Maybe, is there a place that sells these custom gears?
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post Jul 22 2013, 06:51 PM
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Kit and Labor
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4 cylinder - Redline (yes) 5000 - Yellow no

Thanks

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post Jul 22 2013, 08:22 PM
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Sorry Tim, got your message but it got crazy at work in the afternoon. Count me in bud! Your work is second to none, and as I've said before, Al would be very impressed and proud.
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post Jul 22 2013, 10:54 PM
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I need two more volunteers for the kit+labor to complete my list of the first ten. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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