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| Ben Nichols |
 Feb 17 2019, 05:36 AM
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Hi All
As you may know I need to rewire my 914/4. I've been think that whilst I doing it I may as well update it. I am thinking of running LED's all round (headlights, spotlights, fig lights, rear lights, gauges) basically the works, to try and keep the stress off the alternator and give me some proper lighting. I am also thinking of putting a USB socket in somewhere for charging phones etc. I want to keep the look as original as possible but as its not a matching numbers car and running on 16's its not original but I intend to keep it for a long time and want it future proof to a degree. I've decided I'm going to do things once now and get it right the first time. Has anyone upgraded to LED's and have any idea of what funky stuff I need in the harness to make it work? I assume its possible....! Thanks Ben |
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Feb 17 2019, 11:16 AM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,156 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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QUOTE(Ben Nichols @ Feb 17 2019, 03:36 AM)  Hi All As you may know I need to rewire my 914/4. I've been think that whilst I doing it I may as well update it. I am thinking of running LED's all round (headlights, spotlights, fig lights, rear lights, gauges) basically the works, to try and keep the stress off the alternator and give me some proper lighting. I am also thinking of putting a USB socket in somewhere for charging phones etc. I want to keep the look as original as possible but as its not a matching numbers car and running on 16's its not original but I intend to keep it for a long time and want it future proof to a degree. I've decided I'm going to do things once now and get it right the first time. Has anyone upgraded to LED's and have any idea of what funky stuff I need in the harness to make it work? I assume its possible....! Thanks Ben No pics, but I installed a set of USB outlets in the console. I have a blck aluminum gauge plate instead of upholstery and the USB outlets come through a little rectangle cut out. Have them wired to a 5 V step down buck (thanks for the advice Mark Henry). Convenient spot. Phone goes down by the gear shift or between the seats. |
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Ben Nichols Wiring ideas... Feb 17 2019, 05:36 AM
Spoke LEDs for the 914 are available from a few vendors ... Feb 17 2019, 06:33 AM Ben Nichols Thanks Jerry
I will see how I get on with having ... Feb 17 2019, 10:16 AM mepstein Jerry's LED upgrade is Awesome!. Modern ca... Feb 17 2019, 10:41 AM Retroracer To the OP: in the spirit of getting it right first... Feb 17 2019, 04:24 PM
effutuo101 If you can, keep the harness stock and change out ... Feb 17 2019, 10:34 PM |
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