Has anyone tried to by-pass the rheostat switch as yet to see if this might work?
Anyway to brighten up the instrument gauge cluster?
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Does anyone have any pics of just replacing the 3 bulbs above the instrument gauge cluster with leds?
Better yet, does anyone have instructions on taking the dash cluster out? Thank you.
the dimmer the better for night vision
Old, thread......... anybody have updates/pictures of replacing just those bulbs?
I've looked everywhere and still can't find a single picture of someone's updated LED gauge cluster.
People who have done this, can you post a picture please.
People who have done this, can you post a picture please.
I rarely drive the NSX at night. When you do get nailed by the authorities, maybe you could point out the hard to see gauges, and they would cut you some slack.:apathy:
I upgraded to the S2000 gauge cluster.
At first I tried wearing sunglasses at night. After 10 mins, take it off and you have an all new appreciation for the latent conditions.
An indirect way to boost dash lighting is to install polished aluminum trim rings around the gauges. I just did this and I was really surprised by the new "bling". I actually had to dial the rheostat down!
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LEDs without an internal control circuit tend to go from fully off to fully on once the forward voltage of the diode is achieved. Increasing the voltage above the forward voltage of the diode (turning up the rheostat) may result in a slight increase in brightness. Get the diode voltage too high and it goes up in a puff of smoke. If you want to regulate the brightness of a LED, you need to pulse width modulate the supply current (essentially turn it on and off really quickly) which introduces a whole new level of complexity into a 'simple' retrofit.
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that's very interesting, increasing the brightness by reflecting light instead of getting brighter bulbs.did you get the sos ones? i have seen those on their site in the past,but looked today and didn't see them.
They are the SoS bezels but no longer produced. I got mine used on Prime and there seem to be some around for sale. Post in the WTB forum
thanks-how hard are they to install?
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Not bad. Getting the cluster out is more of a pain than it is difficult. There is a good how to video in the DIY forum. If you have an aftermarket steering wheel it is easier but doable either way. Getting the OEM rings off is easy to do with a small jeweler type blade screw driver - you can just kind of pry them out from the rear. I used silicone to bond the new rings in place.
I have rings never installed. I guess I should sell them.
I second that. I keep mine at half brightness at night with the cluster rings. If you really want brighter looking dash lights buy a new car.:tongue: Our cars are such old tech, enjoy it.
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