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Which leds to use? - 3/16/2008 12:09:51 AM    slowryd   Posts: 3 Joined: 3/15/2008 Status: offline Hello all! I'm new to the forum and I did search but did'nt really find a clear answer. I would like to change the lights in my cluster and hvac controls, which leds did you guys use and did anyone have a problem with hot spots? I have a 2000 Honda Accord Lx, Thank You in advance!! Post #: 1

RE: Which leds to use? - 3/16/2008 1:29:54 AM    bbarrow79 Posts: 25 Joined: 2/13/2008 From: ky, wi, co, uk,tn,mo Status: offline I use 3mm 5000 mcd super bright, and then I sand (shave) the end of the led it creates a even light. I dont have any shaved in the pics but it shows how bad the hotspots are unless shaved. Thumbnail Image Thumbnail Image Attachment (2) _____________________________ Brian Barrow 98 accord F23A1 vtec auto (in reply to slowryd) Post #: 2

RE: Which leds to use? - 3/16/2008 11:53:35 AM    slowryd   Posts: 3 Joined: 3/15/2008 Status: offline Oh I see what you mean. Did you have to solder those? If so I guess I wont be able to do it... What about led bulb? _____________________________ My 2 door weighs more than my 4 door.... (in reply to bbarrow79) Post #: 3

RE: Which leds to use? - 3/16/2008 1:13:39 PM    WheelBrokerAng Posts: 7078 Joined: 8/30/2004 From: Canton/Massillon, Ohio 44646 Status: offline Hello new member..Go to the New Member forum and introduce yourself, this way every one can see who you are and where your from... WheelBrokerAng _____________________________ " Prejudice Saves Time ; It Enables Us To Form Opinions Without Facts " (in reply to slowryd) Post #: 4

RE: Which leds to use? - 3/16/2008 2:04:12 PM    bbarrow79 Posts: 25 Joined: 2/13/2008 From: ky, wi, co, uk,tn,mo Status: offline all the gauge leds you can buy already installed in holders if you look aroung the only ones that have to be soldered are the hvac lights above the buttons _____________________________ Brian Barrow 98 accord F23A1 vtec auto (in reply to WheelBrokerAng) Post #: 5

RE: Which leds to use? - 3/16/2008 10:16:45 PM    slowryd   Posts: 3 Joined: 3/15/2008 Status: offline Thank you for the info! When I get off work I'll make a proper intro. It looks the lights for the gauges is 4 size 194 and 1 size 74? _____________________________ My 2 door weighs more than my 4 door.... (in reply to bbarrow79) Post #: 6

RE: Which leds to use? - 3/16/2008 11:59:22 PM    bbarrow79 Posts: 25 Joined: 2/13/2008 From: ky, wi, co, uk,tn,mo Status: offline there is alot more than 1 74 there are a few of then _____________________________ Brian Barrow 98 accord F23A1 vtec auto (in reply to slowryd) Post #: 7

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