LED Dash Lights
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06/11/23 05:02 PM
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I know the dimmer will give the lights a flicker, so set the dimmer and leave it alone so i have read.
But what brand or type has anyone used with Sucess and nice appearance.
this is for my 72 demon.
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Thank you Kiddart
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Re: LED Dash Lights
[Re: Kiddart]
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06/11/23 05:19 PM
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There are significant variables for LED dash lites for color and brightness.... My recommendation would be to buy 3 or 4 different single LEDs, try each and then choose which one delivers the expected performance...Just my $0.02...
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Re: LED Dash Lights
[Re: Sinitro]
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06/11/23 07:18 PM
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are there any brands better than the other?
Thank you Kiddart
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Re: LED Dash Lights
[Re: Kiddart]
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are there any brands better than the other? We have used multiple brands and didn't find any significant differences for reliability. As I posted previously, I would get a few samples and go from there, I did find a wide range of color and brightness, but once U find one that U like buy enough quantity and a couple of spares. Though frequently some people will mention a favorite but again this comes down to a personal choice. Just my $0.02...
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Re: LED Dash Lights
[Re: PhillyRag]
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06/12/23 06:09 AM
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I went with https://www.superbrightleds.com/ for my car. Some that I used are no longer available. They are dimmable, but kind of flicker when they dim. I have a 70 Monte Carlo and the dash lenses are green tinted. I went with green lights in the console and white in the dash. May swap to green if I ever take it apart again. The color of bulb should match the color of the lens (hi beam is blue, so go with blue bulb).
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Re: LED Dash Lights
[Re: larrymopar360]
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06/13/23 06:59 PM
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I don’t want to hijack this post, but would like to see a ‘68-69 B body dash with LED’s and what color was used. I’m thinking about upgrading mine this winter.
4 speed street legal. Best time 10.99 @ 124 mph on 93 octane pump gas @ 3926# total weight
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Re: LED Dash Lights
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06/13/23 07:21 PM
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I don’t want to hijack this post, but would like to see a ‘68-69 B body dash with LED’s and what color was used. I’m thinking about upgrading mine this winter. I can tell you this much. Using white in my Diplomat with the factory greenish/blueish covers was a mistake. Too bright in LED form and washout the factory covers and turned everything white instead of factory green. I ordered more in green and it looks perfect and dims. I would order what ever color bulb the factory gauge color was, which I guess was also green in the '68-'69 B Body.
Facts are stubborn things.
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Re: LED Dash Lights
[Re: larrymopar360]
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06/13/23 11:06 PM
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I don’t want to hijack this post, but would like to see a ‘68-69 B body dash with LED’s and what color was used. I’m thinking about upgrading mine this winter. I can tell you this much. Using white in my Diplomat with the factory greenish/blueish covers was a mistake. Too bright in LED form and washout the factory covers and turned everything white instead of factory green. I ordered more in green and it looks perfect and dims. I would order what ever color bulb the factory gauge color was, which I guess was also green in the '68-'69 B Body. Thanks. Good info. What part number and where did you get your LED’s How many did you order? I’m thinking I could leave the turn signal, brake, high beam and oil lights as is.
4 speed street legal. Best time 10.99 @ 124 mph on 93 octane pump gas @ 3926# total weight
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Re: LED Dash Lights
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06/14/23 05:38 PM
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I don’t want to hijack this post, but would like to see a ‘68-69 B body dash with LED’s and what color was used. I’m thinking about upgrading mine this winter. I can tell you this much. Using white in my Diplomat with the factory greenish/blueish covers was a mistake. Too bright in LED form and washout the factory covers and turned everything white instead of factory green. I ordered more in green and it looks perfect and dims. I would order what ever color bulb the factory gauge color was, which I guess was also green in the '68-'69 B Body. Thanks. Good info. What part number and where did you get your LED’s How many did you order? I’m thinking I could leave the turn signal, brake, high beam and oil lights as is. These are the exact ones I bought, in green and I bought ten I think (it's been awhile) because I wasn't sure how many I needed until I pulled it apart but ten was plenty. I don't know how many yours will need and your twisty bulb holders are probably different size so I'd check with seller to see what size you need. But again, these particular brand and bulb dim, look good and are reilable. https://www.superbrightleds.com/led...e-135-lumens+color-Green+packamt-10-Pack
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Re: LED Dash Lights
[Re: larrymopar360]
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06/14/23 07:54 PM
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I don’t want to hijack this post, but would like to see a ‘68-69 B body dash with LED’s and what color was used. I’m thinking about upgrading mine this winter. I can tell you this much. Using white in my Diplomat with the factory greenish/blueish covers was a mistake. Too bright in LED form and washout the factory covers and turned everything white instead of factory green. I ordered more in green and it looks perfect and dims. I would order what ever color bulb the factory gauge color was, which I guess was also green in the '68-'69 B Body. Thanks. Good info. What part number and where did you get your LED’s How many did you order? I’m thinking I could leave the turn signal, brake, high beam and oil lights as is. These are the exact ones I bought, in green and I bought ten I think (it's been awhile) because I wasn't sure how many I needed until I pulled it apart but ten was plenty. I don't know how many yours will need and your twisty bulb holders are probably different size so I'd check with seller to see what size you need. But again, these particular brand and bulb dim, look good and are reilable. https://www.superbrightleds.com/led...e-135-lumens+color-Green+packamt-10-Pack Thank you so much. Really appreciate your help
4 speed street legal. Best time 10.99 @ 124 mph on 93 octane pump gas @ 3926# total weight
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Re: LED Dash Lights
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06/15/23 01:29 PM
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this is what I purchased and installed. I put them in last night getting ready for this weekend cruising around.
I bought them from superbrightleds.com
194 LED Bulb - COB LED - T3.25 Miniature Wedge Base - 135 Lumens - Cool White - 10 Pack
SKU: 194-CWCOB1W-10PK
1 $28.95 194 LED Bulb - COB LED - T3.25 Miniature Wedge Base - 135 Lumens - Cool White - Single 10 x 194 LED Bulb - COB LED - T3.25 Miniature Wedge Base - 135 Lumens - Cool White - Single $0.00
Thank you Kiddart
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Re: LED Dash Lights
[Re: Kiddart]
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06/16/23 11:18 AM
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Used Ebay LED's here, they dim with no issue. They work with the Dakota Dash just fine and I can switch them off by turning the dimmer right down if needed. Night settting : Day setting :
'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials. 9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge. RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
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