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jdms-14 · 08-07-2009, 10:31 AM

ok im really frustarted, this is the second set of led lights i buy for my cluster and i dnt think im buying the right ones because the dash looks bright right were the light is but around it is not bright....
i dnt know if u can understad me, if u do please direct me to the right led that i need to buy.
thanks

Sileighty_85 · 08-07-2009, 02:23 PM

You can get them from Pepboys

rat240 · 08-07-2009, 02:25 PM

do you have to use resistors

NINJASPY · 08-07-2009, 02:27 PM

nice work!
did you get the "white" bulbs and they came out blue?
does the cluster light up evenly? or is it like the pics, somewhat uneven?

Sileighty_85 · 08-07-2009, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rat240

do you have to use resistors

nope, its a diode so you need to make sure the polarity is correct. (+,-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NINJASPY

nice work!
did you get the "white" bulbs and they came out blue?
does the cluster light up evenly? or is it like the pics, somewhat uneven?

They are white, but has a blueish tint. They light up evenly, its just cuz of the cell phone pic

blackrms13 · 08-07-2009, 02:58 PM

i think u meant hot spots?

u need wide angle LEDs

sil*eighty · 08-07-2009, 04:35 PM

Taken down as requested

zenki.life · 08-07-2009, 04:53 PM

yep i did this. cheap "mod"

memphis180sx · 08-07-2009, 05:08 PM

how many did u use

Wave_s13 · 08-07-2009, 05:36 PM

Is there anyway to take out the blueish tint from the cluster if we were to go with white LEDs?

DreamN · 08-07-2009, 05:52 PM

^ It's not worth the hassle. Just get Warm White 5 LED 194s. Cool White 5 LED 194s offer a great look with minimal blue coloring at all.

sil*eighty · 08-07-2009, 06:09 PM

s13 / s14 is 3 T10 / 194
and 1 T5 / 74 for the clock.

some people argue that you need 5 194/t10 and more T5s but thats not the case.
the other 2 194s will not illuminate and leave the warning lights red just change the clock if you want and its cheaper.

all above pictures were done with 3 t10s and 1 t5

Wave_s13 · 08-08-2009, 01:41 PM

What kind of LED bulb we need for the warning lights/indicators?

For the 74/T5 is it the wedge or twist-it kind for the clock?

importdude · 08-08-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sil*eighty

s13 / s14 is 3 T10 / 194
and 1 T5 / 74 for the clock.

some people argue that you need 5 194/t10 and more T5s but thats not the case.
the other 2 194s will not illuminate and leave the warning lights red just change the clock if you want and its cheaper.

all above pictures were done with 3 t10s and 1 t5

dude one of my bulbs blew like in 3months (starts flickering like helll )

keep msging u but no response
nice that u post about it tho
lool

blackrms13 · 08-08-2009, 02:30 PM

i guess my Wide Angle LEDs were pretty garbage... =.=

DreamN · 08-08-2009, 02:41 PM

As long as you get the 120* Wide Angles you're fine. Minimal hot spots. The 5 LED 194s are where it's at though if you want an insanely bright display.

importdude, sounds like you have a loose bulb.

http://superbrightleds.com/mini-wedge.html

importdude · 08-08-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamN

As long as you get the 120* Wide Angles you're fine. Minimal hot spots. The 5 LED 194s are where it's at though if you want an insanely bright display.

importdude, sounds like you have a loose bulb.

Super Bright LEDs - Miniature Wedge Base Bulbs

NOPE
im not that stupid i tryed it a few other sockets
its the bulb itself

Matej · 08-08-2009, 03:04 PM

194 168 W5W 2825 Map Led Parking Signal Marker Bulbs

Although I am cheap so I used regular bulbs.

hpipro4 · 08-08-2009, 03:26 PM

i use 6 of this 2 PCS PAIR NEW T10 194 Wedge Bulb SMD 4 LED BLUE Light:eBay Motors (item 270438945078 end time Aug-10-09 23:09:25 PDT)

looks like this

sil*eighty · 08-08-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by importdude

dude one of my bulbs blew like in 3months (starts flickering like helll )

keep msging u but no response
nice that u post about it tho
lool

Im going to have to say that im not the person you are talking about
i have not received a single message from you at all???? that makes no sense?

sil*eighty · 08-08-2009, 05:08 PM

/ i messaged you right meow importdude.

sil*eighty · 08-08-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackrms13

i guess my Wide Angle LEDs were pretty garbage... =.=

wow, i take what i said back then, you must of lucked out with the best wide angle l.e.ds ive ever seen, please share the kind you got and where you got them from.

DreamN · 08-08-2009, 05:16 PM

All the SuperBrightLEDs I've gotten for my friends have given the exact same results.

If you're buying shit off eBay then it explains a lot why you would get insane hot spots. Not to mention if they're not 120* wide angle bulbs they'll also produce a lot of hot spots. 120* Wide Angle 194s from Super Bright LEDs provide great light distribution and a cheap upgrade from the stock lighting. Though after seeing the 5 LED 194s from Super Bright LEDs it's definitely the way to go. I wish they made them in 74s so that I can use them with my Type X cluster.

sil*eighty · 08-08-2009, 05:28 PM

no ive had many many many different 194 "wide angle" l.e.ds and i didnt feel comfertable selling ANY of them.

refractor, none refractor blah blah every last one looked like poooooopoooo

those dont look that bad at all..

blackrms13 · 08-08-2009, 06:03 PM

mine were from superbrightled

iRockairjordan · 08-10-2009, 06:49 PM

is there a list of directions step by step on learning how to do that yourself? im a noob and im really trying to learn as much about 240s as i can i have a s13 fastback 1990

Yeap · 08-10-2009, 07:06 PM

I've heard the luxer LED's are awesome. Has anyone tried these on their cluster?

Auto Indulgence

rofl look how much light these put off

http://www.6thgenmaxima.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8062

Gorilla Unit 33 · 08-10-2009, 07:55 PM

i dont get it out of all the S13 clusters posted in here some the clock changed to whatever color bulb you switched to and others its the stock color still??? im really confused why that is?

....what would really be cool is if someone could change the HUD color output.... and with that said give me a week...

blackrms13 · 08-10-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iRockairjordan

is there a list of directions step by step on learning how to do that yourself? im a noob and im really trying to learn as much about 240s as i can i have a s13 fastback 1990

theres a write up
search for it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorilla Unit 33

i dont get it out of all the S13 clusters posted in here some the clock changed to whatever color bulb you switched to and others its the stock color still??? im really confused why that is?

....what would really be cool is if someone could change the HUD color output.... and with that said give me a week...

theres a separate bulb for the clock...
i didnt change mine out

S14Cuhh · 08-10-2009, 11:01 PM

hey guys how about the bulbs for key ring light and ashtray in s13

help?

08-07-2009, 10:31 AM	#1
jdms-14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lawrenceville,ga Age: 34 Posts: 155 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s13 cluster LED lights ok im really frustarted, this is the second set of led lights i buy for my cluster and i dnt think im buying the right ones because the dash looks bright right were the light is but around it is not bright.... i dnt know if u can understad me, if u do please direct me to the right led that i need to buy. thanks

08-07-2009, 02:23 PM	#2
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08-07-2009, 02:58 PM	#6
blackrms13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 626 Posts: 2,591 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	i think u meant hot spots? u need wide angle LEDs __________________ 91' 240sx Fastback LE

08-07-2009, 04:35 PM	#7
sil*eighty Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Taken down as requested Last edited by sileighty; 08-11-2009 at 06:14 AM..*

08-07-2009, 05:52 PM	#11
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 36 Posts: 10,691 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	^ It's not worth the hassle. Just get Warm White 5 LED 194s. Cool White 5 LED 194s offer a great look with minimal blue coloring at all. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

08-07-2009, 02:25 PM	#3
rat240 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: zipcode Posts: 3,294 Trader Rating: (87) Feedback Score: 87 reviews	do you have to use resistors

08-07-2009, 02:27 PM	#4
NINJASPY Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So-cal Los Angeles 626 Age: 40 Posts: 1,009 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	nice work! did you get the "white" bulbs and they came out blue? does the cluster light up evenly? or is it like the pics, somewhat uneven?

08-07-2009, 05:08 PM	#9
memphis180sx BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: where you wish u were Posts: 355 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	how many did u use

08-07-2009, 05:36 PM	#10
Wave_s13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: canada Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Is there anyway to take out the blueish tint from the cluster if we were to go with white LEDs?

08-07-2009, 06:09 PM	#12
sil*eighty Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	s13 / s14 is 3 T10 / 194 and 1 T5 / 74 for the clock. some people argue that you need 5 194/t10 and more T5s but thats not the case. the other 2 194s will not illuminate and leave the warning lights red just change the clock if you want and its cheaper. all above pictures were done with 3 t10s and 1 t5

08-08-2009, 01:41 PM	#13
Wave_s13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: canada Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	What kind of LED bulb we need for the warning lights/indicators? For the 74/T5 is it the wedge or twist-it kind for the clock?

08-08-2009, 02:30 PM	#15
blackrms13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 626 Posts: 2,591 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	i guess my Wide Angle LEDs were pretty garbage... =.= __________________ 91' 240sx Fastback LE

08-08-2009, 02:41 PM	#16
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 36 Posts: 10,691 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	As long as you get the 120* Wide Angles you're fine. Minimal hot spots. The 5 LED 194s are where it's at though if you want an insanely bright display. importdude, sounds like you have a loose bulb. http://superbrightleds.com/mini-wedge.html __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

08-08-2009, 03:04 PM	#18
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	194 168 W5W 2825 Map Led Parking Signal Marker Bulbs Although I am cheap so I used regular bulbs.

08-08-2009, 03:26 PM	#19
hpipro4 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: norcal 530 Posts: 1,003 Trader Rating: (71) Feedback Score: 71 reviews	i use 6 of this 2 PCS PAIR NEW T10 194 Wedge Bulb SMD 4 LED BLUE Light:eBay Motors (item 270438945078 end time Aug-10-09 23:09:25 PDT) looks like this

08-08-2009, 05:08 PM	#21
sil*eighty Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	/ i messaged you right meow importdude.

08-08-2009, 05:16 PM	#23
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 36 Posts: 10,691 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	All the SuperBrightLEDs I've gotten for my friends have given the exact same results. If you're buying shit off eBay then it explains a lot why you would get insane hot spots. Not to mention if they're not 120* wide angle bulbs they'll also produce a lot of hot spots. 120* Wide Angle 194s from Super Bright LEDs provide great light distribution and a cheap upgrade from the stock lighting. Though after seeing the 5 LED 194s from Super Bright LEDs it's definitely the way to go. I wish they made them in 74s so that I can use them with my Type X cluster. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

08-08-2009, 05:28 PM	#24
sil*eighty Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	no ive had many many many different 194 "wide angle" l.e.ds and i didnt feel comfertable selling ANY of them. refractor, none refractor blah blah every last one looked like poooooopoooo those dont look that bad at all..

08-08-2009, 06:03 PM	#25
blackrms13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 626 Posts: 2,591 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	mine were from superbrightled __________________ 91' 240sx Fastback LE

08-10-2009, 06:49 PM	#26
iRockairjordan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SLC Posts: 332 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	is there a list of directions step by step on learning how to do that yourself? im a noob and im really trying to learn as much about 240s as i can i have a s13 fastback 1990

08-10-2009, 07:06 PM	#27
Yeap Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 228 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	I've heard the luxer LED's are awesome. Has anyone tried these on their cluster? Auto Indulgence rofl look how much light these put off http://www.6thgenmaxima.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8062

08-10-2009, 07:55 PM	#28
Gorilla Unit 33 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 374 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i dont get it out of all the S13 clusters posted in here some the clock changed to whatever color bulb you switched to and others its the stock color still??? im really confused why that is? ....what would really be cool is if someone could change the HUD color output.... and with that said give me a week...

08-10-2009, 11:01 PM	#30
S14Cuhh Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 562 Posts: 1,365 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	hey guys how about the bulbs for key ring light and ashtray in s13 help?

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