amatthews45 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Hey guys Who has successfully done a led/smd conversion on there mk2 GT? The dash bulbs are very dim and I will be fitting nice bright gauges so would be cool to freshen up the the old tired bulbs. I either want white or green Are the bulbs green or is there filters in the units? Could someone also give me the bulbs sizes please and how many in each bit? Thanks Pics would be nice also! Thanks guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amatthews45 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Bump! As you can see my bulbs are crapcan anyone confirm there t5?how many do i need?also are the bulbs green or white std?i wish to keep it oem green but just renew them with leds for better night time visabitly Also what bulbs in the center console? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foggy Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Just get new bulbs. There capless bulbs that pop into the holder. Same bulb as for the parking lights.Pop it out of the green holder and remove the green rubber piece from over it. Refit as you removed. Here is mine. Very easy to do and very rewarding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amatthews45 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Thats really good I seen these and thought they might freshen the dash up http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/u509tg-509t-twist-fit-bulb-custom-super-green-10k-frosted.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Djaniero Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) I sooooo need these also. Foggy, do you have to remove the clocks and speedo cable to replace these bulbs? Edited July 14, 2014 by Djaniero Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foggy Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I sooooo need these also. Foggy, do you have to remove the clocks and speedo cable to fit these bulbs? No real need to get leds. I tried some in mine and it made the dash look cheap. Yep pop out the clocks and disconnect the speedo cable. Very easy to do. Easily change the lot in 30 mins. Id say i could prob do it now in less than 10mins Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amatthews45 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Well i seen how some leds make it look crap due to poor light spready hense looking at the frosted ones Really tempted by them bulbs because they look standard and give good spread Speedo cable easy to pop out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amatthews45 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Just get new bulbs. There capless bulbs that pop into the holder. Same bulb as for the parking lights.Pop it out of the green holder and remove the green rubber piece from over it. Refit as you removed. Here is mine. Very easy to do and very rewarding Foggy is it only the 3 capless bulbs needed? Removed my speedo before not to bad infact just need to find bulbs to fit the requirement Bet i can find something better than standard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amatthews45 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Well I bought some single led white bulbs that are the same shape and size as oem bulbs. Will put on the green cover and see how they come up tonight I didnt just buy cheap rubbish so hopefully no damage to the speedo as I have heard it can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amatthews45 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Bulbs in and work Used the green sleave but showing up blue kinda colour Will see what they like later on Might have to order green bulbs I think just worried about the light spread without the covers on the bulb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amatthews45 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Guys I am stuck! The led bulbs I got are rubbishBut no idea what size the middle one is its smaller than the others Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amatthews45 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Smd conversion done!Love it Might get a few sets and sell them if anyone wants theres to look like this. Might make up a white set also Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 came out wel mate question i have plasma dials bit needels are wite ( wite bulbs in the back ) can you make them turn red ???? just the needels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amatthews45 Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Yeah the needles are light up by the leds behind Some good super bright red smds should make the needles go red. One thing I need to figure out is you cant see from 7k to 9k But thats a job for another day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 thanks mate are these the 1s ???? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10X-T10-194-168-W5W-5-SMD-5050-Red-LED-Car-Wedge-Tail-Side-Light-Lamp-Bulb-12V-/281406136356?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item41851ce024 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amatthews45 Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Yeah but you dont need 10 I paid like 4.50 for 4 that got a year warrenty just didnt want to get the cheapest because they break Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Djaniero Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Looks mega cool man.....so led bulbs work then and wont damage anything on the the circuit board?Also after replacing my bulbs ive got a similar problem...from 0 mph to 60 mph...the dail is dim.....how did you manage to resslove that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amatthews45 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Thats the far left bulb mate Theres 3 t10s and 1 t5 No damage to circuit board yet touch wood hopefully never either I paid a little extra for bulbs with warrenty just to play it safe. I used the green bulb there its got plenty of light spread wonder if there be any demand for me to make up some kits and sell them on here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 """""wonder if there be any demand for me to make up some kits and sell them on here """"" sure do mate do a complete set cluster and heating panel and sel them as a kit i will be your first customer :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amatthews45 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Will contact some people and see what I can sort out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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