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Noonster

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29th Sep 03 at 20:02

I like this......

Its on CorSRi_BT Car.

I want to do it for my Corsa C..... how much would it cost and how easy was it to do??

Also question just for CorSRi_BT Have you changed the MFD colour?? Any pics and was it easy??

ChazSXi

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29th Sep 03 at 20:08

try cobra148! he'l know what bulbs how much etc!

m-dot

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29th Sep 03 at 20:08

wasnt easy on my fezza

im going to do this too, so any info would be good

Scotty_B

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29th Sep 03 at 20:09

I have put red bulb covers on the MFD and heater control bulbs, really easy to do. The LEDs in the dials I bought from Cobra148 for about £5 and that included the holders. Takes a bit of time to do, but worth it nevertheless. I'll get a pic off the MFD later on.

Noonster

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29th Sep 03 at 20:14

Cheers - you couldnt do me a tutorial on how to change the bulbs in the dash could you PLEASE - As If its that easy I might have to order some bulbs and give it a go.....

Mayas well change the MFD to Diffused blue leds at the same time - can you tell me how to do this also please.

Can feel cobra making money now

Looks well good in blue IMO

Cheers.

m-dot

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29th Sep 03 at 20:16

any color is better than the original

SLSXi

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29th Sep 03 at 20:35

quote:
Originally posted by Noonster19

Mayas well change the MFD to Diffused blue leds at the same time - can you tell me how to do this also please.

Cheers.

check out my tutorial on this in FAQ section. theres a few pics of what green and red bulb covers looks like. im not sure about the leds though, but i think they'll just be plug and play ones

Noonster

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29th Sep 03 at 20:39

Cheers mate - just need to know how to do the dash now

Munchie

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29th Sep 03 at 22:33

easy. just remove da vents den put dem in haah

neiliosxi

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30th Sep 03 at 09:23

there is a tutorial mate, i have just done this to mine with blue, (new sxi), dials took 40 mins, mfd took 30 mins. U have to take quite a lot of dash off to change the dials tho mate.
ya need 4 for the dials and 2 for mfd, then 2 bulb covers for heater controls as these are not plug & play. total cost £10!
Any more questions just ask

CorSRi_BT - y didnt u change the odometer bulb?

[Edited on 30-09-2003 by neiliosxi]

Paul H

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30th Sep 03 at 09:30

don't like them there not bright enough and thats against white dials

Noonster

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30th Sep 03 at 10:04

Question - how comes some parts of the dials look brighter than the other??

glasgow_corsa_c

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30th Sep 03 at 10:09

quote:
Originally posted by chewbaccaman
don't like them there not bright enough and thats against white dials

exactly!

i was gonna get blue leds but decided against it.

i got red buld covers on my mfd and dials and they are boight as hell!!

cobra148

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30th Sep 03 at 11:38

The "hot spots" are caused by leds having a concentrated beam, this is ideal in some cases, but for the Corsa C mfd and dials it is better to use diffused leds as this spreads the beam and elliminates the spots. The same effect can be had by rubbing the lens lightly with a fine wet and dry paper. This scratches the surface and disrupts the beam pattern.

Noonster

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30th Sep 03 at 11:54

Cobra can you sort this problem out then and supply bulbs that will be "perfect"??

If yes how much for the MFD and Dials and odometer.... dont want any hot spots at all

cobra148

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30th Sep 03 at 12:14

We tested the frosted/diffused in the Corsa C mfd and it was fine, totally different to plain leds. I've not tried them in the dials but would expect the same results. The plug and play, diffused led and resistor, fitted in Osram holder exacly like OE are £1.55 each, post is free.

Noonster

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30th Sep 03 at 12:18

Can you test some in the Dials and odometer and let me know if they work please..... and if they do I should be ordering some for the....

MFD
Dials
Odometer
Interior Light
"What else"??

How much will that lot set me back. Remember dont want hot spots

cobra148

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30th Sep 03 at 12:27

I don't have a Corsa C to try them on myself. What else? Well you can replace just about every light in the dash, switches etc, although some will require soldering in place.

Noonster

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30th Sep 03 at 12:29

OK dont want to do soldering

- But anything plug and play should be cool.

Where are you in the country??

Scotty_B

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30th Sep 03 at 12:47

In real life they are much brighter than the pic. I just have a crap digi camera, the colour is the same all over the dials, not patching at all. Looks really good do it.

Noonster

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30th Sep 03 at 12:47

CorSRi_BT - where did you get your bulbs then?? Cobra??

Novamad

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30th Sep 03 at 15:36

cobra148, which is best for the Corsa B, clear of diffused? I have ordered some from you for my Corsa B, which ones will I get?

cobra148

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30th Sep 03 at 15:38

I'm in Luton but postage isn't a problem, plus I don't charge for it

I believe corSRI had his leds from me.

cobra148

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30th Sep 03 at 15:42

Nova, I usually use ordinary clear ones. I've only used diffused in the Corsa C mfd as it tends to show "hotspots" otherwise. The clear are fine for everything else.

Scotty_B

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30th Sep 03 at 16:51

Yes I got them from Corba. Here is a pic of the MFD bulbs with red covers: