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TheD · 9th September 2008, 11:39 AM

Anybody have any suggestions for improbing the rubbish dash lights in my R33 GTR? They are so dim. perhaps some LEDs or something is available. When I had an FTO I bought a white dial kit which imporved things no end but all I can find for the R33 is replacement dashboards at rediculous prices.

bernmc · 9th September 2008, 12:23 PM

Common problem. There's a huge article on fitting LEDS on the other skyline forum. Some people don't like the patchy effect the leds give though. May be worth just changing the bulbs for new ones - the originals are likely to be a bit bleak after cooking in there for the last 12-14 years.

Not rocket science - just a case of getting the dash surround off and the clocks out.

I've got a set of LEDs to go in mine when I fit the shift lights (hopefully this weekend) if I'm not in Noah's Ark by then.

Cris · 9th September 2008, 03:02 PM

Have a look at the Tower LEDs thread on here.

Wide angle LEDs (I think they're called) are the things you want apparently

TheD · 9th September 2008, 03:12 PM

Do you have a link?

donk_316 · 9th September 2008, 05:33 PM

about 3 threads below this one... 'Tower' LEDS for instrument cluster-- any good?

TheD · 9th September 2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by donk_316

about 3 threads below this one... 'Tower' LEDS for instrument cluster-- any good?

Great stuff mate. In process of ordering. Man I have a busy weekend of fitting new toys!

9th September 2008, 11:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheD GTROC Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: East Anglia - UK Posts: 341	Cp dash lights!** Anybody have any suggestions for improbing the rubbish dash lights in my R33 GTR? They are so dim. perhaps some LEDs or something is available. When I had an FTO I bought a white dial kit which imporved things no end but all I can find for the R33 is replacement dashboards at rediculous prices.

9th September 2008, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
bernmc GTROC Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lichfield, inna Cattle Shed Posts: 1,178	Common problem. There's a huge article on fitting LEDS on the other skyline forum. Some people don't like the patchy effect the leds give though. May be worth just changing the bulbs for new ones - the originals are likely to be a bit bleak after cooking in there for the last 12-14 years. Not rocket science - just a case of getting the dash surround off and the clocks out. I've got a set of LEDs to go in mine when I fit the shift lights (hopefully this weekend) if I'm not in Noah's Ark by then. __________________ Nissan 350z NISMO and Skyline GTR33

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9th September 2008, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cris GTROC Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South London Posts: 560	Have a look at the Tower LEDs thread on here. Wide angle LEDs (I think they're called) are the things you want apparently

9th September 2008, 03:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheD GTROC Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: East Anglia - UK Posts: 341	Do you have a link?

9th September 2008, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
donk_316 GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 366	about 3 threads below this one... 'Tower' LEDS for instrument cluster-- any good?