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KeWLKaT
03-23-2006, 07:49 PM
hmmmm hopefully you'll get our sets in soon rob :)
how does the quality and fit look like, boys?
aLoNe I bReAk
03-23-2006, 08:18 PM
More of the same, just updating to let peeps know I received the product today.
EDIT: Kewl the quality and fit are identical to the white-faced ones. I'm not just saying that, I'm actually looking at the two side-by-side right now. The black-faced ones look AWSOME though! The red accents actually look RED, not pinkish like the white ones! Can't wait to get these in...just gotta hope for a warmer day soon!
EDIT #2: For those getting ready to install, as a reminder it's a good idea to take some rubbing alcohol and a terry towel and wipe down the HVAC unit where these will bond too. Especially if you had the white ones on, and I'm sure there is some adhesive residue left over. And if you messed up some of the tapers (I think we all did), then here is your second chance!
robs02elantra
03-23-2006, 09:06 PM
damn, still no email, call or notification for the canadian guys. I haven't got anything in yet either, I'm not a huge fan of the states, but this is one instant that I would prefer to live there!
EDIT #2: For those getting ready to install, as a reminder it's a good idea to take some rubbing alcohol and a terry towel and wipe down the HVAC unit where these will bond too. Especially if you had the white ones on, and I'm sure there is some adhesive residue left over. And if you messed up some of the tapers (I think we all did), then here is your second chance!
F*(*CK!@:#KJ:@#$.. didn't wipe mine down :(. Oh well.. should be good. I had some fitment issues with the center one (the one w/ the #s on there).. any of you guys have that? Also I wasn't too impressed with the quality on this thing.. I guess its just the way they design the smaller ones but i'm not sure. Anyways.. somehow I dimmed out my green buttons so it looks even better :P
BTW, if you guys wire this to the cig lighter, pink is the one that has power when you turn the lights on :)
ilanpro
03-24-2006, 04:23 AM
Lets see some pics
robs02elantra
03-24-2006, 09:26 AM
would it be ok for me to run this from the cigarette lighter if I'm already running power from it to the other gauges?
ilanpro
03-24-2006, 10:37 AM
would it be ok for me to run this from the cigarette lighter if I'm already running power from it to the other gauges?
yes it will be ok
aLoNe I bReAk
03-24-2006, 11:05 AM
I slept in late this morning, and I'm running late for school. I will post pics as soon as I get back today. I do not have my white-faced ones anymore though, as I threw those out last night after the side-by-side comparison. Pics of the new ones around 5pm, unless someone beats me to it?!
i won't be able to beat you to it lol.. stuck here at work. they look badass at night, but daytime quality & fitment was a slight issue
Tricked
03-24-2006, 01:43 PM
Are these even dimmable or is it a constant brightness?
Are these even dimmable or is it a constant brightness?
Constant brightness.. it didn't come with a dimmer switch like the Reverse Glow ones do for the speedo/tach
ilanpro
03-24-2006, 02:39 PM
you can put it to the car dimmer
Tricked
03-24-2006, 03:39 PM
I planned on it even if it didn't have a dimmer. I just need to wire the gauges to the stock dimmer to complete the setup. Hopefully it won't overload the dimmer. Any idea on how much current these gauges draw or how much current the stock dimmer can handle?
ilanpro
03-24-2006, 04:03 PM
The Indiglos have little current untill the step up transformer
speaking of the dimmer.. when i hooked up the gauges im not sure wtf i did but the AC, rear window defroster, and circulation buttons don't light up as bright anymore. I'm thinking i may have blown a bulb but not sure. any clues? I doubt i'd fix it.. but i just want to know whats wrong in case it causes problems down the line. thanks!
robs02elantra
03-24-2006, 04:30 PM
anyone have a picture of what they look like when they are not lit up?
anyone have a picture of what they look like when they are not lit up?
I can take one later when I'm off work... but I'm sure someone will post before i do :P
aLoNe I bReAk
03-24-2006, 07:30 PM
Pics as promised, just laying there. Like I said before, these are not installed yet, I have to wait for a warmer day. You can hopefully get a good idea of the black now and how dark it really is. Oh, the edges on these are fine, the pics make them seem damaged, but that is just dust.
Pics as promised, just laying there. Like I said before, these are not installed yet, I have to wait for a warmer day. You can hopefully get a good idea of the black now and how dark it really is. Oh, the edges on these are fine, the pics make them seem damaged, but that is just dust.
Let me know how bad the install goes.. i'm kind of disappointed with the way it turned out because of that center one
robs02elantra
03-25-2006, 02:17 AM
what's wrong with the center one?
aLoNe I bReAk
03-25-2006, 01:30 PM
I'm assuming it's an issue with the taper. You can tell by the pics that I posted that you must really curve the center (level indicator) overlay before trying to put it on, otherwise you run the risk of leaving a gap. I think this is what happened to Paki. It can get hard trying to hold it with one hand and put it on with the other, then your fingers always get in the way, and they don't just let go...you have to pry them away cause you probably got some adhesive on them lol. That's what happened when I put my white ones on, which is what caused the gap.
I'm assuming it's an issue with the taper. You can tell by the pics that I posted that you must really curve the center (level indicator) overlay before trying to put it on, otherwise you run the risk of leaving a gap. I think this is what happened to Paki. It can get hard trying to hold it with one hand and put it on with the other, then your fingers always get in the way, and they don't just let go...you have to pry them away cause you probably got some adhesive on them lol. That's what happened when I put my white ones on, which is what caused the gap.
^ thats what happened
no chance for an easy fix.. is there? i wont be taking these off.. so would it be safe to take it off and superglue it down the 2nd time?
alienman
03-28-2006, 03:59 PM
WOOO HOOOO MINE CAME IN..... They actually got here yesterday but i missed the courier guy... they were sent purolator. I had the fiance open them up cause i am at work right now and i ask what it was and she told me some wierd thing with wires sticking out.... took me a few seconds but then i figured out what it was.... so am i the first canadian to get them... all the way out here in saskatchewan...? woo hoo....
robs02elantra
03-28-2006, 06:40 PM
apparently, I've got something to pick up at the post office today! If it's the gauges, I'll ship yours out to you tonight or first thing in the morning, Felix! It's about time us canucks got them.
hyunelan2
03-28-2006, 06:52 PM
Comeon slackers - let's see some installed pics already!
robs02elantra
03-28-2006, 08:16 PM
I'll install mine tomorrow afternoon and post pics, unless someone beats me!
JacksonJ
03-28-2006, 11:48 PM
I got my Post office Notice yesterday, picked them up today. Don't know when I'll get them installed, but atleast I got them. Paid $12 something for Customs.
robs02elantra
03-29-2006, 12:06 AM
16 something for customs...darn it all to heck.
JacksonJ
03-29-2006, 12:11 AM
16 something for customs...darn it all to heck.
16 Each? or together because you purchased 2 right?
alienman
03-29-2006, 12:37 AM
Man that is messed up stuff.... I had to pay nothing for customs here.... zero the big zip nadda zilch....wierd how it must depend where it comes across the border at.....
robs02elantra
03-29-2006, 12:41 AM
16 Each? or together because you purchased 2 right?
yeah, I got 2. Still sucks though, I'm growing weary of paying duty so often and such large amounts sometimes. As my dad would say, they are skating on thin ice, although I don't know if it really works to threaten the border people.
once i fix mine i will take pics. i just need to align it again and it should be set.. i'm just too lazy to take off my dash again :P. probably will tomorrow though seeing as how the weather has been nice lately
KeWLKaT
03-29-2006, 10:55 AM
Rob you crazy aussie you should've told me you paid duties, i would've sent you more than just shipping to me in that case, now i feel bad :(
here's my pics after i fixed the thing that was bothering me the most
http://www.elantraxd.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4525
http://www.elantraxd.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4526
like i said in an earlier post.. i'm really not sure why my original green lighting doesn't show up (AC, Circulate, Rear Defroster buttons)... but i think it looks better with them not so bright :)
04GTboySC
03-29-2006, 07:07 PM
thats hot dude, wish the gb would of worked for us :(
Vampyrate
03-29-2006, 07:35 PM
gawd! now i want them now that ive seen them installed
NUT03
10-19-2007, 10:36 AM
I want those ,but year to late eh?
Munky
10-19-2007, 10:53 AM
No, it's not too late. I just bought one a few weeks ago.
Send Ilanpro a PM.
EDIT: This may not be the same thing, I bought an HVAC from him with LED's, I know nothing about the faces.
NUT03
10-20-2007, 02:02 AM
No, it's not too late. I just bought one a few weeks ago.
Send Ilanpro a PM.
EDIT: This may not be the same thing, I bought an HVAC from him with LED's, I know nothing about the faces.
Thanx Munky,allready send Ilanpro pm:D
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