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Originally posted by durateX:
I am gonna go with matrix cluster bulbs which have oval LEDs that project light in a 90 degree pattern instead of the normal 45 degree, and spread more light behind the guages avoiding that "dim-spot" look. I believe they are the same type of LED bulb used in my front and rear bulb clusters. Problem is that I need 19EA for the guages, and they are $5.99 each  .
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not sure if you have ever looked at your gauges. but svt or non svt they have light and dark spots. the svt are worse on the numbers the the non svt are. Your gonna have them. Once you tear your gauges apart you will understand why a 45 degree led, versus a 90 degree doesn't matter a whole bunch. Most of its based on reflections and err. can't think of the other word. damn it. anyways, 75% isn't the angle.
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Originally posted by getlucky151:
Yes the svt gauges are white-faced.
I phrased that wrong I meant white/clear lights rather than green tinted lights. Now I have to find a way to get the green tint off the back of the gauges to allow colored lights to pass through.
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Originally posted by Sl33stak:
I think mine turned out good.........  
Those look PIMP. I wish someone made nice blue ones, like the VW Jetta...
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Has anybody tried to "clear" the stock SVT gagues? Is the gauge itself green tinted plastic or is it in fact just a film?
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Originally posted by vpogv:
Has anybody tried to "clear" the stock SVT gagues? Is the gauge itself green tinted plastic or is it in fact just a film?
Clearing it would cause mor damage then you wanted. The gauges user color heat transfer, they are melted into the gauges and would make it extremely hard to just scratch it away and leave anything decent looking. however near the trip there is a green plastic piece that is melted into the gauge assembly, it makes it pretty hard to get the green tint gone But its do able.
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Well I tried an alternative and contacted www.importintelligence.com. They said they can make up custom gauges that look stock but light up a color of your choice. $69 each with 10 orders vs. $89 with 1 order. Anybody interested? If so I will gladly will coordinate the buy.
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Originally posted by vpogv:
Well I tried an alternative and contacted www.importintelligence.com. They said they can make up custom gauges that look stock but light up a color of your choice. $69 each with 10 orders vs. $89 with 1 order. Anybody interested? If so I will gladly will coordinate the buy.
thats not bad, if it was at the right time, i would be interested in a set. Do they all have to be the same color?
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Originally posted by auiotour:
Do they all have to be the same color?
Nope, any of the 4 colors listed. I will try my best to see what can be done about clear but doesn't look promising.
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