OEM Turbo boost gauge red light mod - **with pics!** - Page 5

TheAn$wer · 03-28-2006, 12:05 PM

So i have to paint the actual bulb? i think il just leave it white for now... thanks.

**nandanrp** · 03-28-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAn$wer

So i have to paint the actual bulb? i think il just leave it white for now... thanks.

Others have had this issue too, I believe. Read some of the earlier posts and I think someone talks about a solution for the 06s

TheAn$wer · 03-28-2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nandanrp

Others have had this issue too, I believe. Read some of the earlier posts and I think someone talks about a solution for the 06s

Alright i got it... thanks a lot... i think ill just do it at my gfs house.. i dont really have any nail polish laying around...

TheAn$wer · 03-30-2006, 11:24 AM

Ok i did mine yesterday, after i took of the sponge thingy off the LED on the board i went and pluged it in to see what color the LED was... Turns out its a sick ass blue LED with a yellow thing over it to make it look whitish... So i left it. The blue looks really nice, only thing is i accidently broke the glass cover when i was taking off the face part... ill take some pics tonight and post em later...

JJ18Sniper · 05-30-2006, 06:41 PM

Any way to change the coloring of the needle to make it viewable with the red color mod?

**nandanrp** · 05-30-2006, 07:29 PM

Not sure...when you take the gauge out the needle and face aren't exposed. If you wanted to paint the needle you would have to take the gauge apart further.

I never had any issues viewing the gauge at night after changing it to red though.

JJ18Sniper · 05-30-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nandanrp

Not sure...when you take the gauge out the needle and face aren't exposed. If you wanted to paint the needle you would have to take the gauge apart further.

I never had any issues viewing the gauge at night after changing it to red though.

Thanks for the headsup. I'm glad to see that you can still see the needle... I coudn't get myself to do this mod as I suspected that it would be difficult to differentiate the needle from the background coloring. I might consider finding a way to change the color of the needle though when I take it out. Will have to debate on what color would best be suitable for the needle with the red background.

**nandanrp** · 05-30-2006, 07:39 PM

Well, let me also add the disclaimer: my car was only stage 1 when I had the OEM boost, I swapped in a Defi BF Imperial boost when I went stage 2. So I wasn't trying to read the gauge that accurately anyways.

Here's what it looks like, close up (more than seeing the needle, you just see that one of the lines is blacked out...get it?):

If you are willing to risk taking the gauge apart, some electroluminescent paint could be good

The picture isn't 100% accurate, as the glow from the gauge does light the needle up more than the picture shows.

JJ18Sniper · 05-30-2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nandanrp

Well, let me also add the disclaimer: my car was only stage 1 when I had the OEM boost, I swapped in a Defi BF Imperial boost when I went stage 2. So I wasn't trying to read the gauge that accurately anyways.

Here's what it looks like, close up (more than seeing the needle, you just see that one of the lines is blacked out...get it?):

If you are willing to risk taking the gauge apart, some electroluminescent paint could be good

The picture isn't 100% accurate, as the glow from the gauge does light the needle up more than the picture shows.

I might chicken out and just take your route haha. I'm truly not one to claim to be succussful with adventures messing with paint and electrical

... I'm most likely going to take your approach and keep saving for the DEFI's (Have been for quite awhile haha).

ilami01 · 07-09-2006, 09:47 AM

this is a bad ace thread!, what a great idea!!

ilami01 · 09-11-2006, 08:13 PM

I will take pictures for you guys, with the late 05's and up! I have an 06 so we'll see ow it worx out. I got the cash for a new one if i mess up.

***reeksti*** · 09-11-2006, 08:15 PM

its cool

**nandanrp** · 09-12-2006, 07:36 AM

The gauge I modded will be up for sale soon

I got Defis, so I have an OEM boost gauge sitting in my room at home...just gotta snap some pictures and then get my paypal account setup to accept payments.

jason bouchard · 09-16-2006, 12:28 AM

yea i have an o6 and it had an led, i have to take it apart . . .

Nico Flax · 09-17-2006, 05:46 PM

I have an 06 but have the 05 Dash Pod in my car, lots of people tell me to get the defi thing but I rather waste my money on other parts so this mod will be perfect to shut them up! I'll post pics but... anyone think I should do I write up? I always want to get the job done as quick as possible.

03-28-2006, 12:05 PM	#61
TheAn$wer Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 Blue/Gold STi Location: Modesto, CaLi Posts: 500 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	So i have to paint the actual bulb? i think il just leave it white for now... thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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Nico Flax Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru Impreza WR Fav Mod: Carbon Fiber driveshaft? Location: North VA Posts: 40 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I have an 06 but have the 05 Dash Pod in my car, lots of people tell me to get the defi thing but I rather waste my money on other parts so this mod will be perfect to shut them up! I'll post pics but... anyone think I should do I write up? I always want to get the job done as quick as possible. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-30-2006, 11:24 AM	#64
TheAn$wer Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 Blue/Gold STi Location: Modesto, CaLi Posts: 500 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Ok i did mine yesterday, after i took of the sponge thingy off the LED on the board i went and pluged it in to see what color the LED was... Turns out its a sick ass blue LED with a yellow thing over it to make it look whitish... So i left it. The blue looks really nice, only thing is i accidently broke the glass cover when i was taking off the face part... ill take some pics tonight and post em later...

05-30-2006, 06:41 PM	#65
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,592 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Any way to change the coloring of the needle to make it viewable with the red color mod?

05-30-2006, 07:29 PM	#66
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Not sure...when you take the gauge out the needle and face aren't exposed. If you wanted to paint the needle you would have to take the gauge apart further. I never had any issues viewing the gauge at night after changing it to red though.

05-30-2006, 07:39 PM	#68
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Well, let me also add the disclaimer: my car was only stage 1 when I had the OEM boost, I swapped in a Defi BF Imperial boost when I went stage 2. So I wasn't trying to read the gauge that accurately anyways. Here's what it looks like, close up (more than seeing the needle, you just see that one of the lines is blacked out...get it?): If you are willing to risk taking the gauge apart, some electroluminescent paint could be good The picture isn't 100% accurate, as the glow from the gauge does light the needle up more than the picture shows.

07-09-2006, 09:47 AM	#70
ilami01 Senior STI Driver Car: White 06 STi Fav Mod: Forged Bypass Location: Dallas Posts: 391 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	this is a bad ace thread!, what a great idea!!

09-11-2006, 08:13 PM	#71
ilami01 Senior STI Driver Car: White 06 STi Fav Mod: Forged Bypass Location: Dallas Posts: 391 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I will take pictures for you guys, with the late 05's and up! I have an 06 so we'll see ow it worx out. I got the cash for a new one if i mess up.

09-11-2006, 08:15 PM	#72
*reeksti* Friendlys Suby Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,203 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	its cool

09-12-2006, 07:36 AM	#73
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	The gauge I modded will be up for sale soon I got Defis, so I have an OEM boost gauge sitting in my room at home...just gotta snap some pictures and then get my paypal account setup to accept payments.

09-16-2006, 12:28 AM	#74
jason bouchard Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: the driver Location: NJ Posts: 633 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	yea i have an o6 and it had an led, i have to take it apart . . .