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BAC5.2
08-16-2006, 02:04 AM
Under his inspiration, I modded my HVAC lights the other day. Made them red.

Then I played with my Alpine headunit until I matched the red correctly. It actually looks kind of cool. I need to turn the OE Compass DIN unit red, and then the cluster. I need to fiddle with the alpine a bit more to get the color a bit closer.

I also did his map/dome light mod. That is a mod EVERYONE should do! The difference is incredible.

http://www.thawa.net/bac52/Forester/Modded%20HVAC.jpg

I did the mod with paint. I used Testors Transparent Candy Apple Red spray paint. A quick light coat and let it dry. Popped the bulbs in and that was that!

I like the red. It's not to bright, it's easy to see at night, and I hardly even notice that it's on. I can glance and see where the buttons are for quick pushings, and it isn't distracting.
BAC5.2
08-16-2006, 02:08 AM
That pic doesn't make it look as red as it really is. It looks good, trust me.

Cellphone night camera. Sorry about quality.
badbasser98
08-16-2006, 11:36 AM
Nice, I have been wanting to do this but haven't had the time :-?
BAC5.2
08-17-2006, 06:01 PM
Did the compass unit this morning. Looks pretty cool.

Phil
Wiscon_Mark
08-17-2006, 06:13 PM
Nice to see my work being done.

But I'm going to have to admit that I'm trying blue out now :oops: :lol:
BAC5.2
08-17-2006, 11:54 PM
I thought of going blue, but it's not easy.

I might try blue again at some point in the future, but for now, the red works pretty well. It's not distracting, and it looks kinda cool!
Wiscon_Mark
08-18-2006, 12:01 AM
I found some blue clear wrap stuff that works.
BAC5.2
08-18-2006, 12:48 AM
Hmm, that's not a bad idea. Re-film the gauges instead of working around the green or filing it off.

A co-worker turned his wifes gauges blue using LED's. It worked pretty well, but it's SO bright, that it's distracting. She likes it though.
Wiscon_Mark
08-18-2006, 09:34 AM
I would still sand the back of the guages off, otherwise you'll get a greenish-blue or (worse) greenish-red. However, it's much more conducive to uniform, solid color :smile:
02LGT
09-01-2006, 01:24 PM
I've always wanted to try or attempt that mod...however, i am too scared that i will mess up and end up spending ALOT of money hahaha...looks good. mad props.