Intrument illumination

[ChrisTriple]

Are the LED'S with built in resistors ok or would it be better to get each separate?

[CovKid]

They're fine although you could increase the resistor value slightly to reduce brightness if they don't suit. I like to test the whole thing off the vehicle and see what looks best but 12v LEDS with resistors already attached are handy things and easy to wire up.

[ChrisTriple]

I might have to order a few bits n bobs to have a play with!

[CovKid]

Order from China/Hong Kong etc. They don't take that long to get here and their postage costs are a fraction of ours. I have drawers full of stuff I can pull on for almost any project. Lot of fun. Have a go with tri-colour LEDs or even these which I've used extensively in my back lights: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw= ... 0&_sacat=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[ChrisTriple]

Order from China/Hong Kong etc. They don't take that long to get here and their postage costs are a fraction of ours. I have drawers full of stuff I can pull on for almost any project. Lot of fun. Have a go with tri-colour LEDs or even these which I've used extensively in my back lights: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw= ... 0&_sacat=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'll order some bits n bobs up! Thank you

[MagicWagon]

The LEDs from Ebay arrived and I fitted them. Very pleased overall. Slightly stiff to insert/turn, but got there in the end.
Initially did not work at all, but I think there is some kind of connector for the whole dash pod to nearest the windscreen which came loose with the jolt involved in removing the pod.
They are a warmer colour in real life than shown in these pics