Finally installed my EL Glow Gauges *o* - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

DK Squall · 09-28-2005, 10:45 PM

I finally got the new power inverter in the mail today and went to install my EL Glow Gauges right away. First time doin this, it was a really fun, and tiring experience ...as it took me about 2 hours to do, but everything is hooked up correctly (thanks to Racer_Rodney's DIY) and they only turn on when I switch my headlights on

Only thing bothering me is that the Tachometer gauge is covering the factory alarm light and the Speedometer gauge is slighty off so the warning indicators on the bottom portion of the gauge look odd, but other then that, I'm happy. Just gotta figure out where I wanna install the dimmer switch, so for now its sitting in the little panel that opens up to the fuse box inside the dash.

Oh yeah, I'm thinking of getting red LED's for the needles, so they stand out more. Should I just buy them (and if anyone knows where to buy the specific type needed, please let me know) or get some sort of transparent paint? ..or would the paint make them look pink? @__@

leasaunce · 09-28-2005, 10:47 PM

damn thats nice. change the needle with RED LEDs

JetspeedCamry · 09-28-2005, 11:03 PM

Good job.
Def change the globe color to red or something, itll make the needles look awesome!

DK Squall · 09-28-2005, 11:08 PM

Thanks for the compliments. I'll try checking out AutoZone or Kragen tomorrow and see if they have the 194 bulbs in red or something.

AutoBox · 09-28-2005, 11:18 PM

yeah i agree the needles in red would look better. oh maybe could you wire the alarm light to another location? looks good ...post some pics if you change the needle color.

DK Squall · 09-28-2005, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoBox

yeah i agree the needles in red would look better. oh maybe could you wire the alarm light to another location? looks good ...post some pics if you change the needle color.

I think the alarm light is a stock setup that's in the Tachometer gauge permenantly. Only thing its meant to do is show anyone looking in that there IS an alarm on the car. But I'll figure something out. I'll be sure to take pics after I change the needle color.

leasaunce · 09-28-2005, 11:38 PM

make it looks something like this honda

DK Squall · 09-29-2005, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by leasaunce

make it looks something like this honda

lol I'll try to get the needles to look as red as the ones on that Accord

Ruffrydasean · 09-29-2005, 01:05 AM

i want your type gauges.. mine have a cutout at the bottom for the warning lights... and the stock gauges behind mine shines through as well.. so i just leave the car dimmer all the way down

DK Squall · 09-29-2005, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruffrydasean

i want your type gauges.. mine have a cutout at the bottom for the warning lights... and the stock gauges behind mine shines through as well.. so i just leave the car dimmer all the way down

Here are the ones I bought from this seller on ebay. I gotta re-adjust the gauges a bit cause they seem to be a tad off from the gauges underneath them, but otherwise they are good.