Custom triple meter modification...

DIGItonium · 11-15-2010, 11:57 PM

I have all of the interior LED lighting changed except for the triple meters since I already have aftermarket gauges. 2theextreme volunteered to be the first to get the triple meter modified with custom gauge faces and LED colors. Thanks to Alex at Black Cat Custom for the custom gauge faces for the 370Z. In the meantime, he is also working on a custom bezel for the fuel/temp gauge.

For this modification, the gauge faces are white on black for a stock look. The needle paint has been removed. I opted for needle paint, but it looked nasty (like white out). Gauges will light up blue, and the needles will light up white. The clock backlight is white, so the numbers light up white with a blue background (check out my gallery).

Here's a preview before shipping out the gauges to 2theextreme:

ThoriumHotdog · 11-16-2010, 12:13 AM

in for updates

Trips · 11-16-2010, 12:21 AM

Brave man!!

simota1 · 11-16-2010, 02:42 AM

you are a mad man bro

cant wait to see the end results

docaam · 11-16-2010, 04:31 AM

it would be nice !!!!

2theextreme · 11-16-2010, 06:19 AM

Will get them installed as soon as I can and also get some night time photos uploaded.

Thanks as always, DIGI! You have been very helpful on many of my minor upgrades!

Raven · 11-16-2010, 05:37 PM

i did a full LED swap on my old TC too. was my first time trying to solder anything. you definately needs LOTS of patience when doing this. and a steady hand. i remember the LEDs were soo small...that even a heavy breath would blow them all over the place.

Jamaica · 11-16-2010, 05:41 PM

Good job!

Waiz · 11-16-2010, 06:24 PM

In for results!!

DIGItonium · 11-17-2010, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven

i did a full LED swap on my old TC too...

If you can work on the tC, then you should have no problem working on the Z!

Raven · 11-17-2010, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

If you can work on the tC, then you should have no problem working on the Z!

yup. took me the entire day. did my full gauge cluster and HVAC display.

did you switch out any resistors as well?

XwChriswX · 11-17-2010, 12:38 PM

I WANTS! Digi!! I wants this lol

I call next!

ROC1ROB · 11-17-2010, 01:49 PM

I'm watching you DIGI..........

SoCal 370Z · 11-17-2010, 02:12 PM

Rep point for the DIGI, and his mods!

DIGItonium · 11-17-2010, 03:03 PM

Thanks everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven

did you switch out any resistors as well?

With the blue and white LEDs I had in possession there wasn't any need for the combination meter. As for the triple meter, I didn't have any means of testing it so 2theextreme will be the first to see the result when it gets plugged in.

As for the door switches and HVAC, changing out the resistors may be needed blue. For white, it's bright enough for my taste.

11-15-2010, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Custom triple meter modification... I have all of the interior LED lighting changed except for the triple meters since I already have aftermarket gauges. 2theextreme volunteered to be the first to get the triple meter modified with custom gauge faces and LED colors. Thanks to Alex at Black Cat Custom for the custom gauge faces for the 370Z. In the meantime, he is also working on a custom bezel for the fuel/temp gauge. For this modification, the gauge faces are white on black for a stock look. The needle paint has been removed. I opted for needle paint, but it looked nasty (like white out). Gauges will light up blue, and the needles will light up white. The clock backlight is white, so the numbers light up white with a blue background (check out my gallery). Here's a preview before shipping out the gauges to 2theextreme: __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 03-16-2011 at 11:57 PM.

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Raven Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valley Village Posts: 138 Drives: Scion TC Rep Power: 14	i did a full LED swap on my old TC too. was my first time trying to solder anything. you definately needs LOTS of patience when doing this. and a steady hand. i remember the LEDs were soo small...that even a heavy breath would blow them all over the place.

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Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	Good job!

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