Updating the clocks

**Baj** · Thursday 3rd August 2006, 12:48

Halfords do a pack of 4 12v leds for a fiver in their bling section. Various flavours.
Remove the current bulb holder, pull out bulb, drill out holder a little for led wires, insert LED wrap wires round metal clip in holder, reinsert into dash.
I am sure I have written this before somewhere.

Sorry Viking it looks great but you must be doing something really special to cost a couple of hundred quid

**Vikingxl** · Thursday 3rd August 2006, 13:16

How about trip computer display,aircon,dash switches,window switches and heated seats mate?All different sized leds and some of which aren't 12v.Yes it can be done on the cheap but the look isnt the same and i wanted it to be right.Plus the halfords way is a bit of a bodge job as well.

**T5SLAVE** · Thursday 3rd August 2006, 21:16

M8, I've been thinkin about these 'ere "special" n spurious LED's...would not 'RS' or 'Farnell' be able 2 cater 4 our LED needs, do u definitely have 2 cross the pond 2 get exactly what u have used???

Just a thought

...

**adriancole** · Thursday 3rd August 2006, 21:26

There are a couple of good suppliers in this thread, though from the USA, sure you could match the specs with some people here....

http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/LEDan...on-t48469.html

**Vikingxl** · Thursday 3rd August 2006, 22:50

Heres the drivers door window switch I did the footwell lights as well but its hard to get a good piccy of them at the moment

**Vikingxl** · Thursday 3rd August 2006, 22:53

Originally Posted by T5SLAVE

M8, I've been thinkin about these 'ere "special" n spurious LED's...would not 'RS' or 'Farnell' be able 2 cater 4 our LED needs, do u definitely have 2 cross the pond 2 get exactly what u have used???

Just a thought

...

Have tried a few suppliers hence the money i have spent and to be honest the ones im using now are the best that i think i have found other peoples tastes will be different though.The pain in the arse for me is things have to be right otherwise i get annoyed but im happy with the results now and i think thats all that matters

**T5SLAVE** · Thursday 3rd August 2006, 23:01

I know exactly where ur comin from m8, I've had my exhaust tips changed twice now since the car has been back in at PCraft about a month ago and had the wheels refinished darker cos I wasn't happy with 'em at all...only a couple o months after gettin em refurb'd

The interior illumination is a great "personal touch" mod, gives a great feel 2 the interior goin moody Blue! I've always like the VW mauve style illum'...will continue 2 do my homework n may have the change made b4 the end of the year...along with everthing else

**The Flying Banana** · Thursday 3rd August 2006, 23:43

I like this I have to say , i may have to have a wee chat Mr Viking on this topic and ' employ ' you !!!

**Azza** · Friday 4th August 2006, 09:21

Hehe, same as that, those switches are looking great, i can imagine the footwell lights look awesome!

Azza

**abdul** · Friday 4th August 2006, 11:22

very very nice

**abdul** · Tuesday 12th September 2006, 09:14

where can u get the rings from

**M a r c** · Wednesday 13th September 2006, 21:56

Andrew · Wednesday 13th September 2006, 22:52

Originally Posted by M a r c

Very nice where did you get the chrome surrounds and coloured dials ?

**BlackBeast** · Wednesday 13th September 2006, 23:09

Marc, do you have a lazer blue Volvo, i think the colour of the clock would only suit with the same colour bodywork!?!

I like the individuality of the clocks, but they are too in your face for my liking.

Andrew, you can get the chrome surrounds from QuickBrickMotorsports.

**Vikingxl** · Thursday 21st September 2006, 20:40

Got one stage further today when Waxworks helped me out sorting the alarm led as he had beaten me to doing his.So now i have a nice blue flashing alarm led!Its amazing the excitment such a small mod can make lol.

Cheers Steve!!

**Vikingxl** · Sunday 8th October 2006, 17:41

Next stage is now complete with a volvo headunit

So list of leds is as follows

Aircon swiches
Window switches
Map light switches
Footwells
Lighter sockets
Volvo head unit
All dash switches
All dash dials
Dash lcds
Heated seat switches
Alarm
Boost gauge

More piccys will follow after dark

Need a new project now i think

**Storm-Troll** · Sunday 8th October 2006, 19:36

Looking good,,,,lol.. All those little blue LED's are making me excited now,, I can hear the car outside whining,, He wants the blue treatment too..lol

**Vikingxl** · Sunday 8th October 2006, 21:27

Well noew its properly dark it seems that the head unit needs a few tweeks but apart from that another quality conversion i believe.Heres the piccys let me know what you think.

**Storm-Troll** · Sunday 8th October 2006, 21:30

Looking Good Rich,, I would be chuffed(NOT CHAVED) chuffed to have my motor lookin that bluuuuuuuuuuuuuuueee.......

**Vikingxl** · Sunday 8th October 2006, 21:41

Well Ive been internet shopping again tonight and might have a few new ideas for the next car to be done,Can't wait to get started on the next project just one more bulb to sort on mine.

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