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Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 8:42 pm 
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I recently changed my filter in my trip computer to blue but am having trouble seeing it in the day. It looks like it isnt even there. What is the best filter replacement to use, preferably in blue (matches the car) as I use my car in the daytime more oftne now.
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Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:10 pm 
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thin postit paper.. or use a LED behind it.. instead of that globe. some ppl have said get a few pieces of paper and spray cooking oil on it.. gets it more transarent.. gl :D

 

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Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:14 pm 
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yeah see if ya can do both, a bright blue led and a blue colour filter (the see thru plastic filter kind), should be all smooth sailing

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Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 5:29 pm 
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LED's involve soldering though and I dont feel confident soldering...if someone wants to do it for me :lol: :lol:
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Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 8:29 pm 
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just twist wires round each other :P and put tape on it to keep em apart :P

 

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Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 8:55 pm 
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lol

and then one day she no light up cos the tape melted and fell off :P
speaking from past experiences with "i cant be f**k soldering that so ill use tape"

go on son, solder one for the team

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Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 9:50 pm 
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Ok so what LEDs should I use, oh wise and wisdom filled ford supporters?
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Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:28 pm 
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one with a wide viewing angle thingo.. otherwise u'll get a bright spot in the middle and faded areas around :P

 

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Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:22 pm 
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or ya can cheat and chuck a lit of shopping plastic bag over the end of the led, it sort of diffuses the light evenly, just enough to rap around the lens, did the job with the 'neons i put under my scooter :P Image
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along with the 'sound system' i put on :P

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