LED Interior Conversions: Clusters, HVAC, Etc.

[The Lighting Guru]

I am now offering LED conversions for many interior components of your Subaru! The conversion includes me personally taking out your interior components, installing the LED conversion, and putting everything back together.

I offer a variety of colors:

Red:
http://www.lck-led.com/images/ledproducts/flexibleledstrip/LCKLS1230R-C-150x120.jpg
Blue:
http://www.lck-led.com/images/ledproducts/flexibleledstrip/LCKLS1230B-C-150x100.jpg
Green:
http://www.lck-led.com/images/ledproducts/flexibleledstrip/LCKLS1230G-C-150x120.jpg
Yellow:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/lckls1230y.jpg
Ultraviolet:
http://www.lck-led.com/images/ledproducts/flexibleledstrip/LCKLS1230P-C-150x120.jpg
Cool White:
http://www.lck-led.com/images/ledproducts/flexibleledstrip/lckls1230w-c-150x120.jpg
Pink:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/100-lantsuncom_photo-t1228453196.jpg

Gauge Clusters!

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04587.jpg

HVAC Controls!

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_2315.jpg

Door Controls!

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04585.jpg

Pricing:

Gauge Cluster: $100 plus supply cost. (Supply cost is usually around $30, but is subject to change for custom projects/applications)

HVAC Controls: $50 plus supply cost. (Supply cost is usually around $30, but is subject to change for custom projects/applications)

Door Controls: $25 plus supply cost (Supply cost is usually around $30, but is subject to change for custom projects/applications)

Labor prices are subject to change if extra work is required.

Deals!:

1. Combined gauge cluster and HVAC control conversion: $125 plus supply cost.

2. Combined gauge cluster, HVAC, and door control conversion: $140 plus supply cost

If you plan on doing the work yourself, I can offer a reduced rate, but you are responsible for making everything work correctly. I cannot be responsible for mistakes.

PM me if you're interested!

[Gearhead Geek]

What's the general time it takes for a gauge cluster? And are the LED's PWM'd so that they can be dimmed?

[98Wagoon]

I see what you did there...

Ive seen a lot of Chris' work firsthand and he does amazing work! :up:


which reminds me, your going to get my dash when I pick it up, also... :lol:

[The Lighting Guru]

I can get the conversion done in an afternoon. My last customer came to my house at 3pm and I was done by 7pm.

When I installed the LEDs on the 2000 Impreza RS, they dimmed fine. I have also worked on a 96 Legacy and they have also dimmed. I can check to see if the LEDs dim beforehand on each car i convert to LEDs, but I have a feeling most, if not all, Subarus work fine with the LEDs I use.

I want to say that the only plug in LEDs that would have a problem with dimming over those with a built in voltage regulator. Most premade LEDs bulbs don't have a voltage regulator and just use a resistor install to regulate the current when 12v runs to the LEDs. This is just an assumption, but I'm trying to confirm the info.

What's the general time it takes for a gauge cluster? And are the LED's PWM'd so that they can be dimmed?

What's the general time it takes for a gauge cluster? And are the LED's PWM'd so that they can be dimmed?

[The Lighting Guru]

Right on! I'm up for it.I see what you did there...

Ive seen a lot of Chris' work firsthand and he does amazing work! :up:


which reminds me, your going to get my dash when I pick it up, also... :lol:

[98Wagoon]

Right on! I'm up for it.


Im thinking red with white needles.. :hide:





if the white needles are even possible :lol:

[Aczwild]

Cant wait to get mine converted!

[DHGurs]

Looks OEM :dhgurs:

I'm sure you will be getting plenty of business.

[The Lighting Guru]

Maybe, I'll figure it out for you tomorrow.Im thinking red with white needles.. :hide:





if the white needles are even possible :lol:

[98Wagoon]

Maybe, I'll figure it out for you tomorrow.


:squee:



worst case I'll paint them... but you do your thing first cuz.. well.. thats the proper way :lol:

[The Lighting Guru]

So some good news and some bad news. The good news is I can scrape the needle color off from the back. The bad news is a tiny part of the needle extends to the middle of the needle housing, meaning I can reach the needle in the middle to sand off the color.

It's your call, what do you want to do? I'll be able to sand off most of the color, just not all of the color. 5% of the stock needle color will still be there in the middle of the needle housing.:squee:



worst case I'll paint them... but you do your thing first cuz.. well.. thats the proper way :lol:

[98Wagoon]

hmm... text me some pics tomorrow or something. we'll talk about it. worst case, like I said I can paint them, perhaps.. we'll see what the options are.





So some good news and some bad news. The good news is I can scrape the needle color off from the back. The bad news is a tiny part of the needle extends to the middle of the needle housing, meaning I can reach the needle in the middle to sand off the color.

It's your call, what do you want to do? I'll be able to sand off most of the color, just not all of the color. 5% of the stock needle color will still be there in the middle of the needle housing.

[The Lighting Guru]

So do you want me to sand the needles? I can't really show you how it looks until I actually do it...hmm... text me some pics tomorrow or something. we'll talk about it. worst case, like I said I can paint them, perhaps.. we'll see what the options are.

[98Wagoon]

yeah. go for it. I doubt it'll be really noticeable anyway. haha

[The Lighting Guru]

Will do!yeah. go for it. I doubt it'll be really noticeable anyway. haha

[98Wagoon]

the part that will be still colored, will it even be seen, you think?

[The Lighting Guru]

Probably not. :)the part that will be still colored, will it even be seen, you think?

[98Wagoon]

thats what I figured :lol:

[Aczwild]

:devil:

Daytime pics

Cluster off

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Aczwild/DSC03026.jpg

Cluster on

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Aczwild/DSC03025.jpg

Cluster on in shade

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Aczwild/DSC03027.jpg

Everything dims! Cluster, HVAC, Fog & Cruise!

Couldnt be happier, more pics and details tonight when it gets dark

[DHGurs]

That looks great! :up: Chris

[jessickascarling]

oooh this may have to be on my list of things to do!!!

PM sent :)

[Aczwild]

Night Pics!

Please note the HVAC is a little dim on the top and right side. That is because the OEM light pipes had been browned (read burnt) and cant transmit the light well, but I'm ordering replacements to take care of that. It is in no way an issue with the install, or quality of his work, just crap OEM bulbs that burnt out and a 12 yo car.

Please also note my camera is also about as old as the car is and night pics are hard on it, so detail doesnt show up as well in some pics (there isnt bad light bleed as seen in the pics). Everything shows up clear like in the low dim pic (#2)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Aczwild/DSC03039.jpg

Low Dim

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Aczwild/DSC03044.jpg

High dim (again please note the camera can't take good night pics, everything is crystal clear in person)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Aczwild/DSC03043.jpg

I highly recommend sending your parts to Chris, or making arrangements to bring your car to him as this work is a PITA and he knows what he is doing and how not to eff up. He took great care of my gauges and explained the right and wrong way to do this work. I highly, highly recommend older Impreza owners, even newer owners to have this mod done professionally by Chris as being able to correctly read and decipher gauges is key (especially when doing stupid **** at night) and the OEM wussy bulbs are weak.

[98Wagoon]

that really didnt make my color decision any easier.. :lol:

another great job by chris :up: !!

[The Lighting Guru]

Oh wow, I love the look of the white at night. Thanks for posting pics!

[apkarian100]

Bump.

[apkarian100]

Bump it up.

[vermonster]

I'm interested, PM sent :up:

[The Lighting Guru]

PM replied!I'm interested, PM sent :up:

[apkarian100]

Any more interest?

[Aczwild]

Winder switch!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Aczwild/DSC03057.jpg

[The Lighting Guru]

I like it! Thank you!Winder switch!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Aczwild/DSC03057.jpg

[SicRedGt]

Mr bulb Guru, do you have a web page or an e store? I need cool white strips for my headlights. They need to be reliable/long lasting too. What do you have?

[The Lighting Guru]

I do not have a web page at the moment. I do buy LEDs/LED strips/etc. from various vendors. I can get you cool white LED strips in either 6in. or 12in. lengths for starters. Then you can cut the LED strips to fit the length you need in your headlights.

6in. strips run me $10 each and 12in. strips run me $15 each. Shipping is $5 on every order, no matter the quantity of strips you get.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/3401.jpgMr bulb Guru, do you have a web page or an e store? I need cool white strips for my headlights. They need to be reliable/long lasting too. What do you have?

[Aczwild]

I like it! Thank you!No problem, thank you!

[Bu11dogg2]

question

Thin you could replace the light inside my DCCD Manual button with an LED?

It's super dim and I can't see it during the day :(

[The Lighting Guru]

Most likely. I'd just have to take it apart and check it out, to see what I'm working with.question

Thin you could replace the light inside my DCCD Manual button with an LED?

It's super dim and I can't see it during the day :(

[The Lighting Guru]

Another job finished today. '94 Impreza with JDM Ver.2 front clip. :)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04617.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04618.jpg

[The Lighting Guru]

Back to school bump.

[The Lighting Guru]

Daily bump.

[apkarian100]

Bump it up.

[The Lighting Guru]

WRX HVAC and radio anyone?

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_0289.jpg

[The Lighting Guru]

Daily bump

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[etaks99rs]

could you do a radio in blue?

[The Lighting Guru]

Stock radio or aftermarket?could you do a radio in blue?

[etaks99rs]

stock 05 sti radio

[The Lighting Guru]

If it's at all like a WRX 6 CD changer, it will be a walk in the park. If not, I can still tackle the job and get it done.stock 05 sti radio

[etaks99rs]

i think it is exactly the same as a wrx 6 disc... how many monies?

[The Lighting Guru]

$50, supplies inclusive.i think it is exactly the same as a wrx 6 disc... how many monies?

[etaks99rs]

sounds good. I will get back to you soon.

[2007st3]

Have you done the center console on an 08+ WRX. The entire car is red and the cubby hole has what appears to be (from the outside) a single blue LED to light it. Any chance in changing it to red. I might just have to pull it apart to see what it is.

[The Lighting Guru]

I have yet done a 08+ WRX center console. If you have time, go ahead and find out what that blue light is. If it's pretty easy to get to, it should be pretty easy to replace.Have you done the center console on an 08+ WRX. The entire car is red and the cubby hole has what appears to be (from the outside) a single blue LED to light it. Any chance in changing it to red. I might just have to pull it apart to see what it is.

[DHGurs]

I have yet done a 08+ WRX center console. If you have time, go ahead and find out what that blue light is. If it's pretty easy to get to, it should be pretty easy to replace.

It's a big (half the size of a dime) Blue LED in the center console. Chris could probably get the red STi one to work with it.

[2007st3]

So the one in the sti is red?

[2007st3]

Still not sure if the one in the 08+ sti center console is red. But I did take the part out today and what appears to be a huge led is just a cover. I think the led under could be changed, but I don't see how the part could be very expensive if in fact it is a red led on the sti. Ill post a pic tonight of it all pulled apart. It was super easy to remove it.

[DHGurs]

Yeah it is red. Not sure how easy it will be to make work because it works with the STi's stock footwell illumination.

I did the Blue Illumination kit on my WRX and you hooked the footwell lighting into that funky LED. If you remove the little rubber cover it becomes much brighter too.

[2007st3]

I have yet done a 08+ WRX center console. If you have time, go ahead and find out what that blue light is. If it's pretty easy to get to, it should be pretty easy to replace.

So turns out it is pretty easy to replace. All you need is Part# 66237SA120.
The part is actually red vs. the blue one that comes with the WRX.

Sorry for hijacking the tread.

http://reviewsinmotion.com/misc/leds.jpg

[The Lighting Guru]

No, thank you! More info for me. I appreciate you finding the part numbers and such.So turns out it is pretty easy to replace. All you need is Part# 66237SA120.
The part is actually red vs. the blue one that comes with the WRX.

Sorry for hijacking the tread.

[The Lighting Guru]

daily bump

[The Lighting Guru]

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[chatch82]

sent you a message on facebook regarding a bugeye retrofit cost

[The Lighting Guru]

I did not receive this, weird. Sending PM now.sent you a message on facebook regarding a bugeye retrofit cost

[The Lighting Guru]

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[The Lighting Guru]

Bumperoons. :squee:

[Penguinetti]

Looking to put in some lights in my cluster, HVAC, and doors. I was wondering, how much just for the parts? I've got an '04 Baja Turbo, and I'd like to go red on everything, with white for the warning lights.

PM me some info?

[The Lighting Guru]

PM sent.Looking to put in some lights in my cluster, HVAC, and doors. I was wondering, how much just for the parts? I've got an '04 Baja Turbo, and I'd like to go red on everything, with white for the warning lights.

PM me some info?

[The Lighting Guru]

Springtime bump!

[HiPower Mtrsports]

PM sent! Very interested in White Clutster on our Project WRX TR

[The Lighting Guru]

PM replied.

[The Lighting Guru]

Easter bump! :spin:

[Penguinetti]

Hey Guru,

I haven't forgotten about you! I just have to fix a minor electrical issue before I put lights in.... And I think i'm gonna switch to having you put them in for me...

So... I'll be back soon...-ish...

[The Lighting Guru]

Sounds good! Send me a PM or email when you want to get things rolling. Thanks for still keeping me in mind!Hey Guru,

I haven't forgotten about you! I just have to fix a minor electrical issue before I put lights in.... And I think i'm gonna switch to having you put them in for me...

So... I'll be back soon...-ish...

[The Lighting Guru]

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[The Lighting Guru]

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[The Lighting Guru]

Monthly bump. :hide:

[The Lighting Guru]

Custom LED license plate illumination anyone?

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/Mobile%20Uploads/downsized_1119110957.jpg

[The Lighting Guru]

Output of lights above:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/404066a6.jpg

[The Lighting Guru]

And a bump!

[The Lighting Guru]

I'm back home from school for a month!

:ohnoes:

Keep my busy and add to pizazz to your interior!

[The Lighting Guru]

Converted a Forester HVAC controls to a nice cool white today. It looks a lot better than the standard yellowish glow:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/SAM_2315.jpg

[fastfalcon94]

Do the red LED pictures you have do them any justice? I had an 05 sti and I loved the look of the cluster. Do the converted GC clusters look anything like that in person? I currently have a 98 cluster with JDM overlay and working DCCD for my swap. I really would like the red. The other thing I'm concerned with is the LEDs at night. I know they dimm, but how much? Bright lights at night really mess with my eyes. I usually have my stock lights dimmed half way at night.

I've got a center gauge pod with 2 autometer Z series gauges. They have a standard interchangeable red/green bulb so i could probably LED those too. I still need to order my wideband. If I go with red leds then I want to order the aem wideband. If I go with the stock green look, I'd go with the innovate lc1 wideband which is about $100 more...

Has anyone in Vermont had their cars done? I'd love to see these in person.

Thanks! - Charlie

http://web.vtc.edu/users/crd04080/buildthread/23.jpg

[The Lighting Guru]

The pictures of the red cluster I have does it pretty good justice, but not enough. The red is a nice full red, not orangish like the pictures display them to be.

They dim pretty well, but the lowest setting is a little bit brighter than the OEM setup. I can adjust the brightness of the lighting to attend to your liking though.

Aczwild had a conversion done by me and he lives in VT, but he had his converted to white, not red. Try sending him a PM. Pics of his cluster:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Aczwild/DSC03044.jpg

http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=312460&postcount=19

http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=312631&postcount=22

[fastfalcon94]

Thanks, I sent him a PM. Hopefully he lives near by. Are the leds you use capable of being dimmer than the suby dimmer can make them? I wonder if I was so solder in the right resistor between the suby dial and the leds if I could get the lights to dim a little more. I like them bright during the day. Also what about the suby clock in the top left corner. Are you able to make that red at all?

[The Lighting Guru]

You basically have the same idea as I do for dimming, but it would probably be best you see his cluster. When you start adding resistors, you can achieve the effect of making it more dim, but you also sacrifice brightness.

The clock can also be made red, but it's a little more tricky to do than the rest of the cluster.Thanks, I sent him a PM. Hopefully he lives near by. Are the leds you use capable of being dimmer than the suby dimmer can make them? I wonder if I was so solder in the right resistor between the suby dial and the leds if I could get the lights to dim a little more. I like them bright during the day. Also what about the suby clock in the top left corner. Are you able to make that red at all?

[fastfalcon94]

You basically have the same idea as I do for dimming, but it would probably be best you see his cluster. When you start adding resistors, you can achieve the effect of making it more dim, but you also sacrifice brightness.

The clock can also be made red, but it's a little more tricky to do than the rest of the cluster.

Thanks for the info. I guess I could wire in a switch for night/day to get the best of both worlds. I'll see what aczwild has to say then I'll send you a PM. Thanks - Charlie

[The Lighting Guru]

Sounds good man! Keep in updated.Thanks for the info. I guess I could wire in a switch for night/day to get the best of both worlds. I'll see what aczwild has to say then I'll send you a PM. Thanks - Charlie

[The Lighting Guru]

Today, I finished up some 08+ Impreza hatch rear reflectors. The reflectors originally don't come with lights, but I wired them some they can turn on with the parking lights and brake lights. Some pics:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04836.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04841.jpg

Brake lights on left, parking lights on right:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04831.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04843.jpg

[The Lighting Guru]

So today, I fixed a set of climate controls I did years ago. Now the output is more even. It just looks a whole lot better:

Before:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC01883.jpg

After:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04880.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/apkarian100/DSC04879.jpg

[Gretsch308]

Looks great as usual!!!

[The Lighting Guru]

I really like how it came out. Was able to get a ride at night in it tonight. Looks sweet!Looks great as usual!!!

[The Lighting Guru]

Not quite done, but we're getting there! Got some boo-boos to fix:

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j413/Matthew_Briere/d3b046f7.jpg

[Aczwild]

Thanks, I sent him a PM. Hopefully he lives near by. Are the leds you use capable of being dimmer than the suby dimmer can make them? I wonder if I was so solder in the right resistor between the suby dial and the leds if I could get the lights to dim a little more. I like them bright during the day. Also what about the suby clock in the top left corner. Are you able to make that red at all?
Cant remember if I ever sent the response (remember typing it, just cant remember if I hit send and I purged my PM's).

You shouldnt have a problem with the intensity, on full on it was pretty bright, but with the dimmer you can crank it down to a very nice subtle level.

[The Lighting Guru]

:truestory:

You shouldnt have a problem with the intensity, on full on it was pretty bright, but with the dimmer you can crank it down to a very nice subtle level.

[Penguinetti]

Hey, don't forget, tomorrow at Joe's between 9:30 and 10:00

[impman]

When u doing my dash :)