Blue Dials

[Triple.O.G]

Guys, had my dials LED's changed from white to blue.

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz339/flash1986/A4/Bluedials2.jpg

Pics really dont do it justice.

What you think?

[RiCHV382]

Looks good! but I like the white better.

[Triple.O.G]

Just thought id give it a try, it can be easily changed back. they look in pic but on a night there look fantastic.

[Stubek]

Just thought id give it a try, it can be easily changed back. they look in pic but on a night there look fantastic.

Did you do the change yourself? If so, do a DIY please. I was thinking RED there to go with the RED LED accents in the car.

[Triple.O.G]

No a mate did them for me, he did his aswell.

I will send him a link to this and ask him to come on and explain it.

[TFSI]

Anybody had chance to change the red needle to white?
I'm digging this too.

[Mister W]

Look's like my Jetta MK4, i like the white more.

[Triple.O.G]

Iv always been helots of Veedubs for the dials and the chance came up to have them done for free so I went for it.

I'm not sure if you can change the needle because it is red in colour.

[vbrad26]

Look's like my Jetta MK4, i like the white more.

hah yeah definitely reminds me of a mk4 dash

[cheemn]

x3 .........yeah me no likey.....it reminds me of my bros old jetta. Try another color.

[FLYINGLEGGS]

I like

[eskimopunk]

So now your dials don't match the rest of the car? Congrats lol. Work well done though.

[arce909]

I like!!! DIY!!!

[toaster]

vw'ish.

[adub]

I like it!

[Adub-Drew]

cool, but i think thats more geared towards lower end vw's. The white is a much cleaner/upscale look. But whatever floats ur boat man, btw is it a diesel?

[Coderedpl]

I like the execution, but with this not flowing with the rest, I don't like anymore lol.

Would be nice to know how though, looks like changed bulbs or something?

[kristokes]

Looking around for a Volkswagen logo [>_<] But it's something different.

[rick1.8t]

Can you do a night shot from the back seats to see how it actually does flow with the car?

[unikarl]

As nothing else illuminates white in the car other than the digits on the clocks I don't see how changing the colour doesn't flow. Unless you change the digits to red then nothing will flow.

I did the conversion and have done mine too. Its pretty simple and you can change them to any colour you like. I liked the white but always thought it was a little dull looking so by doing this I made them a bit brighter. I realise its each to their own on this one but it does look a lot better when you see it in the flesh. I'll get a night pic of mine for you.

You can change the needle colour too as they use seperate SMD's. You will need to remove the red on the back of the needle and recover them in white but that's easy enough.

If people are interested in this I can do a write up with part numbers for different colours.

[makav3li]

As nothing else illuminates white in the car other than the digits on the clocks I don't see how changing the colour doesn't flow. Unless you change the digits to red then nothing will flow.

I did the conversion and have done mine too. Its pretty simple and you can change them to any colour you like. I liked the white but always thought it was a little dull looking so by doing this I made them a bit brighter. I realise its each to their own on this one but it does look a lot better when you see it in the flesh. I'll get a night pic of mine for you.

You can change the needle colour too as they use seperate SMD's. You will need to remove the red on the back of the needle and recover them in white but that's easy enough.

If people are interested in this I can do a write up with part numbers for different colours.

im interested :)

[Scorpio]

Anybody had chance to change the red needle to white?
I'm digging this too.

i did this to my old car, basically using some alcohol and a q-tip, the red/orange paint comes off, making it nice and clear. Then what ever color bulb/led you placed behide it, will be the new needle color. Great job by the way.

[XCELR8]

Diy please!!!!

[elwigglero]

Looks good. I'd be curious to see some night pics.

[Koby]

I'm seeing a ton of hotspots in that OP. Maybe it's just the picture, but it's not at all like the OEM lighting which is smooth and consistent. IMO, any benefit of blue dials (which is subjective) would be negated by a sub-OEM result.

[Six Speed Turbo]

What car is this, the Tach only goes to 6K rpm? I like the lights by the way!

[Stubek]

What car is this, the Tach only goes to 6K rpm? I like the lights by the way!

TDI

[unikarl]

I'm seeing a ton of hotspots in that OP. Maybe it's just the picture, but it's not at all like the OEM lighting which is smooth and consistent. IMO, any benefit of blue dials (which is subjective) would be negated by a sub-OEM result.


There are no hotspots at all. The smds are exactly the same apart from the colour and are fitted in the exact position of the originals. The light is spread perfectly evenly all over.

I'll get the night pic now.

[BASARAB]

cool, but i think thats more geared towards lower end vw's. The white is a much cleaner/upscale look. But whatever floats ur boat man, btw is it a diesel?

Hmm, I believe top end Jaguars are now using blue . Does not look cheap to me at all

[Stubek]

I don't think it looks cheap, but with red needles, red numbers below, red in the center stack, the blue just looks out of place to me.

[eskimopunk]

As nothing else illuminates white in the car other than the digits on the clocks I don't see how changing the colour doesn't flow. Unless you change the digits to red then nothing will flow.



White is a neutral colour and balances out the abundance of red in the car. It's also easy on the eyes for the most important things you're staring at. Blue and red don't really go together in this sense, but I would love to be proven wrong... Night pics + pics of the whole interior lit up [up]

[hbtwice]

i'm interested in the DIY. i would like to see the backseat night view too, i think it'd look good

[NIKS07B7]

too much like a VW.... you might like it but if i wanted my dash to look like that i would of bought a VW and saved myself 10k

[NorcalPB]

White is a neutral colour and balances out the abundance of red in the car. It's also easy on the eyes for the most important things you're staring at. Blue and red don't really go together in this sense, but I would love to be proven wrong... Night pics + pics of the whole interior lit up [up]

In some instances it can look good, like on the MDX. On an Audi I would keep it red and white. Honestly it doesn't get any fresher than that and could even be considered a selling point on the car.
http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2009-acura-mdx-awd-4-door-instrument-cluster_100251721_l.jpg

[tankdeer]

You need washer fluid

[elwigglero]

too much like a VW.... you might like it but if i wanted my dash to look like that i would of bought a VW and saved myself 10k

I love how people are somehow "above" specific color displays. You're in a 5 year old entry level Audi, buddy. People are buying these cars used now for less than a VW rabbit costs new. Try keeping your elitist d-bag attitude in check until you're driving that Bentley around.

[eskimopunk]

In some instances it can look good, like on the MDX. On an Audi I would keep it red and white. Honestly it doesn't get any fresher than that and could even be considered a selling point on the car.


It can work. And it works there because it was designed for it. It's like 10% red, 30% blue and 60% white/grey. But I think you already figured that out.

[NIKS07B7]

I love how people are somehow "above" specific color displays. You're in a 5 year old entry level Audi, buddy. People are buying these cars used now for less than a VW rabbit costs new. Try keeping your elitist d-bag attitude in check until you're driving that Bentley around.

i was simply giving my opinion sorry if i am more straight forward than most but i wont sugar coat my opinions. I said he may like it but i dont. Im sorry to push your buttons there "Mr. Audi" o and a "5 year old entry level"? 07 to 11 is 4 years there smarta** sorry i dont own two Audi's but one is enough

[Lunchsacks]

A3 FTW!

[elwigglero]

i was simply giving my opinion sorry if i am more straight forward than most but i wont sugar coat my opinions. I said he may like it but i dont. Im sorry to push your buttons there "Mr. Audi" o and a "5 year old entry level"? 07 to 11 is 4 years there smarta** sorry i dont own two Audi's but one is enough

Not button pushing... Just pointing out that your 'high-horse' opinion in this case is retarded. Thanks for keeping it real though, I guess. Also, your 07 is in fact at least 5 years old. An 07 model would have been originally manufactured and purchased in 2006.


Waiting on those night time pics...

[NIKS07B7]

Not button pushing... Just pointing out that your 'high-horse' opinion in this case is retarded. Thanks for keeping it real though, I guess. Also, your 07 is in fact at least 5 years old. An 07 model would have been originally manufactured and purchased in 2006.


Waiting on those night time pics...


The car was bought January 07. Im not trying to pick a fight here people post things and people give opinions thats all i did. I have posted a few things and go some people who gave responses i didnt like but here its not their car and this one isnt mine so if he likes it good for him i was just saying id keep it white.

[rjkotler]

I looked at doing this but changing the white to red. It looked like you had to putll the display apart and then mess with all the little LEDs that were soddered on there. Was that the case? A DIY would be a nice to have.

[BASARAB]

i was simply giving my opinion sorry if i am more straight forward than most but i wont sugar coat my opinions. I said he may like it but i dont. Im sorry to push your buttons there "Mr. Audi" o and a "5 year old entry level"? 07 to 11 is 4 years there smarta** sorry i dont own two Audi's but one is enough

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WE45111QL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

[NIKS07B7]

hahaha very funny "BASARAB" why dont you take your 04 back into the b6 forum

[Murre R]

F*ck, I was kind of hoping to see blue phonedials in here.

[eskimopunk]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WE45111QL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

Lulz. NIK is too easy.

He needz 2 lern teh grammerz

[BASARAB]

hahaha very funny "BASARAB" why dont you take your 04 back into the b6 forum

http://libertyfeatures.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Cartoon-I-Aint-Going-Anywhere-LFS-990.jpg

[Doctor]

Will there be any DIY of some kind, even with no photos are we just waiting for no reason here...? Please OP let us know...
Dont like the blue at all, love the idea though. I want mine all red btw not that anyone cares, LOL

[bmc333]

DIY or BAN

[fly300kts]

Get me a spare Cluster and I will be happy to provide the DIY

Phil

[Boxmods360]

It would look so much cleaner if we changed out our red needles with white needles.

http://assets.clickmotive.com/ail/stills_white_0640/6949/6949_st0640_062.jpg?w=530

[bmc333]

^From the sound of it, a little rubbing alcohol and we've got that...(post #22)

[Doctor]

Get me a spare Cluster and I will be happy to provide the DIY

Phil

If i were there, mu cluster would be at your services

[unikarl]

I'll put the diy together tonight. I've got a few pics but I'm away and forgot my iPhone cable so can't upload them.

The LEDs are red for the needles so even if you rubbed the paint off the needles they will still illuminate red unless the LEDs are changed unfortunately.

[Doctor]

I'll put the diy together tonight. I've got a few pics but I'm away and forgot my iPhone cable so can't upload them.

The LEDs are red for the needles so even if you rubbed the paint off the needles they will still illuminate red unless the LEDs are changed unfortunately.

Iphone-> App Store -> Photobucket app -> Direct Upload to your account, no need for cable.

Waiting for the DIY, thank you in advance

[Koby]

There are no hotspots at all. The smds are exactly the same apart from the colour and are fitted in the exact position of the originals. The light is spread perfectly evenly all over.

I'll get the night pic now.

You are right, looking at my own car I now see what I was looking at. What I mistook to be hotspots are actually reflections in the bezel, it looks exactly the same on the stock cluster, the pic just makes it more apparent for whatever reason.

[theedge111]

Iphone-> App Store -> Photobucket app -> Direct Upload to your account, no need for cable.

Waiting for the DIY, thank you in advance

Brilliant, thanks for the heads-up on the app!

In for the night time, back seat shots...

[Boxmods360]

I'll put the diy together tonight. I've got a few pics but I'm away and forgot my iPhone cable so can't upload them.

The LEDs are red for the needles so even if you rubbed the paint off the needles they will still illuminate red unless the LEDs are changed unfortunately.

Changing an led is no problem

[unikarl]

OK, here is one picture.. Its not the best but you can get the idea. I cant download the app due to no 3G.

DIY is on its way.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/unikarl/photo.jpg

[unikarl]

For anyone in the UK, I accidentaly had Magic FM on!!

[Doctor]

Hmmmm not bad looking at all....I want mine red like yesterday if the DIY is easy...

[NorcalPB]

It would look so much cleaner if we changed out our red needles with white needles.

http://assets.clickmotive.com/ail/stills_white_0640/6949/6949_st0640_062.jpg?w=530

I want to do that now. It'll be interesting to see if we can get "oem" LEDs to make sure it's the exact white in the rest of the gauge. I would hate to put white LEDs and see a hint of blue. If I gotta look at this everytime I drive it better be perfect.

[makav3li]

i really like this, i would love a DIY to do this myself.

[wildcat333]

Not terrible, sir. I'd still be interested in seeing true night-time photos though.

[Boxmods360]

I want to do that now. It'll be interesting to see if we can get "oem" LEDs to make sure it's the exact white in the rest of the gauge. I would hate to put white LEDs and see a hint of blue. If I gotta look at this everytime I drive it better be perfect.

na we just need 5000k color temp smd leds

[Wrath]

For anyone in the UK, I accidentaly had Magic FM on!!

Yeah, yeah, whatever you say :)

[A4A4A4]

Love the idea, love the execution, just not wild about the colour.

[NorcalPB]

na we just need 5000k color temp smd leds

Ill wait for someone to do it b4 I pull tha trigger [:D]

[Boxmods360]

Maybe with a DIY write up I might feel a little more comfortable with taking my dash apart. Changing the led's will be easy.

[Mc Suly]

Looks good. Exact same color scheme in my Jetta vr6 + 1.8t 2002.

I like the red & white theme a lot.

[Brillo]

Yours looks pretty good. I had what appears to be a deeper blue gauge lighting on a Passat and grew to dislike it - harder to focus on at night.

[unikarl]

For those of you who wanted a diy...

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/422098-Dial-colour-change....-HOW-TO

I did the red and White in the end.

[Stewy]

Doesn't look bad. Reminds me of the Mark IV Jetta's.