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Dash LED mods

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Crimson Flam3s, Dec 22, 2017.

  1. Dec 22, 2017 at 10:16 AM
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    Crimson Flam3s

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    Any mods yet to change the color of the dashboard's leds? I know the second gen had this.

    I like blue but it's def not my favorite..
     
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  2. Dec 22, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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    Are we talking speedometer or dash?

    I'd love to do orange[​IMG]
     
  3. Dec 22, 2017 at 11:15 AM
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    Speedometer mostly, and yeah amber would look great!
     
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  4. Dec 22, 2017 at 11:22 AM
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    Always thought that was Orange, but yeah, definitely

    Getting my Audi's speedo done in red as we speak... Hopefully
     
  5. Dec 22, 2017 at 11:25 AM
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    Quick photoshop

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  6. Dec 22, 2017 at 11:28 AM
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    Like it, but let's see it more Orange and then Red
     
  7. Dec 22, 2017 at 12:01 PM
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    Working on it my compadre...lol

    I have a trd sport and a sr5 to work on to see what can be done in around 2 weeks.
    I’ll let you know when I have something :thumbsup:
     
  8. Dec 22, 2017 at 12:08 PM
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    Sounds great! I'll be looking forward to it!
     
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    Sub'd. Just like the OP, I like the blue, but other colors may look better
     
  10. Dec 22, 2017 at 2:03 PM
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    Can't get enough blue for me, wish the blue had more blue. Toyota did the Gen 3 right by me with the 2 colors I like best in an interior, all black interior, doors, carpet, headliner and blue gauges.$.02
     
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    I completely agree with the black interior, I like it. I like the blue too, but I like brighter whites more :)
     
  12. Dec 22, 2017 at 2:57 PM
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    I’ve taken apart a jbl radio already (bigger entune screen) so I know what needs to be done
    But the instrument cluster Ive been lagging on it lol.
     
  13. Dec 22, 2017 at 3:35 PM
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    Funny, now people want orange. Back when I had my 4Runner, on T4R no one seemed to like the orange. Always want what you can’t have I guess.

    I love the look of blue. Of course blue is the worst for your eyes at night, with red being best, so while I don’t actually have a problems with my eyes and the blue (and may help keep you awake at night) I think I’d prefer red. Not enough to do anything about it of course since the blue does look good to me.
     
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  14. Dec 22, 2017 at 4:32 PM
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    Pretty much, people get used to a color and now anything else seems new lol.

    Personally red or white would be my pick. Although it would be easier if Manufacturers simply made everything rgb and make it change color with the push of a button.
     
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    See rgb would be cool imo

    Mustangs have had them since like 05 (rgb change on the fly) but I guess no one else will get it done for a while
     
  16. Dec 22, 2017 at 9:49 PM
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    My 2005 has the RGB instrument panel "MyColor". After the novelty wore off I set it to green (to match the rest of the dash lights) and forgot all about it.

    Incidentally, the "MyColor" is great with green, blue, and purple hues, but anything else is trash.
     
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  17. Dec 22, 2017 at 10:01 PM
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    Well, I Dont mind the red, but they're kinda meh in my '16. If it was red from the factory, would seem stronger or more bright or whatever.

    What engine was your '05 btw?
    My Audi and most of the cars I've had in the past had white, so I'm more partial to Reds and Oranges here.

    Wonder why manufacturers don't let you choose a color like you could options, packages and other colors
     
  18. Dec 22, 2017 at 10:10 PM
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    I like the cool blue myself. Easy on the eyes, and can still get intense turned all the way up.
    I'm sure the new gauge clusters are all SMD'd so get prepared for a bunch of soldering to swap. I'd rather hack the center LCD display for my own VID input.
     
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    I still have it. GT convertible, the 3 valve 4.6 liter V8 with a stick. 300hp stock, mine is slightly modded for a bit more. :)

    I'm doing GT500 K members now, and fixing a broken e brake cable. I love my 'Stang!
     
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  20. Dec 23, 2017 at 1:56 AM
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    Nice. Sadly, not in love with my Mustang since instead of the original plan of selling my Audi, my dad helped me out... And then specced it like it was his car.

    Sure, autos easier to drive in the cities, but where's the fun in that? Learned to drive stick in the 4.6 though, love the look of the first half of the S197
     

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