Enhancing 1981 911 instrument cluster lighting

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Anyone have any recommendations on enhancing the lighting on the dash instrument cluster of gauges? It’s always been poor. I’ve pulled the gauges and all the bulbs are working. The reastat knob is working I can dim it to nothing and see it increase. But it’s not bright at all.

Suggestions / recommendations? Tks
Roy

1974 914 2.0 powder blue (sold)
1981 911SC Targa Rosewood (since new)
2013 911S white with aero & power kit (sold)
2018 911Turbo S Cabriolet. Agate gray & bordeaux red

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Royhaberman wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:52 am Anyone have any recommendations on enhancing the lighting on the dash instrument cluster of gauges? It’s always been poor. I’ve pulled the gauges and all the bulbs are working. The reastat knob is working I can dim it to nothing and see it increase. But it’s not bright at all.

Suggestions / recommendations? Tks
There is discussion (today) on the following thread regarding instrument lighting. Look at the end of the thread (p3) for lighting talk on the 911-style replacement bezels that Tom is making.

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1971&p=20752#p20752

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@Carmagic (Englebert) also has solutions for instrument lighting upgrades, etc.

viewtopic.php?t=1358
Tim
Current:
'26 911 Carrera S - PTS Verde British Racing Green
'24 Cayenne S - Algarve Blue Metallic
'21 718 Cayman GTS - Black
'22 911 Turbo S - Carmine Red
'21 718 Cayman GT4 - White
'11 GMC 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 - Black

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Thanks This is perfect. Just what I was looking for.
Roy

1974 914 2.0 powder blue (sold)
1981 911SC Targa Rosewood (since new)
2013 911S white with aero & power kit (sold)
2018 911Turbo S Cabriolet. Agate gray & bordeaux red

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Recently installed the Carmagic LED instrument lights in Antique White. OEM color look...just brighter. I've only driven once after dark since installing, but think it's a big improvement. Easy job, too.
Rob
1981 SC Targa Wine red/ gray

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+1 for the carmagic LED lights. They have a two different color options, I went with the vintage white and its a huge improvement over the originals.
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Thanks for the feedback. I chose the vintage look over the white. Just haven’t made the time to put them in
Roy

1974 914 2.0 powder blue (sold)
1981 911SC Targa Rosewood (since new)
2013 911S white with aero & power kit (sold)
2018 911Turbo S Cabriolet. Agate gray & bordeaux red

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