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Enhancing 1981 911 instrument cluster lighting
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:52 am
by Royhaberman
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
Re: Enhancing 1981 911 instrument cluster lighting
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:57 am
by blueline
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
PS - Regarding your particular question, can also check the "Recent Topics" column on the right side of the home page to see if any additional comments.
Re: Enhancing 1981 911 instrument cluster lighting
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 11:03 am
by blueline
@Carmagic (Englebert) also has solutions for instrument lighting upgrades, etc.
viewtopic.php?t=1358
Re: Enhancing 1981 911 instrument cluster lighting
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 11:46 am
by Royhaberman
Thanks This is perfect. Just what I was looking for.
Re: Enhancing 1981 911 instrument cluster lighting
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:21 pm
by rwel911sc
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.
Re: Enhancing 1981 911 instrument cluster lighting
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:35 am
by BrianVA911
+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.
Re: Enhancing 1981 911 instrument cluster lighting
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:56 am
by Royhaberman
Thanks for the feedback. I chose the vintage look over the white. Just haven’t made the time to put them in