DamanC Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Right, ill be totally honest here, when i comes to electronics i have absolutely no idea what im doing. I have a spare heater unit sitting here that I intend to carry out Si's alternative blue LED mod on. Now my problem lies with Si's list of parts * 12 x 5mm Blue LED's * 4 x 3mm Blue LED's * 2 x 390R Resistors * 3 x 510R Resistors * 2 x 5cm Wire Simple enough you would think, the problem is that im even simpler! Search maplin.co.uk with "390R Resistor" and the result i get is this. Is that what i want? A Metal Film 2W Resistor? What has 390R got to do with it? Another example, searching for "blue LED" there are loads listed. Quite simply i do not know what i want So, what im ideally after is a part number list that i can search for and then order the correct parts rather that a collection of totally useless parts. Does anyone have this or would anyone be able to formulate this? Just to be real picky, if the part numbers are from rapid that would be great as there is one down the read from me. Any input appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 Im also going to do the other LED mods Dash (Tacho/Speedo) Ignition Barrel Digital Clock & ODO Driver Window Switch Trac/Slip Control Switch If any one fancys that too, then it would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I would say you could borrow mine and copy it, BUT......my car is going in to "done" at the beginning of feb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I got one of Emins first kits, we got it done, but never again lol. why can someone just produce bulbs with a blue filter lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico2006 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Do what im doing, go for the at home installation direct from Si, mucho easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Do what im doing, go for the at home installation direct from Si, mucho easier the what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 These will do yer ignition barrel / ashtray / footwells / temp gauge. There's a 501 version that'll do the rest of your dial cluster, straight swap with the bulbs and there's only 3 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I'm just about to do mine. But instead of doing the whole LED thing I will be using where I can refractor LED replacement Bulbs. There is a company on Ebay called Velocity LEDs that suppy the #194 refractor bulbs, which unlike a standard LED with its limited 20 degree viewing angle, consists of 5 LED's in one bulb pointing in all angles. The other smaller type are #74's which are inverted LEDs, but again fit straight into the bulb holder. Of course I will still be using LEDs for the heater controls, but it saves having to do the dial cluster, cigarette lighter etc... I would point out though that these do cost around $9.99 a pair!!! However, the Ebay guy does bulk discount with batches of 10 or more . Will post the results of the change when I get the bulbs this week. I got one of Emins first kits, we got it done, but never again lol. why can someone just produce bulbs with a blue filter lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Do what im doing, go for the at home installation direct from Si, mucho easier Same here PM Si for prices. They're excellent and save all the hassle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 I like the idea of a home install. However i fancy the challenge, im a dab hand with a soldering iron, just not at knowing what is what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt _Aero top_ Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I'd like to do this conversion too but i want to do the whole dash and window switches etc . Can't we set up some kind of group buy by someone who knows everything we'd need to make it easyer for us thicko's .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Good idea Matt. Daman - Just give it a bash then mate. If things go tits up, people here can help you out. Personally, I'm so shit that Si is my best option and affordable too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 Id love to give it a bash fella, but im stuck at stage one.....i dont know what to order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 390R is the resistance value of the resistor, measured in ohms, ie 390 OHM resistor. The 2W is the maximum power rating of the resistor. I would advise you use the 0.6 watt ones at they will fit in the circuit board better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnBa Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hi Mate, I've just completed this mod. However I used this guide http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=388487 Most of the dash lights are straight forward, I got mine from here http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=010&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=200060924284&rd=1,1 the plug straight in and look great! For the rest, i.e. the other dash light (as I couldn't find an inverted LED), the ignition barrel and the heater control I used blue and white 3mm LEDs from here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=7624118554&rd=1&rd=1. The guy on ebay chucks in the correct resistors to work with 12V which need to be soldered to the positive side (the longer wire). Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 390R is the resistance value of the resistor, measured in ohms, ie 390 OHM resistor. The 2W is the maximum power rating of the resistor. I would advise you use the 0.6 watt ones at they will fit in the circuit board better. I cant find 0.6 watt ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Or try RS Daman. But you need to order 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 you want to get the 1/4w resistors, you dont "really" need to get the 390 value, but something very close, and dont go below 200, as the LED will probably go "pop" I get my resistors in bulk from ebay... and my LED's come from "the component shop" as listed on my website Again, with the LED's you want a clear, ultra bright blue's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Have a look at Maplins website for the resistors and diodes as you can buy them individually, and get the LEDs and other bits and pieces from ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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