A how to guide for changing the HVAC and radio to red - Page 4

phenemwrx · 06-18-2004, 04:21 PM

Is there a way you can change the color of the clock too?

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SparkysJDMSpeedWagon · 06-18-2004, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by phenemwrx
Is there a way you can change the color of the clock too?

I can look at it for you. I've already taken mine out (replaced it with a Defi pod and the Blitz gauges), so it'll be easy to look at.

DougM · 06-19-2004, 01:57 PM

changing the clock color isn't really all that slick. I used the red marker trick. pull the clock out from the housing and give the glass above the display 2 or 3 coatings of red marker. or, if you can find a nice red transparent film I'd recommend that. then you should also bend over one of the plugs (i forget the directions exactly) so the clock stays in "bright mode" otherwise you won't be able to see it.

SparkysJDMSpeedWagon · 07-07-2004, 08:45 PM

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Originally posted by DougM
changing the clock color isn't really all that slick. I used the red marker trick. pull the clock out from the housing and give the glass above the display 2 or 3 coatings of red marker. or, if you can find a nice red transparent film I'd recommend that. then you should also bend over one of the plugs (i forget the directions exactly) so the clock stays in "bright mode" otherwise you won't be able to see it.

Yeah, the LED display itself appears to be clear, because there is green-tinted glass infront of it. The red marker trick would be best.

WRXRallyBlue · 07-09-2004, 09:04 PM

I bought some blue bulb condoms from partsexpress.com
Fast shipping, great service!

The bulbs illuminating the gauges are in fact .2" so no worries about buying different sizes there.

I put two condoms over the gauge bulbs and one over the Radio/HVAC. The blue looks sweet! Granted, you can't tell if anything illuminates during the day but you don't need anything lit up then anyway. At night is the kicker, I was very impressed.. Matches my car!

Golfa · 07-26-2004, 09:46 PM

the blue condoms i got from partsexpress.com for my keyring look aquamarine-ish. they are more of a blueish green than a blue, I was disappointed....even put 2 on, didnt change it

WRXRallyBlue · 07-27-2004, 03:21 PM

Once the condoms heat up a little bit, they tend to turn to a darker blue..

Golfa · 07-27-2004, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WRXRallyBlue

Once the condoms heat up a little bit, they tend to turn to a darker blue..

had them on for over a month and no change in color

last night I switched it to red....looks way better, much brighter too

WRXRallyBlue · 07-27-2004, 11:30 PM

Did you use one or two layers of condoms?

Golfa · 07-29-2004, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WRXRallyBlue

Did you use one or two layers of condoms?

only one layer is needed for either the keyring light or the HVAC

coolioioalan · 07-30-2004, 01:20 AM

nice job!

coolioioalan · 07-30-2004, 01:25 AM

I just ordered some .12 and .2 blue colored "condoms." Will I be dissapointed when I install them to my radio, and HVAC?

WRXRallyBlue · 07-31-2004, 05:43 PM

I like em.. Better than the super-bland green!

coolioioalan · 08-01-2004, 05:03 PM

Did you also change your radio and HVAC to blue? If so, is the color a TURE blue, or a aqua/green/blue color?

WRXRallyBlue · 08-03-2004, 03:44 PM

I did the radio, HVAC, and gauges all blue. It's easy to tell it's blue but there is a tinge of green - more blue than anything but it could be mistaken for aquamarine.

EDIT: It looks aquamarine just because it's such a light blue.

InfamousDX · 08-04-2004, 02:52 AM

Beautiful write-up... I'm doing this tomorrow.

RC0310 · 08-12-2004, 01:05 PM

pics plz guys?

InfamousDX · 08-13-2004, 04:14 AM

Just finished up this mod tonight. Bought the .2" and .12" red condoms. HVAC was f'ing cake. Radio was easy as hell too. WONDERFUL and to the point write-up; I commend you on that. Hardest part was getting the cupholder back in... what the f*** do I just shove that sucker in there? It's 4AM and too late to figure out so I'll get to it tomorrow, along with some good night shots.

mixup52 · 08-13-2004, 08:38 AM

Thanks!! I am glad that this was easy for everybody to follow. InfamousDX, DON"T shove, just use a little force and it will go in. Everybody that has done this mod, Post pics please.
I would like to see what others have done.
If you can't put your pic up or need someone to host for you, Email me @ [email protected] and I will host your pictures.

InfamousDX · 08-14-2004, 01:47 AM

Pics guys... blurry as hell but hey, good enough right? I'll go out right now with the tripod. Note: The blue LED you see is from my Ionic Breeze plugged into the cig lighter. EDIT:: went out and got a better pic for you guys.

And a cluster sweep shot for kicks.....

ATX25RS · 08-16-2004, 01:40 AM

did you remove the green film on the back of the guages? how hard was that if you did, and how many bulbs are there in the cluster?

InfamousDX · 08-16-2004, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ATX25RS

did you remove the green film on the back of the guages? how hard was that if you did, and how many bulbs are there in the cluster?

Look closer, that's an STI cluster. I though the "opening sweep" would give it away.

ATX25RS · 08-17-2004, 10:12 PM

yeah i was kinda asleep when i posted that

untx3 · 09-08-2004, 07:46 PM

I know it's been written up a thousand times, but I'm having difficulties finding a good step by step on how to change the keyring and driver's side power window button to red.

Planning on using bulb condoms. Planning on ordering the .12 and .2 sizes
Does anyone know what size I'd need for the keyring and window button?
Can anyone help?

wrx112 · 09-12-2004, 12:48 PM

so how many LED and what size do i need for which compartment?

mike

07-09-2004, 09:04 PM	#80
WRXRallyBlue Scooby Specialist Member#: 48831 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Reno Vehicle: 2002 Protuned Wagon Bugeyes Forever	Update I bought some blue bulb condoms from partsexpress.com Fast shipping, great service! The bulbs illuminating the gauges are in fact .2" so no worries about buying different sizes there. I put two condoms over the gauge bulbs and one over the Radio/HVAC. The blue looks sweet! Granted, you can't tell if anything illuminates during the day but you don't need anything lit up then anyway. At night is the kicker, I was very impressed.. Matches my car!

08-03-2004, 03:44 PM	#90
WRXRallyBlue Scooby Specialist Member#: 48831 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Reno Vehicle: 2002 Protuned Wagon Bugeyes Forever	I did the radio, HVAC, and gauges all blue. It's easy to tell it's blue but there is a tinge of green - more blue than anything but it could be mistaken for aquamarine. EDIT: It looks aquamarine just because it's such a light blue. Last edited by WRXRallyBlue; 08-13-2004 at 04:17 PM.

08-14-2004, 01:47 AM	#95
InfamousDX * Banned * Member#: 25413 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: North NJ	Pics guys... blurry as hell but hey, good enough right? I'll go out right now with the tripod. Note: The blue LED you see is from my Ionic Breeze plugged into the cig lighter. EDIT:: went out and got a better pic for you guys. And a cluster sweep shot for kicks..... Last edited by InfamousDX; 08-14-2004 at 02:09 AM.

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06-18-2004, 04:21 PM	#76
phenemwrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 58197 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Central PA Vehicle: 2003 EVO 8 GSR 2.3L GT35r	Is there a way you can change the color of the clock too? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

06-19-2004, 01:57 PM	#78
DougM Scooby Specialist Member#: 799 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: 2000 2.5 RS Coupe Mitsubishi EVO IX	changing the clock color isn't really all that slick. I used the red marker trick. pull the clock out from the housing and give the glass above the display 2 or 3 coatings of red marker. or, if you can find a nice red transparent film I'd recommend that. then you should also bend over one of the plugs (i forget the directions exactly) so the clock stays in "bright mode" otherwise you won't be able to see it.

07-26-2004, 09:46 PM	#81
Golfa Scooby Guru Member#: 21394 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Rye, NH Vehicle: Sold 2004 STi 08 WW Evo X	the blue condoms i got from partsexpress.com for my keyring look aquamarine-ish. they are more of a blueish green than a blue, I was disappointed....even put 2 on, didnt change it

07-27-2004, 03:21 PM	#82
WRXRallyBlue Scooby Specialist Member#: 48831 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Reno Vehicle: 2002 Protuned Wagon Bugeyes Forever	Once the condoms heat up a little bit, they tend to turn to a darker blue..

07-27-2004, 11:30 PM	#84
WRXRallyBlue Scooby Specialist Member#: 48831 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Reno Vehicle: 2002 Protuned Wagon Bugeyes Forever	Did you use one or two layers of condoms?

07-30-2004, 01:20 AM	#86
coolioioalan * Banned * Member#: 59560 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: h town nigga Vehicle: '02 Impreza WRX Silver	nice job!

07-30-2004, 01:25 AM	#87
coolioioalan * Banned * Member#: 59560 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: h town nigga Vehicle: '02 Impreza WRX Silver	I just ordered some .12 and .2 blue colored "condoms." Will I be dissapointed when I install them to my radio, and HVAC?

07-31-2004, 05:43 PM	#88
WRXRallyBlue Scooby Specialist Member#: 48831 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Reno Vehicle: 2002 Protuned Wagon Bugeyes Forever	I like em.. Better than the super-bland green!

08-01-2004, 05:03 PM	#89
coolioioalan * Banned * Member#: 59560 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: h town nigga Vehicle: '02 Impreza WRX Silver	Did you also change your radio and HVAC to blue? If so, is the color a TURE blue, or a aqua/green/blue color?

08-04-2004, 02:52 AM	#91
InfamousDX * Banned * Member#: 25413 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: North NJ	Beautiful write-up... I'm doing this tomorrow.

08-12-2004, 01:05 PM	#92
RC0310 Scooby Specialist Member#: 63479 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Vehicle: 08' WRX Black	pics plz guys?

08-13-2004, 04:14 AM	#93
InfamousDX * Banned * Member#: 25413 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: North NJ	Just finished up this mod tonight. Bought the .2" and .12" red condoms. HVAC was f'ing cake. Radio was easy as hell too. WONDERFUL and to the point write-up; I commend you on that. Hardest part was getting the cupholder back in... what the f*** do I just shove that sucker in there? It's 4AM and too late to figure out so I'll get to it tomorrow, along with some good night shots.

08-13-2004, 08:38 AM	#94
mixup52 Scooby Specialist Member#: 39691 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ogden Utah Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon White	Thanks!! I am glad that this was easy for everybody to follow. InfamousDX, DON"T shove, just use a little force and it will go in. Everybody that has done this mod, Post pics please. I would like to see what others have done. If you can't put your pic up or need someone to host for you, Email me @ [email protected] and I will host your pictures.

08-16-2004, 01:40 AM	#96
ATX25RS Scooby Guru Member#: 4597 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Laredo, Texas Vehicle: 2011 Mitsu Outlander Sport (Ex-Suby owner X3)	did you remove the green film on the back of the guages? how hard was that if you did, and how many bulbs are there in the cluster?

08-17-2004, 10:12 PM	#98
ATX25RS Scooby Guru Member#: 4597 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Laredo, Texas Vehicle: 2011 Mitsu Outlander Sport (Ex-Suby owner X3)	yeah i was kinda asleep when i posted that

09-08-2004, 07:46 PM	#99
untx3 Scooby Newbie Member#: 61035 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Black	I know it's been written up a thousand times, but I'm having difficulties finding a good step by step on how to change the keyring and driver's side power window button to red. Planning on using bulb condoms. Planning on ordering the .12 and .2 sizes Does anyone know what size I'd need for the keyring and window button? Can anyone help?

09-12-2004, 12:48 PM	#100
wrx112 Scooby Specialist Member#: 35048 Join Date: Apr 2003	so how many LED and what size do i need for which compartment? mike