A how to guide for changing the HVAC and radio to red - Page 5

AWDBat · 09-21-2004, 01:31 PM

According to the other posts I've seen it looks like if you're doing bulbs you'll need:
8 (+/- 2) size 74 bulbs for the Instrument Panel
1 (+/-1) size 74 bulbs for the Keyring
2 (+/-2) size 194 bulbs for the HVAC
As for the stereo/CD changer - I'm not sure... I'd like to do all the lighting with either bulbs or condoms, just to try to keep consistent lighting. Any guesses on the size of the stereo bulbs? I'll try to search some more....

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markadopolus · 10-02-2004, 09:07 PM

I did my stereo, HVAC, and keyring with blue condoms from parts express. I have yet to finish the fog/cruise switch. They are not as bright as the green, but they are still pretty visible. they are more of an aqua blue.

here is a picture, sorry about the low quality, I took it on my phone. They are actualy brighter than they look.

montana_slim · 10-02-2004, 11:48 PM

Sweet. I could use these instructions to open up the stereo and clean up the inside of my display. Some reknob (previous owner) got crazy with Armor All and it made it's way into the interior portion of the radio display, between the window and the LCD display.

Dreammaster2.5RS · 10-05-2004, 07:25 PM

I have read this whole page which has been awsome in helping me figure out some stuff. I have a sony 8805x deck and want to make everything blue. My one thing that I couldn't figure out is....Is it better to buy the condoms which only cost 1.70 or to just buy a blue bulb/led ($3-7 for one). I looked on autolumination.com and found all these leds. Not sure which one to use...do i want one that shoots light all around or just straight out of it. Thanks people

MU5A5HI · 10-09-2004, 02:22 AM

Thanks again for the awesome HOWTO! I just did my HVAC and Radio tonight and it was no troubloe at all. just like the instructions. I just used the bulb condoms, red ones, and they look great. they dont seem any less bright than the green to my eyes.

Of course. Now i have to figure out how to do the clock. Because it looks totally out of place in green now! (I know there are tutorials on that too around.)

prochucker · 10-09-2004, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MU5A5HI

Thanks again for the awesome HOWTO! I just did my HVAC and Radio tonight and it was no troubloe at all. just like the instructions. I just used the bulb condoms, red ones, and they look great. they dont seem any less bright than the green to my eyes.

Of course. Now i have to figure out how to do the clock. Because it looks totally out of place in green now! (I know there are tutorials on that too around.)

That info is in this thread also, use the search function at the top of each page, look for clock.

MU5A5HI · 10-10-2004, 01:34 AM

Oh yeah ive seen the references to the clock. they just werent very helpful. They all seem to be if you want to compromise and have it be red ON green and thus not very nice looking. If thats the case I'll probably have to figure something else out

prochucker · 10-10-2004, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MU5A5HI

Oh yeah ive seen the references to the clock. they just werent very helpful. They all seem to be if you want to compromise and have it be red ON green and thus not very nice looking. If thats the case I'll probably have to figure something else out

You would probaly have to get the clock Open to see why it's green, (bulb, lens, condom) and change whichever it is. I get the impresion it's a PITA.

MU5A5HI · 10-10-2004, 01:57 PM

I;m contemplating taking it out, finding out the part number, exactly, of the lcd screen and seeing if i can't order something that takes the same voltage and all that but is red. Or.. maybe just taking it out. Thats what id do if i have the $$ for 3 gauges and a pod right now. oh well.

WRX2fast04 · 10-10-2004, 10:09 PM

can anyone in the long island NY area, change the lights on my havc controls and my stock 6 disc changer, I would try to do it myslef, but I would probally mess someting up , let me know, thanks

MU5A5HI · 10-11-2004, 12:47 AM

I wish i was in your area. I just did mine two days ago, and it is SOO easy. I was scared too but it really was cake. The hardes thing for me was building up the confidence to try it.

mixup52 · 10-11-2004, 01:53 AM

Just follow the instructions and you will NOT mess up. I wrote up and took the pictures to make it as easy as possible to follow.

chris

WilmoWRX · 11-08-2004, 04:37 PM

would some one let me know what is the hvac?

mixup52 · 11-08-2004, 06:42 PM

Heater Ventilation Air Condition

WRXRallyBlue · 11-08-2004, 11:42 PM

Yeah it's definitely easy, but it's also easy to worry you'll mess something up. You'll be fine as long as you don't try to get the green film off the gauges, unless you know what you're doing because it's easy to break em, and yes I speak from experience..

WilmoWRX · 11-09-2004, 11:13 PM

is there anyway to do the speedometer and clock too?

ericwho · 11-10-2004, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markadopolus

I did my stereo, HVAC, and keyring with blue condoms from parts express. I have yet to finish the fog/cruise switch. They are not as bright as the green, but they are still pretty visible. they are more of an aqua blue.

here is a picture, sorry about the low quality, I took it on my phone. They are actualy brighter than they look.

I also used blue bulb condoms, but the color turned out to be more of a minty color. More green than blue. Yours seem more blue than green. Did you do anything in particular when you put the condoms on?

WRXRallyBlue · 11-11-2004, 04:48 PM

Did you forget to take the condoms off that were already there? They're green so that might explain your "minty" color.

WilmoWRX · 11-11-2004, 07:27 PM

i did my hvac and stereo red, i put red film around and over the bubls, it lights up beautifully and its verry bright.

subimp6u08 · 11-15-2004, 06:42 AM

what size bulb condoms are used for cruise control and foglight switches?

WRX_Nick · 11-15-2004, 11:33 PM

can you paint the bulbs on the HVAC and radio any color like i wanna do blue would that look good nyone done it?

prochucker · 11-16-2004, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRX_Nick

can you paint the bulbs on the HVAC and radio any color like i wanna do blue would that look good nyone done it?

Read the previous posts, best to start at the beginning.

Drav · 11-22-2004, 03:53 PM

Anyone have pictures of the original red setup? Seems the ones from the previous page have expired or something. Thanks.

Subie Roo · 01-13-2005, 07:52 PM

Has anyone tried this mod on the '05 Dash? They have different radio & HVAC units - so I'm wondering if the instructions are still relevant.

I love the new style dash - but I'm not a fan of the green.

wrxdude23 · 01-15-2005, 05:25 PM

what size bulb condoms did u use?

10-10-2004, 10:09 PM	#110
WRX2fast04 Scooby Newbie Member#: 41897 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Long Island	red light install can anyone in the long island NY area, change the lights on my havc controls and my stock 6 disc changer, I would try to do it myslef, but I would probally mess someting up , let me know, thanks

11-11-2004, 07:27 PM	#119
WilmoWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 73981 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Las Piedras, Puerto Rico Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX platinum silver metallic	i did my hvac and stereo red, i put red film around and over the bubls, it lights up beautifully and its verry bright. Last edited by WilmoWRX; 11-14-2004 at 08:04 PM.

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09-21-2004, 01:31 PM	#101
AWDBat Scooby Newbie Member#: 1983 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Salt Lake City, UT Vehicle: 2008 STi Dark Grey Metallic	According to the other posts I've seen it looks like if you're doing bulbs you'll need: 8 (+/- 2) size 74 bulbs for the Instrument Panel 1 (+/-1) size 74 bulbs for the Keyring 2 (+/-2) size 194 bulbs for the HVAC As for the stereo/CD changer - I'm not sure... I'd like to do all the lighting with either bulbs or condoms, just to try to keep consistent lighting. Any guesses on the size of the stereo bulbs? I'll try to search some more.... * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-02-2004, 09:07 PM	#102
markadopolus Scooby Guru Member#: 69586 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: International Location: SCIC	I did my stereo, HVAC, and keyring with blue condoms from parts express. I have yet to finish the fog/cruise switch. They are not as bright as the green, but they are still pretty visible. they are more of an aqua blue. here is a picture, sorry about the low quality, I took it on my phone. They are actualy brighter than they look.

10-02-2004, 11:48 PM	#103
montana_slim Scooby Specialist Member#: 57169 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Maple Valley, WA Vehicle: 2001 2.5RS 07 Tacoma; 96 Impreza LX	Sweet. I could use these instructions to open up the stereo and clean up the inside of my display. Some reknob (previous owner) got crazy with Armor All and it made it's way into the interior portion of the radio display, between the window and the LCD display.

10-05-2004, 07:25 PM	#104
Dreammaster2.5RS Scooby Specialist Member#: 68866 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: near albany, ny Vehicle: 2008 WRX hatch WRB	I have read this whole page which has been awsome in helping me figure out some stuff. I have a sony 8805x deck and want to make everything blue. My one thing that I couldn't figure out is....Is it better to buy the condoms which only cost 1.70 or to just buy a blue bulb/led ($3-7 for one). I looked on autolumination.com and found all these leds. Not sure which one to use...do i want one that shoots light all around or just straight out of it. Thanks people

10-09-2004, 02:22 AM	#105
MU5A5HI Scooby Newbie Member#: 61622 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Poquoson, Fascist Repblc of VA Vehicle: 2004 WRX PSMCobbStg2 AP Helix U/D KBoySS Tint	Thanks again for the awesome HOWTO! I just did my HVAC and Radio tonight and it was no troubloe at all. just like the instructions. I just used the bulb condoms, red ones, and they look great. they dont seem any less bright than the green to my eyes. Of course. Now i have to figure out how to do the clock. Because it looks totally out of place in green now! (I know there are tutorials on that too around.)

10-10-2004, 01:34 AM	#107
MU5A5HI Scooby Newbie Member#: 61622 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Poquoson, Fascist Repblc of VA Vehicle: 2004 WRX PSMCobbStg2 AP Helix U/D KBoySS Tint	Oh yeah ive seen the references to the clock. they just werent very helpful. They all seem to be if you want to compromise and have it be red ON green and thus not very nice looking. If thats the case I'll probably have to figure something else out

10-10-2004, 01:57 PM	#109
MU5A5HI Scooby Newbie Member#: 61622 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Poquoson, Fascist Repblc of VA Vehicle: 2004 WRX PSMCobbStg2 AP Helix U/D KBoySS Tint	I;m contemplating taking it out, finding out the part number, exactly, of the lcd screen and seeing if i can't order something that takes the same voltage and all that but is red. Or.. maybe just taking it out. Thats what id do if i have the $$ for 3 gauges and a pod right now. oh well.

10-11-2004, 12:47 AM	#111
MU5A5HI Scooby Newbie Member#: 61622 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Poquoson, Fascist Repblc of VA Vehicle: 2004 WRX PSMCobbStg2 AP Helix U/D KBoySS Tint	I wish i was in your area. I just did mine two days ago, and it is SOO easy. I was scared too but it really was cake. The hardes thing for me was building up the confidence to try it.

10-11-2004, 01:53 AM	#112
mixup52 Scooby Specialist Member#: 39691 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ogden Utah Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon White	Just follow the instructions and you will NOT mess up. I wrote up and took the pictures to make it as easy as possible to follow. chris

11-08-2004, 04:37 PM	#113
WilmoWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 73981 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Las Piedras, Puerto Rico Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX platinum silver metallic	would some one let me know what is the hvac?

11-08-2004, 06:42 PM	#114
mixup52 Scooby Specialist Member#: 39691 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ogden Utah Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon White	Heater Ventilation Air Condition

11-08-2004, 11:42 PM	#115
WRXRallyBlue Scooby Specialist Member#: 48831 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Reno Vehicle: 2002 Protuned Wagon Bugeyes Forever	Yeah it's definitely easy, but it's also easy to worry you'll mess something up. You'll be fine as long as you don't try to get the green film off the gauges, unless you know what you're doing because it's easy to break em, and yes I speak from experience..

11-09-2004, 11:13 PM	#116
WilmoWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 73981 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Las Piedras, Puerto Rico Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX platinum silver metallic	is there anyway to do the speedometer and clock too?

11-11-2004, 04:48 PM	#118
WRXRallyBlue Scooby Specialist Member#: 48831 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Reno Vehicle: 2002 Protuned Wagon Bugeyes Forever	Did you forget to take the condoms off that were already there? They're green so that might explain your "minty" color.

11-15-2004, 06:42 AM	#120
subimp6u08 Scooby Specialist Member#: 15440 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle Vehicle: 2015 STi DGM	what size bulb condoms are used for cruise control and foglight switches?

11-15-2004, 11:33 PM	#121
WRX_Nick Scooby Specialist Member#: 38603 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Leaving your moms house... Vehicle: 07 G35 Coupe Black	can you paint the bulbs on the HVAC and radio any color like i wanna do blue would that look good nyone done it?

11-22-2004, 03:53 PM	#123
Drav Scooby Newbie Member#: 52713 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Madison, AL Vehicle: 2004 WRX (black) 2000 RS (red)	Anyone have pictures of the original red setup? Seems the ones from the previous page have expired or something. Thanks.

01-13-2005, 07:52 PM	#124
Subie Roo Scooby Newbie Member#: 79011 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Christiansburg, VA Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5RS Blue Ridge Pearl	Has anyone tried this mod on the '05 Dash? They have different radio & HVAC units - so I'm wondering if the instructions are still relevant. I love the new style dash - but I'm not a fan of the green.

01-15-2005, 05:25 PM	#125
wrxdude23 Scooby Newbie Member#: 79574 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Silver	what size bulb condoms did u use?