[GTO3DEUCES]

Is there any way to make the LED shift indicator LEDs another color ? I have a hard time and fight to make out which gear I am looking at...Mine is Red.

I can pretty much know that the car is comfortable around 3-4 K on the tach so I look at that but I'd still like to better see the gauge lights more clearly

Is there anyone who'll do it for me or can I buy an already done cluster ?

Thanks

Dave

 

[knglibrty]

Check with Zepcon,he has done it before.........

 

[zepcom]

Looking for something like this?

(The last one shows "TPMS Fault" because I recently had the RLCLDR module giving me trouble, it's unrelated to my cluster swap or other "blue" initiatives.)

If you have a set of the service manuals, you can get the proper way to disassemble anything you want to... and from there, if you are good with soldiering, you could probably swap the SMD red LED's with blue ones or whatever you want to change the colors to. The steering wheel controls, dash shifter, and window controls are somewhat difficult to get apart, but a full conversion or two has been done by other members. Right now, I've just gotten the "low hanging fruit" red-to-blue conversion done, and will be pacing myself to getting the rest done eventually.



Someday I will be switching the radio button led's from red to blue to match everything.

--zepcom

 

[HardTech]

Isnt red easier to see at night? Yeah I would love to change mine out, but getting a hair or dust in the panel would set me over the edge, lol.

 

[zepcom]

lol, just last weekend I helped a guy replace his entire faceplate, and then re-align the needles after doing so! If you're not in a dusty environment and are calm and take your time, it can be done easily, and with great rewards.

No artifacts on my cluster, and neither with his.

For me, the blue is a much more pleasing hue, and with the re-done dimmer curves across the board, it's taylorable to fit your needs. Oh, and I will try to post a pic of night mode, amazing.

 

[GeoffA]

Should have removed the TPMS dash light

 

[Chappy]

Love it zep! Is there a way to have the night mode on all the time? In the sun out here its hard to see the speedo/tach. especially if i have the sunroof open. I figured it was tied into the automatic headlights but i wasnt sure. I know theres a sensor on the dash or whatever, i usually just put my hat over it lol

On a side note i wish the 09s still came with the atari gauges, i think there awesome looking!

 

[zepcom]

Should have removed the TPMS dash light

Been trying to get my dealership to fix this 3x over now... still no dice. Trust me, you're preaching to the choir... LOL.

Love it zep! Is there a way to have the night mode on all the time? In the sun out here its hard to see the speedo/tach. especially if i have the sunroof open. I figured it was tied into the automatic headlights but i wasnt sure. I know theres a sensor on the dash or whatever, i usually just put my hat over it lol

On a side note i wish the 09s still came with the atari gauges, i think there awesome looking!

For me, the text of my needles are easy to read in the daylight, and at dusk, I find the new dimmer curves that GTPPrix put in to be absolutely perfect. I don't have a sunroof, so that may be related possibly, but then again, it's not always sunny in Buffalo! LOL. Do you use the DIC speedo mode with the big number readout? I find that's easiest... but I'm sure it's a personal preference.

It's possible that your ambient light sensor is either too sensitive or not within tolerance, but that's just a guess. Maybe changing the tint on that little center-windshield-bubble might help? (or adding tint to make the car think it's somewhat darker all the time) I would think a heatgun might be required to help the tint form around the bubble, but can't hurt to try. Your headlights and tail lights will be on more often with this mod, obviously.

HTH.

--zepcom

 

[Chappy]

Yeah its always in DIC speedo mode so i can see it during the day. It's even hard to see if the sunroof is closed and the cover pulled...lights right up when i pull the car into my garage though lol. It might be because living in Nevada is like living on the surface of the sun!

 

[Ghostnotes]

Is there a writeup anywhere about this, parts costs/lists??

 

[GTPprix]

Is there a writeup anywhere about this, parts costs/lists??

We are the ones that do the conversion as it requires custom programming to do correctly to match the vF for the new LED's and dimming curve.

 

[J5RACIN]

We are the ones that do the conversion as it requires custom programming to do correctly to match the vF for the new LED's and dimming curve.

I would like to have mine done howndoni get in touch with you

 

[PONY MAN]

?

 

[Aschad89]

We are the ones that do the conversion as it requires custom programming to do correctly to match the vF for the new LED's and dimming curve.

Im thinking of doing redoing the lighting throughout my recently purchased g8 gt. I would like to know th cost of getting the aforementioned done. I want my notification center to be orange.

 

[Josejunior2318]

Looking for something like this?

(The last one shows "TPMS Fault" because I recently had the RLCLDR module giving me trouble, it's unrelated to my cluster swap or other "blue" initiatives.)

If you have a set of the service manuals, you can get the proper way to disassemble anything you want to... and from there, if you are good with soldiering, you could probably swap the SMD red LED's with blue ones or whatever you want to change the colors to. The steering wheel controls, dash shifter, and window controls are somewhat difficult to get apart, but a full conversion or two has been done by other members. Right now, I've just gotten the "low hanging fruit" red-to-blue conversion done, and will be pacing myself to getting the rest done eventually.



Someday I will be switching the radio button led's from red to blue to match everything.

--zepcom

I have a pontiac g8 gt 09 and it doesnt have the led indicators on top of the hazard button is that a special feature in some cars or why does mine not have it

 

[PONY MAN]

I have a pontiac g8 gt 09 and it doesnt have the led indicators on top of the hazard button is that a special feature in some cars or why does mine not have it

They're called Atari gauges. Believe they were factory offered on 2008 GT's and discontinued the following 2009 model year.

 

[GTO3DEUCES]

Man...your blue looks awesome. I absolutely HATE my OEM reds, sooo difficult to see in daylight and rather ugly at night too❗

I’m very mechanically intuitive and know my way around soldering; So you’re saying it’s pretty straightforward then ? May I ask what exact brand of LED’s you purchased and where ?

All The Best,
Dave
Text: (610) 842-7905
Email: [email protected]

I have a pontiac g8 gt 09 and it doesnt have the led indicators on top of the hazard button is that a special feature in some cars or why does mine not have it

Looking for something like this?

(The last one shows "TPMS Fault" because I recently had the RLCLDR module giving me trouble, it's unrelated to my cluster swap or other "blue" initiatives.)

If you have a set of the service manuals, you can get the proper way to disassemble anything you want to... and from there, if you are good with soldiering, you could probably swap the SMD red LED's with blue ones or whatever you want to change the colors to. The steering wheel controls, dash shifter, and window controls are somewhat difficult to get apart, but a full conversion or two has been done by other members. Right now, I've just gotten the "low hanging fruit" red-to-blue conversion done, and will be pacing myself to getting the rest done eventually.



Someday I will be switching the radio button led's from red to blue to match everything.

--zepcom

 

[CMNTMXR57]

NO! Red is the ONLY way to go...

 

[Hot Rod]

Changed mine to white and did a white and red combo on the radio.

 

[G8_SUSP3CT]

Changed mine to white and did a white and red combo on the radio.

Where did you get that Pontiac sticker for the storage tray?