dashboard/instrument cluster light

[Zoggee]

Originally posted by Jipster@Feb 14 2005, 08:28 PM
gentleman.....I believe he is doing BOTH....might as well I guess since the thing is coming off.....its one of those 'while you are under there, might as well......'

only you understand....REFURBISH...that means..change whatever thats old in and out of the instrument cluster...why would I be stupid to change the gears and not change the BULBS..!!???....*bump* B)

sigh...sometime ..I ask myself why bother....

 

[Jipster]

calm down master zogs.....obviously the force has yet to take hold in them......in time they will see the .....uuuuurrrrrmmm....where was i??.......*blink*

 

[jarance]

Originally posted by Zoggee@Feb 15 2005, 08:16 PM


sigh...sometime ..I ask myself why bother....

Zoggee, I have your screwdriver after we were trying to break into your car during the go cart session. Somebody just dump your screw driver into my tool box after the breakin.. Will pass back to you when i see you.. :yes!:

 

[flash]

Originally posted by jarance+Feb 16 2005, 08:44 AM-->QUOTE (jarance @ Feb 16 2005, 08:44 AM)

 

[jarance]

Originally posted by flash+Feb 16 2005, 09:23 AM-->QUOTE (flash @ Feb 16 2005, 09:23 AM)

Originally posted by jarance@Feb 16 2005, 08:44 AM

 

[affan66]

jarance,

that somebody was me. Sorry. The screwdriver had no name scribbled on it

back to topic:
Zog was doing something else (changing gears) and had pictures to illustrate. Since changing bulbs would require similar steps (up to step 3), he is trying to help show what needs to be done without removing his instrument cluster again, take pictures and pinpoint what needs to be done.

Give calf want thigh, give thigh, want a bit higher.. *pengsan*
translation: bagi betis, nak peha, bagi peha, nak atas peha..*pengsan*

 

[jarance]

Originally posted by Jipster@Feb 15 2005, 08:21 AM
hehehehehe..........its like following lecture.............in automotive engineering.........conducted by Dr Zoggee, PhD Automotive Engineering, Loughborough University, UK.....

Thanks a bunch dude .....but I SCARED LAH OPEN OPEN THINGS UP....SURE ROSAK ONE...............*darn...gonna fail the 'Meter Cluster Repair & Maintenance' subject oredi*......

No need to open.. Just changed the bulb as indicated. The instrument bulbs are bigger than the bulb for alarms.

 

[skinhead]

just to add, achelly u cud buy the bulb from any sparepart shops. when i changed mine, i just bought the bulb wic cost me rm0.50/pcs and reuse back the old socket. BA quote rm5 for complete bulb and socket :aggressive:

 

[Jipster]

ahhhhhhhh........skins........u da man!

 

[jarance]

Originally posted by skinhead@Feb 16 2005, 10:10 AM
just to add, achelly u cud buy the bulb from any sparepart shops. when i changed mine, i just bought the bulb wic cost me rm0.50/pcs and reuse back the old socket. BA quote rm5 for complete bulb and socket :aggressive:

YES...you can buy the bulb from any spare part shop at a fraction of the price from BA. k:

 

[flash]

Originally posted by jarance+Feb 16 2005, 11:09 AM-->QUOTE (jarance @ Feb 16 2005, 11:09 AM)

 

[Jipster]

Originally posted by jarance+Feb 15 2005, 10:09 PM-->QUOTE (jarance @ Feb 15 2005, 10:09 PM)

 

[jarance]

Originally posted by Jipster+Feb 16 2005, 01:20 PM-->QUOTE (Jipster @ Feb 16 2005, 01:20 PM)

Originally posted by jarance@Feb 15 2005, 10:09 PM

 

[Jipster]

yeah.....dats rite.....get extras then.....mabbee get from PH auto .....can also check out osram silverstars for foggies (55w h3)....havent made up mind yet....by the way jarance, these bulbs, do they come in different colours or something......

 

[jarance]

Originally posted by Jipster@Feb 16 2005, 05:01 PM
yeah.....dats rite.....get extras then.....mabbee get from PH auto .....can also check out osram silverstars for foggies (55w h3)....havent made up mind yet....by the way jarance, these bulbs, do they come in different colours or something......

Yes they do but it would be pointless. I know somebody bought the extra white and bright lamp. After installation, it still look the same because the instrument cluster filter is orange. hence, the end result is still orange...

 

[zaskar]

Jippy, while you are opening your console, don't forget to put in some silver rings and paint e needles red.................

 

[Jules]

Originally posted by jarance@Feb 16 2005, 04:34 AM
Yes they do but it would be pointless. I know somebody bought the extra white and bright lamp. After installation, it still look the same because the instrument cluster filter is orange. hence, the end result is still orange...

That's true cos the plastic cover the light shines thru is orange......which in my opinion, gives the BMW Instrument Cluster an distinguisheable aura......very classy in my eyes!

However for the DIY Sifus, I am sure you can change the cover to any colour you want.......

 

[Jipster]

Originally posted by zaskar@Feb 21 2005, 10:57 PM
Jippy, while you are opening your console, don't forget to put in some silver rings and paint e needles red.................

 

[tyke]

Originally posted by Daredevil@Feb 13 2005, 05:17 AM
Jipster, once you sort out the fuse or mini bulbs, consider getting one of those coloured dials lah....quite changgih looking....hahaha.... :lol:

no wonder ur the club president!u r the racun king! :lol:

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[M30revival]

Originally posted by jarance+Feb 16 2005, 11:09 AM-->QUOTE (jarance @ Feb 16 2005, 11:09 AM)