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      06-01-2008, 02:58 AM   #1
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Question Instr. Cluster, Climate Ctrl, Radio etc. LED change

What does everyone think about this? I was getting tired of the amber so just decided one day n said to myself, "what the heck lets change em and see what it looks like" lol. I'd def appreciate everyones feedback. Thanks!
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      06-01-2008, 09:31 AM   #2
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WOW,

Can you re-host the pics larger, that looks amazing,


Also why do you have a M button (the DSC button) Z4's are all supposed to have DTC buttons, Did you change it?
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      06-01-2008, 10:58 AM   #3
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I like. I have been meaning to do this, but too busy. Can you get some bigger pictures, and maybe write up a DYI. Did you manage to get the stereo LCD screen aswell?
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That looks awsome, you should post a DIY for sure, I would love to do that to mine! Looks great
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      06-01-2008, 05:50 PM   #5
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looks great, i want!
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      06-01-2008, 07:54 PM   #6
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thats sweet. more info or ban!!
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      06-02-2008, 06:42 AM   #7
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DIY Please!
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      06-02-2008, 12:04 PM   #8
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Thanks for everyones feedback. Putting together a DIY right now. Will post as soon as I am done. Maybe after work today.
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      06-02-2008, 12:09 PM   #9
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I like. I have been meaning to do this, but too busy. Can you get some bigger pictures, and maybe write up a DYI. Did you manage to get the stereo LCD screen aswell?
Yeah i did change the one for the LCD, i'll post a pic of it after I get off of work. Going to change it back tho, doesnt look good due to the LCD itself, the LCD has a filter inside of it that is bright orange in color, think i might try and remove it and see what it looks like.
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zzE85zz, I think it looks fantastic! I must admit I am more intrigued by the process than the results! (Heck, I'm just a diy engineering nerd) I imagine you changed a LOT of surface mount leds. I don't have a flat tong solder iron at the moment but I might get one pending this info. Ballsy and fantastic man, I eagerly look forward to a DIY!

Now to be unique, I think I might go blue with mine. White is officially taken, hehe.
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lol, as with the smt it was 150+, as soon as I am done with the DIY it'll post ASAP.
I will posy all the recom' materials to use, the best iron to use is "Cold Heat" that way you won't burn the led or better yet the board/circuit itself.

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ps gotta get back to work. BBL
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Putting together DIY, thank you for your patience.
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      06-02-2008, 05:31 PM   #13
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Is it me or that Data Screen on the last picture looks kind of turquoise?
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Awesome Mod, looking foward to the DIY for this one. This is a must for my Z, Light blue + tan + orange = not good. lol.
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      06-06-2008, 01:17 AM   #15
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Just a little update on DIY. Almost done with pics, could've saved time if I took pics when I did em to begin with, so only down to the last thing to take out for pics, instru cluster. Sorry for the delay folks.
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I'm sorry, but I really don't see a difference...

Can we get some more before and after shots?
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I'm sorry, but I really don't see a difference...

Can we get some more before and after shots?
um...have you ever looked at your dashboard

ever notice how all the buttons on the radio unit, headlight switch is amber and not white?
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also, he has a regular z4 and not the M, i believe the regular Z4's don't have the white instrument cluster like we do, but now maybe we can get the radio to match.
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also, he has a regular z4 and not the M, i believe the regular Z4's don't have the white instrument cluster like we do, but now maybe we can get the radio to match.
Thanks for making the clarification, Yep regular Z's = amber
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where is the diy?!?!
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