"bling rings" for the spedometer & dash

So I saw a picture of these today and am wondering if anyone can give pros/cons on them and if they know how easy or difficult the install would be. I love the other interior lights I have ( thaks liljoe) and I want More! Opinions appreciate.

Can't be any harder than some of the messing around I've done with the cluster.. Probably way to bright to drive with them on though.

I saw a post on the Z, they put them in Camo's car. They didnt look too bright to drive with them on!

What was it that BPD had in his dash? Was it like a tinting paper that made the gauges orange?

Not sure, knowing that mad man he probably took them apart and painted them!

AlterEgo wrote:

What was it that BPD had in his dash? Was it like a tinting paper that made the gauges orange?

He had an actual gauge insert...

I did the gel sheet in mine to make the EVIC and stuff red. Hard to see during the day, but killer at night.

elcobra44 wrote:

AlterEgo wrote:

What was it that BPD had in his dash? Was it like a tinting paper that made the gauges orange?

He had an actual gauge insert...

I did the gel sheet in mine to make the EVIC and stuff red. Hard to see during the day, but killer at night.

Yeah I have mine in blue and cant see shit in the EVIC during the day but it pays off at night.

I was thinking about the bling rings in the guage.. The ones that a few are putting in now are the CCFLs.. I asked on the Z if AAC would make maybe a 1000mcd LED set for the guage clusters seeing as those are brighter then the CCFls as it is..

What Mike had in his car was a guage overlay from US Speedo.. Here's his install write-up and pics: http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91630

I can't get to it via the link, but thanks for the info everyone.

AlterEgo wrote:

I can't get to it via the link, but thanks for the info everyone.

If Vic takes your gauges out of the car, ill put a sheet of orange gelcoat behind the gauges. I just hate taking the gauges out cuz the part of the dash that the bezel clips into is really fragile. Just a heads up, the light WILL be a lot dimmer and it will be hard to see the gauges.

dumb question #2: Where do I buy the gelcoat? and is that the only option?

AlterEgo wrote:

dumb question #2: Where do I buy the gelcoat? and is that the only option?

Its the only option that I know of. U can get it from guital center. Its the stuff they put over concert lights. It was about $7 for a big sheet.

And this will end here... There will be no taking apart and replacing of the gauge cluster. Nice try

That mod was how I ended up with the SRT cluster.. Broke the R/T cluster taking it apart!

elcobra44 wrote:

That mod was how I ended up with the SRT cluster.. Broke the R/T cluster taking it apart!

Lol, thats one main reason I dont want to do this mod for anyone. I had enough trouble with my own even though I didnt break anything, its a HUGE PITA. I actually want to remove my gel sheet so I can actually see my EVIC but I dont want to take the gauges apart again.

I'm wondering if there is a way to change the center console colors too.

DA H.N.I.C. wrote:

I'm wondering if there is a way to change the center console colors too.

Yes, the led's need to be changed.. Joey is your man for that...

I'm still thinkin' bout doin mine up red.

elcobra44 wrote:

DA H.N.I.C. wrote:

I'm wondering if there is a way to change the center console colors too.

Yes, the led's need to be changed.. Joey is your man for that...

I'm still thinkin' bout doin mine up red.

Come on.....do it!!! I still have a crap load of Hipo's red LEDs and resistors leftover. His only needed 3 LEDs but he bought 40, lol.

DA H.N.I.C. wrote:

I'm wondering if there is a way to change the center console colors too.

You mean like this?

Blue...


Red...

Well, I do have a set of some nice trim sticks to rip the dash apart..

Aww Joe, I'd love to change the gauge cluster AND center console lighting. Can you show me how to do it?

-D

elcobra44 wrote:

AlterEgo wrote:

What was it that BPD had in his dash? Was it like a tinting paper that made the gauges orange?

He had an actual gauge insert...

I did the gel sheet in mine to make the EVIC and stuff red. Hard to see during the day, but killer at night.

Damn that looks good. Where does one get the Gel Sheets from???

DA H.N.I.C. wrote:

Aww Joe, I'd love to change the gauge cluster AND center console lighting. Can you show me how to do it?

-D

Yeah I can do that.

OHHHHHHHH!!! I want that in purple!!! Nice!!!