Hey everyone im new to the site I have a Evo IX and was wondering whats the best option for an all red dash lights? The instrument cluster is kinda dim, would like to make it brighter, I would like to turn the cigarette lighter, hvac, clock and even the window switches(basically anything white not matchin the red). I've searched a ton and found some ideas but cant find a straight answer or a led kit that would do the trick maybe? Any pics and info would be greatly appreciated thanks

 

Once again can't really give u a straight answer but I've seen some pics of people who took the bulbs out of behind the hvac panel and just changed them with colored ones of painted them, sorry could be more help if I can find the pic I'll post it. GL

 

you need to paint the existing bulbs or replace the existing bulbs with led's

 

plenty of info on the site

here's one example I found simply searching "interior lights"

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-switches.html

 

^ Thanks guys wow i cant believe i never saw that thread lol

 

An led kit would be awesome though i wonder if anyone makes one?

 

Anyone know of such a kit???

 

There aren't any complete kits currently available.

The problem with adding led's is that the light they give off is pretty directional. Not illuminating a large area properly.

What I did was pull all the mini bulbs out, remove the rubber sleeve on them (which is to distribute the light evenly) and took an orange paint pen to the entire bulb.

You have to be pretty patient getting the paint to adhere.

Mine turned out great. An exact match.

 

^Why orange? I thought the color was supposed to be red? Any pics? Im assuming you left the sleeves off? Sorry if these are obvious questions just wanna get it right as im gonna do this pretty soon.

 

The OEM gauge cluster is orange, at least that's what my girlfriend and I believe.

If you used red I think it would turn out too dark.

I haven't had a battery in my car for a few months, but when I do I will be sure to get some pictures.

 

Sounds good anyone else care to chime in?

 

Anyone???

 

This stuff right here is the closest match to the OEM lighting... http://www.createforless.com/Delta+C...e/pid9719.aspx



Just paint the bulbs with it, and you're good to go. You can find it at Wal-Mart. I have had it on my EVO's for years and never had to repaint them.

 

^ thanks dude i will try and find some time to do this! Hopefully soon... Any pics?

 

i bought red LED replacements,only problem is i cant remember the site, ill find a pic and update this!