best 194's Options

[rlan214]

well i need the best 194's for my gauges at least i want a blue one
doesn't matter if it's led or not
anybody got a suggestions ?

[Guest_Matthew_*]

I have thought about doing that a lot lately. I would guess to get whatever color that would look right to you. Is your car silver? If it is blue would be pretty nice. Mine is this sea green color and I am kinda stuck on a color to use.

[Cody]

I used white, which turned the guages kind of a light orange...then I used blue, but that turned the guages teal, which isn't much different from a stock color on any car. I'm gonna order some PIAA hyperwhites...expensive, but probably worth it.

[1_Winged_Angel]

word. Piaa is the way.

[x_itchy_b_x]

If you go with led get the push in style leds (the top is flat, instead of being rounded) that way it emits light in all directions not just the top. with regular domed leds the light is sent directly to the needles making them wicked bright but the numbers around everything arent so bright. im ordering mine from these guys. Superbrightleds.com

[Coomer]

I personally had problems with all of the leds that I've had in my gauge cluster. They would disperse the light unevenly and some parts would be very bright, while other parts were very dim. I prefer regular 194 bulbs in my gauge cluster, because they disperse the light much more evenly.

[capncrakhed]

hope i don't sound too dumb here...but here goes anyways...what's a 194?

[Coomer]

QUOTE (capncrakhed @ Jan 10 2003, 08:04 PM)

hope i don't sound too dumb here...but here goes anyways...what's a 194?

They're little light bulbs that are used for your side markers, gauge cluster, and some other places. Sometimes they're also referred to as 168 bulbs. Here's a photo of one of these bulbs:

[capncrakhed]

ahhhhh....i see...appreciate it coomer

[Cody]

Coomer...you used the PIAA hyperwhites in your dash, didn't you?

[Coomer]

QUOTE (MrCodyFantastic @ Jan 10 2003, 09:55 PM)

Coomer...you used the PIAA hyperwhites in your dash, didn't you?

I actually used some Polarg hyperwhite bulbs, and I liked them for a while. Right now I've got some indiglos, but here's a pic of how my cluster used to look:

[Cody]

Cool...thats the look I want. Maybe I'll try those.

[Guest_Matthew_*]

where would i get those from? coomer

[Guest_Matthew_*]

hey cody fantastic we are pretty close. I live in Sioux City. Are there many 6th gen's in Sioux Falls? I have the ONLY 6th gen down here.

[Coomer]

QUOTE (igotta5S-FEturbo @ Jan 11 2003, 12:00 PM)

where would i get those from? coomer

I got them at my friend's import auto shop, but I think they're still available from http://www.autodynamic.com, which has great service and fast shippping.

[Cody]

QUOTE (igotta5S-FEturbo @ Jan 11 2003, 01:03 PM)

hey cody fantastic we are pretty close.  I live in Sioux City.  Are there many 6th gen's in Sioux Falls?  I have the ONLY 6th gen down here.

I've seen two...a white GT at the applebees on my side of town...and like, metallic blue GT at the mall. Other than that, I'm the only red ST owner in town. It makes me feel unique enough.

This post has been edited by MrCodyFantastic: Jan 11, 2003 - 11:23 PM

[Cody]

Whoa, those Polarg bulbs are only $6 a pop. Nice. I think I'll skip the PIAAs.

[rlan214]

QUOTE (x_itchy_b_x @ Jan 10 2003, 03:49 PM)

If you go with led get the push in style leds (the top is flat, instead of being rounded) that way it emits light in all directions not just the top. with regular domed leds the light is sent directly to the needles making them wicked bright but the numbers around everything arent so bright. im ordering mine from these guys. Superbrightleds.com

thanks i just found some cheap ones in ebay like that i guess ill try em
well does anybody know which is better regular 194's or LED ?

[Coomer]

QUOTE (rlan214 @ Jan 13 2003, 06:12 AM)

QUOTE (x_itchy_b_x @ Jan 10 2003, 03:49 PM) If you go with led get the push in style leds (the top is flat, instead of being rounded) that way it emits light in all directions not just the top. with regular domed leds the light is sent directly to the needles making them wicked bright but the numbers around everything arent so bright. im ordering mine from these guys. Superbrightleds.com thanks i just found some cheap ones in ebay like that i guess ill try em well does anybody know which is better regular 194's or LED ?

My opinion is that regular 194s are better for your gauge cluster, because the light is dispersed more evenly than with LEDs.

[celicagirl022]

I tried both and i agree with coomer, I like the 194 better there is a pic in my profile its not agreat pic but you can see the color change

[anern]

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[Por2geezcelica]

how many bulbs are used on the gauge cluster? And what size bulbs are used on the heater controls and how many are there?

[BonzaiCelica]

I believe its just three but not quite sure.

On the other hand what bulb color looks best on the beams white tachometers. The orange is very hard to see unless its pitch black outside. I heard white doesnt look very good. How about blue?? Or light blue??? Anything but that hideous orange color.

[Por2geezcelica]

Can anyone confirm how many 194 bulbs are used on the gauge cluster? Is it only 194's that are used? An what size will work on the heater controls?

[Rusty]

3 in the guage cluster

Check the lighting guides in the sticky, they have lots of info about sizes, types, counts etc. >>HERE<<

[NYp8tBaller07]

Can anyone confirm how many 194 bulbs are used on the gauge cluster? Is it only 194's that are used? An what size will work on the heater controls?

3, I know I say it a lot but Spree has amazing led replacements that will make you fall in love

[Por2geezcelica]

What does the spree kit use to light up the climate control unit? Are there just 3 replacement bulbs to replace the oem ones?

[Araykhel]

What does the spree kit use to light up the climate control unit? Are there just 3 replacement bulbs to replace the oem ones?

Behind the dash you have 3 194 bulbs with a little green rubber filter on them to change the color. I've got super-white 194 LEDs in mine and I love the look. I know Spree has an amazing LED replacement set of any LED color you want featuring all the right sizes to do your AC console, dash, etc. Saves you the hassle of hunting down the bulbs plus it comes with instructions.

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This post has been edited by Araykhel: Oct 7, 2011 - 10:24 AM

[Spree]

Thanks for the plug guys!

With regards to the climate control for instance. You cannot buy direct led replacements that will work.

My kit comes with three wide angle smd's for the heater controls that are swapped into the standard bulb holders and refitted so no soldering and a good result.



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