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Nov 19, 2003 | 07:28 PM

yosemitemtb

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HKS TT is too bright

I just installed an HKS turbo timer and I'm happy with it except for one thing, at night it's just too damn bright. 4 blue led's, I'm wondering if anyone has any tricks to dim it. Disconnecting/unsoldering a couple of them or wiring in a switch? I haven't opened the TT up yet, just want to get some ideas first. Thanks

Nov 20, 2003 | 08:30 AM

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Buy some window tinting film, cut to size, peel off the backing, carefully stick it on. Mission accomplished.

Nov 20, 2003 | 06:26 PM

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That's a good idea, the thought had crossed my mind to try this. It would be really nice if the lights dimmed with the other dash lights, though.

Nov 21, 2003 | 02:00 PM

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I don't think I've ever seen an LED with dimming capability. Some have dual diodes so that they can light at a high or low level. As far as I know, only incandescent bulbs can be infinitely adjustable through voltage modulation

Nov 21, 2003 | 04:01 PM

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I know, I was just hoping someone had trick solution. I guess I just have to fault HKS for not designing in better lighting for their gizmo. If I were doing it again, I'd probably try to mount it somewhere else. Unfortunately I cut up my dash to install it next to the cupholder. It looks great, just too bright.

Dec 5, 2003 | 12:06 PM

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Originally posted by yosemitemtb
I know, I was just hoping someone had trick solution. I guess I just have to fault HKS for not designing in better lighting for their gizmo. If I were doing it again, I'd probably try to mount it somewhere else. Unfortunately I cut up my dash to install it next to the cupholder. It looks great, just too bright.

Imagine if it were too dim

At least this way there are alternatives... like the tinting. Or you could put a resistor inline w/ the lighting power.

jason

Dec 5, 2003 | 06:56 PM

yosemitemtb

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After living with it for a while, the brightness doesn't bug me quite as much now, but a two stage light like the stock clock would be nice, bright when the headlights are off (all 4 LED's lit) and dim (only two lit) when they are on. I haven't opened the TT up to see if I could solder in a solution, and I probably won't unless I get really bored on a rainy day.