W203 C32-AMG interior lighting change to blue color (Pics) (cluster, dash etc)
08-15-2004, 12:35 AM
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W203 C32-AMG interior lighting change to blue color (Pics) (cluster, dash etc)
Originally posted on german Mercedes Benz Forum
(thi s posting is only in case of those that didn't see this posting on the C-Class forum)
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After my research was completed, I placed my order. There are All LEDS in the interior which were exchanged by blue LEDS.
The light change on the AC control unit was a problem since it is equipped with lamps instead of LEDS.
I used white LEDS in the combination display, since the LCD is blue in the background and is not visible with blue/blue numbers.
I am happy with the results, hope you all like it
Wiedermann
(thi s posting is only in case of those that didn't see this posting on the C-Class forum)
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After my research was completed, I placed my order. There are All LEDS in the interior which were exchanged by blue LEDS.
The light change on the AC control unit was a problem since it is equipped with lamps instead of LEDS.
I used white LEDS in the combination display, since the LCD is blue in the background and is not visible with blue/blue numbers.
I am happy with the results, hope you all like it
Wiedermann
08-15-2004, 12:36 AM
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As you can all see, I think the pictures speak for themselves
This project took about (approximately) one week of active work and long preparation time.
There were used aprox 160-170 parts. Everything was purchased with Conrad electronics for approx.. 120 Euros
Be advised (just in case) the ruler in the picture is in Centimiters! (not inches!)
Wiedermann
This project took about (approximately) one week of active work and long preparation time.
There were used aprox 160-170 parts. Everything was purchased with Conrad electronics for approx.. 120 Euros
Be advised (just in case) the ruler in the picture is in Centimiters! (not inches!)
Wiedermann
08-15-2004, 06:10 AM
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white and whiter
not feeling it. If you've driven VW w/ their blue gauges, you'll understand it's very hard to adjust your eye to read the gauge and then look back up at the road. My Beetle 1.8T gives me headache when I drive really long distance at night if I try to read the gauge, most of the time I try to avoid reading the gauge. Orange to Red is the best (Audi/BMW/MB).
08-15-2004, 12:15 PM
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hey guys. I did this entire conversion on my 1995 E36 M3. it was not easy but i was the only one to do the entire interior. it requires alot of practive with a soldering iron. If you've built circuit boards before then you should be in decent shape. Its pretty tough and takes a long time but as said the results are WELL worth the effort.
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Blue interior light project!
Originally Posted by VancouverC32
Leave it to you to outdo yourself. How do you find the time to do all this? That will look amazing in the C32. Do you have pictures of your install?
Unfortunately, I don't have pictures of the installation
Originally Posted by MadC32
wiicked.. I'd love to do that in my C32..
The parts are all available pretty much around you
.. the aftermarkets parts came from a shop from Germany 
. If you follow the link I posted to the original posting, its all in german, you won't have a problem readin it (I posted the translation to make it a little easier for the folks over here in this west side of the Atlantic )As Mr. FrankW and Mr. OmeyHomey indicated
Originally Posted by FrankW
not feeling it. If you've driven VW w/ their blue gauges, you'll understand it's very hard to adjust your eye to read the gauge and then look back up at the road. My Beetle 1.8T gives me headache when I drive really long distance at night if I try to read the gauge, most of the time I try to avoid reading the gauge. Orange to Red is the best (Audi/BMW/MB).
Originally Posted by OmeyHomey
hey guys. I did this entire conversion on my 1995 E36 M3. it was not easy but i was the only one to do the entire interior. it requires alot of practive with a soldering iron. If you've built circuit boards before then you should be in decent shape. Its pretty tough and takes a long time but as said the results are WELL worth the effort.
As Mr. OmeyHomey indicated the project requires some soldering. It is not a "simple" project (well... to me anything beyond pressing the lock, un-lock button on my MB remote control is "complicated" lol (lazy me!)
)
Originally Posted by Sleestack
Man, you have way too much spare time..... at least you are making good use of it. 
I whish your comment were true!... time is the one thing I have the least!!... lol!
Cheers!
Wiedermann
08-28-2004, 02:39 PM
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Mario...
We are friends and all but honestly it looks like a VW bug now!
Do you really want a VW bug interior in youre Mercedes Benz? I vote for oem
Vader, do the A4's have blue back lighting? Though they were amber? But I dont own one so feel free to tell me im wrong! Is the S4 different?
We are friends and all but honestly it looks like a VW bug now!
Do you really want a VW bug interior in youre Mercedes Benz? I vote for oem
Vader, do the A4's have blue back lighting? Though they were amber? But I dont own one so feel free to tell me im wrong! Is the S4 different?
08-28-2004, 02:51 PM
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W211 E55 AMG, ML63 AMG, Past 996GT3,ZCPM3,Brabus C32,ML 500
I think it was blue, It really reminds me of my A4 for some reason. I sold the car 4 years ago..maybe I am on crack..
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Yeah, my lady's car (Jetta) looks like that...all fluorscent blue!! No, the Audi's are amber...well, at least my buddy's 02' S4 is...not sure of the regular A4 
08-28-2004, 08:19 PM
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The True OG Modded out W203
Originally Posted by Noble C320
Looks pretty good
Audi's have red lighting inside dont they?
Audi's have red lighting inside dont they?
My A4 had red lighting.
08-28-2004, 08:56 PM
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Color choices!
Originally Posted by Vader13
looks like my A4...very nerdy Weidermann......
Mr. CynCarvin32:
Originally Posted by CynCarvin32
Mario...
We are friends and all but honestly it looks like a VW bug now!
Do you really want a VW bug interior in youre Mercedes Benz? I vote for oem
Vader, do the A4's have blue back lighting? Though they were amber? But I dont own one so feel free to tell me im wrong! Is the S4 different?
We are friends and all but honestly it looks like a VW bug now!
Do you really want a VW bug interior in youre Mercedes Benz? I vote for oem
Vader, do the A4's have blue back lighting? Though they were amber? But I dont own one so feel free to tell me im wrong! Is the S4 different?
Cheers!
Wiedermann
