BXProject

[charlie]

me last dash bulb has now died

what type and how many do i have to buy to change them all

ta

[Stinkwheel(Matt)]

many, about 'this' big and use a mallet.

No? OK, someone who actually knows will be along shortly

[jayw]

Actually he ^^ is about right, though i do recommend the use of lots of swearing

[Bx Bandit]

these bastards

and about 12 for the back illumination ones!

p.s. I know you, don't go bling and go blue or green etc!

[Way2go]

Those are expensive Bandit. I believe these will also suit which work out at 10p each.

[Bx Bandit]

They are expensive, but he just wanted pretty pics, he can search for the cheapest ones himself the lazy git!

But, you aint put no link!

Actually, just to wind him up and confuse him.......

Charlie, why not 'put in' LEDs - they'll outlast you AND the car!

[Way2go]

They are expensive, but he just wanted pretty pics, he can search for the cheapest ones himself the lazy git!

But, you aint put no link!

Actually, just to wind him up and confuse him.......

Charlie, why not 'put in' LEDs - they'll outlast you AND the car!

True 'Ere ya go:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/100-SMALL-5mm-CLE ... 587ce86ece

Actually I'm thinking of wiring an LED into the auto indicator as its the socket what stops the bulb from working. Anyone know what is the best value of resistor to place in series with the LED?

[mat_the_cat]

Depends on the LED...but you can get LEDs for direct 12V connection which already have the appropriate resistor built into the case.

[Bx Bandit]

Kewl! 100 blubs for a tenner! /\ I did not know that Matt!

[mat_the_cat]

'Ere you go! But the direct bulb replacement LEDs would be easier if you have no problems with the bulb socket. If you do use LEDs the rheostat will go from bright to slightly less bright, as with the minimal current drawn there will be very little voltage drop across it.

[docchevron132]

you can even get cool LED's that flash without making up a 555 timer circuit and everything now!

[Bx Bandit]

Woah...........flashing dash board! Not good for epilepsy!

I've book marked that site as well - looks better than Maplins!

[mat_the_cat]

Yes, but there a lot of things in life better than Maplins nowadays, like poking yourself in the eye with a fork. I remember the local store in Sheffield being able to give me electronics advice - now it just seems they sell the cheapest tackiest gadgets they can import.

[Bx Bandit]

My sentiments too mate. Not that I go there often, but they do seem to of become the electronic version of Halfrauds!

[Vanny]

I prefer RS over RapidElectronics, much better service.

[charlie]

am tempted with the leds

but i aint gonna be doing any mega soldering

sooooo led has to be straightforward plug in jobbie

and if im gonna change them all the leds need to be well priced

although am open to offers http://www.amazon.co.uk/Multi-Coloured- ... B0035NZV0S

[charlie]

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/286-T5 ... 86LED.html

tempting

how many to change the lot?

and sooooooooooooooo many colours mr bandit

[Bx Bandit]

Dear god! The Festoon bulb could be good, although whilst LEDs tend to be brighter than filaments, they don't seem to illuminate as well.

Don't bling Charlie, don't bling mate

[mat_the_cat]

You could have each LED in a different colour for that rainbow effect...

[Bx Bandit]

Don't Matt, cuz the insane hippy that he is, he'll probably do it!