Replacing Gauge Lamps

[2_DONE_THE_TON]

Hey guys!

Just refurbishing my RD Gauges and was thinking about replacing the gauge bulbs with something more bright.

Leds will be too bright i guess.
Any of you guys performed an easy but good swap to a brighter light?

Can i maybe take brighter (more wattage) bulbs and replace them with the stock?

 

[therichisgood]

Go with LEDs with a wide spread angle.. It will eliminate the hot spots and give a more evenly lit look.

 

[2_DONE_THE_TON]

Thanks rich!

Is there a certain name for these kind of leds?
Like h4 for halogen bulbs?

 

[Sonreir]

BA9S is the usual spec.

 

[krafty]

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/bayonet-bulbs/ba9s-led-bulb-1-led-wide-angle/3/

Those are the ones I used (120 degree). Not too bright, fit nicely. Remember that if you want to use one behind a colored lens, get that color LED. White will just wash the color out.

 

[Sonreir]

If they're too bright for your liking, a 1/4W resistor wired inline will do the trick. Start with 500Ω and go from there.