[DeTomaso] LIGHT BULB PART NUMBERS NEEDED

[Dave Doddek]

A fixed resistor in line wont work.  You will need a dimmer (variable
resistor) that has the appropriate range to dim the leds.  Factory resistor
is only a few ohms.  You will need several hundred ohms.

Dave "sparky" D

At 07:51 PM 6/2/2007 +0000, you wrote:
>Dave,
>
>That's great information.  I assume the resistor could just be placed in
series with the existing dimmer reostat.  Any idea what value resistor
would be needed to dim the LED bulbs?
>
>--
>Dave Bell
>
>
>-------------- Original message ----------------------
>From: Dave Doddek <pantera at pobox.com>
>>
>> Leds will respond to various voltages and dim just like a regular bulb.
>> This is actually how those big screens work at the ball park.  They are
>> giant LED tv displays.
>> 
>> The problem with leds in a car is not the led, but the dimmer.  Dimmers
>> depend on the current of the bulbs to reduce the voltage though a small
>> resistance.  Hook up only one bulb in your dash and it wont dim either.
>> Leds draw such a small amount of current the dimmer does not make a
>> difference.  You could dim them with a higher value resistor that you could
>> buy from someone like Newark.
>> 
>> Dave "electrical guy" D
>> 
>> At 10:24 PM 6/1/2007 +0000, you wrote:
>> >The stock dimmer switch does not work with LED instrument light bulbs.
>> Well, actually it turns the LEDs either totally on or off, but doesn't dim
>> the output light.  LED's are basically digital devices so an analog voltage
>> reostat doesn't really do anything to the brightness of an LED.  I've heard
>> that there are digital gizmos that will dim LED bulbs but haven't actually
>> tried one yet.  To my eye, the LED instrument lights aren't so bright that
>> they need dimming but are significantly brighter than stock (probably
>> similar light output to a 5 watt or maybe even an 8 watt incandescent
bulb).  
>> >
>> >I have before and after photos of the tail light LED bulbs (mucho
>> brighter), but forgot to do the same thing with the instrument bulbs.
Oops.
>> >
>> >--
>> >Dave Bell
>> >
>> >
>> >-------------- Original message ----------------------
>> >From: <cengles at cox.net>
>> >>
>> >> 
>> >> Dear Chris,
>> >> 
>> >> I vaguely recall something about that, but I certainly can't say. The
>> Space City 
>> >> Pantera kit makes no mention of that, however.
>> >> 
>> >> Warmest regards, Chuck Engles
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >> ---- Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com> wrote:
>> >> >Didn't I read that if you use LEDs the dash dimmer doesn't work?
>> >> >
>> >> >Thanks,
>> >> >
>> >> >Chris K.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >>From: <cengles at cox.net>
>> >> >>To: Chris Lewis <clewis at dancemusic.net>
>> >> >>CC: detomaso at realbig.com
>> >> >>Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] LIGHT BULB PART NUMBERS NEEDED
>> >> >>Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 12:45:02 -0400
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>Dear Chris,
>> >> >>
>> >> >>I would suggest that you contact Dave Bell or John Taphorn. The Space
>> City
>> >> >>Panteras have come up with a complete Pantera LED light bulb set that
>> >> >>addresses all of your needs. I got mine in the mail yesterday and
it has
>> >> >>(important for me....) well written directions to replace all of the
>> >> >>external lights plus the tach and speedo. Cost $200 plus $5 shipping.
>> A bit
>> >> >>pricey, but with the advantages of: already field tested by the Space
>> City
>> >> >>Pantera Technology Team; "lifetime" bulbs; higher lumen
output---brighter
>> >> >>for those SUVs behind you; less current draw on the electrical system;
>> all
>> >> >>in one set and you don't have to go through dozens of different
LEDs for
>> >> >>the optimal replacement for the Pantera. I looked into LEDs earlier
>> and in
>> >> >>my opinion this kit is pretty darn cost effective.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>Warmest regards, Chuck Engles
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>---- Chris Lewis <clewis at dancemusic.net> wrote:
>> >> >>>I need light bulb part numbers for:
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>>REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>>TACH & SPEEDO GAUGES
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>>AND IF POSSIBLE BRIGHTER THAN STOCK ALTERNATIVES.
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