DVD/Nav head unit installed and LEDs
 

I just installed a Kenwood DDX-512 DVD/NAV unit. It's got a 6.1" screen, plays dvds, iPod, nav, satellite radio, and has a USB port. I had to customize things a bit since I had two single din slots. The unit is in place, but I have to wait until Monday to pick up the 01-04 dash bezel. I also installed blue LEDs in the gauge cluster. Did that a little while ago. They are a deeper blue in person.

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where did you get them LED's from?

Noice!

Post up when things are done, please...

LEDs were posted by Mixedbreed awhile ago. Just search through the pictures threads or find his name and search through his threads. He gives instructions on how to install them. It's super simple.

Thanks Caballo. I'll get finished pictures up Monday night or Tuesday. Ford is suppose to get the dash bezel in on Monday so I should be able to just pop it right on and be done. Went to a car audio place just to see what the install price would be and the guy wouldn't listen to me when I tried to explain that a double din would work in my car. He just said it wouldnt fit unless they built a custom fiberglass inclosure for $550 bucks. I want to go prove him wrong.haha

sounds like you need to go to a different audio place. how much did that unit cost? i just put in a pinoneer cd player with the wrong hook up so my tweeters and back speaker just work with out any wass at all. i keep on forgetting to go back to the place to get the right wire harness. it works pissa thought. loadest(sp drunk ass hell right now) unit ive ever own before.

did u sand down the back of your gauges or did u just pop in the blue led's, ill be doing this soon since my new headunit has blue lights

The blue led gauges look sweet, too bad green is my fav. color and i like stock look! the unit looks great... def. post some pics when you get done...

the head unit was about $550. i didnt need to sand the back of the gauges. there wasnt any green gilm behind them which was odd. green leds are always a possibility.

Well the dash bezel came in and I was able to finish up the install. Here it is.

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looks great man!!

Did you forget to put back the rear defrost,fog lights, and traction control buttons?:confused:.

PS: Looks good though..

also why isnt ur milage lit up? and did u have to do anything with ur needles to get them lined up correctly again?

ill be doing this got a few questions

1) the bulbs i am looking for at the first on this page right? http://autolumination.com/74.htm

2) did u buy the twist lock things right underneath?

3) how many bulbs do i need to do the cluster and the ac part of the dash?

I have a 2000, so no traction control, rear defrost is on the left side below the gauge cluster, and fog light switch is at the center console. I had to buy the dash bezel for an 01-04 to make the head unit fit. I'm going to get plugs to fill the 3 holes. And Thanks!

Mileage isn't lit up because the car wasn't on. The mileage is the same color it originally was though. Didn't have to take the needles off as I had no need to remove the gauge inlay.

1) Correct, the very first set on the page.
2) I did buy the twist locks, but I think I used the stock ones for the gauge cluster. You will figure it out once you install them.
3) You will need 5 bulbs for the gauge cluster and 2 for the ac. When you remove the bulbs from the ac, don't worry about the size difference, the new ones will fit fine.

Oh and it is a little hard to see the red parts of the cluster, but it's no big deal. It's a little more puplish now then red because of the blue LEDs

looks great! im thinking about maybe doing that.

Thanks man. I must say it's pretty sweet having DVD in the car plus being able to play my iPOd videos. I figured spending $550 on it wasn't bad at all.I have to say listening to a DVD while driving isn't all that distracting. At least for me it's about as distracting as checking out a hot chick driving next to you.

I know this is an old thread if anyone can answer please do so...

I have read many write ups on this and some say theres green film, some say blue film, does anyone know what color film would come in a 2000 GT.... If i get white bulbs then the color will depend on film, if i get blue then i have to sand the film off, someone please chime in

your question has already been answered in post # 9. infact i just ordered blue tri-LED's like 2 weeks ago, i should really check my mail box to see if they came in. i have a 2000 as well and they should look just like that without having to sand down anything.

k, i was just making sure. im not gonna order those bulbs, i get mine from SuperBrightLeds, I was just panicing about what color.

Like stanger said, you shouldn't have to sand anything or remove any needles for that matter. The pics don't do the lights justice and I think they look way better than reverse glow gauges or anything like that.

Looks great!

my lights are in now i just need to pop them in and i should see what all the fuss is about, LOL. i had to study for a final that i have tomorrow so no time to get it done even though it will take less than 30 minutes to finish.

If I didn't have white faced gauges I would most likely try this. I am looking to get the super white backup lights from superbrightlefs.com I would like more light when trying to backup at night.