IntelliGlow Needle Kits

[Dahlia]

Has anyone tried to install one of these?
http://www.importintelligence.com/inneki.html

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-27796775113468/Intellic1.jpg

[gmonkey]

ahhah that looks awesome but at same time could be annoying...

[gmonkey]

oh yeh green needles look friggen awesome!!!

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-27796775113468/IntelliG.jpg

[Dahlia]

It doesn't say astras are supported but it says 80% of cars with needles do, so it might work?

[gmonkey]

says no saturns... which is americas GM arm for astras... but they never got the G's only the H's so dunno.

how much is the kit?

[Dahlia]

says no saturns... which is americas GM arm for astras... but they never got the G's only the H's so dunno.

how much is the kit?
Ah, I just read that. :(
I'm not sure how much they are.
I really want to brighten up my needles but I don't want to have to solder leds in there.

[gmonkey]

got pic of ur plasma's yet? post it up! im installing myn soon want to see if its worth it or not

[Dahlia]

got pic of ur plasma's yet? post it up! im installing myn soon want to see if its worth it or not
I just woke up haha, I'm going out to my car to finish it off now. :)

[Wraith]

Interesting...

I've done a custom jobbie on mine (ie. the vert) in this area, but these aftermarkets certainly light up alot brighter, in fact they appear to be too bright from those pics...

Even though they're model specific, IMO you could get a similar sized or looking kit to fit other car types - 4 needle set is quoted at $69 USD. bit pricey but certainly worth it if you could just mount em straight up.

[Dahlia]

got pic of ur plasma's yet? post it up! im installing myn soon want to see if its worth it or not
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7569/img0113y.jpg
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/382/img0114st.jpg
http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/7520/img0115b.jpg

They look a lot better in person :)

[gmonkey]

look cool

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[Dahlia]

I still want those needles haha

[Dahlia]

Ooooh, what about this? https://www.xtuners.com/catalog/product_info.php/gauge-glow-needles-set-of-needles-red-illumination-p-496?osCsid=j1r2ogatrb631m3gqhlgufba91

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/8466/needlekit.jpg

[Wraith]

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7569/img0113y.jpg
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/382/img0114st.jpg
http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/7520/img0115b.jpg

They look a lot better in person :)

God that's bright, do they blind you after a while ??

I've got plasmas which replicate the OEM dials graphics exactly and don't light up the whole interior of the car :)


Ooooh, what about this? https://www.xtuners.com/catalog/product_info.php/gauge-glow-needles-set-of-needles-red-illumination-p-496?osCsid=j1r2ogatrb631m3gqhlgufba91

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/8466/needlekit.jpg

They look like a goer, lots of fiddling around though :)

[gmonkey]

ive always wanted a plasma tacho that changed colour as it get higher revs :p from blue > green> yellow >orange >Red

[Dahlia]

ive always wanted a plasma tacho that changed colour as it get higher revs :p from blue > green> yellow >orange >Red
Yeah I saw a video on YouTube that had needles like that. Would be a huge job.

[Neeko]

ive always wanted a plasma tacho that changed colour as it get higher revs :p from blue > green> yellow >orange >Red

Lexus LFA FTW

[Wraith]

Lexus LFA FTW

Yeah, that or similar type in the new Lambo Aventador...

Would cost you a million times as much though :p

[nuggz]

ive always wanted a plasma tacho that changed colour as it get higher revs :p from blue > green> yellow >orange >Red

you can do it to the needle

[guy 27]

you can do it to the needle

+1

theres a vid somewhere online with someone who has done it in their astra.

[Dahlia]

+1

theres a vid somewhere online with someone who has done it in their astra.
Hard part would be the electronics behind where the needle is pointing to what colour the leds will be.

[Dahlia]

Ooooh, what about this? https://www.xtuners.com/catalog/product_info.php/gauge-glow-needles-set-of-needles-red-illumination-p-496?osCsid=j1r2ogatrb631m3gqhlgufba91

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/8466/needlekit.jpg

I just received it :)

http://tapatalk.com/mu/7bf320b9-5c8f-6178.jpg


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[Wraith]

I just received it :)

http://tapatalk.com/mu/7bf320b9-5c8f-6178.jpg


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Provided the needle mounting holes are the correct size, they should mount straight up, finding a power source won't be difficult...

Only hard part would be the re-installation of the dash, mine was anyway a real pain the rear to get back on LOL :)

The other thing I would suggest is to be careful when removing the original needles and then fitting these new ones on in the correct position so as o maintain an accurate zero position...

Go for it and post up some pics ;)

[Dahlia]

Provided the needle mounting holes are the correct size, they should mount straight up, finding a power source won't be difficult...

Only hard part would be the re-installation of the dash, mine was anyway a real pain the rear to get back on LOL :)

The other thing I would suggest is to be careful when removing the original needles and then fitting these new ones on in the correct position so as o maintain an accurate zero position...

Go for it and post up some pics ;)
Yeah they should fit. If not, I wont be too worried. :)
I've removed and installed my speedo like 10 times now, I can get it out and in, in a couple of minutes haha.
I've also removed me needles before. I had to, to install my plasma dials. It was quite hard to take off, but using a fork made it much easier. Also if you turn your key a little bit (dont start engine) it zeros out the needles anyway, so I just pop the needs on then.

[Dahlia]

I was just thinking... if they are too bright, I might get something like this...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LED-Bulb-Dimmer-Adjustable-Brightness-Controller-DC-12V-/170650368962?pt=AU_Lighting_Fans&hash=item27bb8dfbc2

http://www.emarket666.info/ebay/xpica/shbu9518m.jpg

[Wraith]

Yeah they should fit. If not, I wont be too worried. :)
I've removed and installed my speedo like 10 times now, I can get it out and in, in a couple of minutes haha.
I've also removed me needles before. I had to, to install my plasma dials. It was quite hard to take off, but using a fork made it much easier. Also if you turn your key a little bit (dont start engine) it zeros out the needles anyway, so I just pop the needs on then.

Yep, that's the trick the dials will revert back to zero when re-started but I found it a pain getting the needles back on in exactly the right position :o


I was just thinking... if they are too bright, I might get something like this...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LED-Bulb-Dimmer-Adjustable-Brightness-Controller-DC-12V-/170650368962?pt=AU_Lighting_Fans&hash=item27bb8dfbc2
http://www.emarket666.info/ebay/xpica/shbu9518m.jpg

That dimmer should do the trick...

[Dahlia]

I haven't installed the LEDs yet, but can confirm the needles fit. But I did have to trim the long needles a tiny bit, I just cut the end off with scissors as the plastics pretty soft.

http://tapatalk.com/mu/7bf320b9-931e-998a.jpg

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[Wraith]

I haven't installed the LEDs yet, but can confirm the needles fit. But I did have to trim the long needles a tiny bit, I just cut the end off with scissors as the plastics pretty soft.

http://tapatalk.com/mu/7bf320b9-931e-998a.jpg

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Nice...

They look really good !

Look forward to seeing how they look when lit up :)

[Dahlia]

Nice...

They look really good !

Look forward to seeing how they look when lit up :)
Now I have the fun of zeroing them out haha. My temp dial is going a bit spastic atm... haha

[Wraith]

Now I have the fun of zeroing them out haha. My temp dial is going a bit spastic atm... haha

Yeah. as previously mentioned I too had a tough time getting my needles mounted spot on the 'zero' position...

My temp one is still a bit out :o:

[Dahlia]

Yeah. as previously mentioned I too had a tough time getting my needles mounted spot on the 'zero' position...

My temp one is still a bit out :o:
My temp doesn't even look like its moving... I haven't driven the car yet, so I'm sure I'll get it sorted sometime today...
Then again... I've got to take the needles off again anyway to install the LED's so I guess I might as well not even bother yet...

[Wraith]

My temp doesn't even look like its moving... I haven't driven the car yet, so I'm sure I'll get it sorted sometime today...
Then again... I've got to take the needles off again anyway to install the LED's so I guess I might as well not even bother yet...

Hmmm, hope it's not buggered...

Temp takes a little while to move anyway, so hopefully that's the prob ??

[Dahlia]

Hmmm, hope it's not buggered...

Temp takes a little while to move anyway, so hopefully that's the prob ??
Nah, it still works, just needed some time to heat up :)

I've got the needles installed, check out my car thread (http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?30553-Dahlia-Astra-G-%282002-Sedan%29&p=690272&viewfull=1#post690272) :)

[Wraith]

Nah, it still works, just needed some time to heat up :)

I've got the needles installed, check out my car thread (http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?30553-Dahlia-Astra-G-%282002-Sedan%29&p=690272&viewfull=1#post690272) :)

Have checked it out...

VERY NICE !!! :)

Great effort and well worth it mate - well done :thumbs: