Roger,

Please keep us informed on your dash light modifications. I am
considering modifying the gauges with the white overlays then using a
color mylar to tint the display light. It would be nice to convert that
light to a brighter bulb. Heat would be a concern though but the color
glow would be cool and resemble that Passat dash you mentioned. Could
also change the color mylar as your mood changed :)

>I just had my dash apart this weekend and was thinking about installing some
>super bright blue LEDs into the bulb holders to see how that looked.  I have
>fitted the LEDs into the holders but have not yet added the proper resistor
>in line to drop the voltage to the proper level.  I'm concerned about
>brightness and light pattern but intend to give it a try.

>I also was going to check out the VW dealer to see if maybe I can adapt the
>cool purple dash lights that my wife's '01 Passat to work in the Vanagon.

>Roger

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