240Z2NV Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Hello, not sure if this is correct forum, if not, Administrators please move it. I will be running Autometer Phantom gauges (white face), and am considering either Blue or Red backlighting bulb 'covers'. Have any of you used colored covers? Any thoughts on aesthetics? Visibility, especially at night? Thanks in advance for any input....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 On the Tomahawk we used the green covers with the black faced Autometer speedo and tach to better match the remaining stock gauges. There is a definite drop in brightness, very similar to the dim stock 280Z gauge lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 I've used the green bulb covers with Ultralights. I tried orange but it just looked goofy. The green ended up almost having an Indiglo effect at night. They weren't blinding-bright, but easily readable (and my night vision sucks). I'm sure with the white face Phantoms you would have no problems. There are also brighter instrument bulbs out there, and I've even seen blacklight bulbs too -just don't ask me where... Hope that helps some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I have the blue light covers in my car and I am using the Phantom series gauges. I think they look great at night with the blue light shinning behind them. I have a blue car and they go perfect with it! As for being able to see the numbers at night......I would give it a 7.5-8 out of 10 for visiblity. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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