Climate Control Unit - Blue Backlit

calibrax · 27th March 2009, 20:26

I've put a converted climate control unit on eBay to see how much it sells for. Could be interesting!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=180341021869

I expect it to sell for more than I would sell it for on here - but we'll see. Feel free to bid, but if you win you will have to pay the bid price - you might be better off waiting until I convert a few more to sell on here at a lower price!

Stu C · 28th March 2009, 10:25

That looks real nice! Is there any way to change the white dials to blue?

calibrax · 28th March 2009, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu C

That looks real nice! Is there any way to change the white dials to blue?

The way I did it was to buy an instrument pack for a Mk2 facelift model MG - they are blue backlit as standard. Same goes for the Mk2 clock. I think Les at SMC has both for sale still. Not cheap to do though - about £150 for the parts and then you need to visit a dealer to have the unit programmed to your car using T4.

Raistlin · 28th March 2009, 18:01

Steve, you really need to change the "ON" leds for blue ones in the switches as well

calibrax · 28th March 2009, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raistlin

Steve, you really need to change the "ON" leds for blue ones in the switches as well

I did think about that... but then it would be harder to see at a glance if something was on or off. So I took the decision just to change the backlighting LEDs. Also, the on/off LEDs are a different type from the ones I replace, so they require a bit more work.

However, if someone requested it specifically I'd be happy to do it for an additional £10

BTW Paul, I'll be at Cosford next month, so you'll be able to have a loan of the Scangauge to see if it works on VeeKay

calibrax · 28th March 2009, 18:32

I've added a rather optimistic "buy it now" price of £120 to the auction. You never know, worth a shot!

Ragman · 29th March 2009, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu C

That looks real nice! Is there any way to change the white dials to blue?

Stu - if you're at Brooklands take a look at mine - it's got one of Steve's units in.

Merl · 29th March 2009, 16:28

Did you ever find out about the white LED's? as I wouldn't mind one if it was in white...

M3NDEREZ · 29th March 2009, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merl

Did you ever find out about the white LED's? as I wouldn't mind one if it was in white...

Ditto

Stu C · 29th March 2009, 17:03

Ohh yeah in white...that would save the hassle/expense of changing the whole clocks

27th March 2009, 20:26	#1
calibrax Posted a thing or two BMW 4 Series Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 29 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	Climate Control Unit - Blue Backlit I've put a converted climate control unit on eBay to see how much it sells for. Could be interesting! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=180341021869 I expect it to sell for more than I would sell it for on here - but we'll see. Feel free to bid, but if you win you will have to pay the bid price - you might be better off waiting until I convert a few more to sell on here at a lower price! __________________ Steve 2004 MG ZT+ CDTi 160 (sadly now gone!) 2015 BMW 435d GranCoupe XDrive

28th March 2009, 10:25	#2
Stu C Loves to post MG ZT 260 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Telford, Shropshire Posts: 466 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	That looks real nice! Is there any way to change the white dials to blue? __________________ 2004 MG ZT 260 SE #269 2001 MGF 1.8 Steptronic 2019 Seat Ateca Xcellece Gone but not forgotton - MG ZT 260 SE #171 Member #126

28th March 2009, 18:32	#6
calibrax Posted a thing or two BMW 4 Series Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 29 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	I've added a rather optimistic "buy it now" price of £120 to the auction. You never know, worth a shot! __________________ Steve 2004 MG ZT+ CDTi 160 (sadly now gone!) 2015 BMW 435d GranCoupe XDrive

29th March 2009, 17:03	#10
Stu C Loves to post MG ZT 260 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Telford, Shropshire Posts: 466 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Ohh yeah in white...that would save the hassle/expense of changing the whole clocks __________________ 2004 MG ZT 260 SE #269 2001 MGF 1.8 Steptronic 2019 Seat Ateca Xcellece Gone but not forgotton - MG ZT 260 SE #171 Member #126

28th March 2009, 18:01	#4
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Steve, you really need to change the "ON" leds for blue ones in the switches as well

29th March 2009, 16:28	#8
Merl Avid contributor MG ZT260 SE + Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Cheshire Posts: 221 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Did you ever find out about the white LED's? as I wouldn't mind one if it was in white...