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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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You can do it either way. I tied mine into the cluster lamps so that I have the dimming capabilities.
Mine are gonna be that way too once I get em.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 7.3 Rocket
Mine are gonna be that way too once I get em.
I like not having to remember to shut off another switch also!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by megawatt00
I like not having to remember to shut off another switch also!
Yea. And you already know how to do it that way!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by megawatt00
I like not having to remember to shut off another switch also!
Theoretically, could you run it through the dimmer and a switch? That way you could leave it up to the dimmer to control the light unless it is really bugging you and just flip the swith to turn the backlight off completely.

I know I am being hardheaded/**** about it.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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Hopefully there is a set that can be very dim. I am sure I will be getting with you when the time comes.
We can get you a set that won't blind you. The Isspro EV2 and Performax have an awesome system for dimming that I love. I have the Performax, and am like you about the dimming that is needed. I am happy to help you out, thanks
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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We can get you a set that won't blind you. The Isspro EV2 and Performax have an awesome system for dimming that I love. ...........
Clay - can that dimming controler be installed on the EV's?

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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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I have Isspro's. They are wired to dim with my dash light control.


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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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I have Isspro's. They are wired to dim with my dash light control.


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Good looking dash....
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 12:44 AM
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Thank you.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Gcrop
Theoretically, could you run it through the dimmer and a switch? That way you could leave it up to the dimmer to control the light unless it is really bugging you and just flip the swith to turn the backlight off completely.

I know I am being hardheaded/**** about it.
Absoutly, you would just tap into the wire that comes from the headlight switch and land that onto another switch before going to your guage lights. The switches would be wired in series. I don't look at it as you beiing hardheaded or **** Geoff. Diffferent people like things different ways. Going over them here gives people different options.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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I also like the pillar mount. Plus I have the under the dash mount as well.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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Here are a few shots of mine.

The "proper" way to wire the gauges is thru the dimmer switch. You can dim them as you dim the main cluster. If you wanted to run a switch after that I see no reason why you could not, however it would defeat the purpous of having the gauges, if you cant see them...










 
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