Kamold's R36

[ope126]

Chrome swtichgear finally arrived.
5 min install.
Light switch comes out just by pushing the dial in when set to '0' and rotating slightly clockwise, then pull the barrel out.
Window switches and mirror controls just as easy. Just pry the whole armrest thing up that has the switchgear in it with a trim tool. Pops off, swap over the switches.

Just adds a touch of faux chrome class to the cabin. Had them in the A3, just thought, 'why not?'
Didnt bother with the boot release/fuel filler release buttons because they are lower down, cant really see them that well.

Also installed the Philips H7 Diamond Vision globes in the turn lights a while back. They are pretty close to the HIDs in colour temp, look really good compared to the awful stock yellow globes.

Hi Kamold,

It has been a few months since you have replaced the interior window switches etc.

How are they holding up?
Do they have the same look / feel / operation as the originals you replaced?
Also do the still light up with the same red colour, or a lighter colour?

Thanks in advance!

[kamold]

Yeah the red light matches the other switchgear correctly.
The feel of the mechanisms is better than those they replaced.
I prefer the look with the chrome, hence the swap

[eurobahn5]

how about this link:
who cares about LED's and how white and bright your lights are

[kamold]

What link?

[Jakeys]

how about this link:
who cares about LED's and how white and bright your lights are

Underlining text does not a link make...
Are you saying nobody cares about LEDs and brightness? That's absurd.

[kamold]

Each to their own. If you prefer the look of lighting technology from the 19th century, then stick with filaments.
I personally think the R deserves the led look to compliment the otherwise attempt at Euro premium look...

[Jakeys]

Each to their own. If you prefer the look of lighting technology from the 19th century, then stick with filaments.
I personally think the R deserves the led look to compliment the otherwise attempt at Euro premium look...

For me it's that they gave us xenon headlights with filament parkers. Absolutely absurd to have two completely different coloured globes in the same housing, when LED parkers cost like 50 cents. And then LED tails with filament license plate globes, so again you have a mismatch of light types and then when you've done those, you've got those amazing and SIGNIFICANTLY better LED mirror puddles as well, which not only look 50x better but actually do a way better job at what they're designed for as well. And then DRL's for good measure, and increased safety. You'd be insane not to retrofit the exterior globes to match correctly, it costs very little (Except maybe the DRL's) and produces a much, much better result.

I didn't do the interior though, I do prefer a warm light in there, and luckily with that it all does match, it's not a mismatch of LED and filament tech like outside. While the plate lights, parkers

[eurobahn5]

Hi, there is no link, I was just sh*t stirring for a laugh, I actually do have some interest. A guy I know had his rear inner tail lamps converted so they were functional, that is, LED's were inserted so they matched the outer stop/tail lamps. So working tail lights and brake lights are happening. I'd imagine it would look very good...and unique. Apparently a guy in Melbourne does it, you just take out your own inners and send them to him, I think about $250-$350. Also Kamold, I would be interested to know how your engine and DSG tune is going ? I had my DSG tune by European Autotech in Sydney , which I am pleased with but curious to know how an engine ecu tune goes as there are so many 'nah sayers' due to the minimal gain.

[kamold]

The taillight conversion would be a nice to have, but down on the list for me behind some other mods I want to do.
I've just done the outer ring software change.

Yeah there is not a lot of gain to be had obviously with an NA engine.
I haven't put it on a dyno, but would expect maybe +20kw and +35nm.
I got the tune mainly because it was a special offer with the DSG tune (2 for 1) otherwise wouldn't have bothered.

[Jakeys]

I have done the outer ring change and the LED inner ring mod, courtesy of Buckets, who is the user you're talking about. He did a fantastic job and the look is amazing. Unfortunately I only have a really bad photo but believe me in real life the look is striking, I love it. Side effect, people mistake you for an R35 GT-R from a distance at night.