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When Gas Springs are used, it is often found that theoretical forces will be incorrect because factors such as hinge friction and perceived speed of action will have a bearing on calculations. Therefore, Arvin Motion Control (AMCL) has devised an adjustable force Gas Spring. Called Vari-Lift (See Below) not only can it be adjusted to meet individual preferences, but it can also be adjusted whilst in position, saving you both time and effort. These Camloc Gas Springs are charged to their maximum force during manufacture. By using the standard tool provided, Gas can be gradually released via the Vari-Lift valve to provide the force suited to your application. Once this has been established, AMCL, is able to measure this force and provide fixed force Gas Springs to your precise requirement. WARNING: The force can be adjusted downwards only. (See Vari-Lift Adjustment Instructions for further clarification.) Camloc Vari-Lift Gas Springs can also be used if panel weights vary. These will then allow you to provide the perfect solution to your customer’ needs every time. Spring force ranges from 5kg (11lbs) to 250kg (550lbs) with standard strokes from 40mm (1.57”) to 500mm (19.69”). Camloc Vari-Lift Gas Springs are also available from stock via Distributors, and will provide years of maintenance and trouble free service. Vari-Lift versions of the following Camloc gas spring ranges are available: click on the link to go straight to each type of gas spring. Swift & Sure: AMCL''s Standard Lift Gas Spring. Stop & Stay: A gas spring that lifts and stays in any desired position. VariLift: An adjustable force gas spring, called Vari-Lift can not only can it be adjusted to meet individual preferences, but it can also be adjusted whilst in position. |
Lambo Gauges - Done the RIGHT WAY - UPDATE!!
Design Idea - Lambo Gauges using VDO Night Vision Series
Center Console Buttons
Interior - Behind Seats
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Made up the panel which frames the bottom and sides of the rear window. Its made from 3mm hardboard and will be held in place with spring clips and fastener interior clips to hide the fittings. This will also mean its easily removable so that the glass can be removed/inserted if the car needs to be serviced. The glass can be bonded in place with butl tape. |
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Trim the surround for the rear window area. Finish the wooden template to the car, and drill mounting holes through it into the rear bulkhead. After each hole is drilled, partially install a ''spring clip'' trim clip to make sure all the holes would eventually line up. Then remove the panel, covered it in foam and then began the lengthy procedure of covering it leather. |
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Cut the holes for the seat belt bolts. |
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Work on making the lower sill area meet up to the rear interior parts. |
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Door area meeting the rear interior parts. |
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Rear area with a sample speaker box. |
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Seat belts finally mounted. Normally a light box would cover this completely. |
Gauge Support Brackets
Dash Gauges - Gauge Support Brackets
Hardtop Interior Trim
Design Idea - Hard Top Trim Pieces
Center Console Storage Area
Design Idea - Center Console 
LED Lighting FAQs
Which Color LEDs should I use ?
For best results the LED color should be the same as the lens color. As an example: a red lens will filter out all but the red portion of the light so if the light is all red, none or very little light will be blocked by the lens. The light from a White LED contains very little light in the red portion of the visible spectrum so most of the light would be filtered out by a red lens.
Turn signal issues with LED bulbs
LED brake/tail lamps will not flash with thermal flasher units due to their extremely low current draw. Also, with stock flasher units, the turn signals may flash faster than normal (Hyper-Flash). These installations will require an electronic flasher unit, available for some vehicles or at your auto parts store. Try to find flashers designed to work with LED bulbs, they will say "LED compatible". Often HEAVY DUTY flashers will also work with LED bulbs.
In the event there is a problem with the flashers, you can use a Load Resistor which are wired across (in parallel with) the turn signal bulbs to simulate the load of a standard filament bulb.
Dash indicators reporting burnt out bulbs
LED bulbs may cause some newer vehicles to indicate a bulb is burnt out (because of their low power consumption). Some cars indicate this by increasing the flash rate of the turn signals, some turn on a bad bulb indicator. The only fix for this is to install Load Resistors across the bulbs that are being indicated as bad. Some vehicles will also disable the cruise control system if a brake light bulb is being indicated as bad, the installation of Load Resistors will also solve this problem.
Brightness of LED Car Bulbs
LED bulbs are generally not as bright as standard incandescent bulbs, they have many advantages over filament bulbs (longer life, faster on/off times, lower power consumption, more vivid colors) but brightness is not one of them. They are generally not as bright but some of them with large numbers of LEDs, will appear brighter than filament bulbs. As an exception, the new 3 Watt and 5 Watt Luxeon LED car bulbs are as bright or brighter than most standard filament car bulbs. The light is distributed differently so they can appear brighter in some applications and not as bright in others, it depends on the size and shape of the bulb housing and reflector.
Most LED bulbs emit light like a flashlight, all out the end. Regular filament bulbs emit light from the end and all sides, so they will be better suited for some lighting applications than LED bulbs.
What is the difference between Warm White and Cool White?
Warm white and cool white have two different correlated color temperatures which are measured in Kelvin.
Warm white (2500K~4000K) resembles incandescent light bulbs, cool white (5000K~8000k) resembles fluorescent light bulbs.
Which LEDs bulbs are brightest?
The 3 Watt and 5 Watt Luxeon LED bulbs are by far the brightest offered.
Bulbs are available with 12, 19, 24 or 30 LEDS, the more LEDs they have, the brighter they are.
What is the difference between Narrow and Wide viewing angle ?
Some of the bulbs are available with Narrow or Wide viewing angle. The Wide angle (approx. 100 degree beam) will light up more area but dimmer than the Narrow angle. The Narrow angle (approx. 15 degree) will illuminate a smaller area but brighter than the Wide angle. Also there are bulbs with some LEDs aiming out the end of the bulb and some radially mounted LEDs aiming out the sides of the bulb. These will provide a more complete and even light pattern on the vehicle lens.
How do your LED bulbs achieve dual intensity?
All of the Tail/Brake bulbs achieve dual intensity modes by turning all of the LEDs on dim or all of the LEDs on bright, all of the LEDs are always lit when either mode is active.
If I install LED bulbs in the dash, will the dimmer still work?
Yes, LED bulbs will dim with your dash light intensity control
WARNING:
Do not use LED bulbs in the same housing with head lamps, the heat will cause them to fail quickly and void the warranty.
Some GM vehicles apply a pulsed voltage to the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), this pulsed voltage causes LED bulbs to fail quickly, just as the stock filament bulbs also fail quickly in these DRL installations. Use in these applications voids the warranty.
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