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Old 12-08-2013, 12:25 PM
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I have a new C2S which I love! I notice that if I keep my headlights on "auto", as long as the headlights are off, the dashboard is mostly dark. It is certainly viewable, but because it is so recessed in the dash, it looks a little dark. Does anyone know if there is away to have the dashboard lights to be ON, even if the headlights are not?
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It is as you say - white (or light) dials help, nut I suppose it is too late for you.
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Yup....stuck with black!
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Originally Posted by Joel991
I have a new C2S which I love! I notice that if I keep my headlights on "auto", as long as the headlights are off, the dashboard is mostly dark. It is certainly viewable, but because it is so recessed in the dash, it looks a little dark. Does anyone know if there is away to have the dashboard lights to be ON, even if the headlights are not?
what color is yours?
Old 12-09-2013, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Joel991
I have a new C2S which I love! I notice that if I keep my headlights on "auto", as long as the headlights are off, the dashboard is mostly dark. It is certainly viewable, but because it is so recessed in the dash, it looks a little dark. Does anyone know if there is away to have the dashboard lights to be ON, even if the headlights are not?
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I have the same issue with my Luxor Beige gauges. Virtually unreadable in the daytime due to the dark dash. I definitely need an alternative.
Old 12-09-2013, 09:21 AM
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You can turn on your parking lights to illuminate the dash. They will not shut off automatically though, so you must remember to do so. Getting to a dead battery is a bit more complicated than is the case with most cars, since the funk is only opened by an electrical signal.
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Damn those Porsche funks!

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I have black/beige C2S with the silver tach and the rest of gauges in black. Personally, I have no issues in daylight. Only difficulty is seeing SC at night.

The only thing that I care to look at is the digital speedo and the tach needle.
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what is the color of the needles if the gauge is Guard Red?



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