dumb question of the day

Yes Paul, most 308 has that green light original under the handbrake lever, that's the one that gives light to the switches on the center console when park/headlights switch is turn on since none of those switches lights up.

 

Keep 'em coming: no question is dumb.

Most owners don't even know that there is a bulb in the brake handle; it's usually burnt out. It is supposed to have a green varnish over the bulb to filter the light green and dim it down a bit. It sounds like yours has peeled off.

Martin308GTB made some replacement LED "bulbs". Not sure if he has more or going to do it again. It was a generous project for the betterment of the 308 community. Great guy; great community. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/308-328-sponsored-yellow-compass-group/511151-308-handbrake-lever-bulb-led-solution.html

 

Hello Paul,

I just sent you a PM with my offer.
I also have them on ebay.com, but for a bit more because of all those fees.

Best Regards
Martin

 

Martin has a great product. I have one.

In the meantime roll the bulb a little to the left or right. It may be still be green on the sides or top.

 

Wow! We all learn something new every day. Good question and answers.

 

+1. I had no idea there was a bulb burned out under my handbrake until I found Martin308GTB's thread. I always thought it was kind of dark in that area. I just never would have though to look under there.

 

Martin's LED bulb is no good no where close to a bulb, that's why I bought only 3 of them, ewwwww

 

That green light is actually one of the first things unique things I remember about the 308. My first ride in one back in 83 was when the sun was going down and the owner turned the lights on. I thought the green glow over the console looked cool - but everything on that car was cool when you are 15.

 

We like dumb questions...they're the easiest to answer

 

My panel lights are so dim, I can't see a blessed thing when driving at night.

I understand the way to do this is to replace the bulbs with LEDs, as shown here:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/308-328-sponsored-yellow-compass-group/246471-how-dash-lights-finally.html

But I was wondering if some of the folks here would post some pictures of their Ferrari panels bathed in green light. I am curious to see what it will look like.

And ... oh yes! ... my parking brake light is a bright white. So white, it is almost blue.

Would some of you gents be nice enough to post pix of the green light effect?

Thanks,
Sam in Saratoga

 

Sam,

here's a single post from my LED solution thread:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/144454006-post26.html

And the final versions:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/144469599-post77.html

Best Regards
Martin

 

Are these LEDs still available? If yes, how can I purchase them for Northern California delivery?

 

Sent you a PM.

Best
Martin

 

Just bought a couple from Martin. They sound like a great idea, and maybe I will start looking at changing all the interior bulbs to LED. Sounds like a good winter project...

 

Hi Martin, any still available. I lost the one you sent me!

 

Hi Graham,

that's a pity.
Yes, I am currently making a few and will I have more available in a few days.
According to my records, it was a blue one?
If interested, send me a PM.

Best Regards
Martin

 

I just received and installed a bulb from Martin. It works and looks great.

Thank you Martin!
Tom B

 

"Subtle Elegance" yes. We need more of that. I think it started to die in the mid 1960s and has been on a downward spiral ever since.

 

Paul:
When I had this car that light under the parking brake handle was green - it honestly looked super cool at night. It also worked when I sold the car....BTW - my eyes hurt at night with all the mega bright lights on cars these days; literally drive with the rear view mirror flipped down.

Kevin

 

Per-cylinder exhaust gas test ports.