two things!
firstly, the sp23 does have the blue lights for the gauges. it only functions if, at the very least, the parking lights are on. one can either choose to:
(a) have the blue lights on with very faint red markings for the numbers;
(b) or to turn the blue lights off (via a dimmer dial to the right of the steering wheel - on au models), then press a simple button and have the numbers highlighted in luminescent red.
i have noted that the dimmer switch also controls the central console luminescence as well, so if you want to see your cd number/track number/climate control temp at night, then you had either dial it back up or bring a torch...
secondly, i have taken out the ashtray in my car and store my garage door opener in there. i tried to put coins in there, but find that with the ashtray out there is actually a narrow gap near the entrance that makes getting $2 coins very hard (personal experience) so i gave that up

. with the ashtray out the light is actually white (i.e. useful), as the red component is in the ashtray itself. 8)
did i mention elsewhere its good to have my computer back?
