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Old May 20, 2004 | 01:29 AM
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iNteRior LiGhTing

the IZich is asking you TL gods for some more guidance.

What's your take on interior lighting? gauges? what kind should i get/ if any?
silver ext/black interior. i think that most interior lighting is powered by the cigarette lighter. i think that looks kind of messy, having wires run around all over the place. what do you guys think? Also, is there a way to connect it to a power source without wires running around?

-Rich :rocketwho
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Old May 20, 2004 | 04:18 AM
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Depending on whether you have a TL-S or TL-P..there are gauges for the TL-P but not for the TL-S.

And as for interior lighting..I'm assuming you want to add neons? If so, check out this link..no messy wires.

http://www.crazypc.com/products/casemods/lighting.htm

*Scroll down to Cold Cathode parts* and you can buy a Rocker switch to control the cathode tubes..which plugs/un-plugs into your 12V.
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Old May 20, 2004 | 08:56 AM
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You can hardwire the stuff, you don't need to use the 12V socket. Behind the driver side fuse box is an accessories socket, you plug the positive in and ground the negative wires.

Reverse Indiglo Guage



Neon Blue Footwell light w/ LED door lights


Everything is hardwired.
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Old May 20, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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anyone have step by step instructions on how to hardwire in neon interior lighting? i have no idea how to do it.Thanks
-IZich
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Old May 20, 2004 | 05:42 PM
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More pictures here

http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...d=620&uuid=222
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Old May 21, 2004 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by IZich
anyone have step by step instructions on how to hardwire in neon interior lighting? i have no idea how to do it.Thanks
-IZich
http://www.acurainspired.com/forums/...showtopic=2109

I made the DIY in a hurry, if some places seem vague. Ask away. A lot of great people on here to help you. Also do a serach.
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Old May 21, 2004 | 03:46 AM
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Hey Tatewaki how did you change the color of the stock deck?
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Old May 21, 2004 | 08:38 AM
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Hey Tatewaki how did you change the color of the stock deck?
Replaced stock bulbs with Blue LEDs.
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Old May 21, 2004 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by hzm82
Replaced stock bulbs with Blue LEDs.
They arent all bulbs though, arent some of them soldered LEDs?
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Old May 21, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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That is nice. Where can i get my interior light done?
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Old May 22, 2004 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Tatewaki

yea id really die to know exaclty how that was done? im sure that took a hell of a long time, its the best interior mod ive seen on any TL
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Old May 22, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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Thanks for all the compliments. Here is the DIY guide I used to help me get going

http://www.n4te.com/images/acura/leds/guide/
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Old May 22, 2004 | 11:27 AM
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what can i use to make the courtesy lights in the two front doors blue?
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Old May 22, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by soccerbenk
what can i use to make the courtesy lights in the two front doors blue?
and also the light in the roof?
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Old May 22, 2004 | 06:06 PM
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You can buy 194 LED bulb replacements. For the door courtesy lights.


and also LED replacement for the dome light
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Old May 25, 2004 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by hzm82
You can buy 194 LED bulb replacements. For the door courtesy lights.


and also LED replacement for the dome light
ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO GET THESE?
Its pretty urgent, because i'm about to bid on some right now. Thanks!
-Rich
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Old May 26, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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Ebay, you can get any of these bulbs for less then 5 dollar each. Some like the 194 LEDs sell for less then a dollar. Just watch out for huge shipping charges on ebay.
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