Interior LED light strip
03-22-2007, 01:27 AM
#1
Interior LED light strip
Well....just got a new shipment of toys today so decided to install it. Let me know what you think.
Front driver and passenger side under the dash console
Back seat
Back Trunk
Each LED strip have 15 LEDs and is around 20 inch long.
For the interior, I tap the wires to the arm rest light. So when I turn on the headlight, the interior LED will light up. The interior are blue LED so matches the instrument cluster and work well. The trunk are pure white LED. It is a little bit brighter than the stock bulb on the trunk. These are flexible and bendable. Good for doing custom audio system. I'm in the process of being a vendor here but want to test it out if anyone are interested. I have 3 different color: Blue, White or Red. Each set come in a pair and also come with an on/off switch.
Thanks!
Front driver and passenger side under the dash console
Back seat
Back Trunk
Each LED strip have 15 LEDs and is around 20 inch long.
For the interior, I tap the wires to the arm rest light. So when I turn on the headlight, the interior LED will light up. The interior are blue LED so matches the instrument cluster and work well. The trunk are pure white LED. It is a little bit brighter than the stock bulb on the trunk. These are flexible and bendable. Good for doing custom audio system. I'm in the process of being a vendor here but want to test it out if anyone are interested. I have 3 different color: Blue, White or Red. Each set come in a pair and also come with an on/off switch.
Thanks!
03-22-2007, 01:47 AM
#3
Originally Posted by 05tlvietboi
looks nice man, where did you tap in the trunk ? and how much were these for you ?
03-22-2007, 01:57 AM
#4
I love the look even if some guys are going to scream "rice!" I can see it coming. Who cares, I like it!
I had blacklights underdash on my old BMW. Sounds cheezy and ghetto but EVERYONE whos ever seen it in person has loved them.
I have thought about doing something similar to what you have setup for some time now. I have too many other mods I want to do first though.
The great thing is the LEDs are so low profile and don't require clearance, looks to have been a swift install. Only thing is I know those strips are NOT cheap! I saw them going for ~$30 EACH on Ebay, am I right? So if you have 6 of them that really cost you!!
I had blacklights underdash on my old BMW. Sounds cheezy and ghetto but EVERYONE whos ever seen it in person has loved them.
I have thought about doing something similar to what you have setup for some time now. I have too many other mods I want to do first though.
The great thing is the LEDs are so low profile and don't require clearance, looks to have been a swift install. Only thing is I know those strips are NOT cheap! I saw them going for ~$30 EACH on Ebay, am I right? So if you have 6 of them that really cost you!!
03-22-2007, 02:01 AM
#5
btw if you tap multiple lights say into a console light negative/positive like that aren't you messing with the electrical resistance? How many LEDs can you tap into one wire like that? I know that LEDs draw very little power. I'm not a expert in electrical theory but how safe is it to wire like that?
03-22-2007, 02:02 AM
#6
Originally Posted by rockyfeller
I love the look even if some guys are going to scream "rice!" I can see it coming. Who cares, I like it!
I had blacklights underdash on my old BMW. Sounds cheezy and ghetto but EVERYONE whos ever seen it in person has loved them.
I have thought about doing something similar to what you have setup for some time now. I have too many other mods I want to do first though.
The great thing is the LEDs are so low profile and don't require clearance, looks to have been a swift install. Only thing is I know those strips are NOT cheap! I saw them going for ~$30 EACH on Ebay, am I right? So if you have 6 of them that really cost you!!
I had blacklights underdash on my old BMW. Sounds cheezy and ghetto but EVERYONE whos ever seen it in person has loved them.
I have thought about doing something similar to what you have setup for some time now. I have too many other mods I want to do first though.
The great thing is the LEDs are so low profile and don't require clearance, looks to have been a swift install. Only thing is I know those strips are NOT cheap! I saw them going for ~$30 EACH on Ebay, am I right? So if you have 6 of them that really cost you!!
03-22-2007, 02:04 AM
#7
Originally Posted by rockyfeller
btw if you tap multiple lights say into a console light negative/positive like that aren't you messing with the electrical resistance? How many LEDs can you tap into one wire like that? I know that LEDs draw very little power. I'm not a expert in electrical theory but how safe is it to wire like that?
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03-22-2007, 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ua6spec
I tap the trunk with the existing trunk light. Just postive and negative wires thats it. As for the price, I can't list it here until I am approved for being a vendor under the black market section.
03-22-2007, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ua6spec
I tap the trunk with the existing trunk light. Just postive and negative wires thats it. As for the price, I can't list it here until I am approved for being a vendor under the black market section.
03-22-2007, 09:04 AM
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how long did it take you to install all of those lights? and how many strips total did you used including the trunk?
a couple of my friends just recently done this project but instead of usually the strip they used the big neon tube, which I think is take up alot of space and looked bulky...so if price is reasonable and install is too then I am in!
a couple of my friends just recently done this project but instead of usually the strip they used the big neon tube, which I think is take up alot of space and looked bulky...so if price is reasonable and install is too then I am in!
03-22-2007, 09:30 AM
#12
Originally Posted by FuZionBreeZe
how long did it take you to install all of those lights? and how many strips total did you used including the trunk?
a couple of my friends just recently done this project but instead of usually the strip they used the big neon tube, which I think is take up alot of space and looked bulky...so if price is reasonable and install is too then I am in!
a couple of my friends just recently done this project but instead of usually the strip they used the big neon tube, which I think is take up alot of space and looked bulky...so if price is reasonable and install is too then I am in!
03-22-2007, 10:26 AM
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I just found this on ebay...can you beat this?
39.95 + 12 Shipping = 4 Strips (15 LED, 12 Inches)
I know you say your was a 20"...but thought I ask
39.95 + 12 Shipping = 4 Strips (15 LED, 12 Inches)
I know you say your was a 20"...but thought I ask
03-22-2007, 11:20 AM
#15
Originally Posted by FuZionBreeZe
how many strips did you used total? ...if I want to order them how would I go about doing so? and are you officially a vendor on the forum?
03-22-2007, 11:46 AM
#16
Originally Posted by FuZionBreeZe
how many strips did you used total? ...if I want to order them how would I go about doing so? and are you officially a vendor on the forum?
03-22-2007, 12:06 PM
#18
Originally Posted by lembowski
i like it, but is there anyway to dull the light down? its alittle too bright
03-22-2007, 12:16 PM
#20
is their a chance the led's can be actuated(turned on) once a particular door opens and is it poss. to set it up that way or do they constantly stay on and are they wired into headlight system...these are obvious questions that i can prob. answer myself, just curious
03-22-2007, 12:23 PM
#21
Pics at night will make a camera lie a bit. Since the background is dark the light gets exaggerated. If you want a switch it's easy to wire in.
So you say that the strip can be cut and reused?? Then you have to pull out the wire leads I guess, how does that work? How can you have used only 3 kits in total? Your trunk is already using 2....Unless a set means 2 and you then the price you plan to sell at is a good deal.
So you say that the strip can be cut and reused?? Then you have to pull out the wire leads I guess, how does that work? How can you have used only 3 kits in total? Your trunk is already using 2....Unless a set means 2 and you then the price you plan to sell at is a good deal.
03-22-2007, 12:38 PM
#23
Originally Posted by backthatACup
is their a chance the led's can be actuated(turned on) once a particular door opens and is it poss. to set it up that way or do they constantly stay on and are they wired into headlight system...these are obvious questions that i can prob. answer myself, just curious
03-22-2007, 12:40 PM
#24
Originally Posted by rockyfeller
Pics at night will make a camera lie a bit. Since the background is dark the light gets exaggerated. If you want a switch it's easy to wire in.
So you say that the strip can be cut and reused?? Then you have to pull out the wire leads I guess, how does that work? How can you have used only 3 kits in total? Your trunk is already using 2....Unless a set means 2 and you then the price you plan to sell at is a good deal.
So you say that the strip can be cut and reused?? Then you have to pull out the wire leads I guess, how does that work? How can you have used only 3 kits in total? Your trunk is already using 2....Unless a set means 2 and you then the price you plan to sell at is a good deal.
03-22-2007, 12:55 PM
#27
Originally Posted by speedbawlinTL
that's awesome, especially if you can get them to turn on and off like courtesy lights... I'm definitely interested... congrats on becoming a new vendor 
03-22-2007, 01:30 PM
#30
Originally Posted by Elegant TYPE S
How bright are these? I dont wan them to be too bright and a bit ricey, kind of would like footwell lighting that matches the ambient blue lighting we already have in the car.
03-22-2007, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ua6spec
Well....just got a new shipment of toys today so decided to install it. Let me know what you think.
Front driver and passenger side under the dash console
Back seat
Back Trunk
Each LED strip have 15 LEDs and is around 20 inch long.
For the interior, I tap the wires to the arm rest light. So when I turn on the headlight, the interior LED will light up. The interior are blue LED so matches the instrument cluster and work well. The trunk are pure white LED. It is a little bit brighter than the stock bulb on the trunk. These are flexible and bendable. Good for doing custom audio system. I'm in the process of being a vendor here but want to test it out if anyone are interested. I have 3 different color: Blue, White or Red. Each set come in a pair and also come with an on/off switch.
Thanks!
Front driver and passenger side under the dash console
Back seat
Back Trunk
Each LED strip have 15 LEDs and is around 20 inch long.
For the interior, I tap the wires to the arm rest light. So when I turn on the headlight, the interior LED will light up. The interior are blue LED so matches the instrument cluster and work well. The trunk are pure white LED. It is a little bit brighter than the stock bulb on the trunk. These are flexible and bendable. Good for doing custom audio system. I'm in the process of being a vendor here but want to test it out if anyone are interested. I have 3 different color: Blue, White or Red. Each set come in a pair and also come with an on/off switch.
Thanks!
OO hey.. i am more interest in that hello kitty in the trunk =)
03-22-2007, 02:12 PM
#33
Originally Posted by ua6spec
30-40% dimmer than the overhead light. The light is soft. Similar to the new Mercedes benz S class door trims lights.
Oh and btw do you think its possible to add the backseat strips to be under the front seats so that it looks more stock?
03-22-2007, 02:22 PM
#34
Originally Posted by Elegant TYPE S
Is that by trimming the LED strip or using the entire strip? I plan on hooking this up with my headlghts and see if i can hook it up with my doors as well so that it serves as footwell lighting upon entering the vehicle as well.
Oh and btw do you think its possible to add the backseat strips to be under the front seats so that it looks more stock?
Oh and btw do you think its possible to add the backseat strips to be under the front seats so that it looks more stock?
03-22-2007, 10:32 PM
#35
Originally Posted by ua6spec
Yes you can add the back seat strip at the back of the front seat. I just did it on the back because it look cleaner. You can have it any where you like. You can even put it under the door jam too.
Can I see some more pics of your setup for the backseats? I feel like if you mout it on the back it wont look clean but maybe I have a totally different picture in my head and I'm wrong.
03-23-2007, 01:15 AM
#36
Originally Posted by Elegant TYPE S
Can I see some more pics of your setup for the backseats? I feel like if you mout it on the back it wont look clean but maybe I have a totally different picture in my head and I'm wrong.
JDM right there!
03-23-2007, 01:38 AM
#38
I drive a Subata.
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Raymond!! That looks pretty good. If I personally come to you, how much would you charge for them with the installation!? I really want to do that!
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