New-ish Interior LED Idea...(should have probably gone to bed)
11-01-2011, 09:57 PM
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New-ish Interior LED Idea...(should have probably gone to bed)
Since it's getting cold and God forbid I actually leave my car alone for once, I was wondering if there's such a thing as 'too' bright on interior LED lighting? I am kicking around the idea of making up some custom circuit boards that would be custom fit to the TL and using some INSANELY powerful LED for PnP fun.
I COULD just buy them pre-made, but what fun is that?
Just wondering what everyone's thoughts on the matter is, I likes to play with LEDs during the winter! Any different/custom boards that'd be a nice touch to the TL?
I COULD just buy them pre-made, but what fun is that?
Just wondering what everyone's thoughts on the matter is, I likes to play with LEDs during the winter! Any different/custom boards that'd be a nice touch to the TL?
11-01-2011, 10:09 PM
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Where are you thinking of installing them?
11-02-2011, 01:36 AM
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there's no such thing as too bright!
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11-02-2011, 07:44 AM
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Yeahhhhh, I’ve looked at them a few times. I would LOVE to play around with them, but the price point and availability don’t make them the most appealing LEDs from a price-point perspective…but maybe…
11-02-2011, 08:05 AM
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Since I'm practically starting from scratch regarding interior LEDs, I'm really interested in what you have in mind. I like bright white LEDs.
11-02-2011, 08:30 AM
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My friends call me "The Mobile Tanning Salon"
One of my LED boards is bright enough to light up the entire interior.
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11-02-2011, 09:17 AM
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DeathMetal - Im curious as to what you come up with.
11-02-2011, 12:54 PM
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damn should I put my interior lights in too?? haha. any of you guys figure out a brighter solution to the glovebox and armrest yet? the plastic housing really dulls out the brightness of the LED
11-02-2011, 12:59 PM
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If you don't mind using an LED in an SMD package, the selection goes way up. Plus a lot of them are as bright or brighter than the Nichia's at a similar drive current and are have a lower profile (1.25 - 2.0 mm)
I'm going to redo my interior lighting with home made PCB's and SMD emitters. I've seen some of your DIY and projects and am sure you can pull this off with or without prior experience.
EDIT: These are the ones I ordered.
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11-02-2011, 04:17 PM
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Thanks for the suggestion on the LEDs, there's a different one I am going to be trying for this...methinks I'll order materials tonight/tomorrow and start on the trunk!
11-02-2011, 06:57 PM
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I'm going to be attempting 3 thing:
(1) Stupid bright
(2) Optimize available space
(3) Cost efficient and reproduceable
11-03-2011, 09:34 AM
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They're usually found at the bottom of the page.
http://autolumination.com/
http://autolumination.com/images/aut.../194socket.jpg
V-LED's also sells a few different versions with headers already connected, but I don't like the way they fit the OEM bulb socket.
11-08-2011, 09:51 PM
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Sorry, fellas...but there's greener pastures in the 2nd gen arena, no pun intended. I'll be working on full-scale LED tails for the 2nd genners.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...9#post13351869
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...9#post13351869
11-09-2011, 02:44 AM
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11-09-2011, 07:57 AM
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only advice i can give is be cautious with the colour you picke. I just installed blue led (12 each board or whatever you guys call it lol – sorry)
on my WDP with beige interior. 15% of me says I should have went white because of how it goes with the beige but the blue still looks f’n amazing!
Blue led would be better for black interior
on my WDP with beige interior. 15% of me says I should have went white because of how it goes with the beige but the blue still looks f’n amazing!
Blue led would be better for black interior
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^^^ I agree with Crab cake LOL....
White for functionality....Blue for "bitch, where is my money at"
LOL....White for functionality....Blue for "bitch, where is my money at"
11-09-2011, 11:32 AM
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LOLOL@crab cake and LMAO@"bitch, where is my money at
in that case ...maybe i shud post pics...will i be hi-jacking the thread...?
11-09-2011, 03:24 PM
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Hell, Type S cars should put red LED's in the interior-it would look like a submarine in there....