Sharksbreath's Type-S Progress Thread (Updated 6/3/13)
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everyday.
you know you're down for it!
Thanks man....I'm glad I have inspired a few members on here to take modding just a little further.
Dude!!! I just seen the concealed display install... Definitely clean! I like it. You have balls to cut up the dash like that! Props! Came out really nice. Something way different than mine. People always hit me up and ask "whats that gauge pod for?" when tell them they trip out and say "wow! It looks stock!" I need to keep an eye on you man!! Awesome job. Anytime you have a question or need advise on any mods hit me up. I stil have some crazy ideas left in this head of mine.
Btw. I was reading your system build thread. they sell synthetic C/F cloth vinyl. I have some in my trunk on the trim panels of my amps and 3sixty. Looks and feels real.
Dude!!! I just seen the concealed display install... Definitely clean! I like it. You have balls to cut up the dash like that! Props! Came out really nice. Something way different than mine. People always hit me up and ask "whats that gauge pod for?" when tell them they trip out and say "wow! It looks stock!" I need to keep an eye on you man!! Awesome job. Anytime you have a question or need advise on any mods hit me up. I stil have some crazy ideas left in this head of mine.
Btw. I was reading your system build thread. they sell synthetic C/F cloth vinyl. I have some in my trunk on the trim panels of my amps and 3sixty. Looks and feels real.
yeah it was real nerveracking dremeln' into the dash...but it all turned out well in the end. i just took my time, like with anything else...patience is your best friend when doing stuff like this (as you know). i'll def be PM'ing you about a few things here and there. thanks for letting me know about the CF cloth...i just may go that route.
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alright so here are some pics from my install last night and into today...that's right...into today.
started at 6pm and finished at MIDNIGHT!
lots of wires to run, measuring, drilling, measuring again, making sure everything is lined up evenly, finding an entry point into the car, finding a 12v source to tap into, snaking wires, running wires, removing panels...sigh.
here we go.
get your puddle lights
remove side skirts
measure, line up spots to drill, drill holes.
connect all the lights with one another in unison, tighten down, elec. tape, duct tape wires to skirts.
reinstall side skirts and find an entry point on each side of the car. i chose to go behind the front fender well on each side of the car and snake the + and - wires into the car.
remove upper map light console completely (that was fun to figure out...)...snake wires up the side pillars and press into headliner w/ the ends of the wires sticking through the map light console.
you'll need this...
splice both map lights (+ and -) and solder the (+ and -) wires from the puddle lights into your map lights.
re-install everything and go outside to take pictures...
everything worked out as expected, it just took a long time. they look great in person and i'm very happy with the outcome. puddle lights turn on when i lock/unlock the car AND whenever i have the map lights on. it's pretty cool bc they will fade out just like the map lights do inside the car. i will eventually wire in a rocker switch to control the puddle's on thier own circuit...i just ran out of time yesterday.
i'll get some better pics soon, all i had was my iphone.
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AMAZING JOB WITH THE PUDDLE LIGHTS!!!! Looks Great!!
oh noes! don't show the significant other! never bodes well for future mods!
guy : "look babe, look what this guy did to his..."
girl : "meh...i don't get it."
guy : "well, see blahbida blahbida herp derp wheels and they only cost $2,000"
girl : "i want a divorce."
guy :
It's not that I showed her purposely...she walked in while I was on the computer and asked "Why are you looking at pics of your car"? I told her that it was obviously not mine because differences X Y and Z...The funniest thing is that she replied, "is that the guy from Baltimore who sent you those shirts"???
oh noes! don't show the significant other! never bodes well for future mods!
guy : "look babe, look what this guy did to his..."
girl : "meh...i don't get it."
guy : "well, see blahbida blahbida herp derp wheels and they only cost $2,000"
girl : "i want a divorce."
guy :
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^^You may be able to frost the lenses with sandpaper, but it kind of defeats the purpose. Puddle lights should shine in that 0-0-0-0-0 pattern you see. If you want the diffused light, go with underbody lighting (though not necessarily neon).
BTW, those turned out really nice, Aaron. You just added something to my list, too.
Not sure what you meant by "splice both map lights". Do you have the left side spliced to the left light and vice versa? If so, then you will have to use the master light switch to turn them both on, or you could turn one side on by pressing the individual light, right? (Not sure why you would do that, but ok)
We'll also have to see how durable they are.
BTW, those turned out really nice, Aaron. You just added something to my list, too.
Not sure what you meant by "splice both map lights". Do you have the left side spliced to the left light and vice versa? If so, then you will have to use the master light switch to turn them both on, or you could turn one side on by pressing the individual light, right? (Not sure why you would do that, but ok)
We'll also have to see how durable they are.
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Good work! I like it.
Makes me want to pursue puddle lights or something similar.
Is there a way to have the puddle lights only come on when doors are open or the doors get locked/unlock? Essentially bypassing the dome lights? ['cause what if you wanted the dome lights on but not the puddle lights?]
Makes me want to pursue puddle lights or something similar.
Is there a way to have the puddle lights only come on when doors are open or the doors get locked/unlock? Essentially bypassing the dome lights? ['cause what if you wanted the dome lights on but not the puddle lights?]
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AMAZING JOB WITH THE PUDDLE LIGHTS!!!! Looks Great!!
It's not that I showed her purposely...she walked in while I was on the computer and asked "Why are you looking at pics of your car"? I told her that it was obviously not mine because differences X Y and Z...The funniest thing is that she replied, "is that the guy from Baltimore who sent you those shirts"???
It's not that I showed her purposely...she walked in while I was on the computer and asked "Why are you looking at pics of your car"? I told her that it was obviously not mine because differences X Y and Z...The funniest thing is that she replied, "is that the guy from Baltimore who sent you those shirts"???
thats funny as shit!
^^You may be able to frost the lenses with sandpaper, but it kind of defeats the purpose. Puddle lights should shine in that 0-0-0-0-0 pattern you see. If you want the diffused light, go with underbody lighting (though not necessarily neon).
BTW, those turned out really nice, Aaron. You just added something to my list, too.
Not sure what you meant by "splice both map lights". Do you have the left side spliced to the left light and vice versa? If so, then you will have to use the master light switch to turn them both on, or you could turn one side on by pressing the individual light, right? (Not sure why you would do that, but ok)
We'll also have to see how durable they are.
BTW, those turned out really nice, Aaron. You just added something to my list, too.
Not sure what you meant by "splice both map lights". Do you have the left side spliced to the left light and vice versa? If so, then you will have to use the master light switch to turn them both on, or you could turn one side on by pressing the individual light, right? (Not sure why you would do that, but ok)
We'll also have to see how durable they are.
and yes, i can use the master map light switch to turn them on from inside the car. there is no other choice available to me UNLESS i wanted to wire them to a rocker switch (which i will do eventually)...but still not sure how i'll even pull that off. i'd need to take the + and - from both sides of the car (4 wires) and turn them into 2 wires to hook up to a switch. even then, certain issues arise. will i be able to use my map lights w/out the puddles? or will i need to press the rocker switch to enable/disable? or will i need more than one switch? testing continues...
the idea is to press unlock/lock from your keyfob and have them turn on in unision with your interior lights...so that everthing lights up at the same time and fades out at the same time. there is literally nothing else to splice them into. i was thinking about doing the front side marker...
...but then realized that the puddle's would be on whenever my headlights were on lol...no can do. "hey cop, pull me over please!"
Good work! I like it.
Makes me want to pursue puddle lights or something similar.
Is there a way to have the puddle lights only come on when doors are open or the doors get locked/unlock? Essentially bypassing the dome lights? ['cause what if you wanted the dome lights on but not the puddle lights?]
Makes me want to pursue puddle lights or something similar.
Is there a way to have the puddle lights only come on when doors are open or the doors get locked/unlock? Essentially bypassing the dome lights? ['cause what if you wanted the dome lights on but not the puddle lights?]
^runonsentenceFTMFW.
i was thinking about making something to COVER up the front dome lights, so that if i want to drive around with them on i wont be blinded by the light.
Last edited by SharksBreath; 10-12-2011 at 12:41 PM.
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Good work on the puddles.. Took me about same time
I do know what you mean by running wires, measure, measure again and making sure everything aligns, I had mine installed year ago, got sick of them after a while, decided to unplug em..
btw you didnt have to run a wire all the way to the map lights, there is a dome light supervision wire for that at rear of fuse box the drivers kick panel, (-) green/red wire in a green 5 pin plug. somewhat hard to get to at first but when you tap into it you dont have to take apart center map light console, etc. the puddles came on when the car was unlocked with a remote... and whenever I opened any door, and used my map lights whenever i wanted without having the puddles come on
I do know what you mean by running wires, measure, measure again and making sure everything aligns, I had mine installed year ago, got sick of them after a while, decided to unplug em..
btw you didnt have to run a wire all the way to the map lights, there is a dome light supervision wire for that at rear of fuse box the drivers kick panel, (-) green/red wire in a green 5 pin plug. somewhat hard to get to at first but when you tap into it you dont have to take apart center map light console, etc. the puddles came on when the car was unlocked with a remote... and whenever I opened any door, and used my map lights whenever i wanted without having the puddles come on
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^jackpot. thank you!
can you send me a picture of the area you are referring to?
if it's not too much trouble...
can you send me a picture of the area you are referring to?
if it's not too much trouble...
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^^i can try to take a pic of it when i get home or on my lunch break.. if you remove the drivers kick panel, behind the fuse box on top right corner there is a 5 pin green plug... disconnect it and tap into the green/red wire... I also had a rocker switch installed so i could turn them on whenever, it also requires a diode to block off the (-) going back to the supervision dome green/red wire.
and sorry to jack your thread, but did instal of puddles on 3 cars, mine, friends, and dads truck... dodge was my fav cause the puddles were installed on the running boards, and they slide out when the doors open up
and sorry to jack your thread, but did instal of puddles on 3 cars, mine, friends, and dads truck... dodge was my fav cause the puddles were installed on the running boards, and they slide out when the doors open up
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^PM'd for future help, vlad.
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depends which puddle light fixture you will get..
the ones that SharksBreath got were from eBay, they create more of a fixed circle/dot output... the ones from autolumination.com create more of blend effect..
here is the item... I bought the single led before and it was installed on that white TL, which created the blended effect.
http://autolumination.com/indicator.htm
the ones that SharksBreath got were from eBay, they create more of a fixed circle/dot output... the ones from autolumination.com create more of blend effect..
here is the item... I bought the single led before and it was installed on that white TL, which created the blended effect.
http://autolumination.com/indicator.htm
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Looks sweet!
Is this the one you bought?
brand is monarch
http://www.eliteautostyle.com/products/lighting.htm
Is this the one you bought?
brand is monarch
http://www.eliteautostyle.com/products/lighting.htm
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here is a PM from vladkarnafel showing WHERE to tap into for future use if you don't want to tap into your front map lights...but still want to have the puddles come on when you unlock your car and open your door.
Here is the picture of kick panel taken off and exposed fuse box.. the pin is located behind this fuse box, upper right corner..
pin located here, behind this grey relay, reach with your hand and the first pin you feel closer to top is the one, push on the release pin and pull it out
this is the 5 pin connector, looks like the Dome supervision green/red wire is the first wire looking straight at the connector.
Here is the picture of kick panel taken off and exposed fuse box.. the pin is located behind this fuse box, upper right corner..
pin located here, behind this grey relay, reach with your hand and the first pin you feel closer to top is the one, push on the release pin and pull it out
this is the 5 pin connector, looks like the Dome supervision green/red wire is the first wire looking straight at the connector.
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Holy God Aaron, what an install! Looks great dude.
Your car > mine
Your car > mine
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great job on the in stall. the mounting method of these lights makes for a really clean look. they are not bad looking at all. just somehow i like them more on other peoples car.
to be honest i had puddle lights on my car at least three years ago. i had them wired up just like yours. they were cool, but it only took me one day or should i say night to realize they weren't for me. i ripped them and all the wiring out the next day. the only mod i un-modded.
to be honest i had puddle lights on my car at least three years ago. i had them wired up just like yours. they were cool, but it only took me one day or should i say night to realize they weren't for me. i ripped them and all the wiring out the next day. the only mod i un-modded.
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Puddle lights....FTW!
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thanks, tyler. yeah the install was a joy...
thanks, andy. i really like how they turned out.
interesting...
why didn't you like them? i think they would look great against your WDP. but hey, we all like diff things and thats what makes all our TL's so unique. it's that personal touch that keeps me itching for MOAR.
thanks craig. i say go for the side mirror puddles...i've seen them on a few cars and they look clean.
right on. your local right? maybe somebody will set up a meet and i'll tag along so you can see them.
no problem, here you go.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ACURA...item3368acda37
thanks, aaron. how's the hunt for some custom tails going?
*ok enough with the audio and lighting...i'm hungry for MOAR POWER!*
...now i just need to find someone to help install this thing. nobody seems to wanna touch it.
great job on the in stall. the mounting method of these lights makes for a really clean look. they are not bad looking at all. just somehow i like them more on other peoples car.
to be honest i had puddle lights on my car at least three years ago. i had them wired up just like yours. they were cool, but it only took me one day or should i say night to realize they weren't for me. i ripped them and all the wiring out the next day. the only mod i un-modded.
to be honest i had puddle lights on my car at least three years ago. i had them wired up just like yours. they were cool, but it only took me one day or should i say night to realize they weren't for me. i ripped them and all the wiring out the next day. the only mod i un-modded.
why didn't you like them? i think they would look great against your WDP. but hey, we all like diff things and thats what makes all our TL's so unique. it's that personal touch that keeps me itching for MOAR.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ACURA...item3368acda37
thanks, aaron. how's the hunt for some custom tails going?
*ok enough with the audio and lighting...i'm hungry for MOAR POWER!*
...now i just need to find someone to help install this thing. nobody seems to wanna touch it.
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ahahah aaron....great progresss......
gotta love the puddle lights....and about the pulley, I hope its stock diameter
gotta love the puddle lights....and about the pulley, I hope its stock diameter
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^yes sir! stock diameter!
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Why doesn't anyone want to touch it? It's just a matter of removing the serpentine belt and air blasting that nut loose and off right? I understand that nut can be very seized but certainly not impossible. Personally I bet it'd be pretty easy with an air compressor and gear puller.
Oh and in response to your question above I haven't yet. I think I will def. go with base 07/08 at some point. There's a few other small things I'd like to renew on the car first though.
Oh and in response to your question above I haven't yet. I think I will def. go with base 07/08 at some point. There's a few other small things I'd like to renew on the car first though.
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Why doesn't anyone want to touch it? It's just a matter of removing the serpentine belt and air blasting that nut loose and off right? I understand that nut can be very seized but certainly not impossible. Personally I bet it'd be pretty easy with an air compressor and gear puller.
Oh and in response to your question above I haven't yet. I think I will def. go with base 07/08 at some point. There's a few other small things I'd like to renew on the car first though.
Oh and in response to your question above I haven't yet. I think I will def. go with base 07/08 at some point. There's a few other small things I'd like to renew on the car first though.
07/08 base with a little modifying woud look great on your WDP. JnC and AckTL05 both do great work, you can't go wrong with either of them if you want some work done.
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Your car is bad ass.
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this past weekend i drove down to ocean city, md. and there was a corvette show going on. at least 500 vette's from all walks of life.
the event brought back memories of my step father Ron, who passed away last november. i know he would have been there with his vette as well.
here is Ron's vette...it was sold a few months back.
and here are some pics of the vette show. sorry for the iphone quality...
after we left the show, the girlfriend and i stopped off on the boardwalk for some drinks. about 20 mins later, all of the vette's cruised down the boardwalk one by one...took easily 2 hours and probably 500 cars. pretty incredible to see and we had the best seats. i got a short vid...just imagine this going on for another 2 hours, pretty cool to be a part of. (don't mind the drunk loud obnoxious woman in the background...)
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"THAT'S THE ONE I LIKE! WOOOOOOO!!!"
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gawd...she was just awful.
your car is looking sharp btw...love the new stance.
USPS just delivered a new toy!
anyone who is on the fence or hesitant to buy heeltoe's dark chrome emblems...go buy one already! they look SO GOOD in person. very well made and add's so much to the TL's appearance...especially if you have other dark/gunmetal accents on your TL. heeltoe gets my vote! great customer service too...marcus is always able to help with anything i need. stand up guy!