Make under dash lights brighter
#41
I'm thinking about doing the same. I don't understand why acura made it so faint.
I also noticed that it works different in certain cars. For example, in the Lexus IS, it is pretty bright, and on all the time.
However, in audis, it turns on when you're entering the car, then turns off when you start it. Strange
Either way, I'll try it later and order extra parts just incase i want it back to normal. Thanks!
btw, i didn't notice the TL had this until there was a day i was wearing white shoes.. Otherwise, you'd need to look pretty hard to see there's even light there.
I also noticed that it works different in certain cars. For example, in the Lexus IS, it is pretty bright, and on all the time.
However, in audis, it turns on when you're entering the car, then turns off when you start it. Strange
Either way, I'll try it later and order extra parts just incase i want it back to normal. Thanks!
btw, i didn't notice the TL had this until there was a day i was wearing white shoes.. Otherwise, you'd need to look pretty hard to see there's even light there.
#43
I'm thinking about doing the same. I don't understand why acura made it so faint.
I also noticed that it works different in certain cars. For example, in the Lexus IS, it is pretty bright, and on all the time.
However, in audis, it turns on when you're entering the car, then turns off when you start it. Strange
Either way, I'll try it later and order extra parts just incase i want it back to normal. Thanks!
I also noticed that it works different in certain cars. For example, in the Lexus IS, it is pretty bright, and on all the time.
However, in audis, it turns on when you're entering the car, then turns off when you start it. Strange
Either way, I'll try it later and order extra parts just incase i want it back to normal. Thanks!
#45
I've already taken some "exposure" pictures last night of when i did this mod. Unfortunately, when I post the pics up tonight, I think you'll all think the light is brighter than it actually is, but it's the camera exaggerating it. But I completely cut out all of the plastic and it looks fantastic without being too bright to distract you or make reflections in the windows at night.
#47
I've already taken some "exposure" pictures last night of when i did this mod. Unfortunately, when I post the pics up tonight, I think you'll all think the light is brighter than it actually is, but it's the camera exaggerating it. But I completely cut out all of the plastic and it looks fantastic without being too bright to distract you or make reflections in the windows at night.
#48
i just took one right now, it's midday but i'm the garage and i tweeked the contrast to try to best reproduce how it looks.
i've had it for a few days now and i don't think it's distracting at all. but.. I bet like me anyone here would be distracting themselves with it anyway
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i've had it for a few days now and i don't think it's distracting at all. but.. I bet like me anyone here would be distracting themselves with it anyway
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#51
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bluetl04 (02-15-2016)
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#58
Just drill the plastic covers. Did it in 5 mins. I was surprised how easy it was to remove the panels specially the driver's side. Don't really need a before and after shot. I tried to take a before shot but there was nothing to take a picture of unless you look under and take a picture of the LED itself.
Easiest mod and actually quite a rewarding one. Thanks again!
Easiest mod and actually quite a rewarding one. Thanks again!
#59
also, you might consider having the service dept looking at your drivers seat...that bolster looks pretty bad, and they can and will replace it under warranty...
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Guys, it seems like Acura has a habit of making the front underdash lighting too faint. The lighting is a good idea and a nice effect, but not executed too well. I took my Type S to a local stereo install shop and had them install 10 light LED's in both the front and rear footwell areas. The lighting comes on when the headlights come on (just like the OEM lights). Wow, what an improvement and a great look mod!
#62
holy brightness batman...is your dash and nav screen really that bright, or is it just the camera over exposing it....
also, you might consider having the service dept looking at your drivers seat...that bolster looks pretty bad, and they can and will replace it under warranty...
also, you might consider having the service dept looking at your drivers seat...that bolster looks pretty bad, and they can and will replace it under warranty...
Like I said, my camera really overexposed it a lot. The nav screen I had has the blue background for the map, but you can't even tell in the picture cuz it took in all of the light!
Anyway, you mentioned my seat bolster not being right and could be covered under warranty? I've never heard of that before, but am intrigued. Care to send me a PM if you have more info?
#63
Like I said, my camera really overexposed it a lot. The nav screen I had has the blue background for the map, but you can't even tell in the picture cuz it took in all of the light!
Anyway, you mentioned my seat bolster not being right and could be covered under warranty? I've never heard of that before, but am intrigued. Care to send me a PM if you have more info?
Anyway, you mentioned my seat bolster not being right and could be covered under warranty? I've never heard of that before, but am intrigued. Care to send me a PM if you have more info?
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Wooty Woo (08-17-2011)
#66
Some people drilled them and some people mentioned buying the parts if you want to go back to original.
When I did mine all I did was took the entire cover of and painters taped the lights back in their place and put the covers in the glove compartment.
Don't think I'll put them back on, but it' easy in any case.
When I did mine all I did was took the entire cover of and painters taped the lights back in their place and put the covers in the glove compartment.
Don't think I'll put them back on, but it' easy in any case.
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mediamst (01-27-2012)
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BigDTL (04-04-2014)
#76
i remenber on my 2005 and 2007 tl, i could see them. but on my new 2012 tl, i was wondering if this feature was always here, because i was not able to seeit. thank you, i m going to look at it
#77
So i did it on the driver side, great , thank you to OP
I would like to do it on the passenger side, but can't find how to take off the panel. I'm a chemist not a mecanic guy. So if someone could give me any hint or post some pictures thank you
I would like to do it on the passenger side, but can't find how to take off the panel. I'm a chemist not a mecanic guy. So if someone could give me any hint or post some pictures thank you
#78
Just get under there and you'll see. The are like three points where you need to pull on. It's not much harder than the driver side. Don't be scared to tug on yje panel a little harder. It will give way.
#79
thank you, i have already been under. but when you say three points are they on the engine side or just under the hinge of the glove box. i mean is it like on the driver side the front could go down and the back of this panel is fastened at the back, not really fastened but there is like a pin at the back.