3G TL Interior LED Questions
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3G TL Interior LED Questions
I will be changing the interior lighting to match the blue instrument cluster and LEDs on the ceiling. I've got all the sizes, but I'd like some advice on what type of bulbs and where to buy. Also I'd love to see some pics of your interiors with lighting changes.
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Buy four of these for you map/dome lights 2 in the front 2 in the back I bought one also for the trunk light because it is the same bulb they work great very bright
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220647272588...84.m1438.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220647272588...84.m1438.l2649
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OP...dont listen to DeathMetal....he got crazy skills....
If you are planning to switch only the bulbs (dome/door/trunk) buy from Superbrightleds dot com....I got my LED's from there over 4 years ago and all in good shape....I got the 9 LED ones for the dome and 12 LED ones for the door/trunk and SMD's for the license plate....
Now if you have a set of balls and really want to tackle the full interior led swap, then DeathMetal was nice enough to make 7-8 DIY's for each and every part, I would follow that step for step and you should be golden....
I would do the full interior swap the minute I locate my balls
If you are planning to switch only the bulbs (dome/door/trunk) buy from Superbrightleds dot com....I got my LED's from there over 4 years ago and all in good shape....I got the 9 LED ones for the dome and 12 LED ones for the door/trunk and SMD's for the license plate....
Now if you have a set of balls and really want to tackle the full interior led swap, then DeathMetal was nice enough to make 7-8 DIY's for each and every part, I would follow that step for step and you should be golden....
I would do the full interior swap the minute I locate my balls
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https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-garage-faq-3g-tl-newbies-553554/
DeathMetal is being modest. He did an EPIC set of write ups on upgrading the interior lighting.
G-100: DIY: LED Lighting For your TL!
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-conversion-part-0-retrofit-oem-bayonet-housings-led-747846/ - Part 0 Retrofit of OE Bayonet Housings with an LED
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-conversion-part-i-map-light-console-746609/ - Part 1 Map Light Console
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-conversion-part-ii-rear-door-window-switch-w-handle-leds-746947/ - Part 2 Rear Door Window Switch w/ Handle LEDs
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-part-iii-steering-wheel-leds-audio-cruise-modules-763640/ - Part 3 Steering Wheel LEDs (Audio and Cruise Modules)
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-conversion-part-iii-steering-wheel-746972/ - Part 3 Overview
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-conversion-part-iv-center-vents-747870/ - Part 4 Center Vents
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-conversion-part-v-cluster-console-easiest-bunch-747874/ - Part 5 Cluster Console (EASIEST OF THE BUNCH!)
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-part-vi-front-passenger-door-w-rl-door-handle-led-750657/ - Part 6 Front Passenger Door w/ RL Door-Handle LED
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-part-vii-front-driver-door-w-rl-door-handle-led-750671/ - Part 7: Front Driver Door w/ RL Door-Handle LED
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-part-viii-knee-panel-lights-vsa-mirror-etc-750880/ - Part 8: Knee Panel Lights (VSA, Mirror, etc)
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-part-ix-heated-seat-switches-755070/ - Part 9: Heated Seat Switches
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-part-x-cupholder-illumination-755388/ - Part 10: Cupholder Illumination!
Moses parts the Red Sea;
Gutenberg invents the printing press;
Neil Armstrong walks on the moon;
DeathMetal writes TL interior lighting bible.
EPIC, I tell ya.
DeathMetal is being modest. He did an EPIC set of write ups on upgrading the interior lighting.
G-100: DIY: LED Lighting For your TL!
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-conversion-part-0-retrofit-oem-bayonet-housings-led-747846/ - Part 0 Retrofit of OE Bayonet Housings with an LED
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-conversion-part-i-map-light-console-746609/ - Part 1 Map Light Console
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-conversion-part-ii-rear-door-window-switch-w-handle-leds-746947/ - Part 2 Rear Door Window Switch w/ Handle LEDs
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-part-iii-steering-wheel-leds-audio-cruise-modules-763640/ - Part 3 Steering Wheel LEDs (Audio and Cruise Modules)
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-conversion-part-iii-steering-wheel-746972/ - Part 3 Overview
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-conversion-part-iv-center-vents-747870/ - Part 4 Center Vents
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-conversion-part-v-cluster-console-easiest-bunch-747874/ - Part 5 Cluster Console (EASIEST OF THE BUNCH!)
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-part-vi-front-passenger-door-w-rl-door-handle-led-750657/ - Part 6 Front Passenger Door w/ RL Door-Handle LED
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-part-vii-front-driver-door-w-rl-door-handle-led-750671/ - Part 7: Front Driver Door w/ RL Door-Handle LED
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-part-viii-knee-panel-lights-vsa-mirror-etc-750880/ - Part 8: Knee Panel Lights (VSA, Mirror, etc)
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-part-ix-heated-seat-switches-755070/ - Part 9: Heated Seat Switches
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-100-diy-led-interior-part-x-cupholder-illumination-755388/ - Part 10: Cupholder Illumination!
Moses parts the Red Sea;
Gutenberg invents the printing press;
Neil Armstrong walks on the moon;
DeathMetal writes TL interior lighting bible.
EPIC, I tell ya.
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Buy four of these for you map/dome lights 2 in the front 2 in the back I bought one also for the trunk light because it is the same bulb they work great very bright
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220647272588...84.m1438.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220647272588...84.m1438.l2649
Next week should be fun - JLC CREE reverse LEDs, LEDs for the license plate and the start to the interior project.
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I saw a 2011 Lexus gs on the road today and man do those 6K tag lights look great. First, it makes me excited to get my own 6Ks which are in the mail. Second, makes me think blue is not the right interior move for me. Any opinions on going 6K inside?
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^^^ true Blue is not for everyone....its more of the "im a pimp, you wanna be my biyatch?"
LOL...more of a party color....
I have been rocking blue since 4 years and am loving it
LOL...more of a party color....
I have been rocking blue since 4 years and am loving it
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Trust me, I have plenty of ponies in my pimpin' stable.....I just don't think an all blue interior is right for me. However I will move the blue 5SMTs around in the cabin to get a feel for it - I haven't completely ruled blue out.
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^^^ lol dont rainbow it up LOL
either all blue or all white or red is the way to go
either all blue or all white or red is the way to go
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I don't think the blues will get much play time in my TL. The 6Ks are great in the rear. After I tackle to OEM accord fogs, 6Ks throughout the interior is up.
The left bulb seems a bit dimmer than the right, so I may adjust it. I left the trunk liner off because my JLC CREE reverse bulbs will be here tomorrow....
The left bulb seems a bit dimmer than the right, so I may adjust it. I left the trunk liner off because my JLC CREE reverse bulbs will be here tomorrow....
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^^^ that looks blue to me....more like 8000K....
Well whatever floats your boat
Well whatever floats your boat
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^^^ dude I apologize....
you kept writing tag lights and I kept reading maps lights LMAO !!!
yes those look good !!! white for the tags !!!
you kept writing tag lights and I kept reading maps lights LMAO !!!
yes those look good !!! white for the tags !!!
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planning to replace the dome, door panel, license plate, backup, sidemarker light to LED in my 05 TL, i searched up all the bulb numbers, but my only question is how many LEDs per bulb should I have in order to be bright enough and still fit inside the cover?
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any links or threads about the light at the floor mat. or any links for ebay bulb for the feet floor mat??
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you mean the door sills ?
Here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/supercomputer-lighted-door-sills%3B-few-sets-left-donation-holiday-charity-drive-807308/
For the footwell LED's, I got the LED strip from walmart ($8 something) and installed it on every footwell (1 strip per footwell) and 1 in the trunk
Here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/supercomputer-lighted-door-sills%3B-few-sets-left-donation-holiday-charity-drive-807308/
For the footwell LED's, I got the LED strip from walmart ($8 something) and installed it on every footwell (1 strip per footwell) and 1 in the trunk
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you mean the door sills ?
Here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=807308
For the footwell LED's, I got the LED strip from walmart ($8 something) and installed it on every footwell (1 strip per footwell) and 1 in the trunk
Here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=807308
For the footwell LED's, I got the LED strip from walmart ($8 something) and installed it on every footwell (1 strip per footwell) and 1 in the trunk
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^^^ LOL....they have a last few sets remaining....I can pull 1 together for ya buddy
Lemme know the color :P
Lemme know the color :P
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you mean the door sills ?
Here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=807308
For the footwell LED's, I got the LED strip from walmart ($8 something) and installed it on every footwell (1 strip per footwell) and 1 in the trunk
Here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=807308
For the footwell LED's, I got the LED strip from walmart ($8 something) and installed it on every footwell (1 strip per footwell) and 1 in the trunk
the light where you feet are...
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the sidemarkers are already LED, unless you are referring to the signal markers that blink when you use your turn stalk.
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comparison to stock:
rear domes:
trunk:
vanity light (which 3G owners know is a PAIN to remove)
reverse:
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^^ nice! I have a similar set up its like 30 led board or something like that. it makes my car look like a space ship when you open the doors. when the lights are on it looks like my tints are gone. hey sixsixfour what bulbs are you using for your reverse lights?? mine are starting to flicker
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May you kindly point me to where you got your lights from, pjillta? I really want to replace the dull yellow to something like you and sixsixfour have.
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I looked on ebay from the seller. they dont have the 30 led board anymore but http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-LED-Bulb-...#ht_500wt_1127
that should work. be warned though its redic bright lol. this one looks like the newer model of the one i have in my trunk. looks way more sturdy than mine. (connections wise) but yeah I was lucky the one I found just barely fit this one will fit perfectly down the center. but once again crazy bright!
that should work. be warned though its redic bright lol. this one looks like the newer model of the one i have in my trunk. looks way more sturdy than mine. (connections wise) but yeah I was lucky the one I found just barely fit this one will fit perfectly down the center. but once again crazy bright!
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I got them from a friend of mine who did wholesale on them a while back (like a couple of years ago). he stopped doing that so I dont know if he can still get them.
I will take pics of them as they sit right now, so hopefully that will give you an idea of the kind of LED.
I'll also dig up some old pics of them when they were still in the box.
I've had them now for about what, going over 4 years? none of them flicker nor blink. they dim on cue when the lights start to turn off. no flickering whatsoever.
i will also try and take new night pics. havent took any since Ive been busy with work.
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^^ nice! I have a similar set up its like 30 led board or something like that. it makes my car look like a space ship when you open the doors. when the lights are on it looks like my tints are gone. hey sixsixfour what bulbs are you using for your reverse lights?? mine are starting to flicker
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Yeah I was thinking that but i mean i cant complain i paid like 6 bucks on ebay for a 30 tower. wasn't as bright as I hoped but how could you complain for such a cheap price!
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forgot to post the license plate lights:
and found some pics of the 24s that I have in the cabin overhead lights:
this is the same brand as the 24s, but these are just 12s, pretty much generic:
and found some pics of the 24s that I have in the cabin overhead lights:
this is the same brand as the 24s, but these are just 12s, pretty much generic:
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^^^ Love you license plate lights but your cabin lights are just too bright....dont they mess u up when you turn em on while driving ?