rockyfeller

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As if you guys don't have enough pics and info on this thread....I can't be left out. Allow me to show off too, hahahaha.





Thanks to KB1 who gave me the idea and I bought the strips from him. Been working perfectly for 2yrs+

DIY at post #56
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/rockyfellers-newest-mods-unseen-pictures-my-interior-ledmaniac-696585/

Man if I EVER find the time to tackle that whole interior LED backlight project these other guys are attempting, I would be ecstatic!! That is the biggest LED modding to date, wow!

Crestwood1001

I dont wanna do it myself, id rather have it done right.

dwb993

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Dayumm, Rock. What a way to steal our thunder. With the puddle lights, blue sills and headrest monitors---you're killing me! Is that an old pic, or have you still not gotten that nasty green mirror light out yet?
Stay tuned---DeathMetal will be posting the latest in our series of DIYs sometime today. He has come pretty far.
My project has been at a standstill due to weather and other commitments, but I have some stuff in the works and hope to be completed soon. I still need to do some tweaking until it's perfect.
In case anyone doesn't know, Rockyfeller's thread here was the inspiration for many of my mods. Very creative guy--check him out:
DIY at post #56
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696585
Thanks for sharing---nice ride, bro!

KB1Spec

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Nice...............................

KB1Spec

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It's pretty simple to do the footwell. Just run the wires inside your armrest glove box. There's a courtesy light inside and just tap the wire inside there. That's how I did it on my TL and also on my RL.

With the right tools, shouldnt take you like 2 hours.

Pz_

Holy crap, I never even THOUGHT of the arm rest box! That makes this whole project do-able now. Thanks KB1Spec, that is a great idea.

KB1Spec

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I accept any Royalty Fee kee kee kee

bzyrice

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looking good guys.. makes me want to do this now too haha..

Crestwood1001

Dam Rocky lol looking sick, I cant wait to get this done, im so pumped to do my first mods to my TL. Gotta hold it off till the weekend though, its going in for work on thursday, haveing them fix the rear shelf rattle and they gave me a shitty windshield wiper.

KatabaticSaint

Rock gotta say wow! Lol and who is Deathmetal I feel out of the loop lol

KatabaticSaint

I promise you its worth it man

KatabaticSaint

Using the fuse box and some 18 gauge wire is more efficient because it allows you to suck more power without blowing up the electrics but its your decision.

John504

How do you wire them to your courtesy light?

Pz_

Yeah, when I got in there tonight I noticed that light was just on with the park lights I think. I was looking for more of "when the door is open" on sort of thing.

KB1Spec

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You need to find the source for the courtesy light wire and tap the wire.

UNLESS you want it constantly on while at night driving. Depending on what type of LED strips. The one I have are not very bright nor very dim. It's good enough where you are not being obstructed by glares

Crestwood1001

Thats why im doing mine wired strait to the fuse for the parking lights, so they come on with the headlights. But they are on a switch so you can override that if need be.

KatabaticSaint

They make Leds you can put in the dome and courtesy lights. Saw some at Autozone today.

Crestwood1001

Yea they do, i dont know how I feel about having blue leds in all the lights in the car, i think id rather pure white led's. I def like the blue footwells though.

KatabaticSaint

Actually they are white. Look at thses thats what i am thinking of doing but idk i have never used this site before so idk if you want to buy anything from it but yeah these and the company type s make these kind of dome door and accent lights. http://www.carparts.com/PUTCO-UNIVER...1970_10618.car

Izzy-Type-S

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Nice! does anyone know how to make the red Type-S floor lighting brigher & more red? Is it just a bulb change or full strip installation like this one here?

Izzy-Type-S

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DUDE! How did you get the Acura symbol on the lower part of the door frame to light up? That is f-ing awesome!

KB1Spec

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Do a search on the forum. There is a sponsor sale section that are selling the illuminated door sill there.

LoveMyTL-S

If you take the lower dash out, you can get to the light. Twist and pull it off, then being very careful you can pull the cover off the bulb. The cover is very light white, not clear. So now you have an uncovered bulb, making it a little brighter.

Crestwood1001

If you really want it red just get a 6 inch strip of red leds for a few bucks and do this mod

Steven Bell

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They're difficult to find. Keep a close eye on the Black Market. I got lucky and found someone who wanted to sell their set of red door sills.

trackvaulter01

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im thinking of getting red puddle lights for my 2001 cl-s but im not sure yet, i have to get the gauges done first but its on my to do list...how hard was the install for the puddle lights? and theyre wired to your headlights?

robchimo

can anyone tell me which fuse is for the parking lights? the manual is no help. thanks!

The Big Dog!

I installed brighter footwell LED strip lighting to operate only when the doors opened for my wife's TL. I tapped into a live wire behind the glove box suggested by another post. Wife thinks it looks great! http://www.sbadesign.com/acurazine/sills/index.html

KB1Spec

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I currently have some 2.75", 6", and 15" long LED strips

Phambam12

you guys got me so confused i dont know if i wanna do this anymore.

The Big Dog!

It was well worth the time, effort and it was not very expensive! Do it! What is the problem? Most posters wanted the lights on most of the time but I only wanted extra lights when opening up the doors.

Phambam12

lol i dont know;

A: what i all need
B: what tapping means
C: how to do electronic mods

KB1Spec

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Maybe have a stereo/alarm shop do it for you. You provide them the parts.

Phambam12

i dont trust others with my car..

dwb993

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Then search is your friend!

ABP_04TL

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A: Dont do it
B: Dont do it
C: Dont do it
if u dont kno wat u doin DONT DO IT, b4 u freakin burn a fuse or cause a short Circuit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVkkd7oMmCk

pinina

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where does it attach under the rear seat?
there is nothing to stick it to.
what did you use to mount it?

dwb993

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3M double sided tape---get it from any auto parts or hardware store. The lip is actually made of a fabric type underside right on the front of the rear seat cushion (if that makes sense). You could also go with underneath the front seats, but you have to be more careful how you route your wires from this location.
I have found the adhesive backing on the strips themselves is not sufficient to hold them in place--even on the hard plastic panels in the front. I've had no trouble since using the 3M tape.

pinina

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so where do you tap it to work with the dome lights?
up it the head liner?

KB1Spec

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Yup...