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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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Hey guys....I used the search button and haven't seen any topics on if anyone has posted what different STOCK/FACTORY LEDS look like on different colored cars. I am planning on getting a tC in either flint mica or super white. I know the blue would look best with the white but im guessing the flint mica would look better with the amber color? Please post your pics of yours.
Old Jul 15, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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Kinda off-topic, but save your $$$. Most people who get the Interior Lighting kit say its way over priced. You're better off swapping out your interior lightbulbs for LED bulbs from say superbrightleds.com for a fraction of the cost. You will also have more colors to choose from if you swap out for LEDs. Sorry, but that's my 2-bits.
Old Jul 15, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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I totally agree and thanks for the input....but the only thing is I am a complete idiot when it comes down to modding and stuff. I am not going to even begin to attempt it.
Old Jul 15, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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Swapping the LEDs out is not the factory led kit. He is talking about the two led light tubes under the dash. It is a bit overpriced, and you can install cathodes. The big difference is that the factory tubes will not break and stop working if you accidentally hit them with your foot. I dont have any pics of just my underdash lights though. I have some of the blue gauges and HVAC, but you cant really see the underdash lighting too well in them.
Old Jul 16, 2006 | 05:39 AM
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seriously, your going to be throwing alot of money away getting the OEM footwell lighting. Jus ta few days ago i did an indepth writeup of how to do cathodes in all of the footwells. Best part, my way will only cost you about 50 dollars versus the oem's of a couple hundred.
Old Jul 16, 2006 | 05:42 AM
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Is there anyone around Connecticut who would be willing to do them for me for a reasonable price?
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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read through this thread-

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...red+wire+black

you can do it yourself :D

if you have any questions, just ask
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yeah man. it's easy .. good luck.
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Heres my interior with the Factory lights and some extras....led swaps and cubby light and shifter ring leds....enjoy...not the greatest pic but its cool


Old Jul 17, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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that's not very bright at all


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Its definitely brighter in person but not overkill to where i cant drive with it on....nice setup but...no way you drive with that on!!!
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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Both very nice. I love that setup how long did it take you to do? and how much?
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It took me a weekend to do. It CAN be done in 1 day, but that's a morning--->night job, and i didn't want to work that hard/long.

and no, i don't drive with them on. Even with just the cathodes on it gets annoying having light down there.
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i like the install it looks verry nice!
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