Blue lit dash, HOW? Part II
12-26-2003, 06:14 PM
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Blue lit dash, HOW? Part II
Ok. So Teddy and I were trying to figure out a way to get a consistent illumination for the A/C part of the center console. The current issue with the LEDs is that no light is getting to the center ****.
Earlier in the day, I stopped by Fry's and picked up some 4" Blue Cold Cathodes with the hope that perhaps they might be the solution to the problem.
If you (very carefully) shave one cube-type endcap (of the cold cathode), you can "thread" it inbetween the center **** assembly and the actual console. I realize this is probably hard to understand without step-by-step pics, but I'll try to get them soon.
The result pretty much speaks for itself. Great thinking Teddy!!! :D
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Earlier in the day, I stopped by Fry's and picked up some 4" Blue Cold Cathodes with the hope that perhaps they might be the solution to the problem.
If you (very carefully) shave one cube-type endcap (of the cold cathode), you can "thread" it inbetween the center **** assembly and the actual console. I realize this is probably hard to understand without step-by-step pics, but I'll try to get them soon.
The result pretty much speaks for itself. Great thinking Teddy!!! :D
Peace,
m@
12-26-2003, 06:17 PM
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I dig the diamond matt! How did you get so much blue? It looks like it's even coming down from the roof!!!! Looks awesome....other than the mods on the dash (which look really good), where else are your lights coming from?
12-26-2003, 06:32 PM
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Thanks guys.
DibujoB, In addition to the factory light kit, I have 12" LED "running" lights mounted on the diamond plate. (Both sides front seats and backseats). The light coming from "above" is actually a rearview mirror with blue LEDs encased along the bottom.
I actually forgot to mention the other mod. Teddy thought it would be cool to place an LED in the bottom of that storage cup next to the glove compartment. See the water bottle? There's a hole drilled in the bottom of the cup for an LED. The bottle is illuminated from the bottom with a blue LED.
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DibujoB, In addition to the factory light kit, I have 12" LED "running" lights mounted on the diamond plate. (Both sides front seats and backseats). The light coming from "above" is actually a rearview mirror with blue LEDs encased along the bottom.
I actually forgot to mention the other mod. Teddy thought it would be cool to place an LED in the bottom of that storage cup next to the glove compartment. See the water bottle? There's a hole drilled in the bottom of the cup for an LED. The bottle is illuminated from the bottom with a blue LED.
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12-26-2003, 07:11 PM
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oh ____, that mod is sooo sweat. I'm still trying to find away to really illuminate the entire cabin, not just the underdash/seats section and I don't want to do that giant bars on the roof mod. is your mirror mod bought aftermarket with the led's already in it or did you put the led inside the stock mirror?
12-26-2003, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by showpaojoe
is your mirror mod bought aftermarket with the led's already in it or did you put the led inside the stock mirror?
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12-26-2003, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by chillenn310
WHOA!! that mod is pretty sweet guys. Great Job!! Maybe I'll slap wun on my camo xb with green LEDs.. we'll see
01-11-2004, 12:33 PM
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your pics look cool but it would look even better if you change the color of the radio display to blue, you do know how to do that right? if not read up on it you can do it i did it to the one i test drove. that way everything is blue and there won't be this ugly amber taking away from the hard work you did. just my opinion though
01-11-2004, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SPAWN
your pics look cool but it would look even better if you change the color of the radio display to blue, you do know how to do that right? if not read up on it you can do it i did it to the one i test drove. that way everything is blue and there won't be this ugly amber taking away from the hard work you did. just my opinion though
01-11-2004, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SPAWN
your pics look cool but it would look even better if you change the color of the radio display to blue, you do know how to do that right? if not read up on it you can do it i did it to the one i test drove. that way everything is blue and there won't be this ugly amber taking away from the hard work you did. just my opinion though
BTW... I'll be taking the step by step pics later today.
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No hurry though... 