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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 11:13 PM
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Wes and I did some experimenting over the weekend with the effects of UV cathode lighting on my white dash. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out as great as I would have liked... BUT we swapped out the UV lighting with 12" LED tubes on the headliner (both driver and passenger side.) Looks much better. Now I don't really need the spiral cathodes beneath the dash speaker grilles. Here are the pics:








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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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That looks much better. It spotlights the work you did instead of having spotlights shining out of it :D LEDs rock
Old Mar 30, 2004 | 12:17 AM
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Now that looks good . Nice work man.
Old Mar 30, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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PIMP
Old Mar 30, 2004 | 12:26 AM
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I like that look a lot. But I get blinded by the little bit of silver they have on the vent pieces. scary. If I see you coming with the sun to my back I'll know all you're seeing is white fuzzy shapes coming at you.
Old Mar 30, 2004 | 01:27 AM
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awsome lights!
Old Mar 30, 2004 | 01:34 AM
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Where did you get the cold cathode light from?
Old Mar 30, 2004 | 01:35 AM
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Also where did you get the floor mats from?
Old Mar 30, 2004 | 01:47 AM
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Where did you get the spoiler? Gotta get me one.
Old Mar 30, 2004 | 02:33 AM
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Thanks guys. There are definitely good things about both cold cathodes and LEDs. I'm finding that LEDs are giving the best results for the vibe I want though. (No diss to cold cathodes... cause they do rock! Yo)

As for the questions...

You can get cold cathodes at most computer/parts stores (online and offline). The diamond plate was purchased at my local OSH. I traced the oem mats and Gabe (aka stylis) cut them out for me @ his shop. The spoiler was brought over from Japan. The company that makes it is: http://www.fabulous.co.jp


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WHAT `ARE THOSE RIMS HOT
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WHAT `ARE THOSE RIMS HOT
Thanks. Work Euroline N's.

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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 10:09 PM
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How flexible is the diamond plate? Did you have to make it contour to the floor? Will I be securing the plates to the car?
Old Apr 4, 2004 | 10:11 PM
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Can we get a pic of the actual light tubes in daytime? I'd like to see how you did the install.
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 05:39 PM
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Where is that Spiral mounted in the door panel? -And what did you leave on the floor mat when you were taking pictures?

Thanks Matt,

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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 05:49 PM
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Niiice.
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