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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 01:37 AM
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CHECK IT OUT PEEPS I MADE MY OWN LED LIT TISSUE BOX.
WITH 7 COLOR CHANGE TELL ME WHAT YOU GUYS/GIRLS THINK...



PIC INSTALLED


AND DIFFERENT COLOR CHANGES






NOT YET DONE, NEEDS SOME FINISHING TOUCHES

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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 01:48 AM
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what is the tissue box for?
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 01:49 AM
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tissues duh
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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niiiiiice :D

what materials did you use?
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 02:18 AM
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nice, i like...
where do you plan on placing the box?
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 02:29 AM
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tight!! I think the tissue box in my car needs some spiffing up.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 03:32 AM
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That's really intense, nicely done.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 03:33 AM
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is this a new cool thing to have tissue boxes in your car? i dont get it someone fill me in. i feel like im in the crystal ***** thread again lol
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 03:42 AM
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It's VIP I think.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 05:26 AM
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Tissue boxes were a big thing in the late 50's and 60's...I guess people had more runny noses then!! Are they becoming popular again??
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 05:36 AM
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I have a two year old, and i could use a tissue box.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
niiiiiice :D

what materials did you use?
Thanks...

as far as materials, I just went to my local craft store (Hobby Lobby)
and picked up a premade wooden tissue box, did all the sanding/painting,
and threw some lights in it towards the opening.

all the wiring was done similar to any other interier lights. i ran the
tissue box to my already existing led lights.

I might post a step by step tech about it for people who might be interested.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by mar10
nice, i like...
where do you plan on placing the box?
Thanks.., I'm putting it on my dash over the airbag, mostly for show, I might not
have it up there all time due to the fact that it could be hazardess in case of
an accident..

Thanks All!!!
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 08:16 AM
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I keep my tissues in my huge armrest/console outta sight.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by iheartzombies
It's VIP I think.
just need a cool cover and its VIP all the way! ahaha. I just keep them in my car just in case(and I was sick last week too so that's also why). Looks best in that section above the glovebox.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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I would put it in that section above the glove compartment, but I
already have a VIP table there...
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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Old school tissue boxes were mounted under the dash, and generally had pivots on them so they rotated out toward you for tissue access. The more desired ones in that day had chrome faces. Here is a representative link. Mod one for a Scion??
http://www.mrnomad.com/product.asp?p...scid=36&wf=cat
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As seen on mythbusters...
a tissue box on your dash can kill you!!!! i keep a little packet in the oven! and 1 in the glove compartment.

FYI dont leave zip ties in your car w/o sissors or a knife of sorts.... left one in my car from my internal led mod... stupid friend found it and put it around his tumb! be careful out there!
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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nice mod - where did you get those color changing leds from? link?

thanks in advance,
- sh00k
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfuzzy4
As seen on mythbusters...
a tissue box on your dash can kill you!!!! i keep a little packet in the oven! and 1 in the glove compartment.

FYI dont leave zip ties in your car w/o sissors or a knife of sorts.... left one in my car from my internal led mod... stupid friend found it and put it around his tumb! be careful out there!
I say do not let stupid friends in your car if there are zip ties laying around



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