Ambient light in Maxima

[Mistertones]

I was wondering if anyone has ever done this mod before? I've seen it in my cousins 03 Accord. It's a small LED light that beams down from the map light down to the radio/shifter. Here's a link of what i'm talking about..

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/566877

[Coolsaber57]

Originally Posted by Mistertones

I was wondering if anyone has ever done this mod before? I've seen it in my cousins 03 Accord. It's a small LED light that beams down from the map light down to the radio/shifter. Here's a link of what i'm talking about..

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/566877

But...isn't this what the map light does?

[Mistertones]

Nah, it's a small LED that beams down when you turn your headlights on the first click.

[Conrad283]

Theoretically you could do this by hooking up a LED and wiring it to the lights so that the LED would turn on when the lights come on (because it's dark).

But it'd probably cause too much trouble than it's worth.

If you need to see something at night? Turn on the MAP light.

[IlyaK]

He's referring to a mood light that the Acura TL's, etc. have.

I'm planning to do this myself. It's VERY dim...like a 3mm 6,000mcd LED...maybe two to spread it out.

[mightyMax95]

my friend's lexus gs350 has these accent lights too. i'm not gonna lie, they look pretty sweet. i also plan to do something like this one day.

ah, so many plans, so little money, lol

[IlyaK]

Buy pre-wired LED's on EBay and just find a place to wire them. You can probably do it all for under $10.

[Mistertones]

What would I look up??


Edit: Nevermind lol found them. But They come in bundles I see 20 of them! I only need one lol

[IlyaK]

I'm planning to get a bundle and put some in my cup holders, etc. Find places for em. lol.

[Mistertones]

haha as soon as your find those 20 let me know to give me some ideas.

[dkillahster]

well, i was thinking about doing what the 2006 Mercedes CLS500 AMG cars have.. they have ambient light everywhere, under the driver passenger seats, under dash, inside the door handles, on the roof, i mean just everywhere. gives it a vip look. but thats just me.. it's gonna be alot of wiring. i know that much. and money.

[Mistertones]

I think the door hands would be a great idea. My sisters Fx has them in there.

[bigpopaj369]

definitely a great idea they have some great deals on ebay under the power sellers, im guna jump on a bundle of these and go nuts!

[Mistertones]

Is everyone gonna go for the 3mm LEDS? And what color ya going for?

[bigpopaj369]

im going for the 5mm prolly in white or blue maybe even both

[Mistertones]

I think blue and white LEDS are too similar in color. I might go for all blue...or orange

[bigpopaj369]

ya thats true i think im going for the whites im tryin to make them a little more for function then looks

[Mistertones]

Originally Posted by bigpopaj369

ya thats true i think im going for the whites im tryin to make them a little more for function then looks

I'm gonna try to do a little bit of both. Hopefully I can drill some perfect sized holes for the LEDS!

[bigpopaj369]

Originally Posted by Mistertones

I'm gonna try to do a little bit of both. Hopefully I can drill some perfect sized holes for the LEDS!

ya same here it should be a blast! im guna do them in the inside door handles n whatnot maybe the outside if i get brave enuff it will make a fun project

[jowo9]

Here's all my LEDs... its a 5.5th gen, but it might give you ideas. I kinda went overboard, but I LOVE it!
Check out all my LED mods!

[shadyonedeath]

any specific sellers with good quality LEDs?

[Mistertones]

Originally Posted by jowo9

Here's all my LEDs... its a 5.5th gen, but it might give you ideas. I kinda went overboard, but I LOVE it!
Check out all my LED mods!

WOW. Dude that looks awesome!!! How many LEDS do you have running total that you added?! What kind of power source did you use?