D.I.Y. - Interior Footwell LEDs
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D.I.Y. - Interior Footwell LEDs
Disclaimer: Due to the involvement of electrical components, perform this mod at your own risk. For the record, I have had this modification in my car for about 5 months now with no problems.
The kit used in this install is the 4 piece non-expandable kit from LEDUnderBody.com.
Here's my youtube video demonstrating the different modes of the interior kit and my underbody kit (made by same company).
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2KfwmVmgxfY
This is the kit:
The mounting hardware that they include is just a few very small screws that aren't very practical, so I instead went out and bought some double sided 3M heavy duty automotive molding tape as well as some electrical tape for extra hold.
The first thing you should do is mount your control box. This way, you know exactly how much wire you have to work with. I mounted mine between the console and my driver's seat. It's easily accessible and out of plain sight.
This is the underside of my driver's seat. This tube, as well as the others, is secured by 3m double sided tape and electrical tape on the sides just in case.
This is the driver side footwell, ELECTRICAL tape should be used. The red/black cable is the power source and it runs across the footwell and up into the fuse box, which is behind your headlamp controls.
This is what my fuse box looks like because I have my Valentine One, my led underbody and my led interior drawing power from here.
You will only need to worry about two wires:
The red one (power) and the black one (ground.
Pull out any fuse (yes, any...I've tried them all and they all work) and wrap the red wire around one of the stems of the fuse. You may need to strip the plastic around the wire to get enough contact between the wire and the fuse. Place the fuse back into its original slot.
Now, we need to connect the ground wire to a nearby screw. Conveniently, there is one inches from the fuse box. Loosen the screw a little bit, wrap the wire around the screw and tighten the screw, making sure the screw is holding the wire in place.
The two wires for the passenger side wrap around the back of the console.
A side shot displaying where the wires are tucked that lead to the passenger footwell tube.
Passenger footwell tube:
The tube underneath passenger seat. Again, secured with 3m double sided tape, and electrical tape on the sides.
That's pretty much it, it's a very simple and straightforward install.
Here are some finished pics:
The kit used in this install is the 4 piece non-expandable kit from LEDUnderBody.com.
Features many different patterns including:
* Slow fades between contrasts of your color
* Slow/Fast Chasing Effect
* Slow fade from dark to to brightest & back to dark
* Fast fade from dark to to brightest & back to dark
* Fast Strobing Effect
* Slow fades between contrasts of your color
* Slow/Fast Chasing Effect
* Slow fade from dark to to brightest & back to dark
* Fast fade from dark to to brightest & back to dark
* Fast Strobing Effect
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2KfwmVmgxfY
This is the kit:
Includes everything needed for installation:
* 4 9" Wide Angle LED Tubes
* 6 Ft of wire for each tube
* Comes with power wire with inline fuse and control box
* One Year Warranty
* Mounting hardware included
* 4 9" Wide Angle LED Tubes
* 6 Ft of wire for each tube
* Comes with power wire with inline fuse and control box
* One Year Warranty
* Mounting hardware included
The mounting hardware that they include is just a few very small screws that aren't very practical, so I instead went out and bought some double sided 3M heavy duty automotive molding tape as well as some electrical tape for extra hold.
The first thing you should do is mount your control box. This way, you know exactly how much wire you have to work with. I mounted mine between the console and my driver's seat. It's easily accessible and out of plain sight.
This is the underside of my driver's seat. This tube, as well as the others, is secured by 3m double sided tape and electrical tape on the sides just in case.
This is the driver side footwell, ELECTRICAL tape should be used. The red/black cable is the power source and it runs across the footwell and up into the fuse box, which is behind your headlamp controls.
This is what my fuse box looks like because I have my Valentine One, my led underbody and my led interior drawing power from here.
You will only need to worry about two wires:
The red one (power) and the black one (ground.
Pull out any fuse (yes, any...I've tried them all and they all work) and wrap the red wire around one of the stems of the fuse. You may need to strip the plastic around the wire to get enough contact between the wire and the fuse. Place the fuse back into its original slot.
Now, we need to connect the ground wire to a nearby screw. Conveniently, there is one inches from the fuse box. Loosen the screw a little bit, wrap the wire around the screw and tighten the screw, making sure the screw is holding the wire in place.
The two wires for the passenger side wrap around the back of the console.
A side shot displaying where the wires are tucked that lead to the passenger footwell tube.
Passenger footwell tube:
The tube underneath passenger seat. Again, secured with 3m double sided tape, and electrical tape on the sides.
That's pretty much it, it's a very simple and straightforward install.
Here are some finished pics:
Last edited by kevblah; 01-12-2008 at 06:39 PM.
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so i did that for a 'temporary' fix...
but left it when it didnt cause any trouble
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Technically, if we "change the exhaust" and "add a body kit" would that be considered a "rice mod". I mean, as long as its not overkill neons its fine. Its for giggles.
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I agree a little too much light, but maybe if aiming them backwards doesn't help then you could tape off part of the light stick. It's probably doesn't generate much heat.
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LEDs run cool enough as it is, and its enclosed in tubes.
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but if you guys are looking for something not as bright as what i have
i recommend getting neons because they give off a less intense glow
my friend just purchased a set of green neons (the last set) from that site
and i'll post pics of the finished install