DIY Install of Stock-Looking Ambient Lighting for $35
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C300
DIY Install of Stock-Looking Ambient Lighting for $35
Hi all, I have just installed the center console ambient lighting in my 2015 C300. I actually created a whole write-up on this but apparently I got logged out before it posted 
If you'd like a full write-up please let me know and I'll re-do it. (Also if there's anywhere to find an auto-saved post please let me know so I don't have to do it again haha)
Heres a video of it in action, although it looks even better in person. I think I'm the first person to do this kit in a C300 hardwired, but let me know if I'm wrong!
Here's what I used:
It took about 2 hours using some basic tools, and other than the remote it'd be hard to tell it apart from a stock one
I'll be busy for the evening but I'll try to get a write up done soon if there's enough interest!
(P.S. I like to leave it on a single color or slow fade, but it was kind of fun using the music-enabled control for demonstration purposed)
Thanks guys! Let me know what you think!
If you'd like a full write-up please let me know and I'll re-do it. (Also if there's anywhere to find an auto-saved post please let me know so I don't have to do it again haha)
Heres a video of it in action, although it looks even better in person. I think I'm the first person to do this kit in a C300 hardwired, but let me know if I'm wrong!
Here's what I used:
It took about 2 hours using some basic tools, and other than the remote it'd be hard to tell it apart from a stock one
I'll be busy for the evening but I'll try to get a write up done soon if there's enough interest!
(P.S. I like to leave it on a single color or slow fade, but it was kind of fun using the music-enabled control for demonstration purposed)
Thanks guys! Let me know what you think!
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Just posted a full write-up for those who are interested: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post7771445
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to add to this, you can buy the actual OEM fiber tubes that go to the sides of the center console, they're only 8 bucks each side. Then you can just connect your fiber optic light engine to those. I did a setup with 2 light engines from eBay for $15 bucks, clipped in the OEM fiber optic things (which are just plastic tubes) and got the same effect. I can change the colors with a remote in the center console
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C300
to add to this, you can buy the actual OEM fiber tubes that go to the sides of the center console, they're only 8 bucks each side. Then you can just connect your fiber optic light engine to those. I did a setup with 2 light engines from eBay for $15 bucks, clipped in the OEM fiber optic things (which are just plastic tubes) and got the same effect. I can change the colors with a remote in the center console
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