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Old Jun 6, 2020 | 03:56 AM
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Ambient Light Upgrade?

Only have 3 color options and pretty dim compared to the newer 64 color options

Has anyone done an upgrade like DMP car design is offering?


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Old Jun 6, 2020 | 07:53 PM
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I have the same 3 color system as you. Comparing it to what is shown in those pictures it seems like any retrofit would be pretty involved and probably cost prohibitive.
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Old Jun 6, 2020 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SJGetsome
I have the same 3 color system as you. Comparing it to what is shown in those pictures it seems like any retrofit would be pretty involved and probably cost prohibitive.
There are multiple vendors on eBay selling kits for center console, doors, and footwell for around $300. Another $300 and you can get the lights in the A/C vents. The sky is the limit. I wonder how difficult it is in particular the door lights as they go on the bottom of the panel with the seat controls and speakers.
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Old Jun 6, 2020 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by tobeit
There are multiple vendors on eBay selling kits for center console, doors, and footwell for around $300. Another $300 and you can get the lights in the A/C vents. The sky is the limit. I wonder how difficult it is in particular the door lights as they go on the bottom of the panel with the seat controls and speakers.
That's actually not bad at all.
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Old Jun 6, 2020 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SJGetsome
That's actually not bad at all.
Yeah, tempted to give it a try but wonder if it's just too much glitz
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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by tobeit
Yeah, tempted to give it a try but wonder if it's just too much glitz
Did you find any that dont get power through the cig lighter? i would like the ambient lighting but it has to be discrete.
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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 12:57 AM
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Did you find any that dont get power through the cig lighter? i would like the ambient lighting but it has to be discrete.
yes, the once for ~ $300 on e-bay appear to wire directly into your system and you can control them through your OEM vehicle control settings. Here is one for sedan w/o oem 3 color setup.
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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 01:05 AM
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yes, the once for ~ $300 on e-bay appear to wire directly into your system and you can control them through your OEM vehicle control settings. Here is one for sedan w/o oem 3 color setup.
thats the problem i ran in to when searching before. wasnt able to find a proper one for the coupe.
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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 04:35 AM
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thats the problem i ran in to when searching before. wasnt able to find a proper one for the coupe.
Yep, looked for coupe time ago and nothing

I just really want the red and blue colors, no need for the others...😬
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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 05:36 AM
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Well guys I pulled the trigger and spent 1.2 on a complete upgrade (+a few additional)

It's supposed to be 100% plug and play with 0 wire cutting

& the biggest pro....controlled through the OEM color changer, 100% stock look

About 2 weeks shipping, will post results.

64 ambient kit roughly
5 front air vent
2 rear vents
3d rotating tweeker speakers x2
Burmeister cover replacements x4
front dash silver trim peice replacement

All this supposed to work and be in synced with 64 colors
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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by DaRuzzian
Well guys I pulled the trigger and spent 1.2 on a complete upgrade (+a few additional)

It's supposed to be 100% plug and play with 0 wire cutting

& the biggest pro....controlled through the OEM color changer, 100% stock look

About 2 weeks shipping, will post results.

64 ambient kit roughly
5 front air vent
2 rear vents
3d rotating tweeker speakers x2
Burmeister cover replacements x4
front dash silver trim peice replacement

All this supposed to work and be in synced with 64 colors
From whom did you buy? Can't wait to see how it works out.
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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by tobeit
From whom did you buy? Can't wait to see how it works out.
from DMP car design, I contacted them and they gave me 10% refund after I bought and said once items arrive will provide me with installation videos

(Was cheaper then ebay, I compared both)
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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 10:37 AM
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thats the problem i ran in to when searching before. wasnt able to find a proper one for the coupe.
Seems like this guys have it also for coupe...




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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DaRuzzian
from DMP car design, I contacted them and they gave me 10% refund after I bought and said once items arrive will provide me with installation videos

(Was cheaper then ebay, I compared both)
cool, looking at it I do wonder if at the end its the same manufacturer just different resellers...
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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by DaRuzzian
Well guys I pulled the trigger and spent 1.2 on a complete upgrade (+a few additional)

It's supposed to be 100% plug and play with 0 wire cutting

& the biggest pro....controlled through the OEM color changer, 100% stock look

About 2 weeks shipping, will post results.

64 ambient kit roughly
5 front air vent
2 rear vents
3d rotating tweeker speakers x2
Burmeister cover replacements x4
front dash silver trim peice replacement

All this supposed to work and be in synced with 64 colors
hey looking at the pics it looks like they are showing it for the Face Lift style vents. Im assuming if you order lights for the vents, it doesnt matter if you have the turbine style vent or not?
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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 05:26 PM
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from DMP car design, I contacted them and they gave me 10% refund after I bought and said once items arrive will provide me with installation videos

(Was cheaper then ebay, I compared both)
Keep us posted!
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Old Jun 9, 2020 | 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by DaRuzzian
Well guys I pulled the trigger and spent 1.2 on a complete upgrade (+a few additional)

It's supposed to be 100% plug and play with 0 wire cutting

& the biggest pro....controlled through the OEM color changer, 100% stock look

About 2 weeks shipping, will post results.

64 ambient kit roughly
5 front air vent
2 rear vents
3d rotating tweeker speakers x2
Burmeister cover replacements x4
front dash silver trim peice replacement

All this supposed to work and be in synced with 64 colors
Looking forward to your install and review.
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Looking forward to your install and review.
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Old Jun 11, 2020 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by untamedd
hey looking at the pics it looks like they are showing it for the Face Lift style vents. Im assuming if you order lights for the vents, it doesnt matter if you have the turbine style vent or not?
I have the older style, but they providing the turbine vents with color built in, so it's a vent swap as much as a color upgrade.

Shipping details say arriving tomorrow!
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Originally Posted by DaRuzzian
I have the older style, but they providing the turbine vents with color built in, so it's a vent swap as much as a color upgrade.

Shipping details say arriving tomorrow!
oh really? Thats intetesting. Looking fwd to seeing how it turns out for you
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Old Jun 13, 2020 | 06:27 AM
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If they're as high quality as the packaging then I'm in for a good time 😁
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Old Jun 13, 2020 | 02:25 PM
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How much is 1.2?
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How was the installation then?

Thanks
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Just ordered the vents, ambient lighting and screen upgrade from DMP as well!
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