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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 04:12 AM
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Hi all,
being frustrated at the lack of aftermarket modding items available, I started tinkering with my 2007 GL that I bought used a year ago. So far I've installed:

1) DRLs - picture to follow

2) Running Board Lights


3) Backlight LEDs:
Day View
Night View

4) Interior Lights exchanged with LED lights - pictures to follow

5) Tron type EL Wires in the dash
Day view 1
Day View 2
Night View


I've created a blog and started documenting how I've installed then various things. At the moment it only has the DRL installation in it, but others are to follow... Thought it might help others that might be interested or like it... go easy on me, it's my first blog...

I'll also post some useful stuff (that I had to look for all over the place) like fuse charts, Light bulbs etc.

Hope someone likes the blog...

Enjoy

Stephan

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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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Thanks for posting and welcome! I'm sure there are many who will take interest in your mods.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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Those Tron lights look pretty awesome! Can't wait till you post more pictures and write-ups. I definitely want to see more in those EL Wires!
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Hi Jim, thanks for your welcome ! Envious of the wonderful ride that you're waiting on... The only thing nicer than the old GL is the new GL !!!

Hey Tyrael, the Tron light write-up I'll do next ! Probably over the weekend...

Enjoy !
SP
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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Love the EL Lights! Thought they'd be tacky at first but after seeing the pictures it reminds me of the new ambient lighting such as on the S Class.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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I would love to get the "tron" lights! Awesome!
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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Hi guys, post is ready. Tron light installation guide

Happy Modding. Comments, Shares and Likes are welcome !
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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And here is the installation guide to my Running Board Lights
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