"Skif6996" (Skif6996)
02/15/2014 at 07:12 • Filed to: LED
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"Skif6996" (Skif6996)
02/15/2014 at 07:12 • Filed to: LED | 2
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I think it made a pretty drastic difference. Unfortunately, the 5 LED map light bulbs are basically covered by the housing. Only one LED is actually visible so the inside of my headliner is super bright. This is irritating. I'm sure I could cut the housing with a hobby knife, but at 9:30 last night I wasn't willing to do that. Please ignore the messy interior. What do you guys think?
Additional photos in reply because mobile kinja hates me!
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Skif6996
> Skif6996
02/15/2014 at 07:16 |
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Content.
ReallyColorful
> Skif6996
02/15/2014 at 08:07 |
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Looks good!
Roberto G.
> Skif6996
02/15/2014 at 08:16 |
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Well... it's a dome light, and it's doing its job that is to light the car's interiors. Moving on.
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Skif6996
> ReallyColorful
02/15/2014 at 08:41 |
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Thanks! I would definitely recommend it. The lights cost me $20 including shipping. What else can you spend twenty dollars on that actually makes a difference? High octane gas? Haha
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ReallyColorful
> Skif6996
02/15/2014 at 08:47 |
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Where did you buy them?
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Skif6996
> ReallyColorful
02/15/2014 at 09:22 |
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SuperBrightLEDs.com
Some people have suggested Amazon or ebay, as well.
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ReallyColorful
> Skif6996
02/15/2014 at 09:27 |
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Rad. Thanks for sharing.
Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
> Roberto G.
02/15/2014 at 09:33 |
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Yeah, but it's kinda like commenting. Sometimes it's done well and adds to the thread, while other times it's pointless and dismissive.
His new bulbs add to his enjoyment of the car...
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Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
> Skif6996
02/15/2014 at 09:35 |
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Do you have the "soft off" where the lights dim to go out, and if so, does it still function that way? I have heard that the LED's don't always behave well with them.
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Skif6996
> Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
02/15/2014 at 10:15 |
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Yeah, I think it's called theatre lighting. I was worried about that but these actually work exactly the way they should. No flashing, and no extended period of fading.
Manny05x
> Skif6996
02/15/2014 at 11:38 |
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Nice im doing this next week on my girls car.
miniscus
> Skif6996
02/15/2014 at 12:25 |
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Look good! I did the same in my miata a few weeks ago and ran a strip in each footwell. It's a lot more lighted now
Victorious Secret
> Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
02/15/2014 at 13:18 |
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I have LEDs in mine and at least I can confirm that the 'dimming' works just fine.
On really, really cold mornings you can see that the LEDs are 'on' in the sense that there seems to be some current going through, but when it isn't Hoth, no issues. On and off as normal, dim as normal; no issues. So far. But I've had them for a year so its not like they'll just blow up now.
/knocksonwood
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Victorious Secret
> Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
02/15/2014 at 13:19 |
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Skif6996
> miniscus
02/15/2014 at 13:49 |
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Thanks! Any pics of the Miata?
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miniscus
> Skif6996
02/15/2014 at 14:44 |
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I can't seem to find any, and my phone doesn't do well in the dark. The only thing I don't like is that when you stand behind the car you can see the individual lights. I like seeing the soft glow a lot better haha
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Skif6996
> miniscus
02/15/2014 at 14:51 |
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Luckily the mazda lights are fairly well hidden. I wouldnt call this a glow, though. This is more like the sun being mounted inside the roof. Haha