S60RDUDE Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I saw at one time someone had taken LEDs (Not bright) and mounted them in their S70 as map lights over head light panel. This is a common feature on new cars to have a dim LED provide ambient light at night while driving. Anyone know this person or know where I can find the post? I have been searching all morning!Thanks,Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
550 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I know others have done it, but I believe liquidkernel has it. Others do too, but I can't remember who. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S60RDUDE Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I know others have done it, but I believe liquidkernel has it. Others do too, but I can't remember who.Thanks sent him a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Talking about dome lights or an additional light ? I have them, post back or PM me if you need a night time pic and details on the LED's used for it. Makes a huge difference and really cleans up the interior, no more dim yellow light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan_B Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 QUOTE (matt b @ Feb 27 2008, 09:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Talking about dome lights or an additional light ? I have them, post back or PM me if you need a night time pic and details on the LED's used for it. Makes a huge difference and really cleans up the interior, no more dim yellow light.I want to do the map lights in the front, what bulbs did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan A Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?id=92784 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S60RDUDE Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 i am talking in addition to the dome lights in the front. They were just two little LEDs some how flush mounted on the dome light by rear view mirror. I think they were slightly orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 QUOTE (Plan_B @ Feb 27 2008, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I want to do the map lights in the front, what bulbs did you use?Click meGrant, I used the 921-x9 Wedge Base LED bulb. It's just an LED that I had laying around and didn't feel like wasting. I soldered mine and angled it down, lemme know if you need pics.http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?id=92784And in typical SS fashion, he overpaid for those LED's. i am talking in addition to the dome lights in the front. They were just two little LEDs some how flush mounted on the dome light by rear view mirror. I think they were slightly orange.You can drill a small hole and mount one flush with the cover. I used this: B8.3D-B Instrument Cluster LED bulb it's in the link I gave Grant. It's also one I had left over from a cluster repair and it worked with a thin piece of rubber matting to act as a seal. Light output is dicy in that area: too much and it's a distraction, not enough and you don't get ambience or mood lighting, you just have a sorry looking bulb.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S60RDUDE Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 QUOTE (matt b @ Feb 27 2008, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Click meGrant, I used the 921-x9 Wedge Base LED bulb. It's just an LED that I had laying around and didn't feel like wasting. I soldered mine and angled it down, lemme know if you need pics.And in typical SS fashion, he overpaid for those LED's. You can drill a small hole and mount one flush with the cover. I used this: B8.3D-B Instrument Cluster LED bulb it's in the link I gave Grant. It's also one I had left over from a cluster repair and it worked with a thin piece of rubber matting to act as a seal. Light output is dicy in that area: too much and it's a distraction, not enough and you don't get ambience or mood lighting, you just have a sorry looking bulb.... PICTARS PLEASE!! I want to do this :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'll have pics of the dome lights, but none of the 'mood' light since it needs to be hooked up to wires in the A pillar and I haven't taken the time to do that yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 OK, I'm going to adjust mine tonight, not thrilled with the light output. In the meantime, here's Serge's excellent write up and some pics of what you should expect.As usual, it's quality work and perfect results, as can be expected from him. Click me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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