LED Interior Installation

[XanderWiFi]

Was an extended job but I finally have everything complete:

1. Wired an LED in place of the cubby light.
2. Replaced the gears backlight with an LED.
3. Spliced in the cupholder LED.

I took the entire center console out for a thorough cleaning that was overdue and decided to do the above at the same time. However, when thoroughly cleaning I smeared the gear lettering and had to go picking at the junkyard to find a new one. And though coated in an inch of dirt, I found a set that was in good condition.

Learned alot and hope it looks good.

[Williamleo]

Gives it a nice "hue" as they say! Too bad you don't have the cupholder with the flip down cover... Then that would just be a cool eerie glow... like it's alive... yes! I do believe it's alive!

[Papa Rad17]

very nice! you should wire up a few to match in the door panels.

[XanderWiFi]

Thanks guys. Now that I know how easy it is to take apart the center console, I was thinking about adding them into the floor boards. Need to get the vehicle wire-for this I had to work with a very small gauge copper wire that is difficult. I would not be surprised if I had to replace it in the future.

Forgot to add a minor thing: picked up some new console buttons to replace mine that had some chipped paint. Overall, the interior has been remodeled so to speak. The airbag cover that was peeling up, I had some new material purchased and had that rewrapped as well.

Isn't there a how to to replace the console lighting with LEDs as well? The only thing I really don't like is I taped the cubby wire rather than glueing it (for ease of removal); and the gear backlighting has a superbright "N" but it only lightly diffuses through the rest of the letters.

I saw the flip cover cupholders in the junkyard and thought about stealing them. I did find the rubber cupholder for the cubby cupholder, I do have some extra console buttons if someone needs them; and I found the turn knobs with the knobby covering that I had never seen before...

[Stain]

Nice work, looks really cool

[jhubbz]

I should be able to get a pic up of mine by tomorrow night. Pretty similar to yours but my vents are lit as well

[sleepyalero]

very nice xander, i like it

[jhubbz]

Sorry these took so long. Everything is a nice and evenly blue.











The last one I had my courtesy lights on so I could get a decent pic

[Papa Rad17]

^thats a work of art.

[sleepyalero]

jhubbz, i like your hazard lights button!

[jhubbz]

Originally Posted by sleepyalero

jhubbz, i like your hazard lights button!

lol thanks. Even though the start button is functional, I use my key all the time. idk why

[Papa Rad17]

Originally Posted by jhubbz

lol thanks. Even though the start button is functional, I use my key all the time. idk why

is that a universal kit? I'v been wanting to do that for my gto. how hard was the install?

[sleepyalero]

jhubbz, probably cause you can stick the key in and turn it. and it will start, or you can go to the on position then press a button, just seems like more work, even though its not that big of a deal. but might as well just turn the key

[XanderWiFi]

My center console cupholder does not have the flap...The LED is freaking bright when you try to drive. Any tips on material to dim or deflect it?

Thanks sleepy.

[Mike The Canadian]

VHT nightshades!
Lol, it looks sick!

[XanderWiFi]

I got my first compliment at a chick fil-a the other day. Had a bottle of water in the cup holder and the kid handing me my food says: "cool cupholder."

It does look pretty sweet with something in it. Blindingly bright when there is nothing.

[jhubbz]

I have my cupholder and vent LEDs switched. So whenever I don't feel fast-n-furious, I have the ability to turn them off. I would also suggest relocating it to the back of the holder like mine. Or you could use a diffuser type material like the cover they put over fluorescent lights.