Map lights/dome lights.

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Postby FLiPMaRC » Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:08 am

Finally got some free time last weekend to install these :lol:

So I went the eBay route and spent less than $10 for my LEDs.

31mm 6 SMD 5050 LED: http://www.ebay.com/itm/300848710340?ss ... 1497.l2648

48 LED panel:



Here are some install pics:

Front map lights:
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Postby FLiPMaRC » Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:09 am

Second Row Lights:
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Postby FLiPMaRC » Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:09 am

Rear Cargo Hatch Light. This is where I used the 48 LED light panel.
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Postby FLiPMaRC » Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:10 am

Some night pics. Used a gray card for the white balance correction.
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Postby FLiPMaRC » Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:11 am

Tool I used to pop open the light covers:
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... and a gentle touch ..... and some lotion :lol: :lol: :P
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Postby skinny2 » Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:58 am

Looks good. I may do the same....it could really use some more light in the back in particular.

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Postby volvite » Wed Mar 13, 2013 3:37 am

That does light up the cargo area better than OEM. Nice job.

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Postby doctahjones » Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:55 am

nice write up and pics marc.

just ordered mine :)

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Postby FLiPMaRC » Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:04 am

Thanks :wink:

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Postby NVSteve » Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:09 am

Certainly one of the best mods I've ever done as well. The light output just kills stock lighting. The ONLY negative I have run across is that I'm more prone to losing my night vision much quicker while out camping & digging something out at night, but that's what flashlights are for. Nicely posted!

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Postby disallow » Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:16 am

Another bonus = you won't kill your battery as fast if you leave your rear hatch open.

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Postby skinny2 » Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:01 pm

Finally got around to installing mine. Nice upgrade. My wife accused me of trying to land a plane in the cargo area :lol: That 24-led is bright!

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Postby doctahjones » Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:23 pm

forgot to update ya'll as well on here.

i've had mine in for about a week.

that rear cargo is HELLA bright, i love it.

the main cabin ones though, i'm "eh" on. they don't seem much brighter, and maybe even slightly dimmer than the oem ones....and while in general i like the 'whiter' lights, in this case i'm "meh" on the color change. just doesn't match my brown/tan interior that well imo.

but i'm down for them not drawing as much power.

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Postby yanksfan e46 » Mon May 20, 2013 7:49 am

Just ordered my LED interior lights along with the 48 LED panel recommended by FLiPMaRC.. I cant wait! :)


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