Interior leg-room LED strip

sojirovskensi · 01-01-2011, 12:50 PM

Has anyone installed LED strips inside of your car?
I was planning to install them around leg room area w/o on-off switch, but I can't find an instruction to do it.
Also, I want to connect them to my headlight controller.
Any inputs will be appreciated! Happy new year!

Holliday · 01-01-2011, 01:18 PM

ebay is your best bet, but this thread will probably go down in a huge ball of flames because LEDs are way played out. Good luck

christian370z · 01-01-2011, 01:20 PM

If you are talking about using it as interior mood/accent lighting, I am in the same boat as you. I have found a bunch of places that sell orange LED strips that would match the gauge and interior lighting but I am still trying to decide where to mount them and how to rig up a dimmer switch.

Holliday · 01-01-2011, 01:41 PM

led Amber Car NEON Bar Line Flexible Strip 354# 30cm BB - eBay (item 140495144132 end time Jan-05-11 01:42:52 PST)

KaienZ34 · 01-01-2011, 02:32 PM

Holliday · 01-01-2011, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34

You got in early my friend

2theextreme · 01-01-2011, 03:03 PM

You could also do what I did....I had a 2010 Cube lighting kit installed in my 2009 370Z. You just need the lighting schematics for the 2010 Cube and, in the OP's case, also for a 2010 370Z. That was all I presented to a local body shop and the end result:

sojirovskensi · 01-01-2011, 03:46 PM

I already bought the LED strip from ijdmtoy and I am trying to figure out where I am going to connect. The best option I have is to connect it to fuse box where my V1 hardwire kit is in. It will turn on when my engine turns on, but I don't want it to be turned on during the daytime. That's why I am looking for a way to connect it to headlight section so that LED only comes on during the night time.

IDZRVIT · 01-02-2011, 10:37 AM

Why not leave it turned on in the daytime? You probably wouldn't even know they were on. And being LED, the lights will last for years.

Mt Tam I am · 01-02-2011, 12:07 PM

Why do you want to do this? To see the pedals? It is without a doubt a job that can be done. I like the dimmer switch thought. Good luck.

sojirovskensi · 01-02-2011, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Why do you want to do this? To see the pedals? It is without a doubt a job that can be done. I like the dimmer switch thought. Good luck.

Two of my good friends have this and it looked cool.
It did not hurt driving and I personally do not like dark inside

kenchan · 01-02-2011, 09:24 PM

I have a small strip of red led under the seats. Its very subtle and goes well with the mood lights. Can't even see them lit during the day.

I tapped to a switched fuse and using one of the three rockers on the center console.

Holliday · 01-08-2011, 01:12 PM

Did you ever get your LEDs installed? In for pics

01-01-2011, 12:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
sojirovskensi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 287 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Wh M6 Rep Power: 15	Interior leg-room LED strip Has anyone installed LED strips inside of your car? I was planning to install them around leg room area w/o on-off switch, but I can't find an instruction to do it. Also, I want to connect them to my headlight controller. Any inputs will be appreciated! Happy new year! Last edited by sojirovskensi; 01-01-2011 at 01:02 PM.

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christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	If you are talking about using it as interior mood/accent lighting, I am in the same boat as you. I have found a bunch of places that sell orange LED strips that would match the gauge and interior lighting but I am still trying to decide where to mount them and how to rig up a dimmer switch. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	You could also do what I did....I had a 2010 Cube lighting kit installed in my 2009 370Z. You just need the lighting schematics for the 2010 Cube and, in the OP's case, also for a 2010 370Z. That was all I presented to a local body shop and the end result: __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

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sojirovskensi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 287 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Wh M6 Rep Power: 15	I already bought the LED strip from ijdmtoy and I am trying to figure out where I am going to connect. The best option I have is to connect it to fuse box where my V1 hardwire kit is in. It will turn on when my engine turns on, but I don't want it to be turned on during the daytime. That's why I am looking for a way to connect it to headlight section so that LED only comes on during the night time.

01-02-2011, 10:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Why not leave it turned on in the daytime? You probably wouldn't even know they were on. And being LED, the lights will last for years. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Why do you want to do this? To see the pedals? It is without a doubt a job that can be done. I like the dimmer switch thought. Good luck. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

01-02-2011, 09:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I have a small strip of red led under the seats. Its very subtle and goes well with the mood lights. Can't even see them lit during the day. I tapped to a switched fuse and using one of the three rockers on the center console.

01-08-2011, 01:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	Did you ever get your LEDs installed? In for pics __________________

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