Project Red (Inspired By Mattvs)

[tCMetaLFReaK]

I have replacement bulbs coming in from www.superbrightleds.com. Changing out my domes and map lights. Next will be interior LED tubes for the seats and foot wells, climate control, cup holders (haven't decided on guage cluster), engine compartment, ground kit, and wheel wells.

ALL RED! I like the Blue/Red contrast. Call me a rebel :P

After looking at Nick's pics of his ride, I think I'll have to figure out independant switches for the ground kit and grill lights.

[mattvs]

^_^

[tCMetaLFReaK]

Have to give credit (and blame) where its due!

[Anonymous]

Matt....where did you get your LED's for under the dash? I can't find a new set anywhere......

[Krdshrk]

Ooh.. want your kit in the lower grille too? :D

[tCMetaLFReaK]

upper and lower ;) Why not go all out?

[tCMetaLFReaK]

So I'm looking at the Oznium site, getting ideas and making a shopping list. I see all these options like amp relays and wiring, and relay harnesses and the like. What will I need for -

Front seat LEDs
Foot well LEDs
Top and bottom grill LEDs
Ground Effects kit

[Krdshrk]

Get the Flowlighting Inferno kit for the underbody. That's what I'm upgrading mine to.

As for the lower grille.... do you want to have it shift colors too or what? What you can actually do is mount it in the same place I have mine mounted, and cut out the shield on the bottom to shine it down onto the ground.

As for the rest, I'd go with cathodes.

[tCMetaLFReaK]

Don't LED last longer? Less chance of breaking.

[Krdshrk]

Yeah of course... It's better for underbody lights.... Inside the car cathodes are fine.. and a bit easier to work with.

[Anonymous]

I like the FlexLight LED underbody kit since it bends.......

[Krdshrk]

But is it multicolor?

[Anonymous]

No,.....no it is not....... :(

But then again, I don't need multicolor...... :P

[tCMetaLFReaK]

I received my interior LEDs (man was it fast shipping). Its not quite dark enough yet for pics, but damn do they look nice. I have to figure out how to take out the cubby light and swap that.

[mattvs]

Matt....where did you get your LED's for under the dash? I can't find a new set anywhere......

They're not LEDs, they're Cold Cathode tubes.

I originally ordered 2 sets from Oznium, but one of the tubes had a shattered tubular-bulb thing. Instead of ordering another set and paying $20+ after shipping and waiting a couple of days, I went to a local computer shop and found them there.

Since it was a computer shop, they were pre-wired and ready to plug into a computer's PSU. I snipped the Power and Ground wires from the molex connector and gave'em to the guys who were installing my underbody lights and had'em wire those in too. Nice, low cost, and bright as fuck all.

The only draw back to using those is that with the ones from Oznium, you could switch out the cathode tubes by unplugging them from the inverter for a different color. With the ones I bought, they're all hardwired.

[Anonymous]

Did you possibly get to compare brightness of them? If so, I want the brighter of them regardless of how they get wired in.......

[tCMetaLFReaK]

Stage 1

Anyone know how to change the lights inside the Autodimming mirror?

[Anonymous]

Which lights? The dimming part or the "map lights"?

[xjustagirl21tx]

Hey Matt Can't wait to see Project Red's aftermath...don't forget to post pics!

Whatever ever happened to your stereo set-up pics?

[tCMetaLFReaK]

its in the hu thread

[xjustagirl21tx]

ah I see...so sorry!

[Anonymous]

Well, did you figure out the mirror lights?

[tCMetaLFReaK]

I can get the plastic cover off, but not sure how to get them out.

[Anonymous]

Picture? It would help since I don't have one myself.....I think they are wedge bulbs though. If you pull straight out with maybe a little wiggle, it will come out with a little force.......

[tCMetaLFReaK]

They look recessed into the mirror. I have a feeling they aren't replaceable. I did change out the cubby light, that was easier than I thought.

[Anonymous]

Hmm...I bet they are replacable......cuz if they burn out, you shouldn't have to get a new mirror.......

I'll go have a look at the dealership and see what I can find out......

[tCMetaLFReaK]

Ok, for the cup holder LEDs... I just bought two Red LEDs from radioshack... are they just drilled in? is there a designated spot for them? I don't wanna mess this up.

[Anonymous]

A small hole is drilled in the side and the wire is routed underneath. YOu would need other stuff besides just the wire to keep from poppingthe LED's though.....

[tCMetaLFReaK]

Resistor?

[Anonymous]

Yeah, but not sure which ones.....I would talk to engifineer about it. He is more on SL though.......

[tCMetaLFReaK]

Cubby Lights

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g146/tcmetalfreak/Scion%20g2gs/Photo11.jpg

[Anonymous]

I love my cubby light.....I did blue though......

[scionchick22]

how in the hell do you get to that bulb? lol :oops:

[tCMetaLFReaK]

Its under the head unit. Its not that far in there.

[Krdshrk]

Nice blurry pic :P

I had a blue one... 'till it fell out... I'm being lazy and waiting to get another :P

[tCMetaLFReaK]

Well, I'm not taking quality pics until I'm confortable with the interior... which may be never :lol:

[Anonymous]

how in the hell do you get to that bulb? lol :oops:

Remove the A/C unit and reveal the mounting brackets for the headunit.....reach ini the open space down towards the cubby. In the back, there is a wire that attaches to a knob. Wiggle that out and replace with corrosponding bulb. I don't remember which one since I replaced mine so long ago........ It takes a bit of effort to get out and back in so don't be afraid to use a little muscle....

[superwhite06]

its a #74 bulb that you can get from superbrightleds.com, very easy to install like Sheep said.

[Krdshrk]

You don't even need to do that.

You can get in from down in the passenger seat footwell.

[Anonymous]

You don't even need to do that.

You can get in from down in the passenger seat footwell.

Good point, I forgot about being able to reach around there........tight squeeze though. I still prefer teh way I said.

[tCMetaLFReaK]

Another crappy picture... hint... those are the cathodes in my footwells. I will be taking better pictures when I'm not too lazy.

[tCMetaLFReaK]

Photos!

http://www.scikotics.com/album_cat.php?cat_id=67&user_id=331

[Anonymous]

finally.......... ;)

[tCMetaLFReaK]

Phase 2(ish)
EL Wiring (http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g146/tcmetalfreak/Project%20Red/)

Next step is to EL the dash, doors and front seats.

BTW, I got the LEDs in the cup holders to work.

[Anonymous]

Matt looking awesome man. :up: Cant wait to see it all completed.