Marmite ambient lighting... - Page 3

baconbuttyman · 28th June 2011, 08:36

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Originally Posted by Tractor Boy

thanks bbm, the only bit i dont like the idea of is the drilling of the bulb i wonder how many i could shatter trying that.

if you look closely, there is about 3 mm of glass you can shamf off.

peter1961 · 30th June 2011, 02:23

thought it would look el cheapo and blingy but looks rather classy. its also practical in a couple of areas too.

well done steve EXCELLENT.

phenonix · 30th June 2011, 05:35

linky to ebay seller of orange led's with resistors please

Starman · 30th June 2011, 06:59

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Originally Posted by phenonix

linky to ebay seller of orange led's with resistors please

Sure

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10-x-Pre-wired...#ht_1054wt_922

Delivered in record time too!

Peter I agree with you. Some lighting mods look as though they belong in Vegas.
I would think the ZT would look good with blue LEDs.

And I've never understood why we don't have illuminated stalks either. My old girlfriends Metro had lit stalks.

I miss those.

Thanks again everyone.
Regards. Steve.

naffdave · 30th June 2011, 08:36

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Originally Posted by STUBIE

Anybody thought on doing this to the ICE and cruise switches on the steering wheel, it's always amazed me that these are not illuminated.

Stubs

Id have thought too distracting on the steering wheel ?

Also i dont think id want my door pockets lit up they full of junk not a pretty sight ha ha

Captain Leisure · 30th June 2011, 09:21

Great mod.

I've ordered my LEDs off EBay.

I've had cars with illuminated steering wheel controls and it's never been a problem. A mod for that would be good too.

baconbuttyman · 2nd July 2011, 18:29

finished mine today, looks great, will try for some pics tonight, placed 2 lights in the front doors and one in the rear

capese21 · 2nd July 2011, 20:37

imho it is a mistake to use orange LEDs.. Night vision is preserved with red. All cars that have factory fitted ambient lighing use red.

I have had red ambient in my ZTT for ages as another member did a how to on it. Two red LEDs mounted in the interior light. Works well and looks OEM. It is though very subtle which I like.

Ed.

MisterTomez · 2nd July 2011, 20:52

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Originally Posted by capese21

imho it is a mistake to use orange LEDs.. Night vision is preserved with red. All cars that have factory fitted ambient lighing use red.

I have had red ambient in my ZTT for ages as another member did a how to on it. Two red LEDs mounted in the interior light. Works well and looks OEM. It is though very subtle which I like.

Ed.

Most BMWs have orange ambient lighting, in fact the ambient LEDs in my car came from an E39 BMW 523i at a scrapyard. My Dad's 530d also has them.

Incidentally the orange used inside our cars is identical to that of the BMWs.

Starman · 2nd July 2011, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by capese21

imho it is a mistake to use orange LEDs.. Night vision is preserved with red. All cars that have factory fitted ambient lighing use red.

I have had red ambient in my ZTT for ages as another member did a how to on it. Two red LEDs mounted in the interior light. Works well and looks OEM. It is though very subtle which I like.

Ed.

Hi Ed. I agree with the red wavelength of light being better for night vision.
However as these are mounted below the dash I get no extraneous light up into the cabin or line of sight. Only the rear have a slight bleed upwards.
Also the red didnt look as nice

If/when

I do your mod then I shall as you use red as they will be on the dash area.

Regards. Steve.

30th June 2011, 02:23	#22
peter1961 Gets stuck in 99/V connie cdt moonstone green saloon. 94/L 214 cabriolet dark blue Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: nelson lancashire Posts: 809 Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	thought it would look el cheapo and blingy but looks rather classy. its also practical in a couple of areas too. well done steve EXCELLENT.

30th June 2011, 05:35	#23
phenonix Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2001 Club Sedan V6 2.5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,458 Thanks: 18 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	linky to ebay seller of orange led's with resistors please

30th June 2011, 09:21	#26
Captain Leisure Avid contributor MG ZT-T CDTi+ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stonehaven Posts: 204 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Great mod. I've ordered my LEDs off EBay. I've had cars with illuminated steering wheel controls and it's never been a problem. A mod for that would be good too.

2nd July 2011, 18:29	#27
baconbuttyman Banned Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,724 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	finished mine today, looks great, will try for some pics tonight, placed 2 lights in the front doors and one in the rear

2nd July 2011, 20:37	#28
capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	imho it is a mistake to use orange LEDs.. Night vision is preserved with red. All cars that have factory fitted ambient lighing use red. I have had red ambient in my ZTT for ages as another member did a how to on it. Two red LEDs mounted in the interior light. Works well and looks OEM. It is though very subtle which I like. Ed.