My £1.50 solution to the poor boot light!

Andydote · 20th January 2014, 08:40

One of the few things that bug me about my ZT is the poor boot light. One small light in the middle of a large area is not enough for my liking.

A few weeks ago I bought some of these from eBay China:

They are 3W SMD LED's, on a screw. The head is about 15mm. £1.51 including shipping. Came in around 15 days. I have ordered a few more pairs too!

There are 2 square holes each side of the boot that are the perfect size to put the thread of these through and tighten the nuts up.

The wires can then be ran across the panel and to the area of the original light.

I then split the wires and connected these LEDs to the original light power supply.

The result is this:

Now that's better! Really bright and at £1.50 it's one of the easiest and cheapest mod's I've ever done!

I will happily create a How-To if there is interest.

Andy

mrvandango · 20th January 2014, 08:46

I am such a sucker for nice lighting... and that looks very nice my friend!

Off to ebay for me then

mrvandango · 20th January 2014, 08:51

Had a quick search and no joy. Any chance of a link to the item you purchased

pab · 20th January 2014, 08:52

Impressive, could do with a pair myself. Do you have a link?

Andydote · 20th January 2014, 08:54

Fill 'yer boots..!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/gib-2pcs-3...item2a2d335588

Howie666 · 20th January 2014, 10:03

I just bought some! Many thanks Andy

gbs100 · 20th January 2014, 10:59

These look like a good idea i will order some so mine.

stevestrat · 20th January 2014, 10:59

£1.50 including P&P from China . . . . how can they do that

Mothman · 20th January 2014, 11:27

Ordered, thanks Andy

. I would find a How-To re the wiring to be most helpful as I'm a numpty when it comes to car electrics

lovema75 · 20th January 2014, 11:45

Hmm, good idea, so ordered!

20th January 2014, 08:40	#1
Andydote Gets stuck in ZT CDTI & 220 Turbo Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Coventry Posts: 880 Thanks: 30 Thanked 119 Times in 67 Posts	My £1.50 solution to the poor boot light! One of the few things that bug me about my ZT is the poor boot light. One small light in the middle of a large area is not enough for my liking. A few weeks ago I bought some of these from eBay China: They are 3W SMD LED's, on a screw. The head is about 15mm. £1.51 including shipping. Came in around 15 days. I have ordered a few more pairs too! There are 2 square holes each side of the boot that are the perfect size to put the thread of these through and tighten the nuts up. The wires can then be ran across the panel and to the area of the original light. I then split the wires and connected these LEDs to the original light power supply. The result is this: Now that's better! Really bright and at £1.50 it's one of the easiest and cheapest mod's I've ever done! I will happily create a How-To if there is interest. Andy __________________ MG ZT CDTI - 325mm Brake Upgrage - Fan Resistor Upgraded - Air Intake Chopped - PCV Filter Done - Intercooler O-Rings done - Strut Mount Bearings Replaced - Black Alcantara Interior Fitted. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...23ce063f6c.jpg Last edited by Andydote; 20th January 2014 at 14:50..

20th January 2014, 08:46	#2
mrvandango Gets stuck in MG ZT, MGF, MX-5 Roadster Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Dorchester Posts: 501 Thanks: 48 Thanked 45 Times in 39 Posts	I am such a sucker for nice lighting... and that looks very nice my friend! Off to ebay for me then __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

20th January 2014, 08:51	#3
mrvandango Gets stuck in MG ZT, MGF, MX-5 Roadster Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Dorchester Posts: 501 Thanks: 48 Thanked 45 Times in 39 Posts	Had a quick search and no joy. Any chance of a link to the item you purchased __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

20th January 2014, 08:54	#5
Andydote Gets stuck in ZT CDTI & 220 Turbo Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Coventry Posts: 880 Thanks: 30 Thanked 119 Times in 67 Posts	Fill 'yer boots..! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/gib-2pcs-3...item2a2d335588 __________________ MG ZT CDTI - 325mm Brake Upgrage - Fan Resistor Upgraded - Air Intake Chopped - PCV Filter Done - Intercooler O-Rings done - Strut Mount Bearings Replaced - Black Alcantara Interior Fitted. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...23ce063f6c.jpg

20th January 2014, 10:03	#6
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	I just bought some! Many thanks Andy __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

20th January 2014, 08:52	#4
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Impressive, could do with a pair myself. Do you have a link?

20th January 2014, 10:59	#7
gbs100 Loves to post rover 75 tourer cdti auto Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: middlesbrough Posts: 383 Thanks: 92 Thanked 102 Times in 36 Posts	These look like a good idea i will order some so mine. __________________ hairpin alloys,160 remap,zt front bumper,towbar,

20th January 2014, 10:59	#8
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,479 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	£1.50 including P&P from China . . . . how can they do that __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

20th January 2014, 11:27	#9
Mothman Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Club SE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Newbury, Berkshire Posts: 252 Thanks: 47 Thanked 31 Times in 27 Posts	Ordered, thanks Andy. I would find a How-To re the wiring to be most helpful as I'm a numpty when it comes to car electrics

20th January 2014, 11:45	#10
lovema75 This is my second home 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Enfield Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 63 Thanked 431 Times in 237 Posts	Hmm, good idea, so ordered!