DIY: Interior LED Color Change

DIGItonium · 04-30-2010, 12:34 AM

This mod is very simple like the 350Z. There is plenty of room to squeeze in a board with an array of LEDs. I decided to use Luxeon K2 Star for this custom mod.

First, pry the inner edge (toward the center) of the map light cover. This side is beveled to make it easier to pry. There are 4 pegs total to pop out. Pull straight down, not sideways.

The bulbs are 194 type like the license plate and trunk light, so you can simply swap them for an LED bulb. My custom K2 Star with BuckToot driver is on the left side.

Comparison picture. The drawback to LED is the hot spot in the center. It's not much of an annoyance since the light output is so much brighter and cleaner.

Mod complete!

tjlazer · 09-08-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

This mod is very simple like the 350Z. There is plenty of room to squeeze in a board with an array of LEDs. I decided to use Luxeon K2 Star for this custom mod.

First, pry the inner edge (toward the center) of the map light cover. This side is beveled to make it easier to pry. There are 4 pegs total to pop out. Pull straight down, not sideways.

The bulbs are 194 type like the license plate and trunk light, so you can simply swap them for an LED bulb. My custom K2 Star with BuckToot driver is on the left side.

Any hints on how to remove the plastic cover without destroying and scratching it?

DIGItonium · 09-09-2011, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Any hints on how to remove the plastic cover without destroying and scratching it?

Long fingernails haha, or you can get a flat blade or flathead screwdriver and wrap it with masking tape. The goal is to pry toward the plastic lens from sides and out to pop it out. That way you don't scratch up the visible parts.

tjlazer · 09-12-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Long fingernails haha, or you can get a flat blade or flathead screwdriver and wrap it with masking tape. The goal is to pry toward the plastic lens from sides and out to pop it out. That way you don't scratch up the visible parts.

Got it thanks!

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