DocHolladay23 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 ^ +1 I've really been wanting to do that too, let me know if you find a way to do it thats not too hard [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liljay794 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 ^ moral of that thread...even if you dont hook up radio shack LED's to your dimmer switch, there not distracting-LY bright. Hahahaha. Maybe you should of listened to me Roberto... THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE PROCES, and maybe your car would look just as good as mine. Hell, maybe it woulda turned into a GT! It's ok Rob, I still love you, and geese always fly south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 ^ +1 I've really been wanting to do that too, let me know if you find a way to do it thats not too hard the first few steps of this audio thread tell how to get the doors apart http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20069&highlight=removing+door+panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 ^ thanks for the link, I'm thinking it should be really easy with those instructions to tap power from the window switch light and ground to the door. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 yup, thats what I'm doing when I get home to my car on thursday I bought the pre-wired LEDs (red), but for this I'd definately make sure to dremel down the top until its flat to diffuse the light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 for pics of said LED install behind the handles I thought about putting them behind the door latch to let people know where the hell it is. Friends can never find it if they dont ride with me often. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 did you LEDs in the cupholder.. they were really beefy LEDs so its So bright.. probably will swap them out also, i put one red LED behind each handle, and one white LED in the two front door cubbies my internet is down at my house so ill post pics tomorrow after i move myself back to college Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 and +1 on the cupholder brightness, mine are 180 degree LEDs and they are BRIGHT [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 the beginning of my thread, will make a walk through within a few days http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103658 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobber Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thanks for the inspiration - walkthrough for the Aussie (JDM) modification at http://forum.liberty.asn.au/viewtopic.php?t=4032 Fortunately our cars seem to have the circular illumination lenses in place, just no wiring or LEDs. http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n426/Hobberski/junk/donenight.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 ^ And that's why I thought that someone here might want to try this, with the various LED-based "Angel Eyes" that are popular. There's gotta be one that's large enough of a diameter. Either that, or go with a flexible LED strip. I'd think that you'll need to dim the source, though..... <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 flexible strips would be way too bright wouldn't they? "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 ^ I think so - and that includes the acrylic-ring LEDs (and I wouldn't even think of going with CCFL). That's also why I thought to mention the need to perhaps dim the source, above. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thanks for the inspiration - walkthrough for the Aussie (JDM) modification at http://forum.liberty.asn.au/viewtopic.php?t=4032 Fortunately our cars seem to have the circular illumination lenses in place, just no wiring or LEDs. http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n426/Hobberski/junk/donenight.jpg ahh that's aweesome! i wish USDM cars had the circular cup holders. If you don't vote Trump, out, you're a bigot who hates america. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 haha yeah, that beats the pants off of mine. oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 ^ Hey, don't sell yourself short - you didn't have a few thousand dollars as an OEM! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 while you guys celebrate, im still trying to figure out how to tap power on the wires Do you cut the wire open then wrap the positive and negative around to their respective wires? A little help please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 no, you can buy wire taps at any automotive store. Not even tape is required, although its a good idea. it pinches the wire with a contact and provides a spade connector. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 ummm spade connector? Im not so good at electrical stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I prefer "T-taps," but "vampire taps" (think of this one as the wire being tapped being bridged, in-line, to your feeder wire) will work just fine, too. Woodstock, go to your local automotive store, and just ask for "T-taps" or "vampire taps" by name, the clerks/technicians will know what you're talking about, and they can even help demonstrate to you how to use them. If you don't have a wire crimp/stripper, you'll want to pick one up, too, as if you don't know about these taps, your electrical/wiring skills are likely not advanced, and you'll want all the help you can get, and a $5 tool will pay for itself many times over. Be sure to get the right gauge (wire thickness) tap, as well as source the right wiring to go with it. Too-thick or too-thin wiring for the tap can make it unreliable at best. Taping the wire in-place is always a good idea, but not required, especially for something as "non-mission-critical" as this mod. If you don't know what "spade" or "bullet" connectors are, you might not have enough basic wiring/electrical knowledge to proceed with this project. Please don't get me wrong - I'm not trying to insult you....I'm honestly just trying to help you avoid potential frustration, or costly mistakes. You might want to consider looking up some local Subaru club enthusiasts, who are typically always helpful, and will gladly lend a hand on such projects or teach you how to do stuff for the most bare-minimum of payment (i.e. burger and beer). Finally, if you need to splice any wires together, remember that a bit of solder is always wise, no matter how good you are at twisting braided-wire together. If you don't know how to do this, look at some online resources. It's very basic, and with just a little practice, you'll be a pro. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2104093 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 got mine at radioshack^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 ^ Man, I used to *love* RS. Now, sadly, it's no longer staffed by fellow geeks and nerds, but rather, by people who barely know a the difference between LED and LCD, and only know how to pressure-sale cell-phone plans. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 ^ +eleventy billion. There hasnt been a time I have left radioshck w/o being mad in the last 2 years. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Nice work guys! Good garage project for this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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