Marmite ambient lighting... - Page 2

baconbuttyman · 27th June 2011, 11:43

That looks really good, fantastic, glad you went for the orange and not the white led, also a more detailed description on how you mounted the LED's would be great, i love the look of this, i have seen this on a mercedes and it looked great. just buying led's of ebay now lol

Tractor Boy · 27th June 2011, 12:15

Where did you wire them into? looks great I wouldnt mind doing that, have you done the rears too?

baconbuttyman · 27th June 2011, 13:39

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Originally Posted by Tractor Boy

Where did you wire them into? looks great I wouldnt mind doing that, have you done the rears too?

they were wired into the window switch cluster

Tractor Boy · 27th June 2011, 17:47

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.

Starman · 27th June 2011, 17:58

Hi guys. Thanks for the kind words.
I have added a few extra pics and words to the OP to clear up a couple of points and asked Dragrad to update the how to.

To answer your question Tractorboy yes all doors are done and don't worry about the LED's as they are as tough as anything, being solid plastic. An ordinary fine file or sandpaper will work but may take a while. (wives nail sanding board...but i didnt tell you that

) Or... Just use them as they are, I didn't only because I found they left hot spots and needed more accurate placing to get them correct.

I'm glad you like it as I thought this might be a bit too odd a mod

Hence the "Marmite"

Cheers and kind regards. Steve.

Dragrad · 27th June 2011, 19:58

How to thread updated

Martin75 · 27th June 2011, 20:54

How very clever. Well done you, it looks wonderful Steve.

carlpenn · 27th June 2011, 22:11

Very nice - Not sure if I would do it on mine though, but I am a proper Victor Meldrew...

STUBIE · 27th June 2011, 22:28

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

nisfo · 27th June 2011, 23:42

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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

I have a spare steering wheel with ICE controls on, may have a go at granting a wish....

Going to have a look now

I'll be back with a pre-diagnosis of a possible result

27th June 2011, 11:43	#11
baconbuttyman Banned Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,724 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	That looks really good, fantastic, glad you went for the orange and not the white led, also a more detailed description on how you mounted the LED's would be great, i love the look of this, i have seen this on a mercedes and it looked great. just buying led's of ebay now lol Last edited by baconbuttyman; 27th June 2011 at 11:58..

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Tractor Boy Posted a thing or two 75 contempary, ZT now sold Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ely, Cambs Posts: 1,110 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Where did you wire them into? looks great I wouldnt mind doing that, have you done the rears too? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Tractor Boy Posted a thing or two 75 contempary, ZT now sold Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ely, Cambs Posts: 1,110 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	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. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

27th June 2011, 17:58	#15
Starman Posted a thing or two 03 CDTi Tourer Conn SE auto Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 1,405 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 4 Posts	Hi guys. Thanks for the kind words. I have added a few extra pics and words to the OP to clear up a couple of points and asked Dragrad to update the how to. To answer your question Tractorboy yes all doors are done and don't worry about the LED's as they are as tough as anything, being solid plastic. An ordinary fine file or sandpaper will work but may take a while. (wives nail sanding board...but i didnt tell you that ) Or... Just use them as they are, I didn't only because I found they left hot spots and needed more accurate placing to get them correct. I'm glad you like it as I thought this might be a bit too odd a mod Hence the "Marmite" Cheers and kind regards. Steve. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

27th June 2011, 19:58	#16
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	How to thread updated __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

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Martin75 Loves to post Rover 75 CDti Auto Saloon 2004 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Essex Coast Posts: 489 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	How very clever. Well done you, it looks wonderful Steve.

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carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	Very nice - Not sure if I would do it on mine though, but I am a proper Victor Meldrew... __________________ 2.5V6 Auto: Work carried out so far: Crankcase Breather Pipe replaced, O/S CV Joint replaced, Starter Motor Repair Kit Fitted, Front Suspension Overhauled.

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STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	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