New footboard lights installation w/ pics...

[rjdmmfl1]

OK, so although I had the red/amber lights in the car for a while, I didn't really like the way I did the install. It came with a little module that allowed you to switch between flash, strobe, on/off w/ music, etc. Well, I didn't want that, I only wanted a toggle switch, so I bought one and installed it.. here's some pics... enjoy!


Modified by rjdmmfl1 at 1:29 PM 5/27/2008

[ankit]

Clean install, I would have gone with white lights but red is still nice.

Can you tell us where you got the lights and the switch from?
Modified by ankit at 9:57 AM 2/10/2008

[Malves85]

That looks really good. Want to come do my car in Blue. I would love to get that done. How idiot proof is it?

[rjdmmfl1]

Clean install, I would have gone with white lights but red is still nice.

Can you tell us where you got the lights and the switch from?

Modified by ankit at 9:57 AM 2/10/2008

Got the switch from http://www.Oznium.com about 7 bucks shipped!

Got the lights off of ebay! http://cgi.ebay.com/4PC-RED-LE...l1262

Oh yeah, adding white light is a VERY BAD IDEA!!!! you want to add ambient light, light that doesn't affect you eyes when you drive. Red and Blue are two lights that do just that, hence the reason that most dash lights are red/amber or blue. Its the same principle as working in a dark room, or why airplane cockpits have red/amber lights.

Even when installing a navigation system, you're supposed to hook up the illumination wire so that, at night, the screen automatically dims, and isn't too bright. That can really distract you while driving. Getting these footwell lights in white may end up being distracting, even if you don't realize it, the constant stimulation of your cones (in your eyes) with white light can fatigue your eyes! All in all, just not a good idea to go with white!

[rjdmmfl1]

That looks really good. Want to come do my car in Blue. I would love to get that done. How idiot proof is it?

Its moderately simple, even for a beginner. Again, I've been into car audio/video for years, so it was pretty simple for me. Each light is permanently attached to the controller switch (not shown above) after I cut those off, there were four individual wires inside, I simply figured out which ones were grounds and which one was positive, spliced all the grounds together, spliced all the power together, then connected those to the corresponding wires on the switch. I used a drill and then a dremel to create the hole.

In regards to power and ground, I have 4 TV's, a video signal amplifier, and an XM radio all hooked up. Thus I have a power and ground cord that I piggy back off of for all of my additional needs in the car. For you, you would just need to find a fuse in the fuse box, and connected to a fuse that turns on when the car is turned on! Pretty easy DIY!

[Shrobs]

rjdmmfl1

what switch did you buy off of http://www.oznium.com?

[LongBeachCoupe]

Hey doc... im thinking about doing this to my ride... Where is that button you installed located (i dont know the panel, is it the one by your right knee? Also... i have 2 empty switchplates next to my trunk pop.... id love to use them! Im trying to decide what color i want to use in the car now.. im tired of the white light... i actually saw some UV purple leds....

[rjdmmfl1]

rjdmmfl1

what switch did you buy off of http://www.oznium.com?

go to oznium --> Switches --> Round Rocker Switch--> Amber LED

Hey doc... im thinking about doing this to my ride... Where is that button you installed located (i dont know the panel, is it the one by your right knee? Also... i have 2 empty switchplates next to my trunk pop.... id love to use them! Im trying to decide what color i want to use in the car now.. im tired of the white light... i actually saw some UV purple leds....

Yes, there's a pop out panel down below your right knee, I used that one because, if I messed up drilling the hole, that piece is very cheap to replace from the factory!

Yes, those little spaces next to the trunk button are def usuable. I prob. would have gone with that spot, however that space is occupied by my warning LED for my alarm. Also, because of all of the aftermarket stuff I have hooked up in the car, I already had power and ground wires I could piggy back off of to get the power to the switch!

[LongBeachCoupe]

What about...http://www.oznium.com/product_photos/large/766.jpg

[johnny_d]

i've been wanting to get LEDs into the cup holders in the back but not sure where I could get power from

[LongBeachCoupe]

i mean... im no pro.. but just run a cable to them no? Maybe tap into the wire that brings the power to the tail lights/plate lights?

[johnny_d]

i'm gonna hav to poke around i guess ..... just no time lately *sigh*

[D-Roll]

Sweet!

[Sensors]

i want to put amber/orange lights at my feet too, just not sure what LED's too buy cuz i dont want them too bright, and r they lights that legal in NJ cuz if not then i wud need to get a switch...

[Serkle K]

you should get the switch reguardless... and you can get a ticket for them if you get pulled over in NJ and they see the lights they can give you an additional ticket for them

[rjdmmfl1]

i want to put amber/orange lights at my feet too, just not sure what LED's too buy cuz i dont want them too bright, and r they lights that legal in NJ cuz if not then i wud need to get a switch...

yes, footwell lights, regardless of color, are legal as long as they can't be seen by other vehicles. The 08 Hondas have an option from the factory to come with blue illuminated footwell accent lights. It looks just like mine, its just blue.

[rjdmmfl1]

you should get the switch reguardless... and you can get a ticket for them if you get pulled over in NJ and they see the lights they can give you an additional ticket for them

it seems odd that you could get a ticket for footwell lights that have obviously been DOT approved if they come as an option from the factory from Honda... I'd check on the accuracy of that statement!

[ADKSaad1387]

if its not too much of a pain, could u make a video on a few things1) the different settings your lights have2) a quick "where you ran your wires" just the spot, no need to get too technical

thanks

[prlwhitecoupe]

So does the IS350, god damn that's a beautiful car.....LEXUS has the best Pearl White color I have ever seen! I fell in love! I wish my car that same Pearl White! According to one of the reps, the paint on the Lexus is a 41-stage process!!! BTW it also has interior LED lights combined with halogen bulbs, looks really elegant....I know all this because I while I was checking out the IS-F, I sat in the IS 350 at the Toronto Auto Show.....it has white footwell LED lighting....I LIKE!!!

[mcheddadi]

if its not too much of a pain, could u make a video on a few things1) the different settings your lights have2) a quick "where you ran your wires" just the spot, no need to get too technical

thanks

I second this! I want to do some lights in the car, but I have NO knowledge AT ALL about electric stuff...if you make a video that tells "run a wire from HERE to HERE, and thats all!" then I'll do it! :-D

[Serkle K]

Right, my bad... I should have been a little more clear... if it's those bright neon's you get from pep-boys they can write you up... if you can prove they are factory then i dont see the ticket holding... I also meant that they can give you that ticket as a secondary offence, not necessarily the main reason they pulled you over... does that make sence?? But then again, NJ cops are fickle... some are cool, others can be d!ck and write you a ticket for a licensplate frame

[Sensors]

yup yup makes more sense now, i def want to put those in, looks really clean. hey RJ can u maybe take a pic outside of the car to show how bright they are, cuz i really dont want the sun shining down by my feet.

[itsjustbusiness]

Hey, sorry for bringing up an old post but I just got my LEDs (same ones as you except in orange) and the oznium switch. Could you tell me which part of the car you put the switch on? Pictures would be great. I remember you saying it was on ly like 10 bucks to replace if you messed up. which part?!

[LongBeachCoupe]

its the panel that is btwn your ankle and knee on your right side when you are sitting... see the little light on his pics?

[itsjustbusiness]

Thanks Gabel. How do you take that panel out?

[LongBeachCoupe]

id assume just yanking on it... but wait for the doc to respond...

Im gonna put something in the footwells too... idk what yet though...

Ive been debating pulling the trigger on the stillen bumper, and then getting thesehttp://www.oznium.com/meteor/photoscheck the video on the left.. for TRUE Knight Rider appeal

[itsjustbusiness]

nice nice. I ordered from LEDGLOW yesterday from amazon in the afternoon and I just received the LEDs. Now that's great shipping! Just waiting on oznium's switch

[ADKSaad1387]

hey rj, did u use all four of the LED strips?

[rjdmmfl1]

OK, sorry, been real pressed for time lately...

1. yes, its the little plastic piece right next to your right leg when you're driving.

2. The piece just snaps out of place! Its almost impossible to break this thing! You may have to manuver it a bit to get around the connection point down by the pedal, but it's pretty straight forward. I'll take pics and try to post a video when I have the time, may not be until this Sunday though!

3. Yes, I used all four... two on each side... you get better glow that way!

[ADKSaad1387]

so one on the left of your leg and one on the right...and then thats on both sides...right?