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DISCUSSION => Electrical => Topic started by: Alpine003 on April 27, 2007, 11:01:59 PM

Title: "Let there be light!" - Trunk light mod...
Post by: Alpine003 on April 27, 2007, 11:01:59 PM
Finally got off my lazy arse and installed the extra light in the trunk. Makes a noticeable difference and I can actually see stuff in the trunk. The cutout is already there so it's a simple matter of splicing into the first trunk light wires. Takes about 10 minutes.

My highlight of the day.

I have a few extras for sale if anyone's interested.
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2663
Title: "Let there be light!" - Trunk light mod...
Post by: scottiesharpe on April 27, 2007, 11:29:48 PM
Great idea!
Title: "Let there be light!" - Trunk light mod...
Post by: Tonyb on April 28, 2007, 02:13:13 PM
That's a great idea!
Title: "Let there be light!" - Trunk light mod...
Post by: Febi Guibo on April 28, 2007, 08:38:11 PM
I *love* mods like this...

this = I can actually do without driving myself (more) nuts

lets see the dual trunklight with LED writeup!
Title: "Let there be light!" - Trunk light mod...
Post by: Tonyb on April 28, 2007, 10:59:45 PM
We need some light under the hood also! Get busy!
Title: "Let there be light!" - Trunk light mod...
Post by: Alpine003 on April 29, 2007, 01:12:30 AM
Quote from: Febi Guibo;24729


lets see the dual trunklight with LED writeup!


I actually tried this but doesn't work all that great because the LED light has a very narrow dispersion pattern. I know there are LED's now that have wider dispersion patterns but those are mainly for the LED's to be seen by other people from various angles. It does very little to actually light up anything at any extreme angles.

I never really thought of a hood light. Maybe I'll tackle that next when I get some time.
Title: "Let there be light!" - Trunk light mod...
Post by: christophbmw on April 29, 2007, 11:37:17 AM
i have some hella dome lights that i will be installing under the kick panels for the driver and the passenger. they will be hidden and wired into the door dome lights so when you open the door you can see the floor......kinda like the new bimmers. I just havent found time to do it:rolleyes: , when i do it will post a write up.