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I'd been thinking of swapping some lights to LED and following seeing Smithy's install of his LED lights, I remembered I had a spare interior light LED after getting a 2 pk when I wanted one for my Rodeo.
I think I must be one of the few people to butcher a SMD LED during install. Luckily I could steal the one from my Rodeo.
Deffinately a much whiter light. Now just got to get one for the rear interior light (plus the ones for all the other lights that can be swapped to LED...)
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I might have butchered the first one, but I managed to ressurect it with the help of a soldering iron - not as pretty as original, but it works.
I've installed 6 SMD lights, I think I would go for a larger panel next time I order some.Last edited by Palmer; 14-05-2013, 09:49 PM.
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Originally posted by Palmer View Post[ATTACH=CONFIG]11007[/ATTACH]
Deffinately a much whiter light. Now just got to get one for the rear interior light (plus the ones for all the other lights that can be swapped to LED...)2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]
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Originally posted by Smithy - 120 D4D View PostIt's a pity they don't make LED replacements for the front reading light globes yet! LED option is a much better light - Can't wait for my new interior light globes to arrive from Hong Kong (couldn't find 31mm globes locally).2004 V6 Grande. BLACK -
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Got LED's in mine Smithy... I'll look back and find more info for you...
Saw a bit in 4WDAction where they used red lights for map reeding at night as it didn't interfear with the drivers night vision. Any truth to this?
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Originally posted by craigm View PostGot LED's in mine Smithy... I'll look back and find more info for you...2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]
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Originally posted by Palmer View PostSaw a bit in 4WD Action where they used red lights for map reading at night as it didn't interfear with the drivers night vision. Any truth to this?
You try putting any interior light on while driving at night and its harder to see through the wind screen, so the red map lights would help to dull the glare on the window.SOUTH AUSTRALIA GATEWAY TO THE OUTBACK!
2003 GXL V6 AUTO 120 CHAMPAGNE MICA [DUNE]
LIST OF ACCESSORIES GROWING, WISH LIST SLOWLY DECLINING
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Originally posted by foxclan View PostWell the red filters help when spotlighting for foxes, they don't seem to get as spooked.
You try putting any interior light on while driving at night and its harder to see through the wind screen, so the red map lights would help to dull the glare on the window.
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Originally posted by craigm View PostGot LED's in mine Smithy... I'll look back and find more info for you...Originally posted by Palmer View PostLook forward to find out where they came from, as I'm keen to replace mine as well, the light they give off looks duller than the intense white of the others with LEDs
Saw a bit in 4WDAction where they used red lights for map reeding at night as it didn't interfear with the drivers night vision. Any truth to this?
They also have Red so for the price if you want to try???
Here is a pic of the lamp installed.
I have also posted a couple of pics on who to remove the Map Light Lens Cover Here2004 V6 Grande. BLACK -
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Thanks for that Craig.
Got both reds and whites on order.
Also had to order some more lights for the centre and cargo as the 6smd that I tried weren't good enough for my wife.
Getting the 48smd panels.Last edited by Palmer; 16-05-2013, 12:30 PM.
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Originally posted by Palmer View PostMight have to try it - until "she who must be obeyed" decides otherwise...SOUTH AUSTRALIA GATEWAY TO THE OUTBACK!
2003 GXL V6 AUTO 120 CHAMPAGNE MICA [DUNE]
LIST OF ACCESSORIES GROWING, WISH LIST SLOWLY DECLINING
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