Interior lighting

5S Dude · 11-24-2005, 08:52 AM

What are your thoughts on additional interior lighting?

RIDGE PATROL · 11-24-2005, 09:49 AM

I know from my experience that it needs to be done with the correct amount and color, if there is to much it looks bad, and if it doesnt blend with the interior thats not good either. I have used led's under the dash in my element and under the back seats that really made a huge difference at night. I was looking at the ridgeline and it does need some lighting in the front/rear floor areas. I was wondering what everyones opinion was for a good color to match the olive leather interior. (red,blue etc.)

Mountain Ridge · 11-24-2005, 10:39 PM

That is a bit too bright for my taste!

But I actually like interior lighting, but I have mine mounted very low and shining down to the floor. both front and rear, In my Dodge Ram, that is. We do a fair bit of long distance night driving and it is really nice to see where you dropped something.

Someday I will add this in the Ridge too.

Toobuku · 11-25-2005, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 5S Dude

What are your thoughts on additional interior lighting?

Ron, hook a brotha up in that same color!

WhiteRTLnav · 11-25-2005, 01:29 AM

VERY interesting...

I would be interested in adding additional light to the interior, but only enough to match the intensity and non-abtrusiveness of the OEM accent light located in the upper console. I love the blue lighting, but I want something that people think is stock.

5S Dude · 11-25-2005, 08:42 AM

I think the owner was going for a more show look but we have noticed when night driving that it is pretty dark down by your feet and Cindy often times will be fumbling around in her purse in the dark. I also agree with most members that it is a bit bright and was thinking of a more OEM look to the additional lighting. Thank you all as your input is much appreciated.

fraz · 11-25-2005, 05:30 PM

Looks good.

dsnove · 11-26-2005, 02:49 AM

I do not have any Pics but 3 LED's (blue) pointed at each passengers feet is the bomb. My squeeze likes it more than the NAVI.
We also put them in the storage console but I need one at/ under the console arm rest. The doors are really cool in the first post. I have not considered the back seats.

D

yabado · 12-21-2006, 03:57 AM

I want to do this as well. Has anyone posted a tutorial? What wire can I pull power from? What part? How to mount?

If there is already a post anwering this, then just point me on my way

Jhawker23 · 12-21-2006, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by yabado

I want to do this as well. Has anyone posted a tutorial? What wire can I pull power from? What part? How to mount?

If there is already a post anwering this, then just point me on my way

Yeah, I'm looking for the same. Also, is it possible to change the stock "green" lighting in the dash? I like the white light of the gauges, but the radio, temp, etc color is not very attractive in my opinion. I was wondering is the screen tinted that color with a standard bulb behind? I'm sure this is the case, but was wondering what people have done with the dash lights...

11-24-2005, 08:52 AM	#1
5S Dude ROC Rank: 6k Comma Club 2006 RTS Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: May 2005 Location: The OC SoCal. Posts: 6,438	Interior lighting What are your thoughts on additional interior lighting? __________________ Plan your escape and escape your plans. Make your dream happen, then wing it. Last edited by 5S Dude; 09-06-2006 at 10:00 PM.

11-24-2005, 09:49 AM	#2
RIDGE PATROL ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTL Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: BRIDGEPORT WV Posts: 65	Re: Interior lighting I know from my experience that it needs to be done with the correct amount and color, if there is to much it looks bad, and if it doesnt blend with the interior thats not good either. I have used led's under the dash in my element and under the back seats that really made a huge difference at night. I was looking at the ridgeline and it does need some lighting in the front/rear floor areas. I was wondering what everyones opinion was for a good color to match the olive leather interior. (red,blue etc.)

11-24-2005, 10:39 PM	#3
Mountain Ridge ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTL Redrock Pearl / Beige Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Foothills of Alberta Posts: 46	Re: Interior lighting That is a bit too bright for my taste! But I actually like interior lighting, but I have mine mounted very low and shining down to the floor. both front and rear, In my Dodge Ram, that is. We do a fair bit of long distance night driving and it is really nice to see where you dropped something. Someday I will add this in the Ridge too. __________________ Mountain Ridge 06 Ridgeline, RedRock Pearl/ Grey, EX-L S/R Navi 02 Odyssey, RedRock Pearl/ Grey, EX-L 04 Dodge QC 3500 SRW Cummins 00 Dodge QC 2500 Cummins

11-25-2005, 01:29 AM	#5
WhiteRTLnav ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL White / Olive Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 363	Re: Interior lighting VERY interesting... I would be interested in adding additional light to the interior, but only enough to match the intensity and non-abtrusiveness of the OEM accent light located in the upper console. I love the blue lighting, but I want something that people think is stock.

11-25-2005, 08:42 AM	#6
5S Dude ROC Rank: 6k Comma Club 2006 RTS Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: May 2005 Location: The OC SoCal. Posts: 6,438	Re: Interior lighting I think the owner was going for a more show look but we have noticed when night driving that it is pretty dark down by your feet and Cindy often times will be fumbling around in her purse in the dark. I also agree with most members that it is a bit bright and was thinking of a more OEM look to the additional lighting. Thank you all as your input is much appreciated. __________________ Plan your escape and escape your plans. Make your dream happen, then wing it.

11-25-2005, 05:30 PM	#7
fraz ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTS Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 37	Re: Interior lighting Looks good.

11-26-2005, 02:49 AM	#8
dsnove ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTL Amazon Green / Olive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY Posts: 64	Re: Interior lighting I do not have any Pics but 3 LED's (blue) pointed at each passengers feet is the bomb. My squeeze likes it more than the NAVI. We also put them in the storage console but I need one at/ under the console arm rest. The doors are really cool in the first post. I have not considered the back seats. D __________________ Ridge RTL#17,317 Remote Start Eclipse NAVI / Sirius / DVD, 10" subwoof. Backup Cam, Pro clip mounted Phone and Stiletto, Front Tint,Theater lighting and Splash Guards.

12-21-2006, 03:57 AM	#9
yabado ROC Rank: Sophomore 2007 RTS Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North GA Posts: 104	Re: Interior lighting I want to do this as well. Has anyone posted a tutorial? What wire can I pull power from? What part? How to mount? If there is already a post anwering this, then just point me on my way

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