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recognition
09-17-2003, 06:18 PM
I went mental and started putting blue leds everywhere! even in the gear knob, ashtray and centre storage which does look cool!

Heres a link to the pics http://www.recognitiondesigns.com/civic/center_con.html

http://www.recognitiondesigns.com/civic/Originals/DSC00808.jpg
http://www.recognitiondesigns.com/civic/Originals/DSC00811.jpg

Suk02Si
09-17-2003, 07:43 PM
You mad-man!:eek:

Its okay, the console looks cool, I dunno about the knob though:D

Civicvtec1ps
09-17-2003, 09:07 PM
dont like that shiftknob.

IceD out N CALI
09-17-2003, 10:50 PM
crazy-got any bigger pics

StrangeShadow
09-18-2003, 12:25 AM
bigger pics bro, and a how you did, plus where you got the lights =) the console and lower compartment looks great.

oogy-boogy
09-18-2003, 06:58 AM
Wow, not usually an LED fan but that looks great.......

recognition
09-18-2003, 02:34 PM
here's a diagram of how i did the center console lights,

I guess some of you might not like the shift knob, bit of a gimmick, but i like it!:D

I'll post some bigger pics tomorrow

IceD out N CALI
09-18-2003, 02:36 PM
cool, nice way to illustrate it

02TafWhtSi
09-18-2003, 04:05 PM
nice to see something different! Looks good ;)

StrangeShadow
09-18-2003, 04:06 PM
Originally posted by recognition
here's a diagram of how i did the center console lights,

I guess some of you might not like the shift knob, bit of a gimmick, but i like it!:D

I'll post some bigger pics tomorrow
scratches head...hehe...that's confusing to me ...hehe
can't wait for more though, I wanna do this mod!
there is a type-r look shift nob where the numbers light up, I think that would look a little better imo...I might go that way. :)

recognition
09-18-2003, 05:21 PM
Glad you guys like it;)

Sorry for the confusion, i should of put 'center compartment' (was doing it quickly)



there is a type-r look shift nob where the numbers light up

That sounds cool! That was my first idea but i decided it would be too difficult to do my self so i just made a perspex ring to replace my original and put 3, 3mm leds to illuminate it,

example;)

http://www.recognitiondesigns.com/images/led_knob.jpg

http://www.recognitiondesigns.com/images/led_knob.gif

Suk02Si
09-19-2003, 01:11 AM
I love your illustrations.:D

StrangeShadow
09-19-2003, 01:17 AM
where did you get the leds for the center console?

recognition
09-19-2003, 05:08 AM
got them here http://www.lsdiodes.com/ , quick shipping (i live in the UK)
and good prices, plus freebies if you buy certain amounts!;)

Should have the better pics abit later today:p

oogy-boogy
09-19-2003, 05:18 AM
Great illustrations! Keep up the good work!

sniperSI
09-19-2003, 05:59 AM
Which LEDS did you order? Not to up on my LED Lingo.

recognition
09-19-2003, 12:57 PM
Just go for the 5mm water clear leds for most things, use the smaller 3mm for tighter areas.

Use an led resistor calculator to find what resistors you need.

Here's a link to my website with pics of my interior http://www.recognitiondesigns.com/civic/center_con.html

and some better pics:p

http://www.recognitiondesigns.com/civic/Originals/interior_thumbnails/3.jpg
http://www.recognitiondesigns.com/civic/Originals/interior_thumbnails/6.jpg
http://www.recognitiondesigns.com/civic/Originals/interior_thumbnails/0.jpg
http://www.recognitiondesigns.com/civic/Originals/interior_thumbnails/10.jpg
http://www.recognitiondesigns.com/civic/Originals/interior_thumbnails/11.jpg
http://www.recognitiondesigns.com/civic/Originals/interior_thumbnails/21.jpg

IceD out N CALI
09-19-2003, 02:42 PM
u really did go blue led crazy

DownTheHatch
09-19-2003, 03:42 PM
What an awesome thread, bump.

StrangeShadow
09-19-2003, 11:18 PM
this is great, I really like this mod, and hopfully will get it done soon.

StrangeShadow
09-19-2003, 11:24 PM
(i live in the UK) rofl I just realized that, after wondering why the a/c things were on the other side lol.
Can you post something on how you got the lights into the a/c guage things? Thanks.

recognition
09-20-2003, 05:22 AM
Well i got alot of help from Ocelaris (Thank you! :angel: ) and his DIY at K-Series (http://www.k-series.com/tech_detail.php?Tech_ID=EP_CON_LITE_SWAP). Drop him an email and im sure he'll help you to!

To get the leds in the A/C controls you have to take the two parts of the center console out, unclip all wiring sockets and unscrew the knobs and buttons from the center console piece.
Then just unscrew the units till you can get to the bulbs, unscrew them, solder in your leds with resistor. put it back togather and thats it!...
well there's a bit more to it but its actualy quite easy once you get your head around how leds have to be wired.

best advice I can give is always go for a bigger resistor then you need and assume all voltage is 14v,
cos some circuits in the car run at 14v when the engine is running and if you don't have the right resistor the leds will burn out.

I think its a great mod, cheap, eye catching and individual!;)

shimmy_yaz
09-20-2003, 01:49 PM
Looks gret man

The last 2 pics on your site of the whole thing back together have bad links or sometihing when u try and enlarge.

I would also like to know how bright that is, I mean can you really see it well and does it seem as bright as the factory lights. Sorry I just never can tell shit from pics.

recognition
09-20-2003, 06:20 PM
Those links seem to be working for me?!:confused: Anybody else have probs with those pics?

The lights are just as bright, maybe even a little brighter than the factory standard!
Being blue, they are more vivid and even light more roof!
Yea they don't just light up the icons, but also give out a blue glow on the roof and doors.

The pics don't do it justice.

Shame i'm in the UK, I'd love for you all to see it in person!

STP03BlueSI
09-25-2003, 09:40 AM
Nicely done!!!:p