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chimchongdlight
03-18-2012, 01:58 PM
Anyone ever put LEDs in there switches and shifter area? These looks pretty sick. Im reading a DIY on vortex right now. Whatchu guys think?
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/chimchongdlight/cd832bd3.jpg
MikeD
03-18-2012, 04:08 PM
I started the conversion in my car (changing the amber lights to hyper white and blue), and it's not an easy job. I'm still on my first switch, but I haven't touched it in a while. I wonder if it works....
chimchongdlight
03-18-2012, 04:13 PM
Yea Definately doesnt look like an easy task. But the outcome looks really nice
wichipong
03-18-2012, 06:51 PM
if you do one you gotta do all...
Sulaco
03-18-2012, 07:24 PM
You know, there's another interesting upgrade for our cars. The cluster, wheel, and entire MB command head unit will bolt right into a 98-00 w202...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL72bReSVTM

Couple that with some LED switches...
chimchongdlight
03-19-2012, 11:15 AM
Too bad i dont have an extra set of switches i can work on while having the ones in my car still
siC36 AMG
05-05-2012, 01:55 AM
That looks nice. You wanna share the vwvortex link would it be just soldering in led bulbs cuz I can't imagine that being a plug n play bulb
If so I may have to run to radio shack and pic up some supplies.
MikeD
05-05-2012, 07:17 AM
That looks nice. You wanna share the vwvortex link would it be just soldering in led bulbs cuz I can't imagine that being a plug n play bulb
If so I may have to run to radio shack and pic up some supplies.

For the most part its soldering but the conversion uses an led size smaller than standard LEDs, requires soldering very tiny parts, and as far as I'm concerned, devices like the Digital Climate Control and OEM Radio use very small SMD LEDs, possibly number 1206. I'm still on my first switch in the conversion process, will probably continue when school is out in a couple weeks.
siC36 AMG
05-05-2012, 08:15 AM
Thanks for the info. I have a steady hand with soldering small parts.
chimchongdlight
05-06-2012, 12:15 PM
i need to find someone local that i can send all my switches to and have him do it. Or trade him my stocks for his ones that are done already with some cash on top
siC36 AMG
05-06-2012, 02:09 PM
After I figure out all mine ill offer to do other members. I gotta do my gf 09' maxima also in pink led