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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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I finished the install. I was worried that they would be too bright, but they are perfect. I was sitting there with the remote in one hand and the other hand on the door switch testing to see if they came on and turned off properly. Accidentally set off the alarm. Decided it was time to go inside before the neighbors lynched me. Did not go back out with the camera.

They look great and I am a happy customer.
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Wilson
I finished the install. I was worried that they would be too bright, but they are perfect. I was sitting there with the remote in one hand and the other hand on the door switch testing to see if they came on and turned off properly. Accidentally set off the alarm. Decided it was time to go inside before the neighbors lynched me. Did not go back out with the camera.

They look great and I am a happy customer.
Great!

I'm glad you like them.

I thinkyou got red, is that correct?

Take some pictures!
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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My Results and a White Light Question

Rodger,

Got mine installed as well. (Blue LED's) The instructions were great, and very detailed.

Took me a while to find one of the wires, but your instructions said that would happen too.

I'm in the middle of moving, so this thread will have to rely on other's pictures. I'm just happy I had time to install them.

One thing I'm going to have to look into:

My feeling is that the "white" lights inside the cabin (one on each door, as well as the map/reading lights) definitely drown out the coolness of the blue LED's.

I know that it's possible to replace all of these with blue lights of some kind, and I'd consider doing that to the ones on the doors (I know, I know, I can search to find this, but if anyone reading this happens to know off the top of their head what I need to do to replace the door lights, as well as a good source for those bulbs - how hard a switch-out it would be, etc. I'd be grateful).

I don't want to lose the functionality of the reading lights, so I doubt I'll change those out. I may just have to live with the white light they give off (detracting from the blue LED's) in order to have them when I need em. (Anyone have any other ideas for me on this part?)

All in all, a very cool mod, with solid instructions, fast shipping, and from someone who deserves our support for some of the very reasons Wilson has already mentioned.

Thanks, Rodger.

Michael
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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Hey Rodger,

I just put mine in this weekend and they look great!!! We did a little variation on the install and connected them to a hidden toggle switch so that I can control when I want the lights on. We also wired it almost entirely with the factory harness so that it looks like nothing was tapped so my local Mazda dealer wont harass me. I connected everything down to the fuse box so if I ever forget to shut them off, my battery wont kill itself! So far, best $50 I've spent on appearance! Thank You so much!!
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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Are there any red left, I'm interested in Red.
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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Hough -- Can you post some instructions and/or pictures from your install? It sounds like a setup I would like to try.

Thanks.
Old Jun 26, 2007 | 07:13 AM
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Sure, but this isnt a 15 min job like Rodgers
If He doesnt mind that is, afterall this is his thread and setup
Old Jun 26, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by davinci74
Hough -- Can you post some instructions and/or pictures from your install? It sounds like a setup I would like to try.

Thanks.
I'd rather not go into the details at this time. It would be very easy for someone to copy my work and profit from it.

If you'd like a set you're more than welcome to purchase one.

thanks for understanding....
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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*bump*

do these go off when the interior lights go off?
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by kersh4w
*bump*

do these go off when the interior lights go off?

yes
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by kersh4w
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do these go off when the interior lights go off?

They fade out beautifully,,,,,,,,,,,



Old Jul 3, 2007 | 12:36 AM
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Here is a pic of them in action.

Old Jul 3, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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Lookin' good. I still have a few...
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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rodger, i love the work on your site and the LEDs look awesome. a few days from now i'll know if i have the money to spare on this awesome looking mod.
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Rasps LED's will be my first mod! yay for me
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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good looking lights man!
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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I just ordered mine and will post pics too all when installed!!

Rotary Rasp - Pls remember the directions to keep the lights on if I choose to do it that way, and to hook it up to my fog lights or night driving light switch. Thx...

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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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Just bought mine.

I'd like the directions that Leesha asked for too.
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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I'm going to make instructions for those who want to hook it up the the running lights.

Remember that you cannot do both. You must choose either running lights or dome lights.
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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hey, i am interested, do you still have in red? let me know, so i can have it. pm me for your paypal. thank you
steven
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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Rotary Rasp - Can you make sure they come in before Aug. 11...see below...THX!!

[QUOTE=Road Cone]Hi Alicia.

Long time no see.

Are you planning to attend the Meeting of the Mazda's on August 11th?

Oakville Mazda would like to have your car showcased in their display.

Please let me know.
Thank you.
Dave.
dave.biagioni@oakvillemazda.com

[QUOTE=Leesha]
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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you should have it by then... unless customs installs it in their squad car.
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp
you should have it by then... unless customs installs it in their squad car.


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