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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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Talking interior lights installed!

I got the super bright blue LED interior lights from RotaryFX today. I would recommend this company to anyone (even though they already are on the forum) and I plan on using them in the future. the lights were easy to install and look great and got here in 3 days after ordering them. i'll upload pictures once it gets dark out for anyone who's interested.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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yeah man those are awesome. i have super white
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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i've always had good experiences with rotary fx, even before they changed their name
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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^ me too!
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Pics or it didn't happen! jk. I got read lights from rotoryrasp for the footwell, then swapped all the interiors with red led. Looks much better than stock to me.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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not the best quality but it will have to do i can take daytime pics if anyone wants
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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Try not taking pics directly of the lights, why dont you stand back a couple of feet with the door ajar
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 12:37 AM
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i tried but my droid wont bring out any reflecting light from the interior and it just looks like some dots in a black void. i'll see if i can figure it out
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 01:24 AM
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Well there's your problem....It's a droid ;-)
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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I just received my red door, footwell, dome, and map lights from rotary! Do you have a link to a DIY or anything like that to help me? I've never worked with wires and am afraid to start splicing X_X
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:41 PM
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Why would you need to slice wires? Also, Aipex is probbly one of the best solutions for any lighting needs.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 12:03 AM
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no splicing needed. the covers just pop off and you swap out the standard bulbs for the leds. the leds will only turn on when put in the correct way, so make sure you're checking that they're glowing before snapping the covers back on
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 02:28 AM
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I just need to tap into some current wires under the dash. They are meant to turn on and off like the stock lights (unlock or door open). I'm going to attempt to put a switch in too though
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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ah, footwell lights, i missed that part. yeah, finding the right wire can be a pita
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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Yep. beginning the process right now. Wish me luck! ill post picks later tonight
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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There's a couple of the same looking wires. Be careful
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 03:12 AM
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Yea I could see that. As of right now my cluster gauge is not working. I'm really hoping I just blew a fuse...
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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That shouldn't be hard to check.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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Not at all, just waiting for my tester. If not a fuse... i see a large bill in my future
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Did you cut any wires? And forget to reattach them?
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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I didnt cut any, just hacked into them with a wire tap or two. My car just died while i was on the freeway. I was able to bump start it back up in time before anything serious, but now im scared. taking it to mazda on monday. ugh
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 02:05 AM
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Good luck! That's really shitty that that happened to you. I blew a fuse installing my turn signal LEDs up on the headlights :-o so I know your pain-ish.
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 02:25 AM
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Yea it's no fun for sure. Hopefully I don't have to dip too deep into the pockets.
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