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Jeff-TheBiz
10-11-2005, 12:34 PM
Just found this on Mazda3Forums..

Looks amazing..

My Dream LED Car (http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=29262.0)
MazdaTree
10-11-2005, 02:14 PM
It looks DAMN GOOD!
I wonder if LOCKDOWN can hook this up....:D
Broli
10-12-2005, 01:19 PM
wow, looks pretty good!

:p
mazda3boss
10-14-2005, 01:59 AM
must get it NOW!!!
Hypothrml
10-17-2005, 01:15 PM
I just ordered the lights today, I can\'t wait to do this mod!
hatake
10-17-2005, 04:25 PM
just got my leds in the mail today

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a302/hatak/leds.jpg
majic
10-17-2005, 05:20 PM
letter mail? any duties (kinda silly but just wanna know when/if i decide) :p
hatake
10-17-2005, 05:39 PM
yup letter mail


got this from

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7530614260&rd=1&sspage name=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

shipped on the 12th alot faster then I\'ve expected.

will start modding tonight

what I\'ve already done to my dash b4:
http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/7703/p10102187jl.jpg
Jeff-TheBiz
10-17-2005, 06:08 PM
How hard is it to do that???
hatake
10-17-2005, 06:54 PM
It was relatively easy compared to working with a cellphone PCB, all the components on the dash PCB are spaced out nicely, the polarity already marked on the PCB

the harder part of the mod i think would be removing the original LEDs ( depending on if you want to keep the stock LEDs or not), one of the easier way to remove the LEDs is just the melt the LED itself and the rest of the LED will come off really easy

removing the LED without damaging it takes some time and experience, you can easily damage the PCB itself if too much pressure is applied

I would recommand playing around with old cellphone or similar before attempting on the car just to be on the safe side
-RJ3-
10-17-2005, 09:20 PM
WOW!! I\'m suprised the car\'s cluster and center console are all LED\'s!! I thought they still used the old bulbs that will eventually die in 6 years time...... Well I dont have to worry about it fading anytime soon then. IF I had time, i would make the whole cluster /center with white leds\'.
hatake
10-18-2005, 05:11 AM
just finished modding, pic is blurry will try to take some better ones later

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a302/hatak/ledafter.jpg
TheProfessor
10-18-2005, 11:26 AM
That is so frickin sweet! Can you post up a \"how-to\"?
majic
10-18-2005, 11:36 AM
Originally posted by PSIVIC


That is so frickin sweet! Can you post up a \"how-to\"?

tsk tsk.. you mean you didn\'t search??? (http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=31367.0) :D
TheProfessor
10-18-2005, 11:38 AM
Dude, I never search/browse M3F......I only have time for this forum :)

Besides, if I searched, what would you be doing :p
majic
10-18-2005, 11:41 AM
Originally posted by PSIVIC


Dude, I never search/browse M3F......I only have time for this forum :)

Besides, if I searched, what would you be doing :p

you\'re welcome btw.. :D
TheProfessor
10-18-2005, 02:13 PM
Fine.....thank you Majic for enlightening not only myself, but all others who visit this board! You are a God amongst men, and all should hail you and your searching abilities :p
bubba1983
10-18-2005, 03:08 PM
:zzz
ds2chan
10-18-2005, 04:00 PM
Originally posted by hatake


just finished modding, pic is blurry will try to take some better ones later

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a302/hatak/ledafter.jpg

man, that\'s pretty sweet.. can u do mine?? :D
vanpatrick81
10-19-2005, 01:53 PM
quick question. at what point in time do we void the warranty?

does this mod void our warranty?
bluntman
10-19-2005, 02:00 PM
Usually if a mod leads to a failure of an OE part or if the wiring has been tampered. Of course, the dealership must prove that that is in fact the case.
vanpatrick81
10-19-2005, 02:16 PM
so safe to say that i can do this mod. as long as i don\'t screw anything else.

damn, have to get more panel removing skills. had to learn it the hard way before on my old car. :D :D :D
BLKOUT
11-17-2005, 10:05 AM
Who can do this mod for me and how much would it cost? Looks sweet!:D
Hypothrml
11-17-2005, 10:40 AM
My LEDs will be arriving in early December, after my attempt if everything goes well I\'ll be glad to do for you for a price ;) :D
majic
11-17-2005, 10:42 AM
Originally posted by 2005BLKMAZDA3


Who can do this mod for me and how much would it cost? Looks sweet!:D

i\'ll do it for free :D let yours be a warmup before i do mine :D

disclaimer: not responsible if it spontaneously combusts or is abducted by aliens due to the UBER sexy cool light patterns
BLKOUT
11-17-2005, 10:47 AM
lol....series though, how much? has anyone done this mod already? if yes, would it be possible to see the results?