Interior LED's

1. creamcake Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Kent Posts: 180 Citroen Saxo MK2 Posi Blue 1.1 Citroen Saxo MK2 V

   #1 10th March 2009, 14:26

   Hey
   Im considering putting Led's in my saxo interior, i want to do it so it looks stylish and simplistic not over the top and tacky.. I was just wondering what everyones views on this are plus if they have installed some in there car?
   thanks
2. Peejous Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 11423

   #2 10th March 2009, 14:27

   Where do you mean? Like just replacing the normal lights for LED bulbs or do you want to light the interior of your car like a Christmas tree?
3. creamcake Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Kent Posts: 180 Citroen Saxo MK2 Posi Blue 1.1 Citroen Saxo MK2 V

   #3 10th March 2009, 14:35

   i was considering changing the standard bulbs to LEDs but i thought better of it.. But then again i dont want to light up my car like father christmas is having a field day.. i was thinking of a few subtle micro leds in my doors without it looking tacky.
4. gary2008 Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2008 wingate near peterlee Posts: 285 09 plate suzuki swift red 1.3 GL (standard)

   #4 10th March 2009, 14:36

   some1 put some piks up see what it looks like on other peoples saxos (Y)
5. Peejous Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 11423

   #5 10th March 2009, 14:39

   Could change the standard yellowy interior light bulb for a whiter/crisper one.
   
   With regards to ones in the door etc. I think it might look quite good so long as they aren't too high a wattage you only want to create subtle lighting to the handles etc. I presume.
   
   Would just have to be a good job.
   
   Others have gone for footwell neons etc for interior lighting. This can look quite good but has been played out a bit now.
6. Sean_VTSp Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Southend-on-sea Posts: 5149 BMW 325ci ACS3, Mercedes Benz CLK.

   #6 10th March 2009, 14:40

   ive replaced my interior light bulbs for LED ones and they look alot fresher. Just really depends what u want to go for really mate, its all easy to do.
7. creamcake Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Kent Posts: 180 Citroen Saxo MK2 Posi Blue 1.1 Citroen Saxo MK2 V

   #7 10th March 2009, 14:48

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Peejous Others have gone for footwell neons etc for interior lighting. This can look quite good but has been played out a bit now.

   Yea im not going down the footwell route, i want to keep the interior mostly standard also. I was thinking about putting them in the armrest pockets on the door so they point upward so you get a slight blue glow. Operate them on a switch or they may potentially drive me mad after a while.
   All easy enough to do
8. Peejous Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 11423

   #8 10th March 2009, 14:51

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by creamcake Yea im not going down the footwell route, i want to keep the interior mostly standard also. I was thinking about putting them in the armrest pockets on the door so they point upward so you get a slight blue glow. Operate them on a switch or they may potentially drive me mad after a while. All easy enough to do

   Pointing up would be wrong because then you can physically "see" LED/bulb etc.
   
   Would be better on the inside so you cant actually see the lamp but still get the same desired effect.
9. NICK2506 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Surrey Posts: 6424 Black '03 Mk2 VTS

   #9 10th March 2009, 17:15

   White will look good.
   
   Any other colour will look gash....especially blue
10. DieHardGunner Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Egham Posts: 452 RS Clio 172

    #10 10th March 2009, 17:17

    Change the roof light first see if does enough for you?
11. user_11357 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 Sunbury On Thames, Surrey Posts: 2593 I like Bikes now 👍🏻

    #11 10th March 2009, 17:17

    links anyone?
12. DieHardGunner Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Egham Posts: 452 RS Clio 172

    #12 10th March 2009, 17:18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by NICK2506 White will look good. Any other colour will look gash....especially blue

    +1
    
    A Saxo I bought came with a blue LED interior light...couldnt see a thing and looked gash indeed! White all the way
13. Sean_VTSp Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Southend-on-sea Posts: 5149 BMW 325ci ACS3, Mercedes Benz CLK.

    #13 10th March 2009, 17:29

    have a look on ebay mate, or go halforts, the interior light bulbs are just 501 sidelight bulbs just make sure u get LED ones
14. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

    #14 10th March 2009, 18:58

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sean_VTS have a look on ebay mate, or go halforts, the interior light bulbs are just 501 sidelight bulbs just make sure u get LED ones

    Ive just got a normal side light in mine - bright and fresh
    
    James
15. Sean_VTSp Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Southend-on-sea Posts: 5149 BMW 325ci ACS3, Mercedes Benz CLK.

    #15 10th March 2009, 19:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jim-Bob Ive just got a normal side light in mine - bright and fresh James

    Just normal sidelight bulbs look fine, just LED ones just look a bit fresher thats all but all down to preference
16. creamcake Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Kent Posts: 180 Citroen Saxo MK2 Posi Blue 1.1 Citroen Saxo MK2 V

    #16 11th March 2009, 11:15

    Yea ive got some of the white prism Led 501s at the moment.. i may consider getting one in my interior light as i agree it will probs look alot fresher.
    
    Your probs right also blue will look proper gash... thanks guy's ill post pics up when ive decided on the final outcome and see what you all think.
17. baker556 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 127.0.0.1 Posts: 4826 oem+ sax

    #17 11th March 2009, 14:07

    i put a LED light in mine brightens interior up alot
    
    when i drive my mums corsa theirs like lights on the pedals etc when you open the door was thinking of doing the same obviously white light no neons or anything tacky....
    
    mines this one ....
    
    http://www.aceparts.com/all-led-bulb...-sidelight.htm
    
    get white just e-mail asking for one he will do you a deal
18. Hugo Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 278 Citroen Saxo 1.6i VTR 2001

    #18 11th March 2009, 14:45

    
    This is a pic of my sax. i hade the blue led fitted, but now i changed it to a white led! jst dnt have any pics of it now! but if you wnt i can take a pic and post it on here with the white led
19. Hugo Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 278 Citroen Saxo 1.6i VTR 2001

    #19 11th March 2009, 14:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Peejous Others have gone for footwell neons etc for interior lighting. This can look quite good but has been played out a bit now.

    
    Have to agree all tho i had it on myne
    But not any more, just perfer it fresh and simple now...all i got now is the whit interior led and nothing else!
20. PManghan Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Peterlee Posts: 109 Mondeo 2.2 TDCI Megane 1.6 16v Sport. Currently

    #20 11th March 2009, 14:54

    I think the blue neon in the footwell above actually doesn't look bad at all.
21. vts_nico Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 belgium Posts: 472 black Mk2 VTS

    #21 11th March 2009, 23:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Hugo

    i got the exact same thing as you. blue LED interior light and blue footwell neons. looks good and still gives enough light imo
22. scott-sx Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 burnley Posts: 130 mk2 saxo sx

    #22 13th March 2009, 02:49

    looks nice the footwell neon, where do you attatch them to under there ???
23. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

    #23 19th March 2009, 10:23

    you can wire them up into the cigarette lighter with a switch. or without. theres a guide on here somewhere on how to do it
24. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

    #24 19th March 2009, 10:26

    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...60&postcount=5
    
    there you go
25. Cbramston Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 Dunstable Posts: 10 saxo westcoast 1.4i 1999

    #25 27th March 2009, 03:21

    hi were did u get your blue bulbs from i cant findthem no were and halfords dont do them anymore ,? and the little ledone dont fit need the bulbs , cheers
26. Saxo_Steveo Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Newbury Posts: 873 Saxo Vtr 1.6 In Black

    #26 27th March 2009, 10:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DieHardGunner +1 A Saxo I bought came with a blue LED interior light...couldnt see a thing and looked gash indeed! White all the way

    Yea my mate sprayed his actual cover and looked pants lol
    
    Ive gotblue speedo / dash bulbs looks cool
27. Oc2 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Nottm. Posts: 924 Focus ST2 ASBO

    #27 25th May 2010, 17:13

    two strips for each footwell, might get them but payday is friday HAHA!
    
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tchlink:top:en
    
    no cutting wires, wires into side lights