Finally did the LED trunklight hack
03-05-07, 02:04 AM
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Finally did the LED trunklight hack
Talk about a world of difference! It's so bright in there that I turned off the regular trunk light because it didn't make a difference whether it was on or off. I decided not to mess with putting an LED replacement bulb inside the factory trunk light or trying to add an identical factory light on the other side. Instead I installed 4 LED arrays under the trunk deck so it accomplishes the same thing but in a much easier way. All of the lights turn on and off automatically with the trunk, it took me about 15 minutes and I couldn't be happier with the result! 
Here are some pics showing all of the lights. They are very bright and it's muuuuuuuch brighter than it looks in the shots. I used my POS P&S because I didn't feel like going in and getting the big boy (1Ds Mark II) for a long exposure.
Here are some pics showing all of the lights. They are very bright and it's muuuuuuuch brighter than it looks in the shots. I used my POS P&S because I didn't feel like going in and getting the big boy (1Ds Mark II) for a long exposure.
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03-05-07, 09:41 AM
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"I used my POS P&S because I didn't feel like going in and getting the big boy (1Ds Mark II) for a long exposure."
If you're gonna start throwing around big camera models, just use the damn camera.
Thats like seeing a bumper sticker, "my other is the lambo".
lol
If you're gonna start throwing around big camera models, just use the damn camera.
Thats like seeing a bumper sticker, "my other is the lambo".lol
03-05-07, 11:09 AM
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Those that are familiar with it will know that it weighs a ton and that's reason enough to hinder casual use. Here are my 2 bumper stickers. 
03-05-07, 11:17 AM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=trunk+lights
03-05-07, 12:32 PM
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lol. I have the XTi. So I'm familar with some camera models. Waiting on my 70-300 4/L lens.
yes, its heavy. (meant yours,mine is light) I was just ribbing you thats all.
I want to add those lights in my trunk too. But i'm to lazy to buy everything and put them in at this moment. Looks great tho.
yes, its heavy. (meant yours,mine is light) I was just ribbing you thats all.
I want to add those lights in my trunk too. But i'm to lazy to buy everything and put them in at this moment. Looks great tho.
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lol. I have the XTi. So I'm familar with some camera models. Waiting on my 70-300 4/L lens.
yes, its heavy. (meant yours,mine is light) I was just ribbing you thats all.
I want to add those lights in my trunk too. But i'm to lazy to buy everything and put them in at this moment. Looks great tho.
yes, its heavy. (meant yours,mine is light) I was just ribbing you thats all.
I want to add those lights in my trunk too. But i'm to lazy to buy everything and put them in at this moment. Looks great tho.
03-05-07, 01:54 PM
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No kidding! Try to carry a 20D and 2.8L lens and a 580 flash all together. Past summer, I went hiking with friend (northern pa area). In my camera backpack, i have 20D, 2.8L lens, 100 macro, 580 flash, and Glitzo tripod. Boy.. it was a good workout! My wife has an Xti and she loves it. It's definitely lighter than my 20D
Nice job on the install. I'll probably get to the installation during summer time.
Nice job on the install. I'll probably get to the installation during summer time.
03-05-07, 03:40 PM
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I bet, thats about 3-4lbs of stuff youre holding there.
No kidding! Try to carry a 20D and 2.8L lens and a 580 flash all together. Past summer, I went hiking with friend (northern pa area). In my camera backpack, i have 20D, 2.8L lens, 100 macro, 580 flash, and Glitzo tripod. Boy.. it was a good workout! My wife has an Xti and she loves it. It's definitely lighter than my 20D
Nice job on the install. I'll probably get to the installation during summer time.
Nice job on the install. I'll probably get to the installation during summer time.
03-05-07, 08:30 PM
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