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Old Apr 14, 2026 | 12:09 PM
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I installed the ambient lighting a while ago. I paid around €300 in total, including customs. Delivery took about 2–3 weeks.
It then took me roughly two weekends to translate everything from Chinese and understand the wiring before I could install it.
Overall, I’m very happy with the result. My only issue is that it reflects on the windshield, although you do get used to it after some time.
You can set pretty much any color or lighting effect, as well as adjust the brightness. That said, even the lowest brightness setting is still a bit too bright for me. I’m thinking about either covering the LED strip at the top or pushing it further in.

 
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Old Apr 15, 2026 | 09:05 AM
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Thats the main reason I didn't install mine like that. It looks damn good wrapped around in that fashion tho. I opted to follow under the wood trim. The chrome edge makes the white acrylic strip blend on perfectly.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2026 | 09:07 AM
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They do sell a tinted tape that you can wrap these in.. to minimize the brightness. I have a roll but didn't use it.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2026 | 09:08 AM
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Also...are you able to control your ambient lighting via the headunit? Or phone only?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2026 | 02:30 PM
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unfortunately phone only
 
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Old Apr 20, 2026 | 02:40 AM
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Gotcha. I wish they came out with a remote or control panel for these.
 
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