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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 07:10 AM
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Default Footwell lighting. What color?!

I want to add some foot well lighting to my XK8 but I've not been happy with the color choices out there. The blue led strips are too blue, green too green and white too bright. Even tried to use the blue and green together to try to match the dials but, no. My only other option is Amber. We do have the small Amber down lights in the overhead light fixture but it's so subtle I'm not sure it's enough.
Any ideas? I've yet to find the blue green out there.
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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 07:13 AM
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A black light sure would light up the leaper on the floor mat.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 07:14 AM
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At night.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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How about something like this

16 Color LED Glow Interior Car Kit Under Dash Footwell SMD Accent Lighting | eBay
 
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 09:02 PM
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I just checked that kit out and it's pretty complete, including the remote control. I think i'm going to order one. The price is great!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 09:46 PM
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Be sure to post some photo's, I'd like to see how bright they are.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2015 | 08:47 AM
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Phil,

Why not change the panel lights at the same time? Then they would match.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2015 | 11:29 AM
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Though i'm not interested in the mood lighting for my car. I have replaced the existing footwell bulbs with geen leds.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 03:58 PM
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I have red lighting all thru,I changed the standard bulbs to red led and also strips along the door sill each side, looks nice and cozy just beware not to fall asleep driving at night lol,I will upload some night photos at the weekend if not before depending on the wether,not much room to open the doors in my garage and I don't like my baby out in this freezing cold.
 

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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 07:31 PM
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I actually liked red. Kind of ominous.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by stetson1
I just checked that kit out and it's pretty complete, including the remote control. I think i'm going to order one. The price is great!
Curious too. Post pics if you get it.
 
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