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Apr 9, 2008 | 09:23 PM

wildman04

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LED's in Door Handles

I did the first door handle today, just to try it and see what everyone thinks. I wired the LED to the wiring for the courtesy lights so they only light while the doors are open and when the unlock button is activated on the remote. This is one 13,000 mcd dome LED.

Install instructions have been posted.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=559170

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Apr 9, 2008 | 09:26 PM

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Looks good!

Apr 9, 2008 | 09:28 PM

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pretty sick!!!! im assuming you drilled into the underside and ran the wiring through the handle?

Apr 9, 2008 | 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by eK9aT10pSi

pretty sick!!!! im assuming you drilled into the underside and ran the wiring through the handle?

I removed the handle and drilled a hole to the hinge side of the handle so the led would shine towards the other end of the handle and illuminate the dished area. I will post pictures of the install when I do the other doors.

Apr 9, 2008 | 09:33 PM

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looks great, but why not SUPER WHITE LED ?

Apr 9, 2008 | 09:37 PM

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looks great, but why not SUPER WHITE LED ?

I went with blue lights inside, did the led conversion myself and put in the blue LED's in the floor and courtesy lights. Thought I would keep it matching.

Apr 9, 2008 | 10:05 PM

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I like...post pics of the process if you can

Apr 9, 2008 | 10:41 PM

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Nice.Post up more pics on your progress......

Apr 9, 2008 | 11:43 PM

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what a stunning mod!!! WOW, that is very impressive my friend.

Not many mods make me say wow, but this one makes me say wow.

Can you post pics of process? PLEASE!? I would like to do this mod on my car.

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Apr 9, 2008 | 11:44 PM

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Can u also post pics of removing the door panel and where all the panel fasteners are...... I will vote sticky if u do that

and call u my hero.

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Apr 9, 2008 | 11:44 PM

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That's way too cool! Good job.

Apr 10, 2008 | 12:31 AM

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Can u also post pics of removing the door panel and where all the panel fasteners are...... I will vote sticky if u do that

and call u my hero.

Kamski

Sure will.

Apr 10, 2008 | 05:48 AM

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I agree 110%

Looks great Wildman!

5 star thread people...

Apr 10, 2008 | 06:30 AM

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That is a great idea... I like that it only lights when the doors are open and when the unlock button is activated on the remote....

Can't wait to see it all done!

Apr 10, 2008 | 06:42 AM

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very nice mod. got me thinking of it now.

Apr 10, 2008 | 07:49 AM

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its sick and a clean mod like the other said can you post pics on how to since this seems to be a great not so expensive mod to do

Apr 10, 2008 | 08:21 AM

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I agree 110%

Looks great Wildman!

5 star thread people...

How would you rate this mod in terms of difficulty and time to finish? Any special tools needed?

I vote for a STICKY on this one. I may not attempt this mod but it is one that will be on the back burner. Wildman, can you also figure out a way to get the power folding mirrors to open and close? To close when the the car is locked and alarmed and open when unlocked with the key fob? To have that going on with the lights turning on and off would be super pimp.

Apr 10, 2008 | 05:11 PM

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i like how that came out

Apr 10, 2008 | 05:22 PM

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Holly smokes!!!!!!!! This is freaking AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! I agree with KC - 5 star thread FTW!!!!!!!!!

Wildman - please give us the details man... this is definetely something I will do on mine.....

Apr 10, 2008 | 05:46 PM

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Totally feein it! Great job

Apr 10, 2008 | 05:52 PM

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yea post a how to I really wanna do this to my car it looks great

Apr 10, 2008 | 05:56 PM

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this is such an awesome idea. +1 for you.

Apr 10, 2008 | 05:58 PM

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looks clean. love the blue. got a detailed instruction for the picture impaired

Apr 10, 2008 | 06:13 PM

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Regarding the mirrors folding in +1 Good call. I fold mine in everytime I go somewhere other than my house.

Apr 10, 2008 | 06:14 PM

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Hell Flatrock Alabama....looks like a road trip for me if ya willin to help. Comin from the panhandle it's gotta be a couple of hours. I'll supply the beer, and whatever else ya need. Where did you get the LED's anyway??

Apr 10, 2008 | 06:24 PM

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Wow bro.....

Looks amazing. I wish a kit was available for that. Maybe you just started something for the homies??

Apr 10, 2008 | 06:31 PM

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Very nice work. I'm deeply envious. Looking forward to a description of how to install.

Apr 10, 2008 | 06:58 PM

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looks great can you write on up to do it once you do the other ones including pics!

Apr 10, 2008 | 06:59 PM

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also what type of leds did you use and from where

Apr 10, 2008 | 07:46 PM

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I love the way that looks...I also want details!!!

Apr 10, 2008 | 07:56 PM

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friggen noobs and their bright ideas...

see what i did there?

sweet job man

Apr 10, 2008 | 09:58 PM

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wooo hooo holy carp Batman! Believe ME NOW and HEar ME LAter! ohohohoh that is sick man....I want I want I want ahhhh yes....that sh*T is way too cool man! TWO HUGE THUMBS UP -> ! <-

Apr 10, 2008 | 10:45 PM

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looks hot, definitely a great idea.

Apr 10, 2008 | 11:16 PM

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Very nice, "how to" please!!

Apr 11, 2008 | 06:30 AM

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I did a write-up last night and after hours of editing pictures and compiling information, THE COMPUTER CRASHED. I will do a video this weekend and post for everyone. It would be easier than doing pictures. Thanks for all the response.

Apr 11, 2008 | 11:58 AM

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That is an awesome idea!

Like everyone else said great job man. Ima have to do that now....to think whenever all these people do it you will know its because you thought of it....good **** man

Apr 11, 2008 | 12:02 PM

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NICE! hope you sealed everything well so the weather won't be an issue.

Apr 11, 2008 | 12:07 PM

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That is an awesome idea!

Like everyone else said great job man. Ima have to do that now....to think whenever all these people do it you will know its because you thought of it....good **** man

http://www.6thgenmaxima.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4714
http://www.6thgenmaxima.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4733