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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 10:40 PM
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ambient lighting gives visibility to the cockpit without dirstacting the driver's focus on the road ahead.

the new acura TL has it. bmw X5 has it years ago as well. what other models have it? does the M5, or other infinit modles have it?
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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I know the new E320 has it. I was so impressed by it. Usually, car interior light is just one on the ceiling. This E320 has two strips in the back. Depending on your mood, it can range from dim to bright in light. Of course, there's the footwell, exit, etc. lit lights as well...
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Originally posted by HarrierRX300
I know the new E320 has it. I was so impressed by it. Usually, car interior light is just one on the ceiling. This E320 has two strips in the back. Depending on your mood, it can range from dim to bright in light. Of course, there's the footwell, exit, etc. lit lights as well...
My friend has and E500, and its tasteful during night driving.

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anyone got pics of this ambient light?
sounds interesting.
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anyone got pics of this ambient light?
sounds interesting.
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 08:30 AM
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 10:58 AM
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I used quite a few led's to do mood lighting in my bimmer. Haven't been able to get a respectable pic yet out of many attempts.
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 11:09 AM
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I believe a lot of people are trying to do interior light mod, I know I'm one of them

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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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My fiance's 04 MDX has it too. I was like, what's this blue tint shining on the bezal? Whoa!!!!
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I started a thread in the lighting forum, and no one knew what i was talking about.... i really hope someone can find out which type of LED's to use. I'm thinking of what would be the best color.... Im sure its going to look good glowing on the wooden shifter.
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Originally posted by GRAND_LS 4
I started a thread in the lighting forum, and no one knew what i was talking about.... i really hope someone can find out which type of LED's to use. I'm thinking of what would be the best color.... Im sure its going to look good glowing on the wooden shifter.
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