Finally installed my footwell lights **PIX**

[Netforcer]

Well I took the time this week to install my footwell lights. I wired them up to the dome light so that it can turn on whenever any of the doors are open and off when the doors are closed. The footwell lights also follow the cool dimming feature that the dome light does. Also, I wired the lights to a 3-way switch so that I can continuously have it on when I'm driving or completely disable the lights, even when the dome light is on.

Pics below are of the finished product, install pics can be found at:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2379023/3

Questions & comments welcomed.


Front view


Driver and rear


My favorite pic: the cut-off beam


Another view of the passenger side and the cut-off

I can take a video once my camera is fixed, I used my girlfriend's camera for the pictures

[prnc_chrmng]

looks like a real good job

[Epsilon]

Awesome job once again. I was debating whether or not to use CCFL cathodes or LEDs. I was afraid that I might be unable to see the things outside the window due to the glare caused by the brightness of the CCFL cathodes. So, is this the case?

[WhiteRabbit]

cool, nice job

i used cathodes and they dont glare on the windows. i put mine under the driver and passenger seats so that the front and rear foot wells are lit

i love how the floor is lit now, esp when you drop something at night. i feel so blind riding in cars without foot well lights now

[Epsilon]

Thanks for the info WhiteRabbit. I guess I'll go with the cathodes since they are cheaper than using LEDs. Hey Netforecer, can you please post pics of your footwells with the gauge/dash on?

[DAMON]

those looik really nice, i like how you wired them too, good job!

[Netforcer]

Originally Posted by Epsilon

Thanks for the info WhiteRabbit. I guess I'll go with the cathodes since they are cheaper than using LEDs. Hey Netforecer, can you please post pics of your footwells with the gauge/dash on?

Don't really want to cuz i think it doesn't really go the the dash lights but i'll post more pics tonight. I'll also see if they're a distraction against the windows at night.

[Netforcer]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

cool, nice job

i used cathodes and they dont glare on the windows. i put mine under the driver and passenger seats so that the front and rear foot wells are lit

i love how the floor is lit now, esp when you drop something at night. i feel so blind riding in cars without foot well lights now

Thanks, I know what you mean about searching for things on the ground at night... no more blind searching for me

[Netforcer]

Originally Posted by dysk8forlife

those looik really nice, i like how you wired them too, good job!

Yea, i was going to wire them through the front pillar, but thought it would be easier going through the middle one... it came out nice and clean...

and I would like to say these plastic pieces on the camry come off easier than legos

[Epsilon]

Where did you put your switch?

[Netforcer]

Originally Posted by Epsilon

Where did you put your switch?

It's not installed yet, but its on the driver's side, i'm probably going to hide it under the dash trim next to the trunk release. I need to go get some zip ties to hide the rest of the wires.

[lonewolf1187]

how much did it costs for the lights and all the wires and where did u order the lights?

[spdlva2nv4eva]

think u can post a diy on this mod? i'd be interested in doing on like it

[dna59]

^^Yeah, those things can be a big distraction when driving if on. They look nice though good install.

[Netforcer]

Originally Posted by dna59

^^Yeah, those things can be a big distraction when driving if on. They look nice though good install.

Thanks, the reason why i wired the lights to my dome light. It looks hot at night.

I'm still workin on gettin the pics with the dash on... sucks not having a camera...