Where could I mount this shift light?

asiansensation78 · November 10th, 2009, 06:44 PM

I have an RPM activated switch, a tach signal adapter, and this 9 LED strip that lights up red fairly brightly. It's flexible and could go just about anywhere. The RPM module and tach adapter box will be hidden obviously, but I want to put the LEDs somewhere that's not too apparent but easily seen when on. Any ideas?

Possibilities
-On steering wheel
-Inside instrument cluster
-In A/C vent
-Below rear view mirror
-Windshield pillar
-On dash against windshield

hollagraphik · November 10th, 2009, 06:55 PM

i would put it on the underside of the top of the gauge bezel, if that makes sense lol, or inside the cluster like you said. the a/c vent isnt a bad idea either just as long as you see it, but i would vote against anywhere that its highly visable just cuz it wouldnt look as clean installed.

wishIhada5.0 · November 10th, 2009, 09:44 PM

if you wanna be different and have the time/skill you could french it into the a-pillar ...that would be sick as shit lol

330CubeGt · November 10th, 2009, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by wishIhada5.0

if you wanna be different and have the time/skill you could french it into the a-pillar ...that would be sick as shit lol

Thats a different idea i kinda like it...

I would put it behind the LH Center Vent...

wishIhada5.0 · November 10th, 2009, 10:25 PM

i have never seen one the way I mentioned it....If i didnt have a-pillar gauges I would prob try it lol

asiansensation78 · November 10th, 2009, 11:19 PM

As in drill an individual hole for each LED?
That'd be tough as shit lol but it'd be without a doubt the sickest shift light ever. Any tips if I decide to try this? And is the A pillar easy to remove in a vert?

BlackedOut04GT · November 10th, 2009, 11:29 PM

inside the pillar on the driver side. Cut a few small holes for the light to come out. Wrap both pillars with a thin black cloth (or cloth that best matches the pillar color). This will hide and give a nice clean look to the car.

wishIhada5.0 · November 10th, 2009, 11:31 PM

I would either go with a hole for each LED or I would make a slot and replace it with a piece of clear lexan...that would be super clean but also very time intensive lol

Ace417 · November 11th, 2009, 10:58 AM

center ac vents i think looks best

M.P. Cobra Fan · November 11th, 2009, 11:04 AM

I was thinking the same thing about flushmounting it in to the a pillar. I want to do this bad now.

Lefty · November 11th, 2009, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by wishIhada5.0

if you wanna be different and have the time/skill you could french it into the a-pillar ...that would be sick as shit lol

I'd be curious to see how that looks...

M.P. Cobra Fan · November 11th, 2009, 11:06 AM

If he does not do it, I am going LED shopping and see what I can do.

LAWNDART02 · November 11th, 2009, 11:22 AM

I bet you could do it on the inside-top surface of the cluster bezel, either right over the Tach or centered between the Speedo and Tach. That way you could get away with a little less stelar slot/holes since it's not out in the open like the pillar. Plus, the natural "shade" of the cluster area would add contrast and the whole cluster would probably light up like christmas.

BTW, is this somthing you made yourself? I think it's pretty fricken cool. What are the parts you are using for it?

Lefty · November 11th, 2009, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by M.P. Cobra Fan

If he does not do it, I am going LED shopping and see what I can do.

November 10th, 2009, 06:44 PM	#1
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	Where could I mount this shift light? I have an RPM activated switch, a tach signal adapter, and this 9 LED strip that lights up red fairly brightly. It's flexible and could go just about anywhere. The RPM module and tach adapter box will be hidden obviously, but I want to put the LEDs somewhere that's not too apparent but easily seen when on. Any ideas? Possibilities -On steering wheel -Inside instrument cluster -In A/C vent -Below rear view mirror -Windshield pillar -On dash against windshield __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Last edited by asiansensation78; November 10th, 2009 at 06:58 PM.

November 10th, 2009, 06:55 PM	#2
hollagraphik Regular 2004 Mustang GT Shake ñ Bake! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chuck County FTW! Posts: 152 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would put it on the underside of the top of the gauge bezel, if that makes sense lol, or inside the cluster like you said. the a/c vent isnt a bad idea either just as long as you see it, but i would vote against anywhere that its highly visable just cuz it wouldnt look as clean installed. __________________ 40th anniversary GT - MGW, SCTX3 93oct, K&N Intake, MAC Prochamber, MAC Catback, March UDP, Mach 1 grille delete, 6k HIDs Future Mods: 03-04 Cobra!

November 10th, 2009, 09:44 PM	#3
wishIhada5.0 MM Fanatic 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 3,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you wanna be different and have the time/skill you could french it into the a-pillar ...that would be sick as shit lol __________________ True blue crew founder/member #1 378/442 rwhp/rwtqon a Mustang dyno looking for block busting power...cms stage 3 blower cams on the horizon..[/

November 10th, 2009, 10:25 PM	#5
wishIhada5.0 MM Fanatic 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 3,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have never seen one the way I mentioned it....If i didnt have a-pillar gauges I would prob try it lol __________________ True blue crew founder/member #1 378/442 rwhp/rwtqon a Mustang dyno looking for block busting power...cms stage 3 blower cams on the horizon..[/

November 10th, 2009, 11:19 PM	#6
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	As in drill an individual hole for each LED? That'd be tough as shit lol but it'd be without a doubt the sickest shift light ever. Any tips if I decide to try this? And is the A pillar easy to remove in a vert? __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock

November 10th, 2009, 11:29 PM	#7
BlackedOut04GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 14.21@97.93 2.107 60' (Best pass. So far.) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maynard, MA. Posts: 1,776 iTrader: 0 reviews	inside the pillar on the driver side. Cut a few small holes for the light to come out. Wrap both pillars with a thin black cloth (or cloth that best matches the pillar color). This will hide and give a nice clean look to the car. __________________ Black Stang Crew #007 Car Built By Me and CraigsList.com Mods: MGW, Bassani Catted X, Flowmaster's, Accufab 70MM TB, Stack Racing Plenum + spacer, JLT CAI, Diablo Tune, Slotted rotors + ceramic pads. More to come! I hope.

November 10th, 2009, 11:31 PM	#8
wishIhada5.0 MM Fanatic 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 3,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would either go with a hole for each LED or I would make a slot and replace it with a piece of clear lexan...that would be super clean but also very time intensive lol __________________ True blue crew founder/member #1 378/442 rwhp/rwtqon a Mustang dyno looking for block busting power...cms stage 3 blower cams on the horizon..[/

November 11th, 2009, 11:04 AM	#10
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,075 iTrader: 1 reviews	I was thinking the same thing about flushmounting it in to the a pillar. I want to do this bad now. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

November 11th, 2009, 11:06 AM	#12
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,075 iTrader: 1 reviews	If he does not do it, I am going LED shopping and see what I can do. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

November 11th, 2009, 11:22 AM	#13
LAWNDART02 Regular 02 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 333 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bet you could do it on the inside-top surface of the cluster bezel, either right over the Tach or centered between the Speedo and Tach. That way you could get away with a little less stelar slot/holes since it's not out in the open like the pillar. Plus, the natural "shade" of the cluster area would add contrast and the whole cluster would probably light up like christmas. BTW, is this somthing you made yourself? I think it's pretty fricken cool. What are the parts you are using for it? Attached Thumbnails __________________ 02 2v 5sp- 9lb KB 2.1L I/C, 90MAF, 75mmStack TB, FLSFC's, Magnaflow C/B, NT555R's, MGW shift, Black Sabbath

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