[Supersix_09]

SO there's a lot on the forum about upgrading performance of the engine. but i was wondering if anyone has do any interior work. If so can you post ur interior picks cause im looking to upgrade my interior from lame to some thing really unique and awesome so im looking for ideas

I have a 2000 to compare interior styles

[mcqueen]

All I've done to my interior is add LED lights in the footwells. I'll be replacing carpet, new seats, painting interior parts, changing dome light to LED colored lights, short throw shifter, new shift knob, new pedal covers, and whatever else I can think of as time goes on. There's plenty you can do, check out AmericanMuscle for some ideas.

[Supersix_09]

How do you put in lights and change the dome?

[WLJohnson05]

i've done and redone and redone my interior. this winter i think i am going to do a big wiring overhaul since i have put different stuff in at different times so i have wires all over the place. planning on building one wire harness to keep it clean and look factory.

[WLJohnson05]

Originally Posted by Supersix_09 How do you put in lights and change the dome?

what lights do you want to put in?
the dome light is just a replacement bulb

[Supersix_09]

i think something like around the floor panels kinda like the ambient lighting option in the new mustangs would be cool

[WLJohnson05]

Originally Posted by Supersix_09 i think something like around the floor panels kinda like the ambient lighting option in the new mustangs would be cool

well you can wire up LED lights or a couple neon tubes to a switch pretty easily

[Supersix_09]

nice sounds pretty cool that and some off the other stuff mcqueen said sounds like it could bring to life the mustangs dull interior

[mcqueen]

You can pick up LED strips on ebay from some Chinese companies for $2.00 shipped. Pick up a switch at AutoZone, Advanced Auto, etc. Basically you just need to find a place to mount the switch, mount the lights, run the wires to the switch, and find some wires to tap into for power + ground (cigarette lighter works great). The switch will have 3 prongs (power, load, ground). Positive wire from power source goes to power. Negative wires from power source and lights go to ground. Positive wires from lights go to load. It's really simple and, if you're feeling up to it, you can solder all the areas where you splice wires to ensure it stays together but I simply sealed mine with electrical tape and it's been doing fine so far.


Edit: And for other ideas, just use your imagination. If you can't find a "kit" or whatnot for what you want to do, there's always a way to make it work and someone around here can probably figure something out.

[WLJohnson05]

Originally Posted by mcqueen You can pick up LED strips on ebay from some Chinese companies for $2.00 shipped. Pick up a switch at AutoZone, Advanced Auto, etc. Basically you just need to find a place to mount the switch, mount the lights, run the wires to the switch, and find some wires to tap into for power + ground (cigarette lighter works great). The switch will have 3 prongs (power, load, ground). Positive wire from power source goes to power. Negative wires from power source and lights go to ground. Positive wires from lights go to load. It's really simple and, if you're feeling up to it, you can solder all the areas where you splice wires to ensure it stays together but I simply sealed mine with electrical tape and it's been doing fine so far. Edit: And for other ideas, just use your imagination. If you can't find a "kit" or whatnot for what you want to do, there's always a way to make it work and someone around here can probably figure something out.

not all switches will have the two prongs...only those with a light in them with have the 3 prong setup. as far as wiring goes, make sure you put an inline fuse on your power wire just in case you have a short. that way you wont start a fire. if you really dont know anything about wiring, make sure you learn first before just going in and throwing wire everywhere.

[mcqueen]

Originally Posted by WLJohnson05 not all switches will have the two prongs...only those with a light in them with have the 3 prong setup. as far as wiring goes, make sure you put an inline fuse on your power wire just in case you have a short. that way you wont start a fire. if you really dont know anything about wiring, make sure you learn first before just going in and throwing wire everywhere.

I guess I just assumed most people would go with a lighted switch (matching the color of their lights). I guess it just looks better to me.

[WLJohnson05]

Originally Posted by mcqueen I guess I just assumed most people would go with a lighted switch (matching the color of their lights). I guess it just looks better to me.

in certain places it works, but sometimes i have experienced it to be annoying at night if the switch points light towards your face

[mcqueen]

Very true. I mount my switch where the accessory port used to be so it faces the dashboard.

[WLJohnson05]

Originally Posted by mcqueen Very true. I mount my switch where the accessory port used to be so it faces the dashboard.

yea that definitely helps

[wishIhada5.0]

I put lights in my interior and you dont knw they're there till you turn em on...I used the power port on the inside of the console and mounted my switch right next to it...everything is completely hidden...PM me if you want some pics

[WLJohnson05]

Originally Posted by wishIhada5.0 I put lights in my interior and you dont knw they're there till you turn em on...I used the power port on the inside of the console and mounted my switch right next to it...everything is completely hidden...PM me if you want some pics

yea thats a good way to do it. the plan for me this winter is to hook everything up to my headlight switch so it just comes on when i turn on my headlights at night

[wishIhada5.0]

there are a total of 24 LED's in my interior...I wouldnt want em on all the time lol

[WLJohnson05]

Originally Posted by wishIhada5.0 there are a total of 24 LED's in my interior...I wouldnt want em on all the time lol

yea, im doing footwells, doorhandles, and vents. all very subtle light so i dont mind them being on

[wishIhada5.0]

I have the front (12 led's) and rear footwells (6) done, all the vents (4), and the cupholders (2)

[mcqueen]

The strips I have in my footwells have 15 LEDs each. It's bright, but not overly bright in my opinion. I'm going to do the rear with 2 more 15 LED strips and I'm going to put one strip in the trunk because there just isn't enough light at night and it's cheap as hell to get those strips on ebay.