Mounting LEDs

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Printed Date: May 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM

Topic: Mounting LEDs

Posted By: schnupper
Subject: Mounting LEDs
Date Posted: November 24, 2005 at 3:40 PM

Hey guys/gals i was wondering how everyone mounts their LEDs for their interior of their car. I was thinking of getting some Plexiglass and drilling the 5mm holes every 2-3 inches apart and mounting that under my seats. Would that work good?
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Each plexiglass piece would be cut to around 12 inches and i can put 6 leds in the glass. Then i could hotglue or epoxy the leds to the plexiglass. Would that work?

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Posted By: total_overkill
Date Posted: November 24, 2005 at 11:28 PM

I originally mounted them on tracks like so.

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I then decided while I was painting the molds that this was much nicer

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mounted mine right inside the car molding. Also got pro custom bezzels from a buddy of mine.

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Posted By: cowboy21
Date Posted: November 25, 2005 at 2:48 AM

looks sweet, that idea will work but maybe add a few more and only space them maybe 1 to 1 1/2 inches, good luck

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Posted By: total_overkill
Date Posted: November 26, 2005 at 3:26 AM

Actually I have 47 LEDs that come on when my interior light trigger is active. Trust me anymore would be overkill LOL

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Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: November 26, 2005 at 8:55 AM

LEDs typically emit a very narrow light band. Spacing them closer together will definately eliminate dead spots in the light.

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Kevin Pierson

Posted By: schnupper
Date Posted: November 26, 2005 at 2:29 PM

How far apart would you reccomend?

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Posted By: cowboy21
Date Posted: December 15, 2005 at 7:52 AM

typically yes, very narrow, this can be changed by sanding down the tip to less of a point, not too far however u do lose loose intensity which isn't always a bad thing

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modest yet effective... ECLIPSE 12", Venom 8"x2, Focal 5 1/2" comp.,Response amps x2 (580WRMS total @ 4Ohms), Pioneer TFT + DVD, good for 148.7dB

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