MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: timwills17 on March 23, 2014, 10:17:59 am

Title: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: timwills17 on March 23, 2014, 10:17:59 am: Installed two led strips to brighten up the boot a tad! Took 30 mins :) happy with result! (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi57.tinypic.com%2F2up7jwz.jpg&hash=f0b92aafa432a2bf0cf3723d34d8c38e6c08b2d5)
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: J12spk on March 23, 2014, 10:38:29 am: Get a DIY guide done!
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: timwills17 on March 23, 2014, 12:14:51 pm: Quote from: J12spk on March 23, 2014, 10:38:29 am
Get a DIY guide done!

Too late! Should have done though!
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: Tpunts on March 23, 2014, 06:47:55 pm: Did this on my mk4 awesome mod and easy to do :happy2:
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: timwills17 on March 23, 2014, 07:11:40 pm: Quote from: Tpunts on March 23, 2014, 06:47:55 pm
Did this on my mk4 awesome mod and easy to do :happy2:

It really makes a difference :)
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: J12spk on March 23, 2014, 07:28:18 pm: Any clues to how u did it or is this a secret?! :signLOL:
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: timwills17 on March 23, 2014, 07:56:10 pm: Quote from: J12spk on March 23, 2014, 07:28:18 pm
Any clues to how u did it or is this a secret?! :signLOL:
Fairly easy! Pulled out the boot light and removed them bulb.
Got some speaker wire from halfords, connected to pos and neg connectors on the bulbs holder as there are 2 convenient holes where you can wrap some wire through and around.
Cut a short amount of wire for the LED strip I stuck on the light side of the boot, then joined again or same terminals a longer piece which I threaded under the boot carpet and to the other side. Used electrical tape and double sided tape all from halfords! In total I spent £12 including LED strips! Love the end product!
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: J12spk on March 23, 2014, 08:55:13 pm: :happy2:
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: Stanipkiss on March 23, 2014, 09:30:34 pm: Do you have any errors on the dash?
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: timwills17 on March 23, 2014, 09:39:10 pm: Quote from: Stanipkiss on March 23, 2014, 09:30:34 pm
Do you have any errors on the dash?
Nope nothing, I expected to, but boot lights are not included in bulb out errors I don't think. Only exterior light failure give off bulb errors.
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: Stanipkiss on March 23, 2014, 10:06:13 pm: Excellent Tim, just ordered 5M cool white led strip from ebay, coming from HK so may take a while, bargain tho at £3.42 for 300 leds.
Pictures when they arrive.
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: timwills17 on March 23, 2014, 10:35:05 pm: Quote from: Stanipkiss on March 23, 2014, 10:06:13 pm
Excellent Tim, just ordered 5M cool white led strip from ebay, coming from HK so may take a while, bargain tho at £3.42 for 300 leds.
Pictures when they arrive.
Wow 5 metres? Sunglasses at the ready :grin:
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: Stanipkiss on April 01, 2014, 09:27:06 pm: They arrived today
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag38%2Fstanipkiss%2FIMG_1010_zps2d4ec0b1.jpg&hash=3554ae04b184fe4f10f68d78905573fafedffb61)
and fitted about 1 meter
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag38%2Fstanipkiss%2FIMG_1013_zps25641fc3.jpg&hash=520fadf4000a3601bc50db2e50aa9b90704e6ef8)

Before
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag38%2Fstanipkiss%2FIMG_1011_zps6162c9a0.jpg&hash=cb2d522d89d138795dd74337d5370136f76d45cd)
After
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag38%2Fstanipkiss%2FIMG_1012_zps2af82e87.jpg&hash=e469cc60f45b8f44578364dc54a341db393f0b11)
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: timwills17 on April 01, 2014, 10:03:54 pm: Quote from: Stanipkiss on April 01, 2014, 09:27:06 pm
They arrived today
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag38%2Fstanipkiss%2FIMG_1010_zps2d4ec0b1.jpg&hash=3554ae04b184fe4f10f68d78905573fafedffb61)
and fitted about 1 meter
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag38%2Fstanipkiss%2FIMG_1013_zps25641fc3.jpg&hash=520fadf4000a3601bc50db2e50aa9b90704e6ef8)

Before
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag38%2Fstanipkiss%2FIMG_1011_zps6162c9a0.jpg&hash=cb2d522d89d138795dd74337d5370136f76d45cd)
After
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag38%2Fstanipkiss%2FIMG_1012_zps2af82e87.jpg&hash=e469cc60f45b8f44578364dc54a341db393f0b11)

Looks good! Never bought anything from HK bit worried about receiving item etc! But fair play that looks spot on!
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: marko on April 01, 2014, 10:34:01 pm: Link to ebay???
Nice job lad
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: Stanipkiss on April 01, 2014, 10:35:00 pm: Nothing to worry about Tim, I always pay via paypal and your always protected. I also got my heater knobs from china that match the stereo.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag38%2Fstanipkiss%2FIMG_0160_zps17db66c9.jpg&hash=0d0b2a08a8c5fdd3bac430a5986a4a3502b2c99a)
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: Stanipkiss on April 01, 2014, 10:40:25 pm: Quote from: marko on April 01, 2014, 10:34:01 pm
Link to ebay???
Nice job lad

Thanks Marko :happy2:

copy and paste description below.

5M SMD 3528 300LEDs Strip Light 60leds/m Cool White Non-waterproof DC12V Hot UK

5 meters is plenty, I only used 1m if you want I can send you 1 meter if you can solder wires to it!
PM me your address if interested.
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: JoeDarKa on April 02, 2014, 07:02:42 am: ^^ there are some little adapter things that you can buy that clip onto the strip with wires coming off so saves a bit of soldering which may help some people!
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: JoeDarKa on April 02, 2014, 07:14:05 am: These:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261326080743?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D261326080743%26_rdc%3D1
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: timwills17 on April 02, 2014, 07:51:40 am: Quote from: Stanipkiss on April 01, 2014, 10:35:00 pm
Nothing to worry about Tim, I always pay via paypal and your always protected. I also got my heater knobs from china that match the stereo.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag38%2Fstanipkiss%2FIMG_0160_zps17db66c9.jpg&hash=0d0b2a08a8c5fdd3bac430a5986a4a3502b2c99a)

After a few chrome bits myself but all from china/HK! Think I'll give them a go then! Really spices up the centre console :happy2:
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: Georrge on April 03, 2014, 10:51:03 pm: This looks so good, think I may have to give this a shot!
Title: Re: BOOT LED STRIP
Post by: Wooosh on April 07, 2014, 01:57:54 am: Quote from: Stanipkiss on April 01, 2014, 09:27:06 pm
They arrived today
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag38%2Fstanipkiss%2FIMG_1010_zps2d4ec0b1.jpg&hash=3554ae04b184fe4f10f68d78905573fafedffb61)
and fitted about 1 meter
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag38%2Fstanipkiss%2FIMG_1013_zps25641fc3.jpg&hash=520fadf4000a3601bc50db2e50aa9b90704e6ef8)

Before
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag38%2Fstanipkiss%2FIMG_1011_zps6162c9a0.jpg&hash=cb2d522d89d138795dd74337d5370136f76d45cd)
After
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag38%2Fstanipkiss%2FIMG_1012_zps2af82e87.jpg&hash=e469cc60f45b8f44578364dc54a341db393f0b11)
Looks good mate. :congrats: