blue ambient lighting question

[Thomas Dye]

why in the hell are my lights redish? I double checked my order from college hills honda and it says blue ambient lighting kit. did i do something wrong? or is this always a problem? please help!

 

[Thomas Dye]

THIS SUCKS!!!!!!

 

[KennyGS]

Can you post a good enough photo to show it? Maybe someone else, who also has them, can then comment.

 

[jasonandre]

Can you post a good enough photo to show it? Maybe someone else, who also has them, can then comment.

Yes, photos please. If you have a picture of the part numbers on the packages you received from CHH, that would help also.

 

[Blimpcity]

Have you installed them? My red lights had blue covers on them; which is normal for the red.

 

[webby]

^ what they've all said. Also, if there was a mixup with your order, do not fear. You'll be taken care of.

 

[Thomas Dye]

My lights have a complete blue cover. No clear one like the install video. Also, the lights seem very dim...... Is that normal? I'll post a photo tomorrow.

 

[webby]

they are very dim. Most users have drilled the covers out so more light passes through. It's written up in a couple threads/diy's.

 

[Thomas Dye]

$90 for dim lights. Score.

 

[webby]

they can be modified relatively easily, but first see if you were sent the right set of lights....

http://www.9thcivic.com/forum/threads/2012-civic-si-ambient-lights-si-2-and-4-door-red.4288/
read through this thread for a few users mods

 

[jasonandre]

08E10-TR0-100A = Red Ambient Kit

Here's what the red LEDs look like. Red housing with blue lens:

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08E10-TR0-100B = Blue Ambient Kit

Here's what the blue LEDs look like. Blue housing with clear lens:

 

[Thomas Dye]

They're mailing me the replacement, the did indeed send me the wrong color. Has anybody tried drilling the blue lights to let more light in? If so, how much better was it?

 

[webby]

blue ones ^

I haven't really seen anyone comment about drilling the cover on these. I guess all of the installs have been users who drilled the red ones.

 

[Thomas Dye]

Hahahaha. I guess I'm the only one who doesn't want red? I'll post pictures before and after when my blue lights come in.

 

[webby]

well, the red matches the Si interior better maybe... with the red gauges and stuff.

 

[Thomas Dye]

Yeah, I have an EX not an SI.

 

[Blimpcity]

I'm considering getting the blue for my wife's Ody. I'll be interested to see how they look. The cover appears to be translucent, so they probably let out more light.​

 

[Blimpcity]

They're mailing me the replacement, the did indeed send me the wrong color. Has anybody tried drilling the blue lights to let more light in? If so, how much better was it?

You can pull the cover off and plug a light in to see the brightness. It's easy to get to light behind the glovebox once installed.

 

[Thomas Dye]

I'm considering getting the blue for my wife's Ody. I'll be interested to see how they look. The cover appears to be translucent, so they probably let out more light.​

I'll be sure to post pictures as soon as I get the lights. Estimated delivery is July 26th, so I'll be sure to let you see!

 

[Thomas Dye]

I got my lights today and put on the blue ones to replace the red ones. THEY'RE PHENOMENAL!!! Absolutely no need to drill a hole in these, there's plenty of light and it looks great.