I've been debating the same thing. To be honest, the lighting is very nice, hard to find a dark zone. I see the kit basically being a neat little novelty, but at least it's cheap.
Yes, I did have a good day. Installed the roof rack bars today as well. Those were a little more difficult. Especially the partial removal of the plastic roof trim. But, once I got rolling it wasn't all that bad.Sounds like you had a fun day, Montauk17. Thanks for the feedback on the lights. I will order them soon. I have a couple of thngs to do to the CT, but I need a warm day. I have aquestion about your screen name - any tie to the Boston Whaler Montauk 17? It was a good boat.
Gil
I have the factory ambient but added a LED strip on each side and used existing wiring to switch cause factory is almost invisible and of no use.I am looking for some accessories for our new 2010 CT EX-L 4WD w/Navi and am pondering installation of the ambient lighting. I am curious if anyone has the ambient lighting and if so do you use it, could you live without it or was it just a nice to have...awe factor type accessory that the novelty has since wore off?
Just looking for some feedback.
You must like your interior to be bright. I am very satisfied with the ambient lighting and like how it throws a nice blue glow without being too bright and distracting.I have the factory ambient but added a LED strip on each side and used existing wiring to switch cause factory is almost invisible and of no use.
Totally off topic... I to do all my boating on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. I have never been sailing...looks like too much work.Yes it is a good boat. I have had many boats (mostly sail) on the Chesapeake over the years. Cars are fun to work on, boats are better.
No, actually looks 100% better than the one LED blue on each side...yes a person could add too much and end up looking like a glowing spaceship inside. For us the factory was way way too dim and the extra punch worked very well. Replaced doors with blue LED and looks great with many compliments.You must like your interior to be bright. I am very satisfied with the ambient lighting and like how it throws a nice blue glow without being too bright and distracting.
Do you think you could post a picture and some specifics on the LED strips you added (# of lights and any additional electrical work you might have done)?No, actually looks 100% better than the one LED blue on each side...yes a person could add too much and end up looking like a glowing spaceship inside. For us the factory was way way too dim and the extra punch worked very well. Replaced doors with blue LED and looks great with many compliments.