And some of you even made additional improvements; scan guages, etc. and that was great. But this map light thing has kind of bugged me because I feel it is one of the most needed mods on the FJ and there have not been more people doing it. Not that I am pissed that I am not sending out more free brackets; folks this mod is a "must do".
Anyways, I was working on another little FJ project yesterday and while doing it, I was doing some "brain multi-tasking" (i.e. thinking about this map light thing also). Note: This becomes a major accomplishment as you get a little older... maybe I'll check with bellydoc on this? Oh, back to the topic. I figure that most people are just afraid to cut into their headliner and the project was a little scarey for them to do ... and I don't blame them, I have messed up a few things in my day.
Ok, here is my question: Would people be interested in a nice little kit that would have everything you need in it for overhead map lights which would be easy to install and would be a surface mount?
This (or something very similar) would be the light:
Let me know your thoughts and if some of you are interested, I'll investigate a little further. I need to go change my oil ... I may attempt a little "multi-tasking" again while doing that.
Great idea Swiss, although that light isn't nearly as nice as the one you used on your install. I'm sure the cost is quite a bit less, but the quality doesn't appear to be on par. The color of the light you installed better matches the headliner as well. I think the black color would be kind of a "sore thumb" point. If your kit was to include an overhead light that is just like, or very similar, to the one you installed, and the price is right, I might just have to pull the trigger on it.
On another note. Thanks for all the cool do-it-yourself mods that you have contributed to the site. They are much appreciated
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Yes!!!!! This is something that should be standard equipment, Oops, don't listen to that Toyota. Sounds great, SAS. Sorry about the nogo on the lights, short on cash for a bit. I'll check back later. Thanks
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GOT IT! .. couldn't wait, had to do a little test and just did it.
This is so simple, you will say, "why didn't I think of that".
All you will need is a phillips screwdriver, a pair of needle nose pliers, and about 1/2 hours time.. I'm fired up!
I sent off an e-mail to get a quote on some lights, will be out of town this next week so it may be early the following week when I can have some pricing. Gut feel is that it would be about the price of a tank of gas.
I would definately be interested in this kit, depending on actual light used and cost. I also prefer the look of the light you used in your original conversion - looks a little more stock and blends better with interior.
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Re: Overhead Maplight Kit
hey swiss, is this gonna mount off of the rear view mirror? i think that would be super easy. i already have my garage/gate opener up there (i believe you did that first here). i would be interested if i could make my opener stay up there as well.
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Ok, here is my question: Would people be interested in a nice little kit that would have everything you need in it for overhead map lights which would be easy to install and would be a surface mount?
Let me know your thoughts and if some of you are interested, I'll investigate a little further. I need to go change my oil ... I may attempt a little "multi-tasking" again while doing that.
I'm wondering if this mounts to the mirror? If it mounts to the headliner, something gray that matches would be better, I think. I would like to have some map lights, so keep us posted, please.
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Sorry about the nogo on the lights, short on cash for a bit. I'll check back later. Thanks
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