Map/Dome Light Dis-assembly/Phastek Performance LED Dome Light

[F1point4]

20130201-PhastekDomeLightDIY-001 by VictorN07, on Flickr


It's been a while friends....

I know it's been done before, but I'm itching to use my new Olympus 12 F/2.0 with the OM-D. Therefore I'm back to do a silly DIY/Review for Phastek Performance's LED Dome Light. Thanks @Chris@Phastek for the professional service.


Let's get to it!



Product shots
Phastek incorporates dual pads for a total of 18 white LEDs

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They come with double sided tape

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The connector is spring loaded so I take it will fit a variety of cars

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Tools:
Flathead Screwdriver
Blue masking tape





DIY

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If you notice on the previous picture, the assembly has one side raised. Without correcting this, the pad on the drivers side will be further away than the other side. You can insert anything (box, cardboard, whatever) to level the playing field. I used a piece of mailing envelope and wedged it under the metal clip. Simple

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Installed pictures


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This picture has not been altered to show light output

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Thoughts:
+ First off, it is very bright! I believe they are 5k color temperature
+ They fade to off like the OEM bulb
+ As shown above, it is very easy to install. Kit has everything
+ Dual pads are great for symmetry!



My questions:
+What do y'all think of the new camera setup?

[Bmore_Raven86]

nice!

[ninjasaurusrex]

what's that light next to the trunk release?

[F1point4]

Originally Posted by ninjasaurusrex

what's that light next to the trunk release?

AVOTurboworld drive by wire controller

[raptor87]

how do you like the rear view mirror?

[F1point4]

Originally Posted by raptor87

how do you like the rear view mirror?

It works, I love how it looks, and it might save like 1oz of weight. Unfortunately it doesn't add any substantial functional benefit.

[Vincenttam]

If anyone doesnt mind me bumping this, i jsut recently installed some from diode dynamics, but it only came with 1 board =(. But how did you stick it to the right side?? It doesnt have a flat surface.

[Chimera]

I made a small cardboard box and wrapped it with some scotch tape and slipped it into place to make my surfaces, if I recall correctly, I did both sides so the pads rest against the clear screen
Edit: in the pictures above they have a little box too wrapped in blue tape

[mateckz]

I am confused, i dont see where you can buy this kit at?

[Jyn]

This was super helpful for the Vicious LED kit. For anyone using that, black is your ground wire and red is power. Thanks.