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Old 01-15-2008 | 10:09 AM
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Illuminated Cup Holders

Well, I finally got around to putting some accessory lighting in the cup holders so I can find where to put the water bottle at night.

www.speedysgarage.net

You can click the Illuminated Cup Holder link on the left menu if you wanna see the details.


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Old 01-15-2008 | 10:27 AM
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That's nifty. I like how you stayed true to the oem green lighting

Nice work.
Old 01-15-2008 | 10:31 AM
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That is Awesome

I wish 2nd gen 4runners had "normal" cupholders...

Old 01-15-2008 | 10:31 AM
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looks good
Old 01-15-2008 | 10:31 AM
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ehh...not bad but id distract the snapsicles out of me
Old 01-15-2008 | 10:51 AM
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love the "BORG" water lol

just read your "how to" link... very well thought out, simple and easy to follow... I love it...
think you can submit that one for our wiki? I predict it will be a very popular mod.

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Old 01-15-2008 | 11:14 AM
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Thanks guys. They're actually not distracting at all. You can barely see them out of the corner of your eye while driving. The key is to use low power LEDs in the 6 - 20 mcd range. None of those super bright deals (1000+ mcd).
Old 01-15-2008 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by aviator
love the "BORG" water lol

just read your "how to" link... very well thought out, simple and easy to follow... I love it...
think you can submit that one for our wiki? I predict it will be a very popular mod.
I submitted articles in the past and they were rejected for improper format. I don't really have the cycles to re-write it. You can link to it if you like though.
Old 01-15-2008 | 12:01 PM
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Looks awesome, here's some pics of another 4Runner that did the same mod, they put LED's in the door handles too.



Old 01-15-2008 | 12:25 PM
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That looks awesome! If my truck was in better shape like yours, I would definitly add some LEDs to my interior.

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Old 01-15-2008 | 12:29 PM
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great idea!
Old 01-15-2008 | 01:19 PM
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darn it! just when i thought i was done with the interior i go and read this! great idea, looks like i'll be following in your footsteps in the spring. i really need to limit myself to 2 hours of yotatech a month because my bank account can't handle any more!
great job speedy!
Old 01-15-2008 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by pattycakes77
darn it! just when i thought i was done with the interior i go and read this! great idea, looks like i'll be following in your footsteps in the spring. i really need to limit myself to 2 hours of yotatech a month because my bank account can't handle any more!
great job speedy!
My pleasure. This mod is CHEAP if you already have the tools. $15 for parts give or take.
Old 01-15-2008 | 01:55 PM
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i just looked at your website for Project Sport Runner and can i just say !!!

man, when i took my time with my gauge install i tried so hard to keep everything clean and neat, but you sir have the cleanest and nicest installs i have ever seen on EVERY project you do. real nice. project sport runner is on my top 5 4runners list for sure.
Old 01-15-2008 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by pattycakes77
i just looked at your website for Project Sport Runner and can i just say !!!

man, when i took my time with my gauge install i tried so hard to keep everything clean and neat, but you sir have the cleanest and nicest installs i have ever seen on EVERY project you do. real nice. project sport runner is on my top 5 4runners list for sure.

Haha, thanks man. I'm anal AS HELL, so things that take most people 15 minutes take me 2 hours. It's a blessing and a curse.
Old 01-15-2008 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by pattycakes77
darn it! just when i thought i was done with the interior i go and read this! great idea, looks like i'll be following in your footsteps in the spring. i really need to limit myself to 2 hours of yotatech a month because my bank account can't handle any more!
great job speedy!
AMEN!

Beautifully done Speedy!
Old 01-15-2008 | 07:20 PM
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That looks sick. Too bad 2nd gens dont have cup holders worth a damn.
Old 01-15-2008 | 07:34 PM
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thats awsome i would have personally have done blue tho
Old 01-16-2008 | 05:13 AM
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Very cool Speedy, I'll try this mod before the SC! Quality work as always...
Old 01-16-2008 | 06:02 AM
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Wow speedy I am really impressed now... just spent some time at your linked site... very well done, exhaustively documented mods...


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