Cargo light upgrade
I went to the honda dealer this past week and checked out the hatch on the new fits, the light is awkward where they mounted it... none the less, first time I saw an 09 and I fit better on the 07-08 than the 09...
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,929
From: Palm Coast FLA
now you see my point.
everyone is limited.
this is why i went the over head route.
imma see if Roger can get me a pic of his hatch to see what it looks like on his car.
now take the old cargo light and cut all the stuff off the back.
make sure you leave out the parts that is utilizes as the holders.
sorry i don't have any good pics of this. this is the best one i have.
cut it all down to about 1/2 inch
now i cut 2 slots and slid the led under. then as for the other side
i screwed it down. use a very small screw and make sure you pre-drill.
should look like this.
now it's all done. finished product should look like this.
now just so you know the plug you keep seeing at the end of the led is
not going to be used. I cut it and spliced a wire about 3 to 4 feet long
to it.
now run the wire to your cargo light.
make sure you leave out the parts that is utilizes as the holders.
sorry i don't have any good pics of this. this is the best one i have.
cut it all down to about 1/2 inch
now i cut 2 slots and slid the led under. then as for the other side
i screwed it down. use a very small screw and make sure you pre-drill.
should look like this.
now it's all done. finished product should look like this.
now just so you know the plug you keep seeing at the end of the led is
not going to be used. I cut it and spliced a wire about 3 to 4 feet long
to it.
now run the wire to your cargo light.
I love how we are making up for the lagging of aftermarket parts with DIY inovative stuff lol.
Niko you sir are a genius!
***EDIT***
You must spread some Reputation around before giving to niko3257 again.
DOH! lawlz
Niko you sir are a genius!
***EDIT***
You must spread some Reputation around before giving to niko3257 again.
DOH! lawlz
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 154
From: South Carolina
It is brighter, but load it with groceries and the bags will block it.
I still don't regret it. I can see what to grab when i am unloading groceries the once in a while I do go shopping with the Fit.
Now I just need a quality HID KIt
You know who you are...
Last edited by Roger's Fit; Feb 17, 2009 at 10:51 PM.
Guys, I just had niko do this install on my car while I was detailing his car. You HAVE to go ahead and do this. It is soooo bright. Lights up the entire hatch area in an even cool white led color. Its a night and day difference. About 4 times brighter than the picture above. Plus no matter what you put in it, it wont matter because the light is coming from overhead.
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,929
From: Palm Coast FLA
Guys, I just had niko do this install on my car while I was detailing his car. You HAVE to go ahead and do this. It is soooo bright. Lights up the entire hatch area in an even cool white led color. Its a night and day difference. About 4 times brighter than the picture above. Plus no matter what you put in it, it wont matter because the light is coming from overhead.
Thanks bro. Glad you like your LED setup.
as for everyone else this is a DIY thread.
If OneStopCustoms wants to sell his LEDS he needs to
start another thread himself. Sorry but I'm not hating
or anything.
just people are getting really confused.
also just so everyone knows yes his lights are bright.
but you have to remember. the GE8 light points down ward
unlike the light pictured on the GD3 witch points at an angle.
Just a little FYI
cause it might not be as bright as you want it to be.
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 17
From: texas
Not sure if it has been asked yet. Does it work for 2009 Fit Sport? The website only lists 2007-2008.
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 17
From: texas
I just installed the shelf cargo cover. The cover will render the over head install ineffective. If I can get my hands on the OneStopCustoms light, I might add some kind of reflector under the light to help project the light into the cargo area.
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 377
From: Marietta, GA
i have the cargo cover too. i have seen someone installed LED strips on the under side of the cargo cover so the whole trunk area is lit. the only thing is i need such light to be able to disconnect easily should i remove the cover alltogether.
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 17
From: texas
Great idea! I saw a bunch of different kinds of led strips at Pepboys yesterday. Also in Autozone. I see possibilities..........
